Koro Sea Diving in Bligh Water

A Rich Bounty

Named after the famous Captain Bligh of The Bounty, Bligh Water is the stretch of sea that separates Fiji's 2 main islands of Vanua Levu and Viti Levu. Although there area few resorts scattered around here and there in this large area, it is really the domain of Fiji liveaboards.

There's a great amount of water moving through this channel and this means incredibly nutrient-rich waters, especially where the channel narrows. This local bounty feeds huge numbers of smaller fishes, which in turn feed the larger fish. You can be there to watch this extraordinary interplay of ecosystems in the Bligh Waters.

Due to the strong currents, not all the sites in Bligh Water and the Koro Sea are particularly suitable for beginners, but the reefs, which were once considered treacherous obstacles to sailing vessels in days gone by, are now the modern playground of experienced divers, particularly photographers, seeking pristine conditions and uncrowded dive sites.

Highlights

E-6 - Aptly named for a dive site which is a real photographers' favourite, E-6 is a remote and often diver-free site equally impressive by day or by night. The reason for its photogenic nature is a mix of the colour, abundant life and awesome topography of the site. It features the Cathedral, a swim-through of a lifetime where your photographs can indeed turn out to be divine.

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How to Dive Bligh Water

Although it is the domain of the Fijian liveaboards, the cruises we recommend follow different itineraries so check which suits you best from the following top quality options. We have Fiji dive safaris to Bligh Water, Wakaya, Gau and Koro or Namena Islands, whilst other cruises visit Wakaya, Koro and Namena islands.

Diving Season

There is year round diving throughout this region. 20-40 metre visibility and temperatures between 27°C and 29°C can be expected during October to March. Visibility of 30-40 metres and cooler water of between 22°C and 26°C are likely during the April to September period.

Reef Summary

Great for: Big animals, drift dives and underwater photography
Not so great for: Beginner divers and non-diving activities
Depth: 5 - >40m
Visibility: 20 - 45m
Currents: Moderate
Surface conditions: Can be choppy
Water temperature: 22 - 29°C
Experience level: Intermediate - advanced
Number of dive sites: >25
Distance: 20 - 150 km east of Viti Levu
Access: Fiji liveaboards
Recommended length of stay: 7 - 14 days

Dive Site Descriptions

If you want to read more about the individual Koro Sea dive sites themselves and get the low-down before you go down, then check out our detailed descriptions:

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