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Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Island, Fiji   "Awesome, as expected!"
The resort is awesome, well maintained and well run. It is a remote island that is part of an island chain however, so sometimes t... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2016   Larry Molnar
1000+ Dives 		 
Taveuni dive resort Full report   Taveuni   "spectacular in every way"
... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2016   Mark Powell
1000+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard     "Nai'a Liveaboard"
The Nai'a is a lovely ship, in great condition, and with an excellent crew and head office. We were luck in that only 11 dive... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2016   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Wananavu Beach Resort Full report   North central Viti Levu   "Great trip"
Woo Hoo! BRONCOS – 24 PANTHERS – 10! We arrived at Wananavu Resort in time to see Super Bowl 50; being from Colorado this was a gr... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2016   Henry O Ziller
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Island   "Wonderful and Relaxing Fiji Trip"
This review serves as an update to the two other recent reviews from Vicki Singly and Kristin Leighton. I won’t repeat anything t... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2016   Karl Ross
500+ Dives 		 
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Matava Eco Resort Full report   Kadavu   "Kadavu diving"
This resort is delightfully off the grid - it uses solar and generators. And no roads or cars nearby. During the first half of our... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2016   Nancy Balch
100+ 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 		 
Wananavu Beach Resort Full report       "Wananavu Beach Resort"
We stayed at Wananavu Beach Resort for 12 days. The resort is terraced on a hillside (probably 6- 8 stories high) so pretty much ev... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Thomas Buechner
? 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 		 
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 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard Bligh Waters   "Fiji During a Cyclone"
This was my ninth trip to Fiji aboard the Nai'a. I learned that something was up when we boarded the boat and were told that we w... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2015   Mark Rosenstein
500+ Dives 		 
Ra Divers/ Volivoli Beach Resort Full report   Northernmost tip of Viti Levu   "Pam & I Take A Fijiian Vacation"
My dive shop, DJ's Scuba Locker (djsscuba. com) arranged the trip and I decided to add a live aboard to the itinerary (see my separ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2015   Eric A Frick
250+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Lalati Resort Full report   Bega Lagoon   "Great stay at Lalati Resort"
[Transfer worked as described, Which was a long car ride to, 45 minute boat ride. Lodging and food were great. Young couple running... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2014   Frank Steven Bissell
250+ Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   "Great Trip to Fiji"
We went to Fiji with Kids Sea Camp. I took two of my kids, one of my daughters- in- law, and four grandkids. This was our second t... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   VickiSingley
100+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Paradise Taveuni Full report   Taveuni   "Very Nice experience"
The resort, diving, accommodations, and service were excellent. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Alvin Rosenfeld
1000+ Dives 		 
Lalati Resort Full report   Bequa Lagoon   "Lalati -- Not great for serious divers"
We stayed at Lalati and were told it was a dive resort. Despite its very nice dive shop, it's nitro had broken and no serious effo... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
9/2015   Alvin Rosenfeld
1000+ Dives 		 
Siren Full report LiveAboard     "Fiji Siren"
... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Marcy Altman
250+ Dives 		 
Ra Divers/ Volivoli Resort Full report   Rakiraki   "Great Solo Trip to Volivoli Resort/Fiji"
I travelled solo to Volivoli Resort June 5 - 13, 2015. I had read on- line that it was one of the few resorts that could access by... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2015   Bradley W. Jacks
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Fiji Siren Full report LiveAboard     "Fiji Siren May, 2015"
Excellent facilities, cabins, crew, food etc. Most helpful crew I've ever encountered. My last visit to Fiji was 18 years ag... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   Jeffrey Falk
1000+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard     "Great 10-day liveaboard for Thanksgiving"
I've done about a dozen liveaboards but this was my first time on the Nai'a. This is a first- class operation and I will certainly ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2014   Scott Cray
500+ Dives 		 
Wananavu Beach Resort Full report       "Paradise Fiji"
This was a Caradonna dive travel familiarization trip for dive travel agents. We stayed at Waidroka Bay Resort for our first five ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2015   John Miller
500+ Dives 		 
Naia Full report LiveAboard     "Fiji once again"
there have tons of reviews about the Naia, including the stories last year about an obnoxious client who harassed an Undercurrent ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2015   Michael N. Hofman
1000+ Dives 		 
Aggressor Fleet/ Island Dancer II Full report LiveAboard Fiji Islands   "Great trip to Fiji but lots of current"
The flights were long but tolerable. We arrived at 9AM but could not board until the crew prepped the boat. We walked over to th... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2015   David Bader
1000+ Dives 		 
Taveuni Dive/ The Remote Resort Full report   Rainbow Reef area   "Great Time in Fiji!"
