Samoa Diving & Snorkelling: Reefs, Walls & Turtles

Today you explore the beautiful coral reefs, walls and marine-protected lagoons of Upolu by dive and snorkel. With an expert local dive centre, you head out to the reefs of the south coast and the island's marine-protected areas, diving or snorkelling over vibrant coral gardens teeming with colourful reef fish, dramatic drop-offs and walls, and clear lagoons, amid turtles gliding by and, in places, reef sharks and rays, all in warm, clear water with excellent visibility. Certified divers enjoy two dives on the beautiful reefs and walls, while snorkellers explore the vibrant coral gardens and lagoons, easily accessible and teeming with life. The pristine condition and lack of crowds give the diving and snorkelling a magical, wild quality. As the day ends, you return to your hotel, exhilarated by your first day exploring the beautiful, pristine reefs of Samoa. Relax this evening, savouring the beauty of the underwater world and the warmth of the islands.

Today you enjoy a topside day exploring Upolu's spectacular coast and its most beautiful natural wonder, a refreshing break between dives. You journey to the south coast and the extraordinary To Sua Ocean Trench, a deep pool of impossibly clear turquoise water sunk into the lush coastal cliffs, reached by a steep wooden ladder; swimming in its cool, clear, turquoise water, surrounded by tropical greenery, is a magical and unforgettable experience. You also explore the beautiful surrounding coast, perhaps visiting nearby blowholes, coastal viewpoints and beautiful beaches, and relax and snorkel in a clear lagoon. This topside day of natural wonders and gentle snorkelling is a lovely, refreshing counterpoint to the diving. As the day ends, you return to your hotel, having experienced one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the Pacific. Relax this evening, savouring the beauty of Samoa above and below the water, and rest ahead of crossing to the pristine reefs of Savai'i.

Today you cross to Savai'i, the largest and most unspoiled island in Polynesia, whose pristine, rarely dived reefs await, aboard the regular car ferry, a scenic ninety-minute voyage over the sparkling strait with views of both islands and, perhaps, dolphins or flying fish. On arrival, you transfer along the coast to your accommodation, taking in the raw, unspoiled beauty and timeless village life of the island. Savai'i's wild, unspoiled character extends beneath the waves, where dramatic coral walls, vibrant gardens, caves and drop-offs await in crystal-clear water, blissfully uncrowded. This afternoon you settle in and perhaps take a first snorkel or check dive on the pristine local reef, getting a taste of the beautiful, uncrowded underwater world to come. As the sun sets over the empty coast, you settle into your accommodation, immersed in the raw beauty and peace of Savai'i, and the anticipation of diving its pristine reefs.

A full day exploring the pristine, rarely dived reefs of unspoiled Savai'i, among the most beautiful and uncrowded diving in the Pacific. With an expert local dive centre, you head out to Savai'i's dramatic coral walls, vibrant gardens, caves and drop-offs, diving or snorkelling in crystal-clear water over reefs in exceptional, pristine condition and blissfully uncrowded, often with the reef entirely to yourself. Turtles, reef sharks, rays and abundant colourful reef fish thrive in these little-dived waters, and the clarity and health of the reefs are exceptional. Certified divers enjoy beautiful dives on the pristine walls and gardens, while snorkellers explore the vibrant, clear reefs. The magical sense of exploring an unspoiled underwater wilderness few have seen is profound. As the day ends, you return to your accommodation, exhilarated by the pristine beauty of Savai'i's reefs. Relax this evening in the peace of the unspoiled island, savouring the magic of the day's diving.

Another day exploring the pristine reefs and beautiful, empty beaches of unspoiled Savai'i. You enjoy more beautiful diving or snorkelling on Savai'i's pristine, uncrowded reefs, exploring new coral walls, gardens, caves and drop-offs in crystal-clear water, amid turtles, colourful fish and vibrant coral, often with the reef to yourself. Between dives you relax on a beautiful, uncrowded Savai'i beach, swimming in the clear lagoon and enjoying the sand almost to yourself, and soaking up the peaceful, timeless atmosphere of this unspoiled island. You might also witness the raw spectacle of the Alofaaga blowholes erupting skywards nearby. The combination of pristine reefs and blissfully empty beaches is magical. As the sun sets over the empty coast, you enjoy a final Savai'i evening, reflecting on the beautiful, pristine underwater world and unspoiled beauty you have experienced. Rest well, for tomorrow you cross back to Upolu for departure, carrying memories of pristine reefs and empty beaches.

This morning you bid a fond farewell to unspoiled Savai'i and its pristine reefs, and cross back to Upolu aboard the ferry, taking in a final scenic voyage over the sparkling strait. On arrival, you transfer to your Upolu hotel, where the rest of the day is yours to relax and savour your final day in paradise. You might enjoy a final gentle snorkel over a clear lagoon, relax on a beautiful beach, laze beneath the palms, or reflect on the beautiful, pristine underwater world you have explored across both islands. As the sun sets over the ocean, you enjoy a final dinner, savouring the beauty and warmth of Samoa. Your dive adventure across the pristine reefs of the heart of Polynesia draws to a close, and you reflect on the turtles, coral walls, vibrant gardens and empty reefs you have explored, often entirely to yourself. Rest well ahead of your departure tomorrow, carrying home memories of an unforgettable underwater adventure.

After a final, relaxed morning on beautiful Upolu, perhaps a last swim or snorkel in the warm lagoon, you are transferred to Faleolo Airport for your onward international departure. You leave having explored the beautiful, pristine and uncrowded underwater world of Samoa, the coral reefs, dramatic walls, vibrant gardens, caves and clear lagoons of both Upolu and unspoiled Savai'i, amid turtles, colourful reef fish, reef sharks, rays and vibrant coral, often with the reef entirely to yourself. The images stay vivid long after you land, the turtles gliding over pristine coral, the dramatic walls plunging into the blue, the vibrant gardens teeming with fish, and the magical sense of exploring an unspoiled underwater wilderness few have seen. Samoa's pristine, uncrowded reefs, in the warm, clear waters of the heart of Polynesia, offer a rare and unforgettable underwater adventure, and you depart already dreaming of a return to these beautiful, pristine reefs and the warm, welcoming islands above them.