Instant Reader Report
on Fiji Aggressor II / [same] in
Fiji / [N/A] on
2003/11
by
Randy Klumph , OR, US
Report Number 031216181110410

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 Other Fiji islands, Honduras, Mexico 

Dive Conditions

Restricted to certification level - strictly enforced  

[None]  

Overall Rating

We were warmly greeted by Captain Fritz Faulkner upon arrival. We left the
port late that evening so we could all watch the Rugby finals at a local
pub. There were three guests from England and one from Australia who were
happy that Fritz was accomodating and delayed departure. The U.S.
contingent on board had a great time learning about "real
football." The boat was clean and comfortable. With a maximum of 10
divers, there was enough space for all. We used the tender for some dives
where the boat could not get close to the drop off point, but it was very
easy to use. The food was outstanding and *all* of the staff worked hard
to accomodate all of us. The entire crew operated smoothly and got along
well. Fritz was a great source for the history of diving in Fijian waters.
His knowledge of the waters around the islands seemed to know no boundries.
The dive briefings were thorough and accurate. The divemasters were far
more knowledgeable on marine life than any others I have encountered. It
was very informative to learn more than just the name of an animal. There
were no disappointing dives. Our favorites were (no particular order)
Window of Dreams, North Save-A-Tack, Magic Mountain, E-6, and Hi-8. The
corals, colors, and fish life were extensive. There was something to hold
your attention at all depths. Perhaps the most interesting sighting was of
a Hairy Ghost Pipefish--very very rare and is not even supposed to be in
Fiji. Lots of pictures were taken of this animal and it looks especially
good on the video. We had a terrific encounter with a young Manta that
decided to play with us, swimming in circles around us, coming in close
then pulling away - very surreal. The several schools of different big
fish on North Save-A-Tack was truly poetry in motion - thank you Nitrox
for giving me a longer bottom time on that dive. 

This was one of the few dive trips where we had nothing about which to
complain. The Fiji Aggressor II exceeded our expectations. We would not
hesitate to dive them again.

 

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