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Vava'u offers a vast array of year round diving for all levels and experiences. Topographically, the islands of Vava'u offer stunning underwater caverns and cave systems, where divers can surface in different chambers, and encounter the marine life that inhabit these areas. Soft Coral walls and large Sea Fans can be found on many of the dive sites, and there is even a wreck dive within the sheltered harbor waters. Mandarin Fish and Seahorses have also been located in the main harbor. With our high speed boat most of the dive sites are within a 20 minute ride, enabling us to spend more time underwater and also to see the beauty of the islands as we travel. A variety of snorkeling sites are available and with the crystal clear waters that surround some of the islands, it is an ideal opportunity for people to discover the marine life. Most of the caverns are accessible from the topside by kayak and snorkel, so for the non-divers in your life there are still things to do. The Humpback Whales (Megaptere novaengaliae) belong to the Baleen whale family, though while at first their size may appear intimidating, their diet consists of the small side of marine life, their teeth are actually plates of keratin, forming filters that separate water from food when feeding. Every year from July to November they complete their migration from the cold feeding waters south of New Zealand and Australia, to the warmer tropical waters of Tonga where they give birth to calves and perform courtship readying themselves for the next season. Watching the Humpback Whales is a treat everyone should see, both above and below the surface they aim to please with wonderful displays of activity. Breaching, spy hopping, fin slapping are a few of the behaviors regularly encountered on the surface of the water. The most heart warming though, are the underwater views of mother's resting with their calf, taking a well-earned break whilst still keeping an eye on her restless and often playful calf. Dive Vava'u on the Scuba Diver Girls Directory Email Dive Vava'u