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With an overwhelming depth of 30,000 feet, the South Pacific region is a hidden trove and an unmissable diving spots for divers and swimmers alike. From multi-colored fishes to rainbow-painted reefs, from bizarre underwater formations to remains of ancient shipwrecks, aircraft, and underwater submarines, the South Pacific is one of the best places to discover natural beauty at its best.
The Pacific consists of more than 20,000 chains of small islands and is one of the best regions on earth to embark on a holiday with Norwegian Cruise Lines to witness the rich underwater ecosystem. Fortunately, the South Pacific is also home to some of the best diving spots and underwater caves in the world, namely, Micronesia, Fiji Islands, Melanesia, Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and many more. Besides this, these areas are also accompanied by world-class resorts featuring luxury accommodations at an affordable cost. Check out these amazing diving spots we have prepared for you below:
Best Places for Unmissable Diving Spots in South Pacific
Fiji:
The Soft Coral Island is uniquely diverse, blessed with enormous marine life, spectacular diving sites, thousands of fish species, seamounts, and colorful reefs ringed by nursery fish ranging from barracuda to various shark species. Vatu-i-ran, the coral capital of Fiji, is one of the most visited diving spots, and some of the other popular diving spots are Savusavu, Mantaray Island, Bligh Water, Rainbow Reef, Mamanucas, Island Tavenui, Beqa Shark Dive, and many more. The warm and crystal waters are the best spots for beginners, and for experienced divers, there is plenty to dig deeper.
Micronesia:
Micronesia is encircled by an endless chain of lively islands sprinkled over this region, many of which are still unknown or unheard. These small islands constitute several sovereign countries like Palau, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia, the U.S. territories of Guam, Nauru, and the Northern Mariana Islands, along with Wake Island. Each of these islands has its own unique attractions, offering great diving spots for every type of visitor.
Each dive site features manta rays, shipwrecks, sharks, and colorful reefs. Palau, Ulong Channel, and the Chuuk Lagoon are some of the most popular dive sites in Micronesia. If you dedicatedly don’t want to miss out on these amazing dive spots, then make your reservations today with Norwegian Cruise Lines 2020. Get a chance to embark on a cruise during the low season and take advantage of the cheap prices to one of your favorite destinations.
Papua New Guinea:
With warm waters available all year round, Papua New Guinea is widely celebrated for the massive and exceptionally rich marine culture. Its endless chain of over 500+ volcanic islands is home to shipwrecks dating back to World War II, lively barrier reefs, and a variety of seamount diving areas. The diving spots are also the best way to discover the underwater species like the sea turtle, 2000+ fish species, coral gardens, and also underwater ruins.
Some of the unmissable diving spots in this region include Madang, Kavieng, Rabaul, Tufi, Port Moresby, Alotau, the Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Father’s Reef, PNG, etc. The diving sites are suitable for all ages and can be visited all year round; however, the best season is between May and November.
