Instant Reader Report
on Crystal Divers / Wananavu Resort in
Fiji / Raki Raki on
2002/10
by
Jim , NC, USA
Report Number 030108105314828

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 Australia, Hawaii, Curacao, Cayman, Fiji 

Dive Conditions

Typical limits with reasonable freedom  

On our trip there were lots of cameras and videos and Crystal Divers
handled all our requirememnts with no problems.  Do keep in mind that the
fresh water rinse is from the Resort and we noticed some salt water taste
(very evident) in the water.  Apparently there is some salinity in the
well water.  I used the drinking water (rain water) to final rinse our
cameras daily but one must be frugal since this supply is limited.   

Overall Rating

For anyone visiting Fiji as a dive destination you can't go wrong by
visiting Wananavu Resort and using Crystal Divers.  We would recommend a
Villa instead of a Bure'.  The additional cost is worth it and for those
who like it a little more quiet and spacious you'll certainly appreciate
it.  The food is good but can get tedious, especially the lunch menu. 
Fried food is abundant but the chef will accomodate special requests so
don't be shy.  A healthier menu would be nice.  Wananavu has a well
stocked bar.  The diving is excellent and Crystal Divers worked hard to
ensure we had a good experience.  The seas were rough but we managed to
dive every day thanks to a larger boat compared to their competitors who
also appeared well equiped albiet in a smaller craft.  Entries and exits
were easy even in rough water.  We used our safety sausages on one
occaision when we were seperated by strong current and swept some distance
away.  The surface intervals were typical but way to much sugar and not
enough fresh drinking water offered.  I would have gladly paid for bottled
water on the boat.  The resort is pretty much on its own so going elsewhere
for food is very limited.  Thus, the Villa makes more sense due to the
cooking and food storage capabilities.  If you're a gourmet coffee lover
bring your own!!!  The resort has 24/7 electricity and A/C in the
bedrooms.  Hot water was sporadic, mostly non-existant.  Make a trip into
town by taxi and get provisions.  When we went to town there was one shop
that provided Internet access.  There isn't much to see in town and it is
a typical Fijian town with pretty much the same provisions as most other
towns we visited.  We had been in Fiji for almost three months by the time
we arrived at the Wananavu Resort and it was excellent compared to other
places we had stayed.  For departing visitors, we would not recommend the
Toka Toka (in Nadi)for a day room prior to departure.  Instead check out
the Tonoa (in Nadi).  Crystal Divers makes the arrangements so inform them
since they default to the Toka Toka for some reason, $$$.  Chef's in Nadi
makes for a nice departing meal or the Millenium for BBQ.  Safe diving
everyone. 

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