Asian Diver and Scuba Diver Issue 04-2017 (110) | Page 3

backroll into the best south pacific dive spots SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES HONG KONG HONOLULU SINGAPORE KIRITIMATI TARAWA HONIARA FUNAFUTI APIA PORT VILA NADI VAVA’U NUKU’ALOFA BRISBANE ADELAIDE SUVA SYDNEY AUCKLAND MELBOURNE CHRISTCHURCH WELLINGTON Aside from the wide variety of hard and soft corals occupied by the local reef fish and crustaceans year round, Vava’u is also home to passing Humpback whales from July to October. Snorkel with these magnificent visitors in warm ocean temperatures up to 27˚C With a route network that spans 22 destinations in 12 countries, Fiji Airways provides unequalled access to the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and USA through our hub in Nadi, Fiji. Travellers from Asia will find convenient flights to Fiji and beyond with up to 7 flights weekly from Singapore and Hong Kong onboard our Airbus 330 aircraft, offering world-class service in both Business and Economy class. Fiji Airways is also a partner in the Qantas Frequent flyer, American Airline Advantage and Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan programs and members can earn and redeem points. Welcome to our home where your adventure waits to be discovered from the moment you step aboard. Tonga Fiji Fiji hosts various dive sites including Taveuni’s ‘Soft Coral Capital of the World’, Kadavu’s ‘Great Astrolabe Reef’ which is the 4th largest barrier reef in the world, Savusavu’s Namena diving known to many as ‘The mecca of diving in Fiji’, to various spots around the country. Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands is host to the only wreck which you can dive to, from the naval engagement known as The Barroom Brawl from 1942. Known as the deepest and most challenging wreck in the Solomon Islands, it is sure to pique the interest of those interested in history. For latest fares and schedules visit FIJIAIRWAYS.COM or contact us any time from SG: 800 852 3666 I MH: 1 800 81 8186 I CN: 400 120 6268 I HK: 852 3192 7568 Email: [email protected] Photo Credit: SPTO Vanuatu On the main island of Efate, explore the impressive range of wreck diving on offer. The wrecks highlights include the three-masted square rigger, the Star of Russia and the ex-Qantas seaplane; the Tasman, as well as scattered coral Bommies on white sand in hard and soft coral.