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Fiji Snorkeling – Snorkeling Tours And Holidays Will Show You The World Under The Sea

The crystal clear tropical waters of Fiji, together with its extraordinary variety of marine life and coral reefs, makes the Fiji islands an ideal spot for snorkeling. Visibility in the water is unbelievable with distances of 100 ft (30 meters) being very common. The best times to go snorkeling in Fiji is May through to October. Snorkeling in Fiji is a far cheaper and easier way that scuba diving to explore the wonder of the world under the sea.

You’ve probably heard Fiji described as the ’soft coral capital of the world’ – and you may also have heard the world famous Jean Michel Cousteau state that Fiji has the best diving and snorkeling in the world. Neither claim is an exaggeration! There are hundreds of reefs around Fiji – tiny atolls, huge barrier reefs and fringing reefs all teeming with life. There are over 400 different coral species in the waters around Fiji. And you’re thinking about snorkeling, you’re sure to find some excellent sites wherever you’re staying.

Snorkeling in Fiji is an extremely popular pasttime – nearly every visitor to the country has a go – there’s so much to see under the water that makes the activity so rewarding and unforgettable. Snorkeling is also very inexpensive compared to diving, and you’ll find that nearly every resort in Fiji will hire snorkeling gear – mask, snorkel and fins – for a very reasonable rate.

There are many sites around Fiji that are great for snorkeling but one area possibly offering the greatest number of accessible sites is the area around Savusavu Bay on the island of Vanua Levu in the country’s north. There are many sites where snorkeling is only advisable at high tide, but in Savusavu you will always find an area where the snorkeling is superb.

Many resorts in Fiji offer snorkeling tours, which can run from a day or two, up to a week in length. On holidays like this you’ll be in the water learning about the fascinating world beneath the waves with the guidance and assistance of a trained marine biologist or local expert. You’ll learn far more about the things you see and your guide will point out many things that others might miss – turtles, rays, sharks, starfish etc. A snorkeling tour can make your time in the water so much more rewarding.

If you’re considering a snorkeling holiday in Fiji, visit Snorkeling in Fiji to learn more about Savusavu Bay, one of the best snorkeling sites in the South Pacific.

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