There is so much variety when it comes to where to go diving in Australasia and the Pacific Islands that it is hard to know where to start. Tribes and reefs in Papua New Guinea, soft corals galore in Fiji, the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo in Australia, the wonders of Micronesia...the list goes on. Here are our top picks:
Where to Go Diving in Australasia and the Pacific Islands
Where to go in Australasia & Pacific Islands
Solomon Islands
Despite boasting a prime position in the Coral Triangle and significant underwater museum of WWII wrecks, the Solomon Islands remain one of the...
Australia
Australia offers great diving. As well as the Great Barrier Reef there are the wonders of Lord Howe Island and Ningaloo Reef.
Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is made up of four states from West to East: Yap, Chuuk (previously known as Truk), Pohnpei and Kosrae....
Palau
Located midway between the Philippines and Guam in the western part of the Caroline Islands (this eastern part is known as Micronesia), the nation's...
Fiji
Stunning soft corals, great marine life, beautiful beaches and the 'friendliest people on Earth'. What's not to like about Fiji.
Papua New Guinea
This is one of the last few genuine frontier areas left on the planet. Mention Papua New Guinea and people will probably have visions of cannibals...
French Polynesia
French Polynesia is home to the iconic lagoon at Bora Bora and some stunning diving. The biggest draw is arguably large numbers of sharks but...
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Luxury Hotels in Australasia & Pacific Islands
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Bilikiki
The longest running luxury liveaboard to operate in the Solomon Islands, Bilikiki is also one of the best; and not just in the Solomon’s, but...
Lizard Island
Lizard Island and its surrounding National Park is the only place to stay to experience the magnificent coral and dive sites on this stretch...
True North
Based off the coast of Australia, True North offers some of the best opportunities for remote and unspoilt diving in Australia, Papua New Guinea...
Palau Pacific Resort
For a land-based trip, the Palau Pacific Resort is most definitely the place to stay here if you want something high quality though it would...
Kokomo Private Island
Kokomo Private Island is a Fijian island resort located on the edge of the celestial Kadavu Island Group and surrounded by the world’s fourth...
Fiji Aggressor
The Fiji Aggressor is a 101ft luxury yacht with just five spacious staterooms. Cruising around Gau, Wakaya & Kadavu Islands Fiji Aggressor is...
Six Senses Fiji
Home to 12 glorious giant clams, protecting 17 critically endangered crested iguanas, and boasting the chance to dive alongside beautiful bull...
The Brando
The owners of the Brando had lofty ambitions for this stunning resort in French Polynesia, pitching the property directly against the likes of...
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora
Located on the small South Pacific island of Bora Bora and surrounded by sand-fringed islets, you will find the tropical wonderland of the Four...
Le Taha'a Island Resort
The hideaway of Le Taha’a Island Resort is located on the secluded Motu Tautau islet, with views of both the island of Taha'a and the majestic...
Capella Lodge
The place to stay on Lord Howe Island is Capella Lodge. It is a hotel of the highest standard and a very special place to spend a few days.
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort
The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort in Fiji is a simple and beautiful resort with serious eco-credentials, amazing family facilities, and access...
Nukubati Private Island
Here for over 20 years, the Nukubati Private Island offers a totally private island experience and the only way to dive the Great Sea Reef which...
Namale Fiji Resort & Spa
One of Fiji’s top hotels, Namale is geared unashamedly to honeymooners and couples and is packed full of amenities and activities. Not a place...
Laucala Island Resort
The Laucala Island Resort in Fiji is without a doubt one of the world’s top island resorts and once there it is easy to see why. It is very,...
Taveuni Island Resort
Owned and managed by Rick and Do, the pioneers of diving in Taveuni for nearly 40 years, the Taveuni Island Resort & Spa is a special place in...
Taveuni Palms
Made up of just two incredibly stylish luxury villas - the Horizon Spa Villa and the Beach Villa - perched on a hilltop overlooking the Somosomo...
Qamea Resort & Spa
Located on the tropical island of Qamea, the Qamea Resort & Spa is a luxurious boutique resort nestled amid tropical palms, backed by volcanic...
Royal Davui Island Resort
Located south of Vitu Levu, Royal Davui Island Resort provides a great base from which to explore the famous surrounding waters of Beqa Lagoon....
Wakaya Club
The Wakaya Club & Spa is arguably one of the best "dive resorts" in the world. It isn’t, of course, a dive resort at all but all your diving...
Hotel Kia Ora
Only five minutes by boat from the airport lies the newly refurbished, indeed substantially rebuilt Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa; a hotel of a...
Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort
Just a 15-minute boat ride away from the airport is the small private motu that is home to the luxurious Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort.
Tawali Resort
Located on a volcanic bluff overlooking the clear protected waters of Milne Bay and accessible only by boat, the Tawali Resort offers a unique...
Walindi Plantation Resort
Around the waters of West New Britain lie some of the very best diving that Papua New Guinea has to be offer; home to some of the most pristine...
MV FeBrina
The MV FeBrina liveaboard dive boat allows you to experience those remote and incredible dive spots of New Britain in great comfort.
Lissenung Island Resort
The island province of New Ireland in the far north of Papua New Guinea is a two-hour flight from Port Moresby. From the provincial capital of...
Tufi Dive Resort
Located in Oro Province in the south east of mainland of Papua New Guinea, the Tufi Dive Resort is a small, remote resort of just 25 rooms that...
The Odyssey
The best way to experience Chuuk Lagoon is by liveaboard, and The Odyssey is the finest liveaboard in the area.
Manta Ray Bay & Yap Divers
Owned and run by the ‘Manta Man’ himself, there is no better place to be if you want to be expertly guided to manta rays than at the Manta...
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
Arguably the biggest draw of diving at Ningaloo Reef is the seasonal feeding concentrations of the gentle giant, the whale shark, between March...
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Fiji vs. French Polynesia Diving: South Pacific Giants
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At first glance, Fiji and French Polynesia share many similarities. With postcard-perfect islands, coral-fringed lagoons and diving dreamscapes, both have long been considered the ultimate tropical escapes. However, dive a little deeper and you'll discover there are remarkable differences.…
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When asked what her favourite dive destination in the world is,
Sylvia Earle - National Geographic Explorer, marine biologist,
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Our Top Bucket List Diving Experiences
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Looking for ideas for your next diving holiday? Here are our
top bucket list diving experiences to inspire your next diving
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The Best Snorkelling in the World
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