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Lalati Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   This resort was closed for half of 2008 and reopened at the start of 2009 under its third owners who have maintained many aspects ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2009   Norman Paley
100+ Dives 		 
Sonaisali Resort Full report       This resort is a great find for divers. Although it is not a "dive" resort, the benefits far outweigh anything else. In fact, th... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2009   Judith Kendall
250+ Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa   The good: This trip was our 5th to BLR. They have fixed up the resort grounds nicely and built nice new bures. When out diving, th... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2008   Kent Roorda
1000+ Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   Unexpectedly strong currents, choppy water, very poor shore diving conditions. No one looked at my C card or had any idea of the t... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2008   marie murray
<100 Dives 		 
Garden Island Resort Full report   Taveuni   The Garden Island Resort has 30 rooms facing the sea and lovely, well- maintained grounds with a variety of flowering plants. Each... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2008   Mark Rohde
500+ Dives 		 
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Matangi Island Resort Full report   Matangi   "Come us friends, leave as family" is the motto at Matangi Island Resort, a true paradise for those seeking a quietly luxurious st... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2008   Valerie Deutsch
250+ Dives 		 
Moody's Namena Full report   Namena   Moody's is a special, special place. . . but it is not for everyone nor does it claim to be. The description on the website is accur... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2008   Fred Moon
<100 Dives 		 
aggressor Full report LiveAboard     the corals and sea life appear undamaged from my last visit in 2001 probably better to select an ealier time in the year than may... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2008   Michael Foust
250+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report   Bligh Waters   The Nai'a was our best diving experience ever. We travelled w/ 4 other family members from far afield, meeting in Fiji for a week ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2008   Lori Pottinger
<100 Dives 		 
Fiji Aggressor III Full report LiveAboard     Our booking a second dive holiday aboard the Sere ne Wai, now the Fiji Aggressor III, attested to how much we had enjoyed bot... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
4/2008   Chrisanda Button/Rickie Sterne
500+ Dives 		 
Fiji Aggressor III Full report       The Fiji Aggressor III ( the Sere Ni Wai) carries 10 divers with a crew of 6. The boat has a large enough dining area and salon. T... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2008   Michael J Millet
500+ Dives 		 
Na'ia Full report LiveAboard     The coral reefs are absolutely gorgeous. The little fish were so beautiful. We got alot of pictures of Nemo. The ocean was very c... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
3/2008   Dennis & Jalene Brierley
1000+ Dives 		 
NAI'A Full report LiveAboard     Good news: 1. The stateroom was above par with the best bathroom facility ever experienced. Flushing of toilet was like at home n... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
2/2008   Henry Schwarzberg
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     I was really happy with this trip. The service was great and the rooms and bathrooms kept spotlessly clean. The skiff drivers we... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2008   Leanne
<100 Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     Please read Henry Schwarzberg's Undercurrent report of 2008/ 02. On the same cruise and he gives the "Good" and the "Bad" news abou... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
2/2008   Dale Treadway
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report       We enjoyed the trip so much we (and another passenger) rearranged our travel plans and booked the following cruise when we learned... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2008   Ken Everett / Olga Gorbounova
100+ Dives 		 
NAI'A Full report LiveAboard     1. Sonia was not dedicated to a firm predictable schedule, allowing herself to be lax about the matter leading to many dives that ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
2/2008   Henry Schwarzberg
<100 Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     I was surprised to see a second trip report from the same author on Undercurrent regarding the Nai’a trip of 23 February. I then ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2008   Leanne
250+ Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   This was my second trip to Beqa Lagoon Resort. The Bad: Visibility was just okay on most boat dives, with a lot of biological "... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2008   Gary Krippendorf
