Koro Island and Savu Savu Bay, Vanua Levu Island, Fiji

Koro is an island of Fiji that forms part of the Lomaiviti archipelago. The Koro Sea is named after this volcanic island, which has a chain of basaltic cinder cones extending from north to south along its crest. It is the sixth largest island of Fiji and its inhabitants reside in the14 villages dotted around the island. Attractions on Koro include the entertaining turtle-calling ceremony performed by the indigenous islanders, a local village tour and superb snorkeling and diving in the surrounding reef.

Savu Savu Bay on Vanua Levu Island offers some of the most spectacular diving in the world. Diving, snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat tours are just some of the options for exploring this spectacular underwater paradise.

Things to see and do

* Scuba diving & snorkeling
* Sea Kayaking
* Glass bottom boat tour
* Koro village tour
* Turtle calling ceremony

Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Fiji dollar (F$)
Language – Fijian & English
Land Area – 108.9 km²
Population – 4,500 approx
Electricity – 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centred below Australian style
Time – GMT plus twelve hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 679

Port Location – There is a a port located at Savusavu in Savusavu bay. On Koro island there is a government jetty located in the north west of the island, close to Dere Bay Resort.

Transport Links – A roll-on, roll-off ferry services Koro twice weekly from Suva, and also connects Koro to Vanua Levu to the North. Air Fiji provides one scheduled flight per week to Koro, usually on Wednesday from Suva. The island’s airport is situated on its eastern coast.

There are also two sea plane companies and a helicopter company which offer services from Nadi airport to Koro island.