Viani Bay Resort & Dive Academy Fiji
Boutique by nature. Personal by design.
Diving, conservation and Fijian hospitality on the Rainbow Reef.
Viani Bay Resort is a secluded, boat-access-only boutique eco-retreat on Fiji's Rainbow Reef. With a maximum of ten guests, sustainably built oceanfront bures, artisanal Fijian cuisine, and our on-site PADI 5 Star Eco Dive & Freediving Center, every stay is unhurried, personal, and deeply connected to nature and culture. Guests are welcome to join our conservation programmes and engage with the local community — making each visit both restorative and meaningful.
Stay and Indulge
Wake to gentle ocean waves and birdsong, with days unfolding in pace with nature. Our sustainably built oceanfront bures are naturally cooled by sea breeze and standing fans, and the resort is powered by solar energy — designed without air conditioning by choice. All stays are full-board: each day our chefs prepare contemporary artisanal Fijian cuisine from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is relaxed and personal — an invitation to explore, connect, and experience genuine Fijian warmth.
Dive the Rainbow Reef
Diving the Rainbow Reef in Fiji is about colour, timing, and being in the right place at the right moment. From vibrant soft corals and abundant marine life to the legendary Great White Wall — and seasonal manta ray encounters — our location in the heart of the reef lets us choose dive sites based on conditions, diver experience and wish lists, rather than fixed schedules. We can dive the Great White Wall almost any day, sometimes even by night.
As an award-winning PADI 5 Star Eco Dive & Freediving Center, we dive in groups of up to four divers per boat and return to shore between dives. Dive Academy Fiji is the only PADI Freediving Center at the Rainbow Reef.
New to diving? Try it for the first time or take a PADI course from discovery to professional level. Every dive and course directly supports our scholarship programme — helping local Fijians become dive professionals and connecting education, conservation and community.
Experiences in Viani Bay
Beyond diving and snorkelling, set your own pace. Paddle or kayak across the bay, walk along the shoreline, ride a horse bareback on the beach, or join a guided hike or village visit. Food lovers can learn to prepare Fijian dishes; others take part in coral restoration or discover the making of Fiji Sea Salt on site. At times, it's enough to slow down with a gentle yoga session and enjoy the view from a hammock.
Conservation & Community
Our vision is to protect the reef we depend on and support the community we are part of. At Viani Bay, sustainability is part of daily life — from our coral and giant clam nursery and a long-standing tabu (no-fishing) reef area, to scholarships for local divers, our spay/neuter programme with Taveuni Animal Lovers, and ongoing community support initiatives. Guests are welcome to observe or take part in efforts that benefit both the marine environment and the people who call this place home.
Our Story
What began as two dreams became a shared vision. Marina left corporate life to engage in marine conservation, support the local community, and share her passion for the underwater world. After seven years in Germany, Jone returned home to Fiji with the goal of creating education and jobs, and involving people directly in protecting the ocean through his own dive centre.
Together, they built Viani Bay Resort and Dive Academy Fiji as a small, independent place where diving, conservation and genuine hospitality go hand in hand. The way the resort feels — unhurried, welcoming and grounded — reflects shared values, long-term relationships, and daily involvement in the life of the bay.
Plan your stay at Viani Bay
Whether you come to dive the Rainbow Reef, slow down in a secluded bay, or take part in conservation and community projects, Viani Bay offers a personal and unhurried way to experience Fiji. Get in touch to plan your stay or diving — we’re happy to help.
CONTACT
Postal Address
Dive Academy Fiji / Viani Bay Resort
P.O. Box 330, Waiyevo, Taveuni
Fiji Islands
+679 7258184 or +6757258167
Location
Viani Bay, Vanua Levu
15 minutes boat ride from Taveuni
5 minutes boat ride to White Wall
GPS -16.744715/179.892583
