Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest May–Oct · Strong current · 25–29°C (coldest Jul, warmest Jan)
- Current
- Strong
- Water temperature
- 25–29°C (coldest Jul, warmest Jan)
- Visibility
- 10–35m: Namena’s offshore sites can be clear; Savusavu bays are more affected by runoff.
- Experience
- Sheltered Savusavu reefs suit less experienced divers, but Namena pinnacles require current awareness and confident buoyancy.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
The Chimneys
The Chimneys: Twin pinnacles.
8–35m · Strong current
Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station: Offshore pinnacle.
10–40m · Strong current
Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks: Soft coral.
6–30m · Moderate current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to SVU. Typical trip $$–$$$.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: 1 domestic flight, a 1.5h boat crossing.
Airport options
SVU
Savusavu Airport
Domestic flight from Nadi or Suva, then a short road transfer to town or resort
Typical trip cost
$$–$$$
$2,000–4,000 to over $4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Local Savusavu diving is mid-range; Namena day boats and liveaboards add fuel, tag and remote-boat costs.
Permit or park fee
What you pay
A Namena dive tag is required. Historic published values may be stale
confirm the current fee directly with the operator.
How it works
Namena uses a diver-tag system administered through participating operators.