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Dive Kadavu/ Matana Kadavu Resort Full report   Kadavu   Power at the resort was turned off from midnight to 0630, and for a few hours in mid afternoon. Bring mosquitoe lotion - Skin so ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2006   Pam Rudy
250+ Dives
 
Madfish Dive/ Matava Full report   Kadavu   "Matava Eco Resort"
FLIGHTS: Denver to LAX on American, partnered with Fiji Airways so bags are checked to Nadi. Fiji Airways from LAX to Nadi then do... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2018   Henry O Ziller
250+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Matava Full report   Kadavu   After you take a Twin Otter from Nadi, resort personnel will pick you up at the Kadavu airport for the hour- plus boat ride to Mata... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
6/2011   Elizabeth Crapo
250+ Dives
 
Mona Cousens/ Matava Full report   Kadavu   Matava Resort, Kadavu, Fiji We arrived at the airport in Kadavu about 26 hours after we left our home in Santa Barbara. It ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2009   Mona Cousens
1000+ Dives
 
Matava Resort/ Matava Eco Resort Full report   Kadavu   "Wonderful Trip to Matava Eco Resort "
Bula Vinaka! THE BEST! Beautiful resort that is really off the grid – minimal electricity. Most lighting done with solar LED an... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2016   Dyan Lee
100+ Dives
 
Mad Fish Dive Center/ Matava Eco-Resort Full report   Kadavu   The staff at Matava was absolutly the greatest. The accommodations are unreal, beautiful. The food was the best of the entire trip... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2011   Warren A. Sims, Jr
1000+ Dives
 
Mad Fish Dive Center/ Matava Resort Full report   Kadavu   "Matava Resort/Astrolabe Reef"
This trip to Matava followed our spectacular whale swim trip in Tonga the week before. We had dived the Somo Somo straight/ Rainbo... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Bill Rigby
500+ Dives
 
Mad Fish Dive Center/ Matava Resort Full report   Matava, Kadavu Island   The Diving: Matava’s newest dive boat delivered just the week prior to our arrival, is capable of accommodating approximately 14 ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2009   Debbie Pasich
500+ Dives
 
Matava/ Matava Resort[same] Full report   Kadavu   The wind was blowing 20- 30 mph and the small dive boats were unable to go outside the Astrolab reef due to the swells. Inside the ... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
6/2009   Norman Ross
1000+ Dives
 
Jewel Bubbles Divers/ Matei Pointe Full report   Taveuni   We had a fabulous time in Fiji. Flying on Sun Air was somewhat of an adventure, with last minute changes to schedule. But they... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2006   Mike Binnard
<100 Dives
 
Moody's Namena Full report   Namena   Moody’s Namena is a unique dive island destination, in that the package you get is due to the vision of it’s longstanding owne... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2009   Jack Lipszyc and Wilga Kottek
250+ Dives
 
Subsurface/ Musket Cove Full report   Mololo Lailai   Subsurface ( [. . . ] ) seems to operate throughout the Fiji islands. There were three divers at our resort, and we picke... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2003   Sandra J Walzer
<100 Dives
 
Nai'a Fiji/ Nai'a LiveAboard Fiji   "Manta Dance"
Very long travel (as expected) from the states. Got in a day early as recommended and glad I did. Since I came over early I was fo... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2025   Timothy Skane
<100 Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Nai'a Full report   Bligh Waters, Namena   I've been on the Nai'a several times before and this trip was one I set up for my dive club, Alacosta Divers. I wanted to share m... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2009   Lynn Morton
500+ Dives
 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard Bligh Waters   The crew of the Nai'a worked well together as a team. Everyone had a role and knew what was expected of them. Their interaction wi... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2008   Curt Andrus
500+ Dives
 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard Bligh Water, Namena Reserve   Nai'a is the ideal platform from which to connect with Fiji's underwater world. Not only because the flora and fauna are fantastic... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2008   Kirsten Carlson
250+ Dives
 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     From the beginning to the end of trip the service was outstanding, and provided by a warm and friendly crew. The philosophy on the... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2007   Barry Cole
100+ Dives
 
NAI'A Cruises/ NAI'A Full report LiveAboard Bligh Waters   Depending on local conditions, Nai’a’s Fiji itinerary will take a unique path through unspoiled and dramatic reefs and bommies in ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2003   John Jo Lewis
250+ Dives
 
NAI'A/ NAI'A Live Aboard Full report   Bligh Waters   This was my first live aboard. I got back two days ago. I have been diving since 1982 from land based resorts and have always fe... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2007   Douglas C. Spencer
1000+ Dives
 
Nai'a/ Nai'a liveaboard Full report       A great dive operation. Very attentive to divers' wants and needs. Crew is like family and have been with the boat for many years. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2009   Harvey Schecter
1000+ Dives
 
