

Best for beginner divers, 1-4m, shore entry, mild current.
Naqalia Lodge features a house reef located on the southern coast of Wayasewa in the Yasawa Islands. This shore-entry site consists of a coral reef that slopes gently from the beach, reaching depths between 1 and 4 metres with an average of 2 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility reaching up to 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and offers a high-quality snorkelling experience. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, blackspotted pufferfish, striped surgeonfish, elongate clams, and blackback anemonefish. Access to this reef is reserved for lodge guests.
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The lodge will send a boat to pick you up directly from the Yasawa Flyer ferry.
Take the Yasawa Flyer ferry from Denarau Marina to Wayasewa Island. The lodge provides a boat transfer from the ferry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 4m
Visibility
Up to 30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, blackspotted pufferfish, striped surgeonfish, elongate clams, and blackback anemonefish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 4 metres, with an average depth of 2 metres.
Access to the reef is via a shore entry directly from the beach.
Yes, the site is well-regarded for snorkelling with a rating of 4 out of 5.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Naqalia Lodge in Nadi. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Divers at Naqalia Lodge in Nadi should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Naqalia Lodge in Nadi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Naqalia Lodge in Nadi can reach up to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.