Dive Review of NAI'A Cruises/NAI'A in
Fiji and Tuvalu/Bligh Waters

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NAI'A Cruises/NAI'A, Jan, 2003, by John Jo Lewis, CA, USA . Report 812.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
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Comments	Depending on local conditions, Nai’a’s Fiji itinerary will take a unique path through unspoiled and dramatic reefs and bommies in the Bligh Water region, North and East of Viti Levu. I have previously enjoyed diving around Taveuni and Matangi, and had recently seen some great diving in Papua New Guinea, but the reefs and pinnacles we dove during this year’s 10 day New Year’s charter were a revelation. Coral and fish life were diverse, abundant and colorful in the extreme. Take a look at all the prettiest footage in the Coral Reef Adventure Imax film to get an accurate idea – It was all shot diving at reefs pinpointed by Rob Barrel and Cat Holloway, Nai’a owners who frequently host these voyages. Their unique knowledge of Fiji waters combined with an experienced and enthusiastic crew, show the Bligh waters at their best, as they are able to plan diving at their favorite spots so as to take advantage of ideal tide and current conditions in a way that is almost uncanny. The height of liveaboard luxury is being at the right place at the right time, staying as long as you like, and surfacing to find your dive tender waiting to pick you up and whisk you back to a warm towel and a relaxing surface interval. The skill and efficiency of Nai’a’s friendly Fijian crew make all of this look easy, even if you’re hard core enough to repeat the experience 5 times a day. Food was plentiful and tasty, cabins are pleasant and the plumbing works. This is a well run operation with a happy, competent crew.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Bahamas, Belize, Bonaire, California, Caymans, Cozumel, Dominica, Fiji(Taveuni) Hawaii, Kosrae, Palau, Papua New Guinea
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, cloudy, dry	Seas	calm, currents
Water Temp	82-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	75-125 Ft/ 23-38 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Good suggestions, excellent briefings, but no depth limits. Use good judgement. Dive tender diving is flexible enough for extra long dives or lots of short ones. There's lots of freedom and support available for whatever makes you happy - just ask!
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Plenty of room for tinkering, crew is camera savvy and helpul about preventing equipment mishaps. Help is available if you want to improve your photographic skills.

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Dive Review of NAI'A Cruises/NAI'A in Fiji and Tuvalu/Bligh Waters

NAI'A Cruises/NAI'A, Jan, 2003,

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Dive Review of NAI'A Cruises/NAI'A in
Fiji and Tuvalu/Bligh Waters