250+ Dives 		 
Matangi Island Resort Full report   Matangi   First trip back to Fiji since the coup of 2000 ended my job as dive operations manager of Fiji Forbes Laucala. We stayed for two w... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2007   Kerwin Louis
1000+ Dives 		 
Moody's Namena Full report   North   Moody's Namena is a magical place, which is why it's listed in, "1, 000 Places to See Before You Die. " The resort is on the ridge ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2007   Martha & Jeff Hubbard
1000+ Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   The overall experience of BLR was good, but average. The Fijian people are some of the friendliest people on earth. They are... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
8/2007   Steve Horne
1000+ Dives 		 
kai viti divers Full report   viti levu -bligh waters   imagined diving would be great in fiji and it was. kai viti divers is a professional, safety conscious, friendly and accommodating... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2007   jeff franks
100+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     A great boat - clean and well maintained with cheerful, helpful crew. Good food and world- class diving. Sonia, the hostess and div... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2007   Harvey Schecter
1000+ Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report       The diving is the best I've experienced; little chilly, but worth it! Lionfish like you won't believe! Short boat rides to site ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2007   LARRY WALTERS
250+ Dives 		 
Naia Full report LiveAboard     We have done 9 dive boats in last `12 montjs. Naia is still the best even with the grounding last August. I must comment on the ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2007   Ron Dion
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Cruises Full report LiveAboard Bligh Waters, Namena Preserve   This is the best liveaboard crew we've ever experienced. Their smiling faces and top- notch service were unparalled. The boat is ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2006   Janet & Bob Czapski
500+ Dives 		 
Matagi Private Island Resort Full report       The resort is 1st class. The staff, the rooms, the food was excellent. The shore diving is hassle free - gear stored right by th... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2006   Jack Gullo Jr.
250+ Dives 		 
Lalati Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   Scenic direct flight from Taveuni to Suva on a tiny plane, then a one- hour drive to Pacific Harbor and a bumpy 40- minute boat ride... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2006   Renata Gasperi
100+ Dives 		 
Garden Isle Resort Full report   Tavenui   Somasoma straights had beautiful coral and great marine life. The current was tough even for the experienced. Wetsuit needed to ... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
3/2006   Jack Gullo Jr.
250+ Dives 		 
Mantana Beach Resort Full report   Kadavu   Travel time is boring, long lay overs, escially in Nadi, you arrive from LAX at 5. 30 am, the flight out is midday, you can not che... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
2/2006   KEITH DAVIES
1000+ Dives 		 
Fiji Aggressor Full report       The Fiji Aggressor is 101 feet long with a crew of six, and since there were only six of us aboard, short of the normal 10 passeng... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2006   Bill & Jeanne Downey
1000+ Dives 		 
Moody's Namena Full report   Namena island   Namena Barrrier reef was designated a marine preserve 2 years ago and it is a spectacular underwater ecosystem. The hard & soft co... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2005   Jane Schmitt
1000+ Dives 		 
NAI'A Full report   bligh water and other   Nai's was our first liveaboard. It was incredible. We were worried that we might not dive as much as other divers. We averaged ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2005   Gerald Meral
100+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Cruises Full report LiveAboard Bligh Water   Room were spacious. Room No. 7 is by the chain locker, but the Captain timed the arrivals for 0630h, so guests were not awakened ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2005   Bob and Gayle Bringas
250+ Dives 		 
Qamea Island Resort Full report   Qamea   Qamea Island Resort is a first- rate operation. The bures are spacious, beautiful, and immaculate. All of the bures site jus... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2005   Scott and Laura George
<100 Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Fiji Aggressor II Full report LiveAboard     The water temperature was an unremitting 75 degrees. Wearing 5/ 3 fullsuits and 5mm hoods, we envied fellow divers who also h... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2005   Chrisanda Button/Rickie Sterne
