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# Diving in Fiji Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
gcanuck 02:56 UTC 10 Oct 2011 | Can anyone recommend some "can't miss" dives in Fiji. Or direct me to an online guide to diving in Fiji. I am an AOW diver with moderate (40+ dives) experience. I have dove in Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Hondruras, and Nicaragua. How does Fiji compare? From what I have heard I have high expectations. I understand much of the diving in Fiji is resort based and therefore on the expensive side. Any thoughts on this? I'd rather not break the bank if possible. Thank you *Cross posted in the Diving & Snorkeling branch |
kenko 09:12 UTC 12 Oct 2011 | There's world-class diving throughout Fiji- the tough part is figuring out how many areas you have the time and budget to reach after arriving at Nadi on Viti Levu. The best diving is off the outlying islands such as the Rainbow Reef between Taveuni and Vanua Levu, . Jean-Michel Cousteau chose Savusavu on Vanua Levu as the venue for his dive resort. Kadavu has the Great Astrolabe Reef. If you can handle the airfare to one of these islands, these are the locations of some of Fiji's top dive sites. Diving is usually with a resort- but in Fiji all accommodations are called "resorts" and the key is to find one (usually Fijian-owned) with mid- range room prices that also have a dive center- the dive costs are usually more moderate at these resorts. (And remember F $200 is about US $110) There's also excellent diving in the Yasawa Islands accessible by boat from Nadi's Denarau Harbor or Lautoka . Check out ( www.bbcdi.ca/wayalailai) fthe website for the Wayalailai Eco Haven Resort on the Yasawa Island of Wayasewa. If you think you will be diving every day of your Fiji visit, you may find it worthwhile to book a dive package all-inclusive deal from home. | 1
becks 20:34 UTC 13 Oct 2011 | Volivoli beach resort has fantastic 4-bed dorms which are very reasonable. The diving around that area is great. | 2