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Vibrant coral reef cave, underwater scene

Dive the Rainbow Reef
July 04 - 11th 2026

Soft Corals : Re - defined

4th to 11th July 2026

from US$4,517 inc LAX- Taveuni flights

from US$3,172 ex flights

Witness the world's most vibrant wilderness!

Embark on the ultimate diving Rainbow Reef holiday in the heart of Fiji's Somosomo Strait.  Renowed as the soft coral capital of the world, this underwater paradise offers an explosion of colour and life for scuba divers comfortable in light to moderate currents.  

Glide through pristine waters and incredible visibility, exploring world famous dive sites like the legendary Great White Wall and Cabbage Patch.   Our Rainbow Reef dive package is based at the beautiful PADI 5 star and 'Green Fins' eco-resort of Sau Bay.  With just accommodation for 16 guests Sau Bay Resort offers small group dive trips, customised meals, eco luxury and an intriguing house reef

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Majestic world class reefs

Soft corals, ledges and swimthroughs

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Thrilling biodiversity

Over 1000 species of marine fish, pelagics, critters

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Clear warm waters

Between 26-30° year round

Why join our trip to Port Moresby?

Tropical bungalow nestled amongst lush greenery

Discover Sau Bay  Resort & Spa

A luxurious ecologically focused retreat on a 100 acre private beach surrounded by tropical rainforest.  

Sau Bay boats a beautiful shallow house reef, mangroves and a wealth of hard corals to explore when not diving on the Rainbow Reef. 

Comfortable air conditioned beachfront bures, including a deluxe 'safari tent' bure, offer outdoor showers, vanities, coffee and tea facilities and queen sized or twin bed configurations.

The PADI dive centre is 5 star and has been awarded the 'Green Fins' Award.

Romantic sunset dinner table setting, Waterlust Fiji

Rainbow Reef Diving : live the spectrum!

Glide through the world's most colourful soft corals on Fiji's amazing Rainbow Reef.   Rainbow Reef is a world famous dive destination loved by advanced divers due to the currents that  fuel the explosions of soft corals.     July is one of the very best times to dive the Rainbow Reef with the crystal clear water on Fiji's winter season, the presence of the manta rays often seen the blue water and occasionally humpback whales can be spotted in the Somosomo Strait.

After diving unwind in comfortable luxurious accommodation, visit the pamper room, hike the virgin rainforest, snorkel the house reef, husk coconuts or visit  local Fijian and Tuvalese villages.  

Discover Sau Bay Resort

DISCOVER SAU BAY RESORT

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Rainbow Reef, Fiji's legendary soft coral capital, from the sustainable luxury of Sau Bay Resort and Spa.  Nestled along the water of a private bay, accessed only by boat, Sau Bay offers exclusive access to some of the world's most vibrant and biodiverse dive sites - with the Great White Wall just 15 minutes away from the dive shop.    The resort is a secluded haven or just 7 bures, a restaurant and bar, at the base of lush tropical jungle. 

After a day exploring the breathtaking underwater world of Rainbow Reef rejuvenate in the over water spa, savour gourmet farm-to-table cuisine and immerse yourself in the authentic Fijian spirit of Sau Bay.   This is the ultimate dive vacation that combines world class adventure with eco-conscious tranquility. 

Sau Bay Resort is the only resort on Rainbow Reef to offer 'black water' diving.  Manta rays visit a nearby cleaning station between the months of July and with the resort operating snorkelling trips with a beach picnic. 

SAU BAY RESORT GALLERY

Rainbow Reef Trip Inclusions

Sau Bay Resort Trip Inclusions

July 7th - 14th 2026

Twin share US$ 3,172 pp*

Single occupancy US$ 4,122*

7 nights air con accommodation in deluxe oceanfront bure at Sau Bay Resort

12 boat dives  on Rainbow Reef including the Great White Wall

Full Meal Plan 

Unlimited Wifi access - Starlink

Kayaking, paddle boarding and snorkelling 

Boat and road transfers to Sau Bay from Taveuni Airport

*Trip Price Excluding Flights 

Or

Trip price including Fiji Airways LAX - Taveuni  return flights 

Double Occupancy US$ 4,517 pp

Single Occupancy US$5,469 pp

Vibrant coral reef, diverse marine life

SAU BAY RESORT ROOM OPTIONS

Luxury ocean front bure
 

SPACIOUS VILLA 

KING SIZED BED

OUTDOOR SEATING AREA 

AIR CONDITIONING & CEILING FANS

TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES

OUTDOOR VERANDAH

INDOOR & OUTDOOR SHOWERS WITH COMPLIMENTARY TOILETRIES

Luxury tented tree house bure + US$ 70 per night 

SPACIOUS TREE HOUSE BURE

2 KING SIZED BED & SOFA

OUTDOOR SEATING AREA 

AIR CONDITIONING & CEILING FANS

TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES

OUTDOOR VERANDAH

INDOOR & OUTDOOR SHOWERS WITH COMPLIMENTARY TOILETRIES

2 Bedroom beachfront bure + US$ 100 per night

2 BEDROOM BEACH FRONT BURE

2 KING SIZED BED & SOFA

OUTDOOR SEATING AREA 

AIR CONDITIONING & CEILING FANS

TEA & COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES

OUTDOOR VERANDAH

INDOOR & OUTDOOR SHOWERS WITH COMPLIMENTARY TOILETRIES

Rainbow Reef  Dive Trip Leader

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Alison, the trip leader, is a Dive Master and underwater photographer well known at Sau Bay Resort. She is happy to take photos of you underwater (even artistic ones!) & offer any advice or camera assistance!

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