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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*Nai'a Fiji*		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		10/2013	Mark Rosenstein 500+ Dives
*Matangi Island Resort*		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		9/2013	Mona Cousens 1000+ Dives
*Wanavu*			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		8/2013	philip nicozisis 250+ Dives
*Nai'a Fiji*			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		6/2013	Harvey S. Cohen 250+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*		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		5/2013	Mae L. Ding 100+ Dives
*Nai'a Fiji*		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		5/2013	Margo 250+ Dives
*Nakia Resort and Dive*		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		2/2013	Chuck 500+ Dives
*Lalati Resort*		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		11/2012	Jeanne Sleeper 1000+ Dives
*Nakia Resort & Dive*		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		10/2012	Susan Welch 500+ Dives
*Paradise*		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		9/2012	Kim Lachman 250+ Dives
*Wananavu Divers*		Viti Levu	Wananavu is a beautiful resort. The bures are large, immaculate and very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. ... Full report		9/2012	Douglas Hansen 500+ Dives
*Garden Island Resort*		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		8/2012	James Castanino 250+ Dives
*Wananavu Resort*		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		7/2012	Thomas Anklam 100+ Dives
*Paradise Taveuni*		Taveuni	Absolutely 5 star resort and diving experience! Australian owners Terri & Allan Gortan have hired superb staff from cooks, waitre... Full report		6/2012	Bruce Cummings 500+ Dives
*Garden Island Resort*		Taveuni Island, Fiji	My wife and I were at the Garden Island Resort once before in 1994 and loved everything. This time we traveled with a group of 4 ... Full report		5/2012	Craig Rathbun 500+ Dives
*Island Dancer*		Blight Waters, Ovalau, Gau	This was an incredible trip. Our week aboard the Island Dancer was one just before a cyclone came through the area. It's approac... Full report		4/2012	Jeff Robertson 500+ Dives
*Nai'a Fiji*		Liveaboard	The expectations to dive in Fiji were very high, maybe too high. Maybe we were unlucky as we arrived just after a major nature eve... Full report		4/2012	Ralph Arbeid 500+ Dives
*Qamea Resort*		Qamea	This was my 4th dive trip to Fiji but first stay at the Qamea Resort and Spa. Notice that the title of this resort does not refere... Full report		4/2012	Michael J. Millet 1000+ Dives
*Nai'a Fiji*		Bligh Waters	After spending our first week in Fiji at Waidroka Bay Resort, we headed back to Nadi for a surprisingly tasty lunch at the Tanoa I... Full report		3/2012	William J Downey 1000+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*		Beqa Lagoon	We traveled with a group from our dive shop and will give as fair a report as possible. My overall summary would be that if ... Full report		2/2012	Wayne Johnson 100+ Dives
*Matava Eco Resort*		Kadavu Island	Spent a wonderful 9 days at the Matava Eco Resort and would have loved to stay longer if we could. Although Fiji is better known f... Full report		6/2011	Gayle Van Leer 500+ Dives
*Fiji Island Dancer*			Island Dancer II – Fiji, May 28- June 4, 2011 Eight members of the Orlando Reef Divers dive club, seven from Florida and one fro... Full report		5/2011	Kathryn S Roberts 500+ Dives
*Nai'a Fiji*			Fiji / Nai’a Synopsis May 2011 Fiji has the reputation of having some of the best soft coral reefs in the world. When I was t... Full report		5/2011	Mel Cundiff 1000+ Dives
*Mai Dive*		Ono Island	It was our first trip to Fiji. Ono Island is far from the East Coast of US, it is a long trip, but all the trouble of getting the... Full report		4/2011	MICHAEL ZAGACHIN 250+ Dives
*Mai Dive*		Ono Island	In addition to previous review here are some photos of the resort: [. . . ] ... Full report		4/2011	LUBA ZAGACHIN <100 Dives
*Mai Dive Astrolabe*		Kadavu/Ono Islands	Nice place amd nice people. Family owned. Very remote. Small, only 3 bures (two small and one large). Simple but very well kept ... Full report		4/2011	Bill Markley <100 Dives
*Mai Dive Resort*		Ono Island near Kadavu	This resort involved a 1 hour plane ride from Nadi (the main Fiji airport) and a 1. 5 hour boat ride from the airport. We did fine... Full report		3/2011	Lisa Evans 100+ Dives
*Moody's Namena*		Savu Savu	Moody's Namena is the perfect destination for serious divers and nature lovers. It is the only resort on a 110- acre island surroun... Full report		3/2011	Renata Gasperi 100+ Dives
*Matangi Island Resort*		Matangi Island, Fiji	Matangi Resort has new dining pavillon and bures (huts & treehouses) of the very highest order. Food is fantastic and your are pam... Full report		12/2010	Andy Wiessner 250+ Dives
*Lalati Resort*		Beqa Lagoon, Fiji	Lalati Resort is under new ownership and they are great. The bures are huge and well appointed and staff is super friendly. Food i... Full report		12/2010	Andy Wiessner 250+ Dives
