

Best for beginner divers, 8-12m, shore entry, mild current.
The Blue Lagoon, located at Nanuya Lai Lai in the Yasawa Islands, offers a accessible shore dive featuring a mix of reef, wall, and drop-off topography. Divers and snorkellers typically encounter wrasses, saddled butterflyfish, unicornfish, bicolor angelfish, blackback anemonefish, eastern triangular butterflyfish, lagoon triggerfish, scissortail sergeant, humbug dascyllus, azure sea star, goatfish, moon wrasse, sea cucumber, and lollyfish. The site reaches depths of 8 to 12 metres with an average of 10 metres. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 20 to 40 metres, though divers should be aware of potential surge. The site is well-suited for beginners, with guided tours and equipment rental available locally.
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The resort has positioned a protective guideline in the marine reserve to show snorkellers the right areas to view marine life.
Sites are 3 to 25 minutes away by boat. Shore dives can be arranged on request.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-12m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers and snorkellers can observe wrasses, saddled butterflyfish, unicornfish, bicolor angelfish, blackback anemonefish, eastern triangular butterflyfish, lagoon triggerfish, scissortail sergeant, humbug dascyllus, azure sea star, goatfish, moon wrasse, sea cucumber, and lollyfish.
Yes, The Blue Lagoon is considered suitable for beginner divers due to its mild currents and shallow average depth of 10 metres.
The site ranges from 8 to 12 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to The Blue Lagoon is via the shore.
Yes, the site is popular for snorkelling and holds a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at The Blue Lagoon in Blue Lagoon requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near The Blue Lagoon in Blue Lagoon. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at The Blue Lagoon in Blue Lagoon. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Divers at The Blue Lagoon in Blue Lagoon should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
The Blue Lagoon in Blue Lagoon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Blue Lagoon in Blue Lagoon typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.