Fiji encompasses over 300 islands ranging from tiny coral atolls to the mountainous rainforested islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, located 1,100 miles south of the equator. Upscale resorts in Nadi, along the Coral Coast, and on many of the outlying islands, offer a variety of accommodations and dive packages. Scuba instruction is available at many resorts with full-service dive and water sports facilities. The certification course including four or five open-water dives will take about five days. For those not ready to scuba dive, or children under 12, snorkeling trips are also offered.
Most resorts have good snorkeling right off the beach.
Fiji is known for its incredible beauty and diversity, above and below the sea. Whether you're talking about accommodations, scenery, land-based activities, or diving, there's an island in Fiji that can meet every need. Beqa Lagoon is the center of an extinct volcano. Soft corals rival those found in the northern region and the reefs are amazing. Beqa Divers and Marlin Bay Resort serve this popular area just an hour south of Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu, between Nadi and Suva.