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Dive Review of Nai'a Fiji in
Fiji and Tuvalu

Nai'a Fiji: "Bucket list liveaboard experience, challenging diving for newer diver", Aug, 2025,

by Lindsay Parvis, MD, US ( 2 reports). Report 13538.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling 3 stars
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments A bucket list trip...and I got sick. Still an amazing experience.

My liveaboard experience/points of reference: 3 (1 before, Nai'a, 1 after/before writing this review).

Diving: This is for serious divers. My husband & I were among the 4 least experienced divers (16 in total). The other 2 had a private guide for all dives. Think I would have enjoyed the more challenging dives (due to current) with a guide. Divers could dive their own plan - following the DM was optional. This allows for surfacing wherever & skiff picks you up. Pay attention to lunar calendar when booking. Did 1 night dive - was ok, but not great. DM warned that not much to see.

Fish, sharks & critters: Overwhelming number & variety of fis ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Nai'a Fiji   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 101-250 dives
Where else diving Caribbean (Dominica, Caymans - Little & Brac, Belize, Bahamas, USVI).
Closest Airport NAN Getting There If flying Fiji Airways through DFW consider there are only 2 flights/week (re: delayed luggage or flight issues). Our return from NAN to DFW was delayed, causing us to miss return flight to BWI. Fiji Airways staff not experienced/competent enough to resolve appropriately. Still fighting with Fiji Airways. Consider LAX with daily flights & undoubtedly more experienced staff.

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy, currents
Water Temp -°F / -°C Wetsuit Thickness 2
Water Visibility - Ft/ - M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions 1 hour dive time limitation
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales 1 or 2
Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments Nai'a is well equipped for cameras with a separate camara, tech & charging area. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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