Nai'a · Fiji · 15 Days / 14 Nights
Fifteen-day extended charter on Nai'a from Lautoka. Covers Bligh Water (E6, Mount Mutiny, Rainbow Wall), Vatu-i-Ra Passage, the Namena Marine Reserve, the legendary Great White Wall on Rainbow Reef in the Somosomo Strait, and the rarely visited Northern Lau Group (Nukubasaga, Wailagilala, Vanubalavu, Mago) before returning via Wakaya's manta cleaning station and the Gau soft-coral pinnacles.
Lautoka
Arrival at Nadi airport, transfer to Lautoka harbour and boarding. Afternoon for cabin set-up, gear assembly, welcome and safety briefing before the overnight steam northeast.
Bligh Water
First two days on Bligh Water's iconic sea mounts and the adjacent Vatu-i-Ra Passage. E6 and Mount Mutiny deliver sheer walls and the Rainbow Wall's signature soft corals, while Mellow Yellow, Maytag and Hi-8 add current-fed pinnacles thick with anthias and passing reef sharks.
Dive sites: E6, Mount Mutiny, Rainbow Wall, Mellow Yellow, Maytag, Hi-8
Vatu-i-Ra Passage
The dive day continues to explore the Vatu-i-Ra Passage, renowned for its current-fed soft corals and vibrant marine life. Expect repeat dives on the area's thrilling pinnacles, offering another chance to witness the dense clouds of anthias and potential encounters with passing reef sharks.
Dive sites: Mellow Yellow, Maytag, Hi-8, Black Magic, Coral Corner
Namena Marine Reserve
Two days inside the Namena Marine Reserve diving South & North Save a Tack, Two Thumbs Up, Grand Central Station, Kansas and Tetons — schooling jacks and barracuda, grey reef sharks, dense bommies and coral-covered slopes.
Dive sites: South Save a Tack, North Save a Tack, Two Thumbs Up, Grand Central Station, Kansas, Tetons
Namena Marine Reserve
A second day in the Namena Marine Reserve allows for further exploration of its protected dive sites. Divers may have the opportunity to revisit favorites like Grand Central Station or discover new bommies teeming with schooling snapper, jacks, and barracuda, all patrolled by resident grey reef sharks.
Dive sites: Kansas, North Save a Tack, Two Thumbs Up, Tetons, Grand Central Station
Rainbow Reef
Steam east to the Somosomo Strait between Vanua Levu and Taveuni for three days on the legendary Rainbow Reef. The Great White Wall is a sheer face covered in white-blooming soft corals that look like a snowfield in the current; The Zoo, Annie's Bommies and Jerry's Jelly add channels, swim-throughs and dense anthias clouds.
Dive sites: Great White Wall, The Zoo, Annie's Bommies, Jerry's Jelly, Purple Wall
Rabi
Diving continues in the Somosomo Strait, with opportunities to explore more of the famed Rainbow Reef. The day may include return visits to iconic sites or discovering new ones near Rabi Island, featuring similar vibrant soft-coral bommies and prolific reef fish populations.
Dive sites: The Ledge, Rabi Wall, Cat’s Purr
Northern Lau Group
Three days exploring the remote Northern Lau Group — Nukubasaga atoll, Wailagilala, Vanubalavu and Mago. Untouched walls, healthy hard-coral gardens, schooling pelagics and reef-shark encounters in waters rarely dived by other operators. The Duff Reef anchorage offers an evening dive at Texas Reef.
Dive sites: Texas Reef, Duff Reef, Vanubalavu walls, Mago Drop-off
Northern Lau Group
The exploration of the remote Northern Lau Group continues around Vanua Balavu and Mago islands. Divers can expect to explore more pristine hard-coral gardens and dramatic drop-offs. The clear, nutrient-rich waters often attract schooling pelagics and offer further chances for shark sightings.
Dive sites: Bay of Islands, Mago Walls, Vanua Balavu Reefs
Makogai
For the final day in the Lau archipelago, the boat may offer a morning dive at Duff Reef before beginning the steam toward Makogai. This offers a last look at the region's untouched reefs and healthy shark populations. The afternoon is spent cruising, with opportunities for macro critter-hunting on an evening dive near Makogai.
Dive sites: Makogai House Reef, Duff Reef
Wakaya
Day at Wakaya diving Lion's Den, a manta cleaning station with frequent reef-manta visits, plus pygmy seahorses and leaