Explore the waters of one of the most beautiful places on earth with our PADI 5 star diving experiences.
Something for everyone: from beginner to advanced divers, our Dive Masters have a range of dives for you to choose from and are looking forward to sharing their underwater paradise with you.
Day Sal Dive Safari to Tivua Island: Join our Day Sail and learn to dive straight from the beach. A range of deeper dives are available for advanced divers. Why not try our historic MV Raiyawa wreck dive on the edge reef?
Wreck Dive Excursion: Half day dedicated to MV Raiyawa wreck dives depart Denarau Marina at 9.30am returning at noon.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a certified diver, Fiji is an underwater paradise waiting to be explored, no matter your experience. Join us and our PADI 5 Star dive partners Viti Water Sports on a truly memorable dive.
Known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World, Fiji offers some spectacular diving experiences. With 500 acres of coral gardens Tivua Private Island is a paradise for divers. From beginner dives from the beach to more advanced options you will interact with a wide variety of coral, fish species and sea life within easy reach of Nadi and our departure point of Denarau Marina.
Encounter a remarkable variety of underwater life, including over 390 coral species, some 1,200 species of fish and five of the world’s seven species of marine turtles.
All of our diving is operated by Viti Water Sports, a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre, and we can cater for certified, occasional and first-time divers.
Dives options on the Day Sail - When you join our Day Sail to Tivua Private Island there are a variety of dive experiences for a range of experience levels, including the advanced MV Raiyawa wreck dive. Tivua Private Island is a coral atoll surrounded by 500 acres of coral reef so there is plenty to explore. You can pre book your dives when you book your Day Sail. During the day you will also enjoy the other activities of the including a delicious lunch, morning and afternoon tea, paddling, snorkeling, Marine Biologist led activities and more.
Half Day Wreck Dives by fast boat - No diver visiting Fiji should miss this exhilarating Advanced Diver wreck dive at the MV Raiyawa, just 35 minutes from Port Denarau. Departing at 9:30 am on Mondays and Saturdays, this one-tank dive takes guests to Tivua Island, where the 30-meter-long wreck rests in 28 meters of water. Once a government vessel, the MV Raiyawa is now a fascinating artificial reef with plenty to explore. One-way transfers from selected Denarau and Nadi hotels are included, making it easy to experience this captivating underwater adventure. All equipment is supplied for your dive however, you will need to have a current Open Water Dive Certificate to participate in certified dives.
DAY SAIL OPTIONS
1 Tank dive Package (10m) - A$207 per person
PADI Discover Scuba Diving - A$275 per person
Additional PADI Discover Scuba Dive - A$238 per person
Advanced Wreck Dive (28m) - A$244 per person
HALF DAY WRECK DIVE
Adanced Wreck Dive (28m) - A$244 per person
**Rates do not include the Cruise Fare
Although no specific dive site can be guaranteed, the abundance of natural underwater wonders ensure that we can almost always pick a perfect spot to explore during your diving schedule.
Raiyawa was built in 1982 in Fiji and was a government vessel deployed in placing and maintaining Navigational marks around Fiji and also used to carry passenger's inter-island. In 2014 Raiyawa was decommissioned, and extensive work was done on “Raiyawa” to ensure she was safe for diving. Work included opening large swim throughs in her hull and superstructure, as well as removing any hazards to divers such as sharp edges and obstructions. She was extensively cleaned and prepared in line with the environmental guidelines.
The wreck is a key dive site for avid divers and is situated just off Tivua Private Island. Passengers on Captain Cook Cruises Day Sail will have the option of diving at the “Raiyawa” wreck, or you can join a morning dive only experience of MV Raiyawa departing Port Denarau.
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We know Fiji and our fabulous Fijian crew and Expedition team want to share these unique destinations and cultures with you one last time. Join us before October 2024 on a remote expedition on the gorgeous MS Caledonian Sky. After October we can still share the wonders of Fiji with you by welcoming you on board a Day Sail to Tivua Private Island or Dinner Cruise experience on board one of our gorgeous sailing vessels.
It’s a small island so people could go there by themselves but people who work there make the tour special. They are such warm people. I really recommend going there with the tour. Thank you for the beautiful experience!!
Absolutely amazing daytrip! The crew is so kind and the trip is well organized. From the beginning you are greeted with the kindest bula smiles to experience that famous Fijian hospitality. Food was great, entertainment was amazing, and the island was breathtaking! A must experience!