

Best for beginner divers, 3-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Qamea Shore is a reef dive accessible directly from the beach, making it a suitable location for beginner divers. The reef topography extends from 3 to 18 metres, allowing for gradual depth progression. Divers typically experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The site features a variety of hard corals and invertebrates. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, blue dragons, brittle stars, cardinalfish, lizardfish, soldierfish, snails, and sea cucumbers. On-site facilities include a dive shop providing equipment rental, air fills, guided tours, and a rinse station. Dives here generally last around 50 minutes.
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The on-site dive shop offers guided tours, which is worth taking on your first dive here as a guide will know exactly where to find the mandarinfish, which can be tricky to spot without local knowledge. A rinse station and equipment rental are available on site, so you can travel light.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
3-18m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners due to its shore entry, mild currents, and a depth range of 3 to 18 metres.
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, blue dragons, brittle stars, cardinalfish, lizardfish, soldierfish, hard corals, snails, and sea cucumbers.
The reef structure at this site ranges from 3 to 18 metres in depth.
Qamea Shore is a shore dive, with the reef located approximately 20 metres from the beach.
Yes, the shallow sections of the reef starting at 3 metres make this site accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Qamea Shore in Taveuni requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Qamea Shore in Taveuni. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Qamea Shore in Taveuni. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Qamea Shore in Taveuni typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Qamea Shore in Taveuni typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.