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Nai'a Fiji/ Volivoli & NAI'A

Fiji

"FIJI - Combination Land & Liveaboard"
There were only two things bad about this trip. It was raining when first arrived. . . though it did not last long. The other was lea... Full report

7/2024

Albert Ross
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji

Lau

"Cruise to the Lau Group: a different Fiji experience"
I have been on the Nai'a many times before, but this was my first time to the Lau Group, a set of outlying islands far to the east... Full report

2/2024

Mark Rosenstein
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji

"Nai'a : a league of it's own"
After the 10 hour trip from San Francisco I was still rather weary. Upon reaching the Nai'a that sensation rapidly evaporated into... Full report

12/2023

Max Weinmann
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji

Fiji

"100 stars for the Nai'a "
Highly recommend. Excellent camera room. They also don't make you dive with a buddy which I love and don't herd you along. Their t... Full report

10/2023

Laura Tesler
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji

"Magical reefs and stunning pelagics"
Diving on the NAI’A was first rate. Dive guides and tour directors, Bel and Mike and all the wonderful Fijian staff were safe, or... Full report

10/2023

Ellen Weber
250+ Dives

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Nai'a Fiji

"Sept is COLDEST water month"
This would have been a +5 star trip if September's winter weather had been better. We never saw the sun until the last day. So i... Full report

9/2023

Teresa McCanlies
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji

Fiji

"Still a top Liveaboard"
This was my 3rd trip to Fiji, my first on the Nai'a and it was a great experience. Extremely well run boat with friendly crew, mos... Full report

3/2023

Susan Molchan
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"UndeNAI'Ably an excellent liveaboard experience."
NAI’A is a well- regarded steel- hulled, expedition- capable liveaboard ship which, since it was rescued from the slag heap 30 years ... Full report

11/2022

Rick Morgan
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Fiji

"Stunning underwater scenery "
The NAIA Provides an amazing trip. The boat- smaller than it appears in pictures, some rough night time crossings, small area for ... Full report

9/2022

Regina roberts
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Fiji

"Vibrant reefs, wonderful staff"
The Nai'a is a comfortable and well- equipped liveaboard and the staff took good care of the divers. The diver was responsible for ... Full report

9/2022

Dee Fulton
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Nai'a

"Healthy corals & reefs abound...what a relief!"
My last trip to Fiji was three weeks in 1995, so I was quite worried after recent trips to Maldives & Red Sea & Mexico that we wou... Full report

7/2022

D Q Story
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Back in Fiji after the pandemic break"
I did a ten day whole- boat charter, my 15th trip to Fiji with a Nai’a cruise. I arrived in Fiji two days early with my dive and... Full report

5/2022

Mark Rosenstein
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Viti Levu

"Pristine Reefs, Great Boat, Great Crew, Great Food"
This was one of our best trips. We can't remember the last time we saw hard coral this pristine. Before this trip, I wondered if c... Full report

5/2022

David Marchese
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Best crew and best liveaboard afloat!"
Concerning both Fiji and the Nai'a, there is no bad. It is all good period. My wife and I both have bad backs. The crew treat... Full report

2/2022

Warren Cy Sprung
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

All over

"Deluxe Liveaboard Exploration of Fiji"
The Nai'a has a reputation as one of the best liveaboards out there. It lived up to our expectations. Great cruise directors and... Full report

8/2019

Jeff Hauser
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"First leg of a South Pacific bucket list trip"
This was my second trip (first was in November 2014). I booked a 10- day trip on the Bilikiki (Solomon Islands), and added this up ... Full report

5/2019

Ms Lynda Durfee
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Still AWESOME!"
This was our second visit and everything was as awesome as we remembered. The cabin accommodations are great; food is fantastical... Full report

6/2018

Lisa Jabusch and Steve Nieters
250+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Fiji

"Best diving for beautiful reefs and great crew"
The diving in Fiji is beautiful beyond words with soft and hard corals that are healthy and thriving. I was on a trip with REEF (R... Full report

6/2018

Donna Brown
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Bligh Waters

"Nai’a IS FIJI DIVING. "
Nai’a is all that and more! The entire crew is a happy loving well oiled machine dedicated to fully supporting you in an easygoin... Full report

5/2018

Noah
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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"NAIA just as people good as ever"
Naia crew is just as wonderful as the last 3 times, on my favorite livaboard. The people experience of the crew, with the local is... Full report

4/2018

D.Demming
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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"NAIA just as people good as ever"
Naia crew is just as wonderful as the last 3 times, on my favorite livaboard. The people experience of the crew with the local isl... Full report

4/2018

D.Demming
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji/ Fiji Gateway Hotel Full report