Taveuni Ocean Sports/ Nakia & Makaira Full report   Rainbow Reef   "Fabulous Diving at Rainbow Reef with Taveuni Ocean Sports"
A dive trip to Fiji has always been a dream and when old friends sailing the Pacific invited us to their favorite island, we booke... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2015   David Holzman
250+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Taveuni Ocean Sports/ Nakia Dive Resort Full report   Taveuni   Nakia Dive Resort is owned by Jim and Robin Kelly with Robin running the operations. The in- house dive operator Taveuni Ocean Spor... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2011   Norman B. Ross
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Taveuni Ocean Sports/ Nakia Dive Resort Full report       This is a follow up on my original report. I contacted DAN ASIA PACIFIC to find out how they came up with the 60 feet and 20 minut... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2011   Norman B. Ross
<100 Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Taveuni Ocean Sports/ Nakia Resort Full report   Taveuni, Fiji   This post is in response to Norman Ross' report regarding Taveuni Ocean Sports. As the owner and operator of our family- owned... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2010   Julie Kelly
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Taveuni Ocean Sports/ Nakia Resort & Dive Full report   Taveuni   “About As Good As It Gets” My wife & I stayed here for a glorious week in May. This was our 5th trip to Taveuni as Fiji is one of... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2013   Ron Hays
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Taveuni Ocean Sports/ Nakia Resort and Dive Full report   Taveuni   We arrived in Taveuni about six weeks after Cyclone Tomas. There was a lot of damage to the hard coral in shallow water at the to... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2010   Jason Pellegatto
250+ Dives
 
Kai Viti/ Nananu Beach & Dive Resort Full report       Kai Viti, owned and managed by Los Angeles expat couple, is one of the best dive boats we have used. Dive masters allowed divers ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2007   Nik Ellis
100+ Dives
 
Kai Viti Divers/ Nananu Beach and Dive Resort Full report   Bligh water   Nananu Beach and Dive Resort was fabulous, we enjoyed every minute of our stay on Nananu- i- ra. The Fijian people are tremendously... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2007   Justin Jones
100+ Dives
 
Coral Coast Divers/ None Full report   Pacific Harbour, Fiji   "Great Dive Operation"
We had six days of diving with Coral Coast divers in Pacific Harbour, Fiji. Four days of diving on the beautiful reefs and two da... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2023   ROBERT PECORARO
1000+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Nukubati Resort Full report   Labasa, Vanau Levu   The Great Sea Reef isn't so great! We were surprised at the lack of currents, almost none at all; therefore no soft corals! We'v... Full report  
2 stars
5 stars  
8/2006   Tom and Cindy Casey
500+ Dives
 
Oneta Resort/ Oneta Full report   Ono Island   "Diving on the Astrolabe Reef"
This is our second trip to Oneta Resort on Ono Island in South Fiji. Ono is situated on the Great Astrolabe Reef which is a horses... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2023   Dave White
500+ Dives
 
Dive Fiji/ Oneta Full report   Ono Island   "Great trip to Southern Fiji"
We have been to Fiji twice before, once to Beqa and once to Taveuni, so we wanted to go to a different part of Fiji. The Astrolabe... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2019   Dave White
500+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Oneta Resort   Astrolabe Reef   "First Trip to Fantastic & Friendly Fiji"
... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2025   Henry J Blommer III
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Oneta Resort Full report   Oneta Resort, Ono Island   "Wonderful staff, beautiful resort, and mantas!"
My husband and I spent nearly 2 weeks in paradise recently at Oneta Resort. It was our first Pacific trip and quite a trek from Vi... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2023   Elizabeth
250+ Dives
 
Oneta Resort Full report       "Eco-Resort paradise on the Beautiful Great Astrolab Reef"
A gem of a place with healthy reef- - probably the healthiest hard corals I've seen anywhere. A friend and spend 9 nites here before... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2023   Susan Molchan
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Fiji/ Oneta Resort Full report   Ono Island   "Dive, Eat, and Sleep on Ono Island"
We planned our Fiji trip for July, since Undercurrent reports that water is typically clearer in winter despite possibility for st... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2019   Charlie Notthoff
1000+ Dives
Photos available
2Helpful vote(s) received
Oneta Resort Full report   Ono Island   "most beatiful reefs I have ever seen in 40 years of diving"
Everyone was genuinely going out of their way to make our trip the best trip we have ever been on, not just because it was their j... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2019   Bill Palmer
500+ Dives
8Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Connections in Pacific Harbor/ Outrigger Reef Full report   Bequa Lagoon   Scuba Queen, 40+', good shape, well equipped with First Aid, O2, GPS, depth, shower, toilet, galley, plenty of drinking water, juice... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
2/2004   Toni Rose
<100 Dives
 
