The review of most popular dive sites in Western Samoa

• Wicked Wall
• Apolima Gardens
• Namua Garden
• The Aquarium
• The Rock
• Turtle Minefield

• The Wicked Wall. The dive site is located in the protected area around Nu'utele Island, eastwards from the Lalomanu Beach. Scuba diving there is possible all year round, any time, any season. The scuba diving site boasts abundant fishlife and the wall itself is covered with Christmas Trees and Gorgonians. The underwater visibility is excellent, and scuba diver can see at the distance of 30 meters and more. Maximum depth of dive is 30 m. There are little to none underwater currents there, so even a novice scuba diver can dive there safely. The marine life there is outstanding, and considering that the location is very little crowded all week through, there's an excellent opportunity for relaxation on the beach after scuba diving. The diving can be done from a diveboat. The types of diving available are drift diving, wall diving, reef diving, watching big fish, while the activities available include scuba diving training and certification, underwater photography, snorkeling, free diving, marine biology and sea life exploration. The dive courses available locally comprise quite a range of PADI approved programs like Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver and PADI Dive Master.
• Apolima Gardens dive site can be accessed by boat through AquaSamoa Dive Centre operating from Aggie Greys Beach Lagoon Resort and Spa near the Mulifanua Wharf on the north western tip of the Western Samoan Island of Upolu. Scuba diving types available: drift dive, shark diving, reef, ambiance with recreational activities like scuba diving training, snorkeling, freediving, orientation, underwater photography.
• Namua Garden is located between the two islands of Namua and Fanuatapu and can be accessed by boat. Maximum dive depth is 25 m (82 ft), average depth of dive is 15 m (49 ft). This is the place where you can dive in real volcano crater. Wall diving is available, the wall drops 22 meters down.
• The Aquarium location is at the north of Aganoa beach, is accessible be diveboat, maximum depth of dive is 20 m (66) ft.
• The Rock is located close to Aggie Greys Beach Lagoon and Spa at Mulifanua Wharf, offers outstanding opportunity to dive and explore a small volcanic pinnacle.
• Turtle Minefield, maximum depth is 25 m (82 ft) down. Dive here to watch Green Turtles.