Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest May–Oct · Moderate current · 24.5–28.5°C (coldest Jun, warmest Jan)
- Current
- Moderate
- Water temperature
- 24.5–28.5°C (coldest Jun, warmest Jan)
- Visibility
- 8–30m: Runoff and wind can reduce lagoon visibility; offshore reserve sites are often clearer.
- Experience
- Certified divers are accepted for the shark programme.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Regular at the provisioned Shark Reef programme; presence and numbers still vary.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Associated with the provisioned shark dive; not assured.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Associated with the provisioned shark dive; not assured.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Caesar’s Rocks
Caesar’s Rocks: Soft-coral pinnacles.
5–30m · Moderate current
Frigate Passages
Frigate Passages: Passage current.
8–35m · Strong current
Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters: Coral bommies.
5–28m · Moderate current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to NAN. Typical trip $–$$.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: a 3h overland transfer.
Airport options
NAN
Nadi International Airport
About 2.5–3.5 hours by road to Pacific Harbour
Typical trip cost
$–$$
under $2,000 to $2,000–4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- The published April 2026–March 2027 two-tank shark dive is FJD 500, plus FJD 25 reserve levy and FJD 20 fuel surcharge; full equipment is FJD 50.
Permit or park fee
What you pay
FJD 25 Shark Reef Marine Reserve levy, plus the operator’s current fuel surcharge. Confirm at booking.
How it works
The operator manages reserve access and collects a per-diver levy.