Rainbow Reef⚠ data unverified
Fiji · Oceania · Pacific Ocean
3.7
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.2
Facilities
2.8
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 25 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in May–Oct
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
- Deep dives to 40 m
Best for
Not for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $205/day
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
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Real daily cost in Fiji
Around $205/day per person · food $66 · hotel $218
Good to know
- Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
- Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
- An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
- Prime season is May–Oct.
📷 Brocken Inaglory · CC BY-SA 3.0
Depth
5–40 m (16–131 ft)
Visibility
25 m (82 ft)
Water temp
26–29°C (79–84°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
May–Oct
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
3
Why go
Rainbow Reef sits in the Pacific Ocean off Fiji, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 40 m with around 25 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 26–29°C. Marine highlights include soft corals, white-tip sharks and turtles. Best season is May–Oct, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. With dives to 40 m, comfort at depth is recommended.
Site type
ReefWall
Access
Boat
The moderate currents kept things interesting from start to finish.
I bring my AOW students here. The moderate current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.
Great diving, great vibe. A place worth coming back to.