Fiji Snorkeling – How A Guided Snorkeling Tour Will Enrich Your Holiday

Fiji’s crystal-clear, warm tropical waters makes this island nation the perfect spot for a snorkeling holiday. The variety of marine life amongst Fiji’s numerous coral reefs will absolutely astound you, whether you are a beginner snorkeler or an experienced diver. Underwater visibility in Fiji is amazing – you can expect to see up to 100 feet through the water. The best time of the year to go snorkeling in Fiji is from May to October, but having said that, the conditions are excellent all year round.

You’ve probably heard Fiji described as the ’soft coral capital of the world’ – and you may also have heard the world famous Jean Michel Cousteau state that Fiji has the best diving and snorkeling in the world. Neither claim is an exaggeration! There are hundreds of reefs around Fiji – tiny atolls, huge barrier reefs and fringing reefs all teeming with life. There are over 400 different coral species in the waters around Fiji. And you’re thinking about snorkeling, you’re sure to find some excellent sites wherever you’re staying.

Snorkeling in Fiji is one of the most popular as well as one of the most memorable activities among visitors to Fiji, largely due to the islands’ beautiful underwater environment. All you need is mask, snorkel and a pair of fins. Nearly all resorts in Fiji will hire these at a very reasonable rate, and this saves you the hassle of bringing your own gear.

There are many snorkeling sites in Fiji that are great for snorkeling but one area possibly offering the best variety of accessible sites is the area around Savusavu Bay on the island of Vanua Levu in the country’s north. There are many areas where snorkeling is only advisable at high tide, but in Savusavu you will always find a site where the snorkeling is superb.

While many resorts in Fiji offer dive packages, only a few offer snorkeling tours. These are becoming increasingly popular, because a snorkeling tour or snorkeling holiday is usually attended by a marine biologist or local expert. Of course, its extremely relaxing just to float with the fish, but having a guide along can make the experience so much more fascinating and enriching. Your guide will point out things while you are in the water, or show you a slide presentation and present more information back at the resort. While you’re in the water you’ll probably see things like rays, turtles, sharks, millions of fish and of course, the beautiful blue starfishes that Fiji is famous for.

Daku Resort offers week-long Fiji Snorkeling Holidays that give you the opportunity to combine a relaxing vacation with an educational and rewarding snorkeling experience.