Viti Levu

"Fiji on Nai'a is Shark-tastic and Manta-tastic"
I had an excellent 10- day trip on Naia. I've done the 7- day trip previously six years ago and I like the longer trip. You get to s... Full report

11/2017

Jeffrey Watkins
250+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Fiji Diving at its Best"
This was my second trip on the Nai’a and it was as spectacular as the first. The boat is well- maintained and the staff is very att... Full report

8/2017

Roger D Roth
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji/ [same]Nai'a Full report

"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

5/2017

Chrys Martin
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"A windy time on the Nai'a"
This was my twelfth trip aboard the Nai'a, my favorite liveaboard in the world. While the diving is great, and the boat is well l... Full report

5/2017

Mark Rosenstein
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"FIJI ABOARD THE FABULOUS NAI'A 10 DAY TRIP"
THERE IS NO BAD ABOUT FIJI! THE PEOPLE ARE THE FRIENDLIEST AND HAPPIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH. I MEAN WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN THROUGH CUSTO... Full report

5/2017

Warren Sprung
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Fiji

"Nai'a diveboat Fiji April, 2017"
Nai's is superbly run, very good food, exceptional service. Best of the many dive boats I have been on- truly the Rolls Royc... Full report

4/2017

Larry Schnabel
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Nai'a Liveaboard"
Due to flight delays and being so tired from travel and time change, I recommend arriving a day or two early to allow time to ac... Full report

4/2017

Dorothy McDonald
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Nai'a means dolphin in Hawaiian"
The other Nai’a reviews adequately explain the operation of the boat and tenders, how the food is good, and the crew pr... Full report

4/2017

Paul gillespie
250+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Nai'a, An outstanding liveaboard "
This was an outstanding liveaboard experience. Accommodations were excellent. Crew was outstanding. The skiffs were easy to roll of... Full report

4/2017

David Lang
250+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Bligh Water

"Central Fiji aboard the Nai'a"
This was my tenth cruise aboard the Nai'a, my favorite liveaboard. I'm a big- time fish geek, and continue to find new fish specie... Full report

11/2016

Mark Rosenstein
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Nai'a Liveaboard"
The Nai'a is a lovely ship, in great condition, and with an excellent crew and head office. We were luck in that only 11 dive... Full report

7/2016

Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Diving Fiji on the Nai'a after Cyclone Winston"
Cyclone Winston had hit the Islands pretty hard in Feb '16- 3 months before our trip. We kept in touch with the Nai'a on the... Full report

5/2016

Peggy Goldberg
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Amazing Diving Right After the Cyclone"
We had a 10 day trip booked on the Naia (our second trip w/ them) in early March - - about 10 days to 2 weeks after Fiji was hit by... Full report

3/2016

Suzi Davidoff
500+ Dives

Naia Full report

"Fiji once again"
there have tons of reviews about the Naia, including the stories last year about an obnoxious client who harassed an Undercurrent ... Full report

2/2015

Michael N. Hofman
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Fiji

"Awesome Diving/Crew/Boat!"
We flew into Fiji a couple days early and stayed at the Westin Denarau. The Nai'a came and picked us up and we were off on our 10 ... Full report

1/2015

Lisa Vitale
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Great diving despite lack of sun"
After first booking on the Island Dancer late in Dec 2013 (with a $700 discount), I switched to Nai'a after several poor reviews o... Full report

11/2014

Ms Lynda Durfee
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Bligh Waters

"World-Class Pinnacle Diving"
Do you want to dive in Fiji? Then I suggest that the Nai'a is the liveaboard for you. We were diving the Bligh Waters, between... Full report

11/2014

Jorge J. Moré
250+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Great 10-day liveaboard for Thanksgiving"
I've done about a dozen liveaboards but this was my first time on the Nai'a. This is a first- class operation and I will certainly ... Full report

11/2014

Scott Cray
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Fiji

"Nai'a Fiji - One of the best liveaboards we've ever been on!"
My husband and I have wanted to dive on the Nai'a for years, and when we finally were able to, it met and exceeded all our expecta... Full report

10/2014

Mary Marshall
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

This was truly a trip of a lifetime!! It surpassed even my greatest expectations. The diving was stupendous because of the varie... Full report

6/2014

Lisa Jabusch and Steve Nieters
250+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

This was my first trip on the Nai'a. The boat was full for this ten day charter. Several of the guests had been on the Nai'a pre... Full report

4/2014

Richard J. Troberman
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

This is a high end boat and everything is geared to the divers need. Unfortunately, the week we were there, there was a threat of... Full report

2/2014

Ms. Joann Mead
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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

Nai'a/ Nai'a liveaboard Full report

A great dive operation. Very attentive to divers' wants and needs. Crew is like family and have been with the boat for many years. ... Full report