250+ Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   Beqa Lagoon Resort The dive operation and the resort are integrated on the island of Beqa (“Ben- ga”), a 45 minute boat ride fr... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2005   eric multhaup
<100 Dives 		 
Fiji Aggressor II (Sere-Ne-Wai) Full report LiveAboard     There is nothing bad. The accomodations, the service and the diving is the best. The crew is outstanding, as is the boat. This is ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
7/2005   Gabriel I. Peñagarícano
500+ Dives 		 
Beqa Divers Full report   Beqa Lagoon - Pacific Harbo   I rented almost everything from the shop. The gear was very basic. I only brought my own mask, snorkel and spare air. Next time I... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2005   Joe Sindorf
<100 Dives 		 
Provo Turtle Divers Full report       We have been diving off and on in Provo since the early 1980's and helped find some of the original dive sites. Diving with Art P... Full report  
1 stars
1 stars  
3/2005   James Bayley
500+ Dives 		 
Lalati Full report   Beqa   Made a DVD with the Divemaster and his wife, of Sharks to blue- ribbons Eels to Nudibranch. I found he filmed. Shore diving I foun... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2005   Craig Condron
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     Variety of dive sites created diversity of conditions. Top dive Nigali Passage, amphitheater from which we watched pelagics cruis... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
2/2005   Audrey & Bob Ray
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Dive Cruises Full report       A terrific dive operation. The boat is really set up nicely for photographers. The crew was among the best I've ever dove with and... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2004   Art Schumer
250+ Dives 		 
Lalati Resort Full report   Beqa Island   Lalati is a very special place. It was a perfect vacation. Beqa Island is remote and pristine and well worth the fun journey to ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2004   Jennifer MacDonald
<100 Dives 		 
Beqa Lagoon Resort Full report       GREAT food, service, warm people, neat critters like Blue Ribbon eels on most dives, Clown TRIGGER fish, Titan, Scythe, and red to... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2004   Karen Guthrie
100+ Dives 		 
Marlin Bay Resort Full report   Beqa Lagoon   Marlin Bay has recently changed hands and will soon be known as Beqa Lagoon Resort. New owners are about to invest several millio... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2004   Barry Zigas
100+ Dives 		 
Tiliva Resort Full report   Kadavu   Diving on Kandavu is an amazing experience- the island is a short flight from Viti Levu but a world away. Emerald green mountains r... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2004   Jan Arabas
<100 Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard Bligh Waters   Nai’a is an absolutely first- class operation that offers the best of Fiji diving. They take you to where the diving and condition... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2004   Bob & Leone Woods
250+ Dives 		 
Dive Kadavu,Matana Resort Full report   Kadavu   The Manta Experience is a must do 3 tank dive trip to the Astrolabe Reef. Saw about 4 different Manta Rays. The reef is in pristin... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2004   Jacob Rosenstein
250+ Dives 		 
NAIA Full report LiveAboard     The boat is beautiful, spacious. Rooms were excellent. Crew was excellent. Food was excellent. Dive set up was great. Dove out of ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2004   Donald "Digger" Rowe
1000+ Dives 		 
Naia Full report LiveAboard     This was our second trip on the Naia and I'd still go back. The Naia is a well- run operation that caters to divers. With 16 divers... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2004   Diana Dickinson
100+ Dives 		 
Garden Island Resort Full report       Wonderful resort. Not fancy but very user friendly. Terrific staff. Knew our whole group by name within a day. Strong tides ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2004   Tony Egan
100+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     This was a great experience. Stan Waterman was there and showed us films every night. The diving staff was exceptional, the food... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2003   Bob Rosenthal
1000+ Dives 		 
Fiji Aggressor II Full report       We were warmly greeted by Captain Fritz Faulkner upon arrival. We left the port late that evening so we could all watch the Rugby ... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
11/2003   Randy Klumph
100+ Dives 		 
Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort Full report   Savusavu   Undoubtedly one of the finest resorts I've stayed in in my diving travels. Not having dived in the South Pacific before, the coral... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2003   John S Wilson
100+ Dives 		 
Marlin Bay Resort Full report   Beqa Island   The accomodations were excellent. Beautiful grounds and beaches. There was 24 hr security staff walking the resort. The resort sta... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2003   Randy Klumph
