Matafonua Lodge & Dive Resort

Matafonua has its own PADI Scuba Diving Centre onsite, and runs dive trips from the resort on a daily basis.

Many dive sites are situated nearby, including coral gardens, swim-throughs, pinnacles, tunnels and more. Our remodelled dive boat now has new engines and bigger fuel tanks to allow access to sites further afield.

And with a maximum capacity of 24 at the resort, the house reef and various dive sites won't feel busy.

Divers get the chance to spot sharks, dolphins, turtles and mantas as well as macro-critters like nudibranch and shrimp. You can also snorkel with humpback whales, who return to the waters around Ha'apai yearly to mate. Boats stop around 200m from these gentle giants, guided by our experienced captains.