Fiji Snorkeling – Explore The Underwater World Without The Price Tag Of Scuba Diving
Fiji’s crystal-clear, warm tropical waters makes this island nation the perfect spot for a snorkeling holiday. The variety of marine life amongst Fiji’s numerous coral reefs will absolutely astound you, whether you are a beginner snorkeler or an experienced diver. Underwater visibility in Fiji is amazing – you can expect to see up to 100 feet through the water. The best time of the year to go snorkeling in Fiji is from May to October, but having said that, the conditions are excellent all year round.
Known as the ’soft coral capital of the world’, Fiji boasts hundreds of reefs around the country’s numerous islands. These vary in type from fringing reefs and barrier reefs to atolls. Over 400 species of coral can be found in the waters around Fiji. There is easy access to a wide variety of diving and snorkeling sites and it’s no surprise that the world famous Jean Michel Cousteau has a dive base here.
Snorkeling in Fiji is an activity just about every visitor to the country is certain to try. It’s extremely popular possibily because the experience is so memorable and rewarding. Not to mention cheap and simple. All you need are a mask, snorkel and fins. And you’ll find that nearly all resorts in Fiji will hire these at a very reasonable rate.
There are many snorkeling sites in Fiji that are great for snorkeling but one area possibly offering the best variety of accessible sites is the area around Savusavu Bay on the island of Vanua Levu in the country’s north. There are many areas where snorkeling is only advisable at high tide, but in Savusavu you will always find a site where the snorkeling is superb.
Many resorts in Fiji offer dive packages and snorkeling tours. Joining a guided snorkeling group can be a fascinating way to learn more about the coral and fish that you see while you’re in the water. While it can be extremely relaxing just to float with the fish, many guided snorkeling tours employ a marine biologist whose knowledge can make your snorkeling experience so much more rewarding. Expect to see things like sharks, rays, turtles and hundreds of species of reef fish and corals. And, of course, the beautiful blue plate-sized starfish that are so common in Fiji.
Daku Resort offers week-long Fiji Snorkeling Holidays that give you the chance to combine a relaxing vacation with an educational and rewarding snorkeling experience.
