Dive Review of Nai'a in
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Nai'a, Feb, 2008, by Leanne, London, United Kingdom ( 1 report). Report 3958.
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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	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 realised it was in fact their open response to a private email from Rob Barrel (the boat’s owner) responding to their first report. I would have thought it more appropriate to answer such an email privately, particularly as we were not party to Rob Barrel’s questions nor to his possible explanations. An email of constructive suggestions might have been more useful than a second public report that largely hammers home overly-critical points from the first. Personally, I found nothing wrong with the comfort of the saloon nor with the alleged precariousness of the stairs; I have seen much worse on other liveaboards. For an old boat, I thought it was aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, perfectly well-equipped and very spacious. The point about the shaded sundeck was probably valid but was sorted out by the crew as soon as the issue was raised; just as the crew consistently strived at all times to comply with our individual requests and to ensure we had an enjoyable and comfortable trip. As to the political issues raised, I certainly never had any impression of unrest among the crew. Whatever their current employment situation, they presented a united and friendly front – as is appropriate – to the guests. I do not believe guests should become involved with boat/crew politics and even return passengers may not properly understand the dynamics. In any event, these are private matters that should not result in hearsay and gossip among guests, and certainly should not be aired on a diving forum as gospel truth. No liveaboard is going to be perfect but my experience of the Nai’a was that the positives far outweigh any petty negatives. I have been on many liveaboards all over the world, and I would highly recommend Nai’a and would absolutely do it again. I am also happy to answer any questions about my experience of our trip.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Lots of places
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	26-28°C / 79-82°F	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	10-15 M / 33-49 Ft
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	[Unspecified]
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	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	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Nai'a in Fiji and Tuvalu

Nai'a, Feb, 2008,

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Dive Review of Nai'a in
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