Frigates Passage Dive Site — Fiji
About Frigates Passage
A current-swept channel south of Beqa Lagoon that serves as a highway for large pelagic species. Grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and occasionally scalloped hammerheads patrol the deep blue water at 25-35m. During the cooler months (Jun-Sep), encounters with hammerhead schools are possible. Large schools of barracuda, tuna, and trevally hunt in the channel. The strong, sometimes unpredictable currents demand advanced skills and good buoyancy control.
Site Information
- Depth: 15–35 m
- Difficulty: advanced
- Site type: Drift
- Current: Strong
- Best time: Jun-Sep
- Region: Fiji
Highlights
- Hammerheads
- Grey Reef Sharks
- Tuna
- Drift Dive