6/2009

Harvey Schecter
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Full report

Bligh Waters, Namena

I've been on the Nai'a several times before and this trip was one I set up for my dive club, Alacosta Divers. I wanted to share m... Full report

5/2009

Lynn Morton
500+ Dives

Na'ia Full report

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 Full report

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 Full report

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 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

2/2008

Ken Everett / Olga Gorbounova
100+ Dives

NAI'A Full report

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 Full report

Bligh Water, Namena Reserve

Nai'a is the ideal platform from which to connect with Fiji's underwater world. Not only because the flora and fauna are fantastic... Full report

2/2008

Kirsten Carlson
250+ Dives

Nai'a Full report

From the beginning to the end of trip the service was outstanding, and provided by a warm and friendly crew. The philosophy on the... Full report

11/2007

Barry Cole
100+ Dives

Nai'a Full report

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

NAI'A/ NAI'A Live Aboard Full report

Bligh Waters

This was my first live aboard. I got back two days ago. I have been diving since 1982 from land based resorts and have always fe... Full report

6/2007

Douglas C. Spencer
1000+ Dives

Naia Full report

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 Full report

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

Nai'a/ Castaway Resort Full report

GOOD - - Cabins were roomy, diving was beautiful, and easy. Dove from dinghies, but there was no time constraint - - they would pic... Full report

4/2006

Juli Tracy and Dick Gamble
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

11/2005

Gerald Meral
100+ Dives

Nai'a Cruises Full report

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

Nai'a Full report

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 Full report

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

Naia Full report

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

Nai'a Full report

This was a great experience. Stan Waterman was there and showed us films every night. The diving staff was exceptional, the food... Full report

12/2003

Bob Rosenthal
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Full report

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

4/2003

Harlan Cohen
500+ Dives

Naia Full report

This trip was a wonderful experience. Not only were the staff wonderful, the diving extraordinary, the rest of the guests interes... Full report

2/2003

Michael N. Hofman
250+ Dives

NAI'A Cruises/ NAI'A Full report

Bligh Waters

Depending on local conditions, Nai’a’s Fiji itinerary will take a unique path through unspoiled and dramatic reefs and bommies in ... Full report

1/2003

John Jo Lewis
250+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji

"Good Trip except for the accident"
Nai’a is a 35 year old vessel. It’s showing it’s age but is freshly painted and well maintained. It’s docked in a seaport about an... Full report

5/2024

John kirkenir
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji

Fiji

"Wonderful crew, unfortunate weather"
WE were told that winter came late and stayed late. Unfortunately for us that meant cloudy every day until the last. Lots of wind... Full report

10/2023

Paul Neis
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Good trip on the Nai'a--cut a little short by technical difficulties"
We spent a week on the Nai'a with some of our REEF surveyor friends (this was not a REEF trip- - of the 15 divers on the boat, 5 of ... Full report

11/2017

Alice Ribbens
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Fiji

"Nai'a, THE way to do Fiji"
Fiji and the Nai'a, had been on my radar for a long time. When Burt Jones of Secret Sea Visions and Hegen Spalink of Got Muck joi... Full report

10/2016

David E Reubush
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

Bligh Waters

"Fiji During a Cyclone"
This was my ninth trip to Fiji aboard the Nai'a. I learned that something was up when we boarded the boat and were told that we w... Full report

3/2015

Mark Rosenstein
500+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"Trip Review for An Old Guy - Fiji Aboard Nai’a 26 April - 3 May 201"
Get ready for some names that don’t pronounce as you’d expect: “FIGI” “NIYA” “NANDI. ” Fiji is the island. Nai’a is the boat. ... Full report

4/2014

Richard Jacoby
1000+ Dives

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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

Nai'a Fiji Full report

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

Nai'a Fiji/ Sheraton Fiji on Denaru Full report

Bligh Waters

The Nai'a repairs from her explosion in January were not completed yet, so we went on a 130’ cruise vessel they leased and refitte... Full report

5/2010

Jeanne Reeder
500+ Dives

Nai'a Full report

Bligh Waters

The crew of the Nai'a worked well together as a team. Everyone had a role and knew what was expected of them. Their interaction wi... Full report

5/2008

Curt Andrus
500+ 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

5/2008

Lori Pottinger
<100 Dives

NAIA Full report

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

Nai'a Fiji Full report

"PARADISE REVISITED!"
THERE'S ONLY GOOD TO SAY ABOUT FIJI; THE PEOPLE, THE COUNTRY, THE DIVING, THE NAI'A, THE CREW (OMG THE WONDERFUL CREW), THE ... Full report

5/2018

Warren Sprung
500+ Dives

Nai'a Full report

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 Full report

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

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

11/2004

Art Schumer
250+ Dives

Nai'a Full report

Bligh Waters

... Full report

6/2003

Bob & Leone Woods
<100 Dives

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