The flight going worked out fine with no delays. However, Fiji Air charges $120- USD for an extra bag - each way - so pack light!... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
5/2015   Dorothy McDonald
500+ Dives 		1Helpful 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 		 
Moody's Namena Full report   Namenalala Island   "simple surroundings in world class diving"
This is a simple resort with 6 rooms under new ownership in the midst of world class diving. 116 steps up from dive shop to office... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2015   Chrys Martin
250+ Dives 		 
Matava Eco Adventure Resort Full report   Kandavu Island   "Matava is a very special place"
As others have reported, Matava is an “Eco Adventure Resort” and an acceptable mix of Fijian laid back, organic, and ecologically... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2015   George Constantino
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Volivoli Resort - Ra Divers Full report   Viti Levu - Northeast Coast   "Volivoli Resort - Owned/operated by a family that does diving right"
We stayed at Volivoli 4 nights and dove with Ra Divers, their on- site dive operation, three days. Volivoli is a family owned and ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   George Constantino
250+ Dives 		 
Wananavu Diving Resort Full report   Viti Levu - Wananavu   "We stayed at Wananavu for 2 days and wished we had stayed longer"
We stayed at Wananavu for 3 nights and dove with them for two days. The resort has a nice Fijian feel and the staff was friendly, ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2015   George Constantino
250+ Dives 		 
Paradise Fiji Resort Full report   Taveuni   "Wonderful resort and excellent diving"
Beautifully constructed resort with excellent food and accommodating staff contributed to a delightfully relaxing experience. Reso... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   S P Smith
1000+ Dives 		 
Qamea Resort Full report   Qamea Island   "Great diving at Qamea"
Qamea had great diving right near the resort, and incredible diving (Rainbow Reef, Yellow Wall) a half hour boat ride away. The co... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2015   Kathleen
250+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard Fiji   "Nai'a Fiji - One of the best liveaboards we've ever been on!"
My husband and I have wanted to dive on the Nai'a for years, and when we finally were able to, it met and exceeded all our expecta... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   Mary Marshall
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard Fiji   "Awesome Diving/Crew/Boat!"
We flew into Fiji a couple days early and stayed at the Westin Denarau. The Nai'a came and picked us up and we were off on our 10 ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2015   Lisa Vitale
500+ Dives 		 
Matava Eco Resort Full report   Kadavu   "Matava Eco Resort, Kadavu, Fiji"
It took 30 hours from the time we left our house until we arrived at Matava Eco Resort. Was it worth it? My initial impressions ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2015   Sean Bruner
250+ Dives 		 
Siren Fleet Full report LiveAboard Ratu-I-Va, Menama marine reser   Fiji Siren is a first class sailing yacht. The operation is smooth, crew is extremely professional, the facility on board is well... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2014   Wahine diver
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard Bligh Waters   "World-Class Pinnacle Diving"
Do you want to dive in Fiji? Then I suggest that the Nai'a is the liveaboard for you. We were diving the Bligh Waters, between... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2014   Jorge J. Moré
250+ Dives 		 
Island Dancer Full report LiveAboard     "Wonderful Dive Experiene"
It was our pleasure to travel on the Island Dancer out of Suva, Fiji on October4th through 11th, 2014. This was our second tr... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   James Ferman
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard     "Great diving despite lack of sun"
After first booking on the Island Dancer late in Dec 2013 (with a $700 discount), I switched to Nai'a after several poor reviews o... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2014   Ms Lynda Durfee
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   "Incredible Resort"
We went on this trip with a group from our dive shop, High Plains SCUBA in Ft. Collins, CO. We were more than a little nervous ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2014   Kristin Leighton
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard     "Trip Review for An Old Guy - Fiji Aboard Nai’a 26 April - 3 May 201"
Get ready for some names that don’t pronounce as you’d expect: “FIGI” “NIYA” “NANDI. ” Fiji is the island. Nai’a is the boat. ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2014   Richard Jacoby
1000+ 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 		 
Aggressor Fleet/ Island Dancer Full report LiveAboard FIJI   "Excellent Crew & Diving"
The diving, boat and crew were excellent. Especially Joji the captain and Moses the lead divemaster. They were helpful in pointi... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2014   Kingsley F Graham
1000+ Dives 		 
Wananavu Beach Resort Full report   N. side Viti Levu, Fiji   Mostly good. Cabins (Bures) are large, clean, on hillside next to walkways to dive boats and restaurant. Meals were tasty and nutr... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
4/2014   Nick Ferris
1000+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard     This is a high end boat and everything is geared to the divers need. Unfortunately, the week we were there, there was a threat of... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2014   Ms. Joann Mead
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard     This was truly a trip of a lifetime!! It surpassed even my greatest expectations. The diving was stupendous because of the varie... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2014   Lisa Jabusch and Steve Nieters
250+ Dives 		 
Aggressor Fleet/ Island Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     Strongly recommend avoiding this boat. This was not a good trip. The diving was ok but did not live up to my expectations but that... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2014   Angela Richards Dona
250+ 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 		 
Taveuni Ocean Sports/ Taveuni Island Resort Full report   Taveuni Island   Diving operation is first class, Julie Kelly owner has established an operation that is client focused with emphasis on safety and... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2014   Mary A Graff