*Nai'a Fiji*		Fiji	Our June 26 departure is the first Nai'a cruise post- explosion refitting. The new cabin interiors are clean, comfortable and ... Full report		7/2010	Jeremy Cohen 1000+ Dives
*Garden Island Resort*		Tavenui	Garden Island Resort has undergone a small change in ownership, management and renovation. The rooms were nicely furnished with be... Full report		6/2010	Mike Cavanaugh 250+ Dives
*Peter Hughes Island Dancer II*		Around the major islands	TWO WEEKS on a live- aboard; 13 days of diving; a skipper who really knows the best dive- sites of the entire island nation! All of... Full report		6/2010	NEAL LANGERMAN 1000+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon(Marlin Bay)*		Beqa Lagoon	Overall it was an excellent trip. The people of Fiji are the friendliest I've encountered. Cries of "Bula" echoed everywhere. Even... Full report		5/2010	TERRY L. FLYNN 1000+ Dives
*Nai'a Fiji*		Naia	Third time on the Naia with the same excellent results. The native crew led by divemaster Mo is so positively supportive with the ... Full report		1/2010	D, Demming 1000+ Dives
*Matangi Island Resort*		Matangi Private Island Resort	We decided to do something a little special for Xmas this year, and boy did we hit the jackpot! The adventure begins with your fli... Full report		12/2009	Ledean Paden 500+ Dives
*Moody's Namena*		Namenalala	The Namenalala reef has many dive sites so it is possible to have spectacular dives in any weather conditions. The soft corals ar... Full report		11/2009	Jon 500+ Dives
*Lalati Resort*		Beqa Island	I'VE BEEN SICKER. . . . BUT I DON'T REMEMBER WHEN ~ Spent 9 nights at Lalati. Flew Air Pacific from LAX>NAN>SUV and then took a 2 h... Full report		11/2009	cutter77 100+ Dives
*Fiji Aggressor II*		Taveuni	Like Club Med - extremely comfortable boat & "skiff" Waters sometimes rough - currents in "pass" makes good viewing of Sharks, Re... Full report		10/2009	Peter Golitzen 500+ Dives
*Garden Island Resort*		Taveuni	Second trip there, nice remodeling job - especially bathrooms Extremely pretty location - lots of fruit bats in trees to liven th... Full report		10/2009	Peter Golitzen 500+ Dives
*Fiji Aggressor II*			The dives sites are varied: bommies; walls; passages; coves. The bommie dives are teeming with soft colorful corals & fans, smal... Full report		9/2009	Brian Vickery 500+ Dives
*Papageno Resort*		Kadavu, Fiji	You can buy booze at Nadi duty free and carry it on to the inter- island flight. Papageno Resort, Kadavu is a 30 minute flight from... Full report		9/2009	Tracy Johnson 500+ Dives
*Aggressor II*			We were a group of seven divers from Houston ranging in experiece from Tech to Beginner. Travel was Houston; to LA, and to Fiji wi... Full report		8/2009	Watt Hinson 500+ Dives
*Ra Divers/Wananavu Resort*		Viti Levu	Let me start by saying that this was one of my favorite trips! The first time I took a giant stride into the Bligh waters I was am... Full report		8/2009	Kathy G. 250+ Dives
*Garden Island Resort*		Taveuni	This is not the Garden Island Resort of years past. The new owners have renovated and redecorated the property, and it is a comfo... Full report		7/2009	Tracey Bennett 500+ Dives
*Moody's Namena Resort*		Namena	July 2009 Moody’s Namena Resort A little slice of Heaven. That is what I thought when I checked into Moodys Namena Resort. ... Full report		7/2009	Mona Cousens 1000+ Dives
*Mai Dive*		Ono Island	We recently returned from a 9 nite trip to Ono Island, the small island north of Kadavu. We stayed and dived with Mai Dive which i... Full report		6/2009	Jerri Moore 100+ Dives
*bequa lagoon*			Overall experience was good. Very easy to get there as it is a direct flight to Fiji. If I were to go to Fiji again I would do a l... Full report		6/2009	jeffrey 250+ Dives
*Lalati Resort*		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		5/2009	Norman Paley 100+ Dives
*Sonaisali Resort*			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		4/2009	Judith Kendall 250+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*		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		12/2008	Kent Roorda 1000+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*		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		9/2008	marie murray <100 Dives
*Garden Island Resort*		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		8/2008	Mark Rohde 500+ Dives
*Matangi Island Resort*		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		8/2008	Valerie Deutsch 250+ Dives
*Moody's Namena*		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		8/2008	Fred Moon <100 Dives
*aggressor*			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		5/2008	Michael Foust 250+ Dives
*Nai'a*		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		5/2008	Lori Pottinger <100 Dives
*Fiji Aggressor III*			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		4/2008	Chrisanda Button/Rickie Sterne 500+ Dives
*Fiji Aggressor III*			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		3/2008	Michael J Millet 500+ Dives
*Na'ia*			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		3/2008	Dennis & Jalene Brierley 1000+ Dives
