From the Soft Coral Capital to the World's Largest Reef
Coral Sea Liveaboard 'Exploratory'
Up to 36 dives
14 nights all inclusive
from US$ 6,005 per person (double occupancy)
Tonga Whales & Rainbow Reef
14 nights/ 3 whale swims/10 dives Tonga/Fiji Rainbow Reef deal from US$ 5,400 pp
Tonga Whales & Rainbow Reef
14 nights/ 3 whale swims/10 dives Tonga/Fiji Rainbow Reef deal from US$ 5,400 pp
Tonga Whales & Rainbow Reef
14 nights/ 3 whale swims/10 dives Tonga/Fiji Rainbow Reef deal from US$ 5,400 pp
Why Combine Fiji and the Great Barrier Reef?
Stop choosing between the 'Soft Coral Capital of the World' and the largest living structure on Earth. Waterlust Fiji's combined Fiji and Australia's Great Barrier Reef dive packages allow you to dive two wonders. Take in bull and tiger sharks, manta rays, minke whales and some of the most vibrant reefs on the planet in one single, seamless itinerary.
With 3 direct four hour flights per week between Nadi (Fiji's International Airport) and Cairns - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays merging two incredible scuba dive destinations has never been so simple.
Scuba Diving Australia's GBR on MV 'Spoilsport'
A live aboard trip is the ultimate way to experience the remote Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef. These expeditions from Cairns take you far beyond the reach of day boats to the Great Barrier Reef's most pristine and thrilling dive sites.
Ribbon Reefs: Biodiversity & Famous Encounters
A live aboard trip is the ultimate way to experience the remote Ribbon Reefs and Osprey Reef. These expeditions from Cairns take you far beyond the reach of day boats to the Great Barrier Reef's most pristine and thrilling dive sites.
A spectacular chain of 10 individual reefs in the far northern Great Barrier Reef, accessed only by liveaboard. These sites are famous for their dramatic underwater topography and the world renowned Cod Hole.
Osprey Reefs : The Shark Highway
Osprey Reef is a remote submerged atoll in the Coral Sea, rising 1000 metres from the ocean floor. Ir's an advanced, expedition-style destination famous for thrilling shark encounters and vibrant soft coral walls.
Experience the beauty of swimming with humpback whales
Entering the water with a humpback whale in an encounter with the sublime.
You are immediately dwarfed by an animal the size of a bus, yet its movements are impossibly graceful. The defining moment is the eye contact; a large knowing eye meets yours, and you feel a profound shift.
The whales operate with immense power and absolute precision. A 50 tonne body will glide past you, adjusting its course with a flicker of a movement, enveloping you in a gentle pressure wave.
Coral Sea Liveaboard 'Safari' 7 nights/ up to 26 dives
One unforgettable week of world class scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef combining the blue water pelagic drop offs of Osprey Reef and the coral gardens and giant 'potato ' cod of the Ribbon Reef ecosystem.
Explore Lizard Island from the luxury of MV 'Spoilsport', Australia's most awarded liveaboard and enjoy delicious meals on this wonderful adventure into the marine biodiversity of the GBR.
The Blue Lagoon Resort - Vava'u 7 nights Package
The Blue Lagoon offers a unique blend of untouched natural beauty and heartfelt family hospitality, creating an unforgettable island escape. This intimate, traditionally constructed resort, on the small island of Foiata, is enswathed by a stunning turquoise lagoon. Accommodation is made from local materials with incredible views of the lagoon allowing you to get 'back to nature', disconnect and soak in the stunning views and the sounds of the ocean.
Ribbon Reef Dive Sites - Great Barrier Reef
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Dive Sites : Highlights include Cod Hole, where you can interact with massive friendly potato cod and other famous spots like Steve's Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle, Lighthouse Bommie, Temple of Doom and Dynamite Pass.
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Marine Life : You can see giant potato cod, colourful tropical fish, turtles, olive sea snakes, anemones and during winter, dwarf minke whales.
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Topography : The seascape features mommies, pristine coral gardens and drift diving channels
Osprey Reef - The Shark Highway
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Dive Sites : The most famous site in North Horn, renowned for its shark feed where you can see grey reef, white tip, silver tip and occasionally hammerhead sharks. Other notable sites include Soft Coral Wall and Admiralty Anchor.
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Marine Life : Besides sharks you can see manta rays, giant trevally, tuna and unique creatures like wobbegongs.
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Topography : Dramatic sheer walls plunging into the abyss and vibrant soft coral gardens. Be prepared for potential strong currents making this an advanced-level dive area.