Pro Dive Paradise/ Paradide Taveuni Full report   Taveuni   "Great Trip to Paradise Taveuni"
Paradise Taveuni is the definition of a tropical island resort. The owners, Alan and Terri, have worked hard to make it the perfe... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2014   Dave White
500+ Dives
 
Pro Dive Taveuni/ Paradise Resort Full report   Taveuni   Paradise Resort fits its name. The waterfront bure has a separate bedroom, outdoor shower and covered veranda with a day bed. The ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
3/2011   Dennis Lewis
100+ Dives
 
Pro Dive Taveuni/ Paradise resort Full report   Taveuni   Although I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about Fiji diving, having done over 500 dives in Fiji and lived there for over ten... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2009   Paddy Ryan
1000+ Dives
 
Pro Dive Scuba (Resort-based)/ Paradise Tavauni Full report   Taveuni   "Paradise Taveuni is a diver-hog Paradise"
I stayed and dove here from 3- 12 March'15 after a week on the Nai'a liveaboard. I logged 20 dives along Rainbow, Vuna, and local s... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2015   Philip Moore
1000+ Dives
 
Paradise Dive Resort/ Paradise Taveuni   Taveuni   "Paradise Taveuni Dive Resort, Fiji"
The Rainbow reef was gorgeous and the reefs were healthy, but the reef (and best diving) was a 30- 45 minute boat ride from the res... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2025   Alex J. Weinstein
250+ Dives
 
Paradise Taveuni Full report   Taveuni   "Nice Resort, Wonderful People, Excellent Dive Operation, Good Diving "
TRIP OVERVIEW Note: This trip overview is the same for my reviews of both Paradise Taveuni (this review) and Oneta Resort (rev... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2024   Hugh Aaron
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Pro Dive onsite at Paradise Taveuni/ Paradise Taveuni Full report   Taveuni   "It Could Have Been So Much Better :("
I have been very disappointed with the condition of the Caribbean reefs, so I no longer dive there. I’m exploring my boundaries to... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
3/2024   Love Sharks
500+ Dives
Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
Paradise Taveuni Full report       "Spectacular soft coral, attentive and safety-conscious dive staff"
We took a chance and booked a trip to Paradise during the end of the rainy season (mid- March), and we lucked out. The previous wee... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2023   Beth Young
<100 Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Paradise Dive/ Paradise Taveuni Full report   Fiji and Taveuni   "Very good resort, good diving, not great dive operation"
The resort is very good, accommodation and setting were great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Service and attitude were gre... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2022   Valera Sakhnenko
250+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Paradise Taveuni Full report       "Remote Island with so-so diving"
1 week on Taveuni, Paradise Resort. A rural Fiji experience, truly a beautiful island and people. Prepare for over an hour on unpa... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2019   Renee Ross
250+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Paradise Taveuni Full report   Taveuni   Enjoyed five nights and four days of diving here in May. Beautiful rooms and gardens on cliff overlooking the ocean. Pool and ou... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2013   Mae L. Ding
100+ Dives
 
Paradise Taveuni Full report   Taveuni Island   Paradise Taveuni is an exceptionally beautiful resort with amazing service, particularly great for a romantic getaway. We were tr... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
7/2012   Douglas
500+ Dives
 
Pro Dive/ Paradise Taveuni Full report   Taveuni   We can recommend Paradise Taveuni resort, with some reservations. The resort is beautiful, like virtually all resorts in F... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2009   Sean Bruner
500+ Dives
 
Paradise Taveuni/ Paradise Taveuni Resort Full report   Taveuni   "Never got to the best parts of Rainbow Reef"
Never got to the best parts of Rainbow Reef We wanted to go on a family scuba vacation over my Son’s spring break, and Bluewate... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
3/2024   Robert Herrick
250+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Beqa Adventure Divers/ Pearl of the Pacific Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   This was my second trip to Fiji to dive with the sharks. I went 2 years ago and stayed at the Lagoon Resort. Beqa adventure dive... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2009   Steven Rosenfeld
1000+ Dives
 
Susie's/ Pro Dive Full report   Taveuni   Diving right off Susie's Plantation in Taveuni is terrific. We only did shore dives, because weather prevented us from taking the... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2005   Gerald Meral
100+ Dives
 
Qamea Full report       This is essentially a lovely four- star resort (by USA standards) in the north- east part of Fiji, though it's officially designated... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2008   Christina & Alex
<100 Dives
 
Tui Tai/ Qamea Resort Full report LiveAboard Qamea/Taveuni   Looking for a great spot for snorkelers (non- diving wife) and divers- this area maybe for you. The Tui Tai is 180 foot "adventur... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2014   Michael Rosenberg
250+ Dives
 
Qamea resort Full report   Qamea   Qamea resort is not easy to get to, three flights, a van ride and then a boat just to get to the resort, however it was worth it. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2010   Roger S Begelman
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Qamea Resort/ Qamea Resort and Spa Full report   Qamea Island   "Simple Luxury with great diving"
This is a wonderful small luxury resort and spa with only about 15 rooms that is not all about diving. Yet the small dive operatio... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2015   Chrys Martin
250+ Dives
 