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     All in all a fairly positive experience but not without significant issues. The crew was very good. Joji, the Capitan and Moses, ... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
5/2014   Cheryl S
100+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard     This was my first trip on the Nai'a. The boat was full for this ten day charter. Several of the guests had been on the Nai'a pre... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2014   Richard J. Troberman
500+ Dives 		 
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 		 
Qamea Divers/ Qamea Resort and Spa Full report   Qamae   All good. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2014   Victor A Bary
250+ Dives 		 
Matangi Island Resort Full report   Matangi   From the time you are greeted by the singing, smiling staff at Matangi Island Resort to the minute you leave with a tear in your e... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2013   Mona Cousens
1000+ Dives 		 
Wananavu Dive Resort Full report   Rakiraki   This is our fourth trip to Fiji. Two trips to Beqa Lagoon and one to Taveuni. The resort at Beqa was nicer in appearance and the... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2013   Sean Bruner
500+ Dives 		 
Begq Lagoon Resort Full report   Bega   The transfer point from the bus from Nadi to the boat in Suva was disconcerting upon arrival, but after hearing the reason for not... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2013   Jesse Morgan
100+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard Central Fiji   This was my seventh cruise on the Naia, my favorite liveaboard. While the diving is great and boat facilities very good, what rea... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2013   Mark Rosenstein
500+ Dives 		 
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 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Island Dancer (Aggressor) Full report LiveAboard     This is my second liveaboard in Fiji, and my diving expectations were not met. For the "soft coral capital" of the world, there w... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2013   Robert A Scranton
500+ Dives 		 
Wanavu Full report       All of my expectations were either met or exceeded. Having dived several other places I can honestly say this was by far the best ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2013   philip nicozisis
250+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard liveaboard, Nai'a   Our 4th Nai'a trip. Unfortunately the weather was relatively poor. It was cloudy and windy, occassional drizzle. Some dives had si... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
5/2013   Margo
250+ Dives 		 
Nakia Resort and Dive Full report   Taveuni   The web site is good BUT it does absolutely no justice to the actuality. Each Burre(spell) is so typical Fiji. Gorgeous woods and ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2013   Chuck
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji Full report LiveAboard     Late June is dead of winter. Air temps were generally mild to warm, but there were times I was very happy to have a fleece jacket ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2013   Harvey S. Cohen
250+ Dives 		 
Garden Island Resort Full report   Taveuni   I had two dive masters- the first was a "follow me" type and the second was more accommodating about finding stuff. I just want a d... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2013   Norman B. Ross
500+ Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon Resort   Stayed in large, beautiful recently redecorated ocean front bure with lots of privacy, air conditioning, ocean view. Very good food... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2013   Mae L. Ding
100+ Dives 		1Helpful 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 		 
Dive Wananavu/ Wananavu Resort Full report   Raki Raki   No dive group assignment according to ability. Novices were intermixed with experienced divers. Groups were small, perhaps 4 peo... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2013   Michael W Igoe
250+ Dives 		 
wananavu divers/ wananavu beach resort] Full report       this was a second trip to the WBR. My wife does not dive so we toured the north island of new zealand and stopped over in fiji. I ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2013   Henry Goichman
100+ Dives 		 
Nakia Resort & Dive Full report   Tavenui   We came here specifically to dive the Rainbow Reef and in particular the Great White wall. We only had two day's of diving and on... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
10/2012   Susan Welch
500+ Dives 		 
Dancer fleet/ Island dancer II Full report LiveAboard Bligh waters   This was a great diving trip on a small live aboard. We had 8 divers and a crew of 5 very talented people who continually multit... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2012   Susan Welch
500+ Dives 		 
Wananavu Divers Full report   Viti Levu   Wananavu is a beautiful resort. The bures are large, immaculate and very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2012   Douglas Hansen
500+ Dives 		 
Wananavu Resort Full report   Viti Levu   We did two days of diving with Wananavu as part of a three week trip to Fiji. My son and I started our trip with a week of diving... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2012   Thomas Anklam
100+ Dives 		 
Lalati Resort Full report   Beqa   My 4 person travel group wanted a 1 flight less than 12 hours from LAX, tropical, all inclusive, not a giant resort, 9 total day tri... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2012   Jeanne Sleeper
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Paradise Full report   Taveuni   Air Pacific was a pleasure to fly. My only complaint was their weight limitations on our luggage. I'd like to explain it, but I ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2012   Kim Lachman
250+ Dives 		 
Dive Wananavu/ Wananavu Resort Full report   Bligh Waters   We spent almost two weeks in Fiji, at Wananavu Resort (Raki Raki on Viti Levu, Bligh Waters) and Garden Island (Taveuni). Divin... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2012   James Castanino
250+ Dives 		 
Garden Island Resort Full report   Taveuni   We spent almost two weeks in Fiji, at both Garden Island (Taveuni) and Wananavu Resort(Raki Raki on Viti Levu, Bligh Waters). ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2012   James Castanino
250+ Dives 		 
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