MV Spoilsport Accommodation Options
Operated by world - renowned Mike Ball Expeditions, the MV Spoilsport is recognised as Australia's most awarded dive safari vessel, having plied the waters of the Great Barrier Reef since 1986. This 30 metre long custom built catamaran was specifically designed for stability and comfort, accommodating a maximum of 28 guests in air conditioned cabins. The vessel is renowned for its luxurious amenities, which include a spacious lounge, bar, large sundeck and a dedicated multilevel camera table with rinse tanks for photographers.
Practicalities on Whale Swimming
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Maximum four swimmers per encounter
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No chasing, no herding, no blocking their path
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Mothers and calves are never separated or pressured
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Time limits ensure whales are not stressed
Season : July to October (peak : August to September)
Duration : 7 nights recommended ( allow 3 - 4 swim days)
Fitness : Swimming comfort required - open water, no current
Getting there : Fly to Vava'u or Ha'apai via Tongatapu or direct from Nadi or Auckland
Add a Top Fiji Dive Resort All Inclusive Package
A combined Tonga whale swim and a Fiji diving trip is a match made in heaven for adventurous travellers who want to experience the full spectrum of the ocean's wonders. After the serene azure waters of Tonga you'll descend into the bustling, colourful reefs of Fiji for a scuba fix.
Fiji is the gateway for the South Pacific Islands offering the most direct flight connections from the US, Australia and New Zealand, making it the perfect starting or ending point for your adventure. Waterlust Dive Travel can assist with streamlining your travel with our pre-arranged packages including short return flights from Fiji to Tonga.
Bligh Water Diving
Volivoli Beach Resort
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7 nights accommodation in Oceanfront Room
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10 boat dives in Vatu I Ra marine park and local coral reefs
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All inclusive gourmet meal plan - including coffee and tea and juice with breakfast
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Free use of kayaks and SUP
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Return transfers Nadi International Airport
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Fijian cultural entertainent
Volivoli Beach Resort offers some of the best soft coral diving in the world - the Vatu I Ra marine park is the home of incredible dive sites such as 'Mellow Yellow', 'Instant Replay'. 'Mount Mutiny' and many many more.
The resort, set on a white sandy beach to the north of Fiji's main island, Viti Levu, comprises 36 villas of different levels of luxury, 2 restaurants, a main swimming pool and 7 private pools.
A Volivoli Beach Resort dive package perfectly compliments a Tongan Whale Swim week offering an overload of vibrant marine life and technicolour soft corals.
14 nights combined Tonga Whale Week/ Volivoli beach Resort all inclusive dive package.
US$ 5.950 per person (twin share)
Tonga Whale Swims + Fiji Diving Soft Corals Package
Beqa Lagoon Sharks/Reefs/Wrecks
Beqa Lagoon Resort
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7 nights accommodation in Koi Pond or Garden Villa
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10 dives in Beqa Lagoon*
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All inclusive gourmet meal plan - including coffee and tea and juice with breakfast
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Free use of kayaks and SUP
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Return transfers Nadi International Airport
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Fijian cultural entertainent
* US85 surcharge for the 'Cathedral' - tiger shark dive
Beqa Lagoon Resort is an absolute mecca for the shark lover. One of the very few places on earth where divers can safely watch large tiger sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks and nurse sharks. Diving with these noble predators is the ultimate bucket list experience and one you will remember forever.
Elsewhere in Beqa Lagoon beautiful soft coral encrusted reefs teem with fish life such as anthias, reef sharks, fusiliers, barracuda, turtles and much more. Several small wrecks can be explored.
Beqa Lagoon resort is beautiful tropical paradise offering the perfect combination of relaxation and excitement.
14 nights combined Tonga Whale Week/ Beqa Lagoon Resort all inclusive dive package
US$ 5,789 per person (twin share)
Rainbow Reef Soft Corals
Paradise Taveuni Resort
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7 nights accommodation in Deluxe Ocean View Bure
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10 boat dives on the Rainbow Reef includes the Great White Wall
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All inclusive gourmet meal plan - including coffee and tea and juice with breakfast
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Foot Rub on arrival and complimentary sulu
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Return transfers Matei Airport Taveuni
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Free shore diving
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Fijian cultural entertainent
Paradise Taveuni Resort is a relaxed family run resort on the volcanic southern tip of Taveuni Island - which makes for beautiful clear water and rich marine biodiversity straight off the resort's edge.
Boasting probably the best house reef in Fiji shore diving in the day and night is very productive with a range of critters and vibrant fish schools present.
Paradise, with 16 bures in different categories of luxury is a highly rated Fiji dive resort perfect to explore the technicolour beauty of Fiji's world famous Rainbow Reef
14 nights combined Tonga Whale Week/ Paradise Taveuni Resort all inclusive dive package
US$ 5,400 per person (twin share)
