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Dive Review of Waidroka Bay Resort in
Fiji and Tuvalu

Waidroka Bay Resort: "Comfortable, easy diving & stay", Aug, 2025,

by Lindsay Parvis, MD, US ( 2 reports). Report 13537.

No photos available at this time

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

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 5 stars
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Comments 2 night stay at Waidroka before beginning our Nai'a liveaboard trip (in case of trip delay and to refresh before our liveaboard). Rustic charm.

Accommodations:
Stayed in Bure 8 (free standing building/think cottage), with covered front deck, outdoor table & chairs, and hammock chair. Room comfortable, clean, working A/C, good water pressure in shower.

Drinking water:
Tap water not for drinking. Pitcher in room fridge to fill from water cooler in lobby/main building. Tip: bring a reusable water bottle.

Food:
Food good, not gourmet. Fixed menu, meals preselected (i.e. select di ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Waidroka Bay Resort   [same]

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 carefully that only 2 flights/week (if luggage delayed or missed/delayed flight). Our return flight from NAN was delayed, causing us to miss our return to BWI/home. Fiji Airways staff not experienced/lacked competency. Still fighting w/Fiji Airways for refund. Plan to book through LAX next time.

Dive Conditions

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

Dive Policy

Dive own profile ?
Enforced diving restrictions [Unspecified]
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
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 N/A
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments I did not observe an area for cameras (rinsing, drying, charging batteries). If serious photographer, suggest inquiring before booking. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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