Qamea Divers/ Qamea Resort and Spa Full report   Qamae   All good. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2014   Victor A Bary
250+ Dives
 
Kai Viti Divers/ Rakiraki Hotel Full report   Rakiraki / Bligh Water   The drive from the international airport in Nadi to Rakiraki was about 2. 5 hours and very scenic. The Rakiraki Hotel was quite a ... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
1/2008   Richard Rodriguez
500+ Dives
 
Royal Davui Island Resort Full report   Fiji   I spent a night a Royal Davui Island since I was in Fiji and it was recommended to me by a friend. For a special occasion or just ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2009   Craig Morris
500+ Dives
 
Paradise Taveuni/ Same Full report   Taveuni, Fiji   "This was a great destination both the resort and the diving."
This was our 4th trip to the Fijian Islands, our 2nd to Taveuni. The route for us was Denver, CO to Los Angeles, CA on American wh... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2022   Henry O Ziller
500+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Sau Bay Full report   [Taviuni   This resort is only a few minutes from the Somo Somo dive sites- ie Rainbow Reef, white wall, etc. We dove all the named sites then... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2014   peter bernstein
1000+ Dives
 
Sau Bay Resort   Rainbow Reef   "Rainbow Reef ROCKS!"
This was our first trip to Fiji, first trip to the South Pacific & first trip to the southern hemisphere, a real bucket list adven... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2025   Henry J Blommer III
250+ Dives
Photos available
Helpful vote(s) received
Sau Bay Resort Full report   Rainbow Reef   "Remote Fijian Dive Resort with easy access to Ranbow Reef"
After diving the Bligh Waters from the Volivoli Dive Resort and the Namenba Marine Reserve from the Jean- Michel Resort, wer travel... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2023   Robert Davidson
100+ Dives
Photos available 
Coral Coast Scuba/ Shangri-La Fijian Full report   Southeast of Nadi   I have never seen an operation less helpful when it comes to your gear. You haul your stuff from the shop to the Jetty each day. ... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
2/2007   Marylou Hernandez
100+ Dives
 
Nai'a Fiji/ Sheraton Fiji on Denaru Full report LiveAboard Bligh Waters   The Nai'a repairs from her explosion in January were not completed yet, so we went on a 130’ cruise vessel they leased and refitte... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
5/2010   Jeanne Reeder
500+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Kai Wai Watersports/ Six Senses Fiji Full report   Malolo Island, Fiji   "Worth the trip"
My wife and I had been to Fiji many years ago, but not to Malolo Island and not to Six Senses. Six Senses is in a class by itself... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2024   David S Locker
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Reef Safari/ South Seas island Full report   South Seas island   The day trip on South Seas cruise (15 min. ) from Denarau island, lunch and the diving was about $242, USD for 2 tanks; no tip expe... Full report  
2 stars
2 stars  
12/2009   Eldon Okazaki
500+ Dives
 
Taveuni Dive Resort/ Taevuni Dive resort   Taveuni   "Taveuni Dive Resort - Exceeds Expectations at Rainbow Reef"
This was our third trip to Fiji. The first two in 2012 and 2016 were on the Naia in the Bligh Waters with a short excursion to Ra... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2026   Tim & Kath
250+ Dives
 
Taveuni beach resort Full report   Fiji , Taveuni , paradise beac   "Paradise found in paradise resort Taveuni ,Fiji"
Best service ever, staff had genuine smile on face. Food was very good , especially curries . Resort was rebuilt after cyclone Win... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   Herve Hosek
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Taveuni Dive Resort   Taveuni   "The most amazing underwater experience "
Taveuni Dive Resort had amazing food and accommodations for their divers and snorkelers. We had a briefing when arrived then ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2025   Jenni Schilling
<100 Dives
Photos available 
Taveuni Dive Resort Full report   Taveuni, Fiji   "Taveuni, Fiji - MAy 2022"
My Portland, Oregon based dive group had planned a 2 week trip to Fiji just prior to COVID hitting and everyone is excited that we... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2022   Gregory S Bruce
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Taveuni Dive/ Taveuni Dive Resort Full report   Taveuni, Fiji   "Great Fiji Diving Taveuni Dive Resort"
I had a wonderful diving experience staying at Taveuni Dive resort. The bungalows were very clean, modern and spacious, with a co... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2019   Michael H Forman
1000+ Dives
Helpful vote(s) received
Taveuni Dive Resort Full report   Taveuni   "Rainbow Reef"
Taveuni Dive Resort is first class. Very rural location off the grid, so no a/ c, but we didn't need it in September. We got the me... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2019   Alexander Armintor
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
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