Two-Tank Shark Dive

Beqa Lagoon Shark Dive

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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Meeting point: Aqua-Trek Beqa Dive Center
Run by: Aqua-Trek Beqa

Overview

This is a two-tank certified dive built around one thing: sharks in Beqa Lagoon, off Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu. Divers check in at the Aqua-Trek Beqa Dive Center at The Pearl South Pacific Resort, or at the operator's office at Atoll Place, for an 08:00 start. The whole outing runs about 4 to 5 hours and finishes back where it began. A boat trip out to the dive sites is part of the package, along with tanks, weights, dive-master services and a professional guide.

Reviewers consistently describe close encounters with large sharks, and one reported six or seven large bull sharks along with ten or more nurse sharks on a single dive. Another described a purpose-built ledge at 18 metres at a site called The Bistro, where divers kneel on rocks and watch the sharks pass. A further reviewer reported a wreck dive included in the day, with a fair amount of fish life and coral. Dive masters stay close throughout, several reviewers said, guiding sharks away when they come near and keeping track of each diver's air.

Reef slope in Beqa Lagoon with fish and a distant diver's fins

It suits certified divers only, and certified means certified: full open water certification, no junior certs, a minimum age of 15 with a parent or guardian present, and ideally advanced certification given how active the dive is. The listing also asks for at least 10 logged open water dives beyond checkout dives. This is not a beginner try-dive or a snorkel trip.

Duration4 to 5 hours

What's Included

Included

Professional guide
Dive-master services
Boat trip
Tanks
Weights
Government taxes

Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (transport can be arranged at an extra cost)
Dive gear not included however can be hired at an extra cost
Shark Marine Park fee is not included and will be collected before the dive

Run byAqua-Trek Beqa

Itinerary

Check in at Pacific HarbourMeet at the Aqua-Trek Beqa Dive Center at The Pearl South Pacific Resort on Queens Road, or at the Aqua Trek Beqa office at Atoll Place, Pacific Harbour. Start time is 08:00.
Hotel transport, optionalTransport to and from your hotel is not part of the tour price. It can be arranged at the time of booking for an extra cost, or travellers can make their own way to the meeting point.
Boat trip to Beqa LagoonThe boat trip out to the dive sites is included in the tour.
Two-tank diveTwo dives with tanks, weights, dive-master services and a professional guide included. One reviewer reported a wreck dive was part of their day.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the starting point. Total duration is 4 to 5 hours.

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking, because this dive has firm entry requirements and extra costs collected on the day.

Bring cash. The Shark Marine Park fee is not in the tour price and is collected before the dive in cash only. The money goes to the village that holds the reef rights, for shark conservation and the marine protected area. Gear hire and nitrox, if needed, are also paid direct at check-in.
Certification and experience. Every diver must show evidence of dive certification, with full open water certification as the minimum and junior certifications not accepted. The listing asks for at least 10 logged open water dives beyond checkout dives, and says divers should be very comfortable with SCUBA and their own gear. Advanced certification is highly recommended because the dive is very active.
No food or drink. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included in the tour price. Anything eaten or drunk on the day is the traveller's own arrangement.
Supervision on the dive. Several reviewers praised the close supervision, with dive masters guiding sharks away when they got near and monitoring everyone's remaining air. One diver who was using air faster than the group was taken up solo before the others. The ratio of dive masters to divers was described as excellent.

Dive boat moored over clear Beqa Lagoon reef water with palms ashore

Fitness and health. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and rules out the dive for anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems, and all participants complete a health questionnaire before diving. Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended.
Gear arrangements. Tanks and weights are included, but full dive gear is not. Gear can be hired at check-in, though one reviewer who had not dived in a few years said the crew had everything prepared and set up for them. Divers should be familiar with their own equipment.

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Common issues. The boat needs a minimum of 4 people to operate, so there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if numbers are not met, and there is no refund for pre-booked or unused services, or for diving cancelled due to bad weather. Weather also affected visibility for one reviewer, who noted moderate conditions after rainfall and wind. Group size can run to a maximum of 26 travellers, hotel transport costs extra, and the marine park fee plus any gear hire are collected in person before the dive. Confirmation can take up to 48 hours and depends on availability.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes a professional guide, dive-master services, the boat trip, tanks, weights and government taxes. Food, drinks, gratuities, hotel transport and dive gear are not included. The Shark Marine Park fee is separate and collected before the dive.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Transport to and from your hotel is not part of the tour price, but it can be arranged at the time of booking for an extra cost. Otherwise, travellers make their own way to the Aqua-Trek Beqa Dive Center at The Pearl South Pacific Resort on Queens Road, or the Aqua Trek Beqa office at Atoll Place in Pacific Harbour. The activity starts at 08:00 and ends back at the same point.

Do I Need To Be A Certified Diver?

Yes, all divers must be certified, and evidence of dive certification is required. Full open water certification is the minimum, junior certifications are not accepted, and the listing asks for at least 10 logged open water dives beyond checkout dives. Advanced certification is highly recommended because the dive is very active.

What Is The Minimum Age?

The minimum age for the shark dive is 15, and the diver must hold full open water certification and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children must be accompanied by an adult in any case.

What Extra Fees Do I Pay On The Day?

The Shark Marine Park fee is paid in cash before the dive and goes to the village that owns the reef rights, funding shark conservation and the marine protected area. Gear hire is also paid direct at check-in if you need it, and nitrox is available per tank. None of these are in the tour price.

Can The Tour Be Cancelled?

Yes. A minimum of 4 people per booking is needed for the boat to operate, and there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers. There is no refund for pre-booked or unused services, and no refund for diving cancelled due to inclement weather. Confirmation itself is subject to availability.