Off the southern coast of Viti Levu, Bega Lagoon is a hotspot for sharks. In the heart is award-winning Beqa Lagoon Resort, the ideal location for world-class diving and thrilling shark encounters.
Beqa Lagoon Resort is reached by road and boat, approximately 3–4 hours from Nadi International Airport, taking in the stunning island scenery of Viti Levu.
Accommodation comprises 25 deluxe, air-conditioned bures options spread over four hectares of tropical paradise and picturesque beaches. The lounge areas in each bure have furniture crafted from local Rain Tree wood. The spacious en suite bathrooms have ecologically responsible ‘Pure Fiji’ toiletries in addition to ample storage. The Garden and Koi Pond Bures are situated in the lush grounds, with both king-size and double bed for flexibility. The Koi Pond rooms are accessed by boardwalk for added privacy. The Beachfront Bures fringe the shoreline with direct access to the beach. A private dipping pool is adjacent to the large patio area on these bures. The two bedroom suites are ideal for groups and families, with two separate bedrooms accommodating up to four people, in addition to a communal area. These have an expansive view of the grounds and a terrace area.
The traditional Lali Drum announces each meal time, beckoning guests to the open-sided Bure Kalou restaurant. Breakfast is served buffet style, while lunch and evening meals are served à la carte from a refined menu. Meals often include fresh locally-sourced ingredients, New Zealand lamb, and Australian beef.
The large free-form swimming pool and Lali Spa offer a respite from the day's activities and tropical heat. The Beqa Lagoon Resort team offer a variety of complementary activities throughout the week such as house reef snorkelling, Beqa Island Fire Walkers show, local village visits, and hiking trips. Excursions to the surrounding islands and the Pacific Harbour area can be arranged at additional cost, including mangrove kayaking, Suva day trips and white-water rafting.
Once a year, Beqa Lagoon Resort host “Shark Fest”. Usually in August, this week is dedicated to all things shark. Hosted by marine biologists and the knowledgeable Beqa Lagoon Resort team, the focus is education and engagement towards the preservation of the endangered species. Throughout the week seminars and workshops, and an increased number of Ultimate Shark Dive’s at Cathedral offer maximum shark encounters. This educational week brings like-minded shark enthusiasts together from all over the world to celebrate their shared passion.
The dive centre at Beqa Lagoon Resort employ local dive masters and instructors who grew up on the reefs they now guide on. Able to show divers the highlights of the pristine reef and the hiding places of blue-ribbon eels, clown triggerfish, leaf scorpionfish and camouflaged octopus. Two dives are conducted each morning and afternoon on one of over 30 dive sites in the area. As safety is paramount to the Beqa Lagoon dive team, a check dive is always conducted on arrival. Each diver is provided with a locker to storage equipment, in addition to an area to hang BCDs and net bags. If required, the friendly team will assist with equipment during the stay. Nitrox and equipment hire are available, alongside a full range of PADI courses.
The Cathedral Shark Dive, also known as Fiji's ‘Ultimate Shark Experience’ is conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Divers can see up to eight species of shark; bull sharks, whitetip reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, tawny nurse sharks, lemon sharks, grey reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and even elusive tiger sharks. Extra to the sharks, huge groupers and bait balls of massive trevally join the party. Two dives are conducted to around 20 metres which last up to 45 minutes each. Up to 22 divers are positioned shoulder to shoulder on the edge of the reef, without the protection of a cage. Once in place, the feeding begins. The most memorable shark encounter is the arrival of the enormous (but very well-behaved) bull sharks, which approach in large numbers, jaws wide open, taking food directly from the feeder. An exhilarating spectacle, enough to get anyone's heart pumping.
The house reef displays healthy hard corals, numerous juvenile reef fish, rays, and even the elusive seahorse who likes to hide in the shallow eelgrass. Reaching a maximum depth of eight metres, it’s an ideal place for training, and to conduct night and fluro dives.
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