Diving in Vava’u is relaxed and varied: walls with soft corals, caves lit by beams of light, wrecks and reefs with turtles and reef fish. From July to October it is common to hear whale song during your dive.
How the trip works
- Departure from Neiafu on a dive boat.
- Two guided dives at sites chosen for your level and the weather, such as the walls and caves near Swallows Cave, reefs in the south of the archipelago or the Clan MacWilliam wreck in Neiafu harbor.
- Surface interval with water and snacks, often next to an island.
Who it is for
For certified divers. If you have never dived, ask about the try-dive option. Groups are small.
What to bring
Certification card, logbook, dive insurance, swimwear, towel and a warm layer for the boat: water in the southern winter is around 23-25 °C, and a 5 mm wetsuit is recommended.
Best time
Diving runs most of the year; May to November brings good visibility, with whale season from July to October. By regulation, you cannot deliberately dive with whales.
Gear is checked before every trip and oxygen is carried on board.
Included
- 2 guided dives
- Dive boat
- Tanks and weights
- Water and snacks
FAQs
Can I dive with whales?
No, Tongan rules only allow snorkel swims on licensed tours.
How warm is the water?
Around 23-25 °C in whale season; a 5 mm wetsuit is recommended.
Is there a try dive?
Yes, add the try-dive option if you are not certified.
