South Pacific
The world's largest archipelago with countless islands, some even unnamed . . . .
Overview:
Scuba diving in the South Pacific enjoys the reputation as being the very best in the world. Exotic marine life, including turtles, sharks, rays and whales, and a stunning seascape with corals, walls, drops offs and wrecks galore make the South Pacific a diver's paradise.
Top destinations are Papua New Guinea with its pristine dive sites, wrecks and marine life. Fiji is famous for its coral reefs and tiger sharks. Tahiti's beautiful turquoise waters and oceanic drop offs attract large pelagics, especially sharks and rays and vase schools of tropical reef fish.
Dive with Humpbacks at Tonga and remember the world famous Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon, home to the entire Japanese 6th fleet, sunk in 1944.
What to see:
| Wrecks : | Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Chuuk (Truk) and Guam |
| Sharks : | Tahiti |
| Manta Rays: | Yap |
| Jellyfish Lake: | Palau |
| Humpback Whales: | Tonga |
| The Soft Coral capital of the world: | Fiji |
| Pristine diving and fascinating culture | Papua New Guinea |
Complete Dive Service and Experience
Neco Marine Dive Center - Palau Pacific Resort, Palau
Added: 19th May 2013 by scubacolbill
Just completed our 10th dive trip to Palau and 4th use of Neco Marine. Without a doubt the premier dive operation in Palau, Neco combines a top flight fleet of boats, drivers and dive masters with a thorough knowledge of available dive sites. They go out of their way to...
Medical mission on the Bilikiki
Bilikiki Cruises, Solomon Islands
Added: 20th April 2013 by wjurewitz
OK, we didn't dive, but we did stay on the Bilikiki for 8 days on a medical mission to Makira Island, southeast of Guadacanal.
The Australian dive management couple were superb hosts to the volunteer medical team. The ships's crew was excellent.
I have delivered boats now for twenty years...
Best Time Ever!!!
Beqa Lagoon Resort , Fiji
Added: 1st April 2013 by iluvdiving
I have only place I have ever dove was in the Caribbean. This was a great experience. The corals were amazing and so abundant. The number of fish was unlike anything I have ever seen.
The dive shop was very attentive to the whole dive group. They made sure we...
Could this be paradise?
Tetamanu Village, French Polynesia
Added: 26th March 2013 by jazzdiva1
When you’re met by the Tahitian equivalent of Tina Turner you know you’re in for a fun stay. Before I get to the diving experience I have to comment on the host Annabelle and her husband. Trust me, you will not be better looked after at any multi-star resort. Attention...
PADI CERTIFIED AT AGE 62 AND THRILLED IN FIJI
L'Aventure Dive Shop - Jean Michel Cousteau Fiji , Fiji
Added: 3rd March 2013 by melaniechapman
Bula! That means “hello’ in Fijian.
L’Aventure Dive Shop at the Jean-Michel Cousteau resort in Savusavu, Fiji, made a dream come true for us. Don Santee, lead expedition diver and film photographer for Coustea Expeditions, provided a safe and awesome diving experience that made a trip for the memory book....
Fantastic teaching!!
Moorea Fun Dive, French Polynesia
Added: 24th February 2013 by jazzdiva1
Having attempted (& paid for) an open water PADI course in Cairns a few weeks previously I arrived incredibly nervous. I needn't have worried. Husband & wife team Greg & Catherine could not have been more supportive. They gently encouraged, reassuring me throughout and not only did I pass, I...
Nice diving
Tieti Dive, South Pacific
Added: 12th January 2013 by funrec
Tieti Diving is rather well prepared for the diver but for the usual high prices. At least they have a fairly good infrastructure with equipment room as well as changing/bathroom facilities.
The rigid-inflatable is offering space for about 10 people (which I reckon is then overcrowded) with absolutely no other infrastructure...