100+ Dives 		 
garden island resort Full report   Taveuni island   En Route delays on return trip were extended (unnecessarily) due to timing of flights. Beautiful island, crummy weather (suspect j... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2003   r.e.culton
1000+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report   Bligh Waters   ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2003   Bob & Leone Woods
<100 Dives 		 
Dive Kadavu/Matana Beach Resort Full report   Kadavu   The DMs are incredibly friendly and very good at finding whatever the divers wanted to see; in our case, nudibranchs and blue ribb... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2003   John Shumate
500+ Dives 		 
Marlin Bay Resort Full report       Dive resort was very nicely appointed - - clean, comfortable, spacious bures. Food was also good, although breakfast could benefit... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2003   Juli Tracy & Dick Gamble
500+ Dives 		 
Sere Ni Wai ,Agressor II Full report LiveAboard     We were six divers (I was a solo), on the new to Agressor, Sere Ni Wai (Agressor II). This is a nice boat, with an excellent cr... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2003   Don Hoft
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     The Nai'a is a great boat. The crew is friendly and extremely competent. Everyone on board clearly loves what they are doing. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2003   Harlan Cohen
500+ Dives 		 
Marlin Bay Resort Full report   Beqa Island   Marlin Bay was all we could have hoped. We had every kind of weather possible, including thunder and lightening. The sunsets were ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2003   Sherrie Barker
<100 Dives 		 
Dive Kadavu Full report   Kadavu   Wonderful, small, intimate resort on the beach. Your meals are taken with the owners & staff, so you get to know everyone very qui... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2003   Frank
250+ Dives 		 
Matava Resort Full report   Kadavu Island   Getting to Matava requires an open boat ride of about 45 minutes to an hour. Take your windbreaker/ raincoat in case it is raining... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2003   Karen Gordon
250+ Dives 		 
Jean Michel Cousteau Fiji Island Resrot Full report       ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2002   Leonie Walker
250+ Dives 		 
Dive Kadavu Full report   Kadavu   Dive Kadavu (formerly Matana Beach Resort) is run by a very pleasant and enjoyable Australian couple, Bob and Rena Forster. This ... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
11/2002   Steve Evers
250+ Dives 		 
matana dive kadavu Full report   kadavu   We were warned about the luggage allowance on SunAir, but it was not a problem. the resort and all the staff, divemasters an... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
10/2002   kate mitchell
500+ Dives 		 
Marlin Bay Resort Full report       We booked the trip through a local dive shop, which did an extremely poor job of describing what we needed to bring. I only broug... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
8/2002   Sean Bruner
100+ Dives 		 
Lalati Resort Full report   Beqa   Lalati Resort is a fabulous place! Linda Kwansy, the owner, and allof her staff made us feel like part of their family during ou... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2002   Malcolm Leader-Picone
100+ Dives 		 
Dive Kadavu Full report       First time at Dive Kadavu, have dove this island before but mostly the Astrolab Reef that time. All dives are on the north side of... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
3/2002   James McMeins
1000+ Dives 		 
Viti Levu Divers and Dive Academy Fiji/ [same]Captain Cook Cruises and Vian   Rainbow Reef, Makogai Psg, etc   "Coral Gardens and Zero (well, one) Sharks"
We had a bifurcated trip, one week aboard Captain Cook's Reef Endeavor and one week staying at The Remote Resort on Vanua Le... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Medea Isphording Bern
250+ Dives 		 
Suva Scuba/ [same]Cruise Port Dock Full report       "Suva Cruise Port Dive "
If you are traveling to FIJI on a cruise and want to dive. There is a PADI certified very basic dive shop just a couple of mi... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2016   Sally Byrd
250+ Dives 		 
Matangi Island/ [same]matangi island resort Full report   taviuni   This was our 5th trip to matangi island- it is like going home. The resort has 12 bures plus the owners 2 bd villa. A new dini... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2007   peter bernstein
500+ Dives 		 
Nai'a Fiji/ [same]Nai'a Full report LiveAboard     "FIJI IS BACK!"
This trip was outstanding. Great diving , wonderful boat, superb food and great weather. The local staff met our every need, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2017   Chrys Martin
500+ Dives 		 
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