*NAI'A*			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		2/2008	Henry Schwarzberg 500+ Dives
*Nai'a*			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		2/2008	Leanne <100 Dives
*Nai'a*			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		2/2008	Dale Treadway 500+ Dives
*Nai'a*			We enjoyed the trip so much we (and another passenger) rearranged our travel plans and booked the following cruise when we learned... Full report		2/2008	Ken Everett / Olga Gorbounova 100+ Dives
*NAI'A*			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		2/2008	Henry Schwarzberg <100 Dives
*Nai'a*			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		2/2008	Leanne 250+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*		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		2/2008	Gary Krippendorf 250+ Dives
*Matangi Island Resort*		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		10/2007	Kerwin Louis 1000+ Dives
*Moody's Namena*		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		10/2007	Martha & Jeff Hubbard 1000+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*		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		8/2007	Steve Horne 1000+ Dives
*kai viti divers*		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		8/2007	jeff franks 100+ Dives
*Nai'a*			A great boat - clean and well maintained with cheerful, helpful crew. Good food and world- class diving. Sonia, the hostess and div... Full report		7/2007	Harvey Schecter 1000+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*			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		6/2007	LARRY WALTERS 250+ Dives
*Naia*			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		4/2007	Ron Dion 500+ Dives
*Nai'a Cruises*		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		11/2006	Janet & Bob Czapski 500+ Dives
*Matagi Private Island Resort*			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		4/2006	Jack Gullo Jr. 250+ Dives
*Lalati Resort*		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		3/2006	Renata Gasperi 100+ Dives
*Garden Isle Resort*		Tavenui	Somasoma straights had beautiful coral and great marine life. The current was tough even for the experienced. Wetsuit needed to ... Full report		3/2006	Jack Gullo Jr. 250+ Dives
*Mantana Beach Resort*		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		2/2006	KEITH DAVIES 1000+ Dives
*Fiji Aggressor*			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		2/2006	Bill & Jeanne Downey 1000+ Dives
*Moody's Namena*		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		12/2005	Jane Schmitt 1000+ Dives
*NAI'A*		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		11/2005	Gerald Meral 100+ Dives
*Nai'a Cruises*		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		10/2005	Bob and Gayle Bringas 250+ Dives
*Qamea Island Resort*		Qamea	Qamea Island Resort is a first- rate operation. The bures are spacious, beautiful, and immaculate. All of the bures site jus... Full report		10/2005	Scott and Laura George <100 Dives
*Fiji Aggressor II*			The water temperature was an unremitting 75 degrees. Wearing 5/ 3 fullsuits and 5mm hoods, we envied fellow divers who also h... Full report		8/2005	Chrisanda Button/Rickie Sterne 250+ Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*		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		8/2005	eric multhaup <100 Dives
*Fiji Aggressor II (Sere-Ne-Wai)*			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		7/2005	Gabriel I. Peñagarícano 500+ Dives
*Beqa Divers*		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		5/2005	Joe Sindorf <100 Dives
*Provo Turtle Divers*			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		3/2005	James Bayley 500+ Dives
*Lalati*		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		2/2005	Craig Condron 500+ Dives
*Nai'a*			Variety of dive sites created diversity of conditions. Top dive Nigali Passage, amphitheater from which we watched pelagics cruis... Full report		2/2005	Audrey & Bob Ray 500+ Dives
*Nai'a Dive Cruises*			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		11/2004	Art Schumer 250+ Dives
*Lalati Resort*		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		10/2004	Jennifer MacDonald <100 Dives
*Beqa Lagoon Resort*			GREAT food, service, warm people, neat critters like Blue Ribbon eels on most dives, Clown TRIGGER fish, Titan, Scythe, and red to... Full report		8/2004	Karen Guthrie 100+ Dives
*Marlin Bay Resort*		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		7/2004	Barry Zigas 100+ Dives
*Tiliva Resort*		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		7/2004	Jan Arabas <100 Dives
*Nai'a*		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		7/2004	Bob & Leone Woods 250+ Dives
*Dive Kadavu,Matana Resort*		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		7/2004	Jacob Rosenstein 250+ Dives
*NAIA*			The boat is beautiful, spacious. Rooms were excellent. Crew was excellent. Food was excellent. Dive set up was great. Dove out of ... Full report		2/2004	Donald "Digger" Rowe 1000+ Dives
*Naia*			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		2/2004	Diana Dickinson 100+ Dives
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