Paradise Resort, Taveuni, Fiji April 17 - 27 2027
April
Outstanding diving and snorkelling in the northern islands of Fiji:
“Manta Rays, Barracuda schools, Moray Eels and Gropers; Napoleon Wrasse; Sharks, Spanish Mackerel and Tuna; all with a backdrop of some of the most colourful soft coral diving on the planet.”
We have dived some very impressive sites in Fiji. And they are all different. For me it started with diving The Coral Coast from Naviti on our honeymoon! Since then, I’ve dived Kadavu; Nagigia; Wananavu; Naigani; Beqa and Volivoli, most of them a few times. But we have never ventured to the northern islands, north of The Koro Sea. Here lies some famous dive territory. Located in the heart of Taveuni, known as “The Soft Coral Capital of the World,” Paradise Taveuni offers front-row access to some of Fiji’s most spectacular diving. This boutique resort features 16 spacious and stylish accommodation options, including Deluxe Oceanfront Bures, Oceanfront Vales, and Family Vales—all with stunning ocean views. Each bure includes air-conditioning, a generous king-size bed, a private tropicaloutdoor shower, and a large deck to relax and soak in the island serenity.
Diving is at the core of the Paradise experience. The resort’s expert dive team offers daily boat trips to the world-famous Rainbow Reef, just a short 20–30 minute ride from the re-sort. Stretching 32 kilometres through the Somosomo Strait, Rainbow Reef is one of the South Pacific’s premier dive sites, renowned for its vibrant soft corals and abundant marine life.
For added value, Paradise Taveuni offers unlimited free shore diving on its house reef. Divers can expect to encounter a dazzling array of marine species, including anemonefish, lionfish, reef sharks, rays, turtles, moray eels, ghost pipefish, octopus, blue ribbon eels, and more. The reef offers a diverse range of dive experiences, from deep wall drop-offs to gentle drift dives, making it ideal for all skill levels—from beginners to seasoned dive pros.
With warm Fijian hospitality, breathtaking natural surroundings, and direct access to some of the world’s most colorful reefs, Paradise Taveuni is a dream destination for divers and snorkelers seeking beauty, adventure, and relaxation beneath the waves.
Taveuni is located in the northern group. Dive sites are in the Somosomo Strait where nutrient rich currents flow from The Bligh Water.
Accommodation options at Paradise Taveuni are a little complex.
Paradise Taveuni has 16 rooms, 5 categories:
3 Deluxe Oceanview Rooms (Orchid, Pandanus, Frangipani)
3 Two Bedroom Ocean View Rooms (Mokosoi, Vudi, Mango)
6 Standard Oceanfront Rooms (Triton, Nautilus, Cowrie, Wai, Coral, Reef)
2 Deluxe Oceanfront Rooms (Papaya, Niu)
2 Luxury Oceanfront Rooms (Hibiscus, Honeymoon)
All rooms are air-conditioned, with refrigerators, tea, and coffee-making facilities.
The ‘basic’ room category as costed in the overall package is the Standard Oceanfront. There are 6 Standard Oceanfront rooms. Triton, Nautilus, and Cowrie are situated on the North side of the property, near the dive center, with Cowrie being the closest. Wai, Coral, and Reef are on the South side of the property.
All 6 rooms (Vales in Fijian) are duplex style with shared walls. Each offers a large bedroom with a King size bed. These rooms come with a refrigerator, tea or coffee-making facilities, and comfortable lounge furniture. The indoor bathroom is tropically designed with a shower, toilet, bath products, and hair dryer. There is an outdoor shower in a private, lush garden. All rooms are air-conditioned. These rooms are perfect for singles or couples alike.
OCEANFRONT VALE / BURE DELUXE OCEANFRONT VALE
Oceanfront Vale
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So - what’s the diving like..? (Also brilliant for snorkellers).
Manta Rays, Barracuda schools, Moray Eels and Gropers; Napoleon Wrasse; Sharks, Spanish Mackerel and Tuna; all with a backdrop of some of the most colourful soft coral diving on the planet.
With over 40 incredible dive sites right on your doorstep, Paradise Taveuni offers unforgettable underwater adventures for divers of all levels—from beginners taking their first breaths underwater to seasoned experts seeking thrilling challenges. Explore vibrant coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, and teeming marine life alongside our experienced dive team, who regularly visit these sites and are constantly uncovering new hidden gems beneath the waves. Every dive promises a unique and memorable experience.
Some of our favorite dive sites include Vuna Reef and the world-famous Rainbow Reef, each showcasing spectacular coral formations, abundant marine life, and breathtaking underwater scenery. These sites are just a glimpse of the many incredible locations waiting to be explored directly from Paradise Taveuni.
Our onsite PADI-certified dive shop provides all the equipment and expertise you need for an amazing diving experience. We offer a full range of courses, from beginner Discover Scuba Diving sessions to Open Water, Advanced, and specialty courses for experienced divers. Whether you want to earn your first certification or expand your dive skills, our friendly instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.
Whether you’re here to learn to dive, expand your skills, or simply experience the wonders of Fiji’s reefs, our all-inclusive dive packages make it effortless to enjoy every adventure beneath the waves.
Paradise Taveuni Dive Sites:
For your convenience, Paradise Taveuni has classified their dive sites into levels of experience: Level 1 for beginner diver (Maximum depth 18 meters, gentle with no current), Level 2 for intermediate diver (depths range from 20-25 meters, some current, some surface waves at times) and Level 3 for advanced diver (depths up to 30 meters, expect current and exposed surface conditions at times). Here are a few of their favorite sites:
Orgasm (Vuna Reef) Level 2 - Vuna Reef at its finest! This wall dive faces Open Ocean and it is here that we have seen some of our favorite regulars: Sharks, Rays and Napoleon Wrasse. As well as drift by schools of Spanish Mackerel or Giant Tuna from the deep. All of this in only 60f /18m, a truly awe-inspiring dive site that never seems to disappoint us.
The Great White Wall (Rainbow Reef) Level 3 - The soft coral capital of the worlds signature dive offers an astounding wall of pure white soft coral. This site is definitely the world famous Rainbow Reefs top draw. A coral encrusted swim through leads onto the wall from the reef top. A dazzling myriad of color and life inhabits the reef top. Manta rays glide past with ethereal grace. On exiting the water from this site an awed silence lasts awhile before an excited chatter that lasts for days starts among divers. Not to be missed!
The Zoo (Rainbow Reef) Level 3 - An extreme marine experience! Schools of Barracuda are common here, swimming above the White Tip reef sharks resting on the sand. Moray Eels, Groupers and small reef fish are plentiful and lucky divers will glimpse the graceful bronze whaler sharks patrolling the deep blue waters.
Snorkeling in Paradise
Paradise Taveuni offers some of the best soft coral snorkeling in the world. Paradise has a unique deep water frontage which allows our Guests to snorkel and swim directly in front of the Resort at any time of the day. Not only does Paradise has stunning snorkelling directly in front of the resort, but here you can access more snorkeling sites than anywhere in Fiji. Paradise is home to one of the top 5 soft coral dive sites in the world – the Legendary Rainbow Reef. The Somosomo Strait (Fijian for ‘good water’) has strong tidal currents, which provide a constant flow of nutrients, idyllic for soft coral growth and diverse fish life. Our friendly Paradise Dive Team will assist you in choosing snorkeling gear and point you in the right direction for an exciting adventure within the crystal clear waters of Paradise. House Guests are offered complimentary use of mask, snorkel and fins.
Snorkeling from the Paradise Marina
The House reef offers immediate access to a healthy, deep-water house reef via a private dock on a volcanic shoreline. Known for having a lush house reef directly in front of the resort, accessible via stairs from the dock (no beach). Fish sightings include octopus, pipefish, frogfish, nudibranchs, and lionfish.
Reef Snorkeling
Discover the nearby reefs and the legendary Rainbow Reef. Our dive boats depart daily (weather permitting), and snorkelers are welcome to join our scuba divers on these trips. Most dive sites are suitable for snorkeling, except for some deeper sites—our Dive Team will be happy to advise. Reef snorkeling trips visit Vuna Reef and Meri Meri Reef and include one snorkel site. Rainbow Reef snorkeling includes two snorkel sites. All boat snorkeling trips are fully guided by a member of the Paradise Dive Team.
Includes:
Water
Towels
Refreshments onboard
Local snorkel guide
Snorkeling gear: mask, fins, and snorkel
Booking: Please see the Dive Team
Pricing: Vuna Reef or nearby reefs $45 FJD per person. Rainbow Reef $50 FJD per person.
Private Snorkel Trips
Looking for even more time in the water? Private boat snorkeling trips to Vuna Reef and Rainbow Reef can be arranged, subject to availability. Wetsuit hire is recommended if you feel the water is cool or for protection from the tropical sun.
Includes:
Water
Towels
Refreshments onboard
Local snorkel guide
Snorkeling gear: mask, fins, and snorkel
Pricing: Vuna Reef or nearby reefs 1 – 2 guests $200 FJD. Rainbow Reef 1 – 2 guests $500 FJD.
Night Snorkeling
An unforgettable experience not to be missed. Explore the underwater world after dark as daytime fish settle in and nocturnal marine life emerges. You may even encounter a school of Flashlight Fish—turn off your torch and enjoy nature’s own light show. Night snorkeling takes place directly off the Paradise marina and includes a wetsuit, torch, and experienced snorkel guide.
Minimum: 2 snorkelers
Pricing: $55 FJD per person.
