

Best for intermediate divers, 9-24m, boat entry, mild current.
Yellow Tunnel is a reef and cavern site located at the Great White Wall in the Somosomo Strait. Divers explore depths between 9 and 24 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site features a cavern structure and reef environment suitable for intermediate divers. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and currents are generally mild, though they can vary in strength. Marine life includes common sightings of Chromodoris nudibranchs, wrasses, and dot and dash butterflyfish. Less frequently, divers may encounter whitetip reef sharks, regal angelfish, giant morays, and various triggerfish. Be aware of potential hazards including stonefish and sharks, and exercise caution regarding reef contact.
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Watch your footing on the boat entry and exit, as stonefish are present at this site and warrant care around any reef contact. Check locally on current conditions before each dive, as strength can vary despite the generally mild rating.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
9-24m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly record Chromodoris nudibranchs, wrasses, and dot and dash butterflyfish. Less common sightings include whitetip reef sharks, regal angelfish, giant morays, and both clown and titan triggerfish.
Yellow Tunnel is rated for intermediate divers due to the cavern environment and variable current conditions.
The site ranges from 9 to 24 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site. Boat entry and exit require care due to the presence of stonefish.
This site is designated for diving and is not typically used for snorkelling.
Diving at Yellow Tunnel in Taveuni requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Yellow Tunnel in Taveuni. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Divers at Yellow Tunnel in Taveuni should be aware of stonefish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Yellow Tunnel in Taveuni typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Yellow Tunnel in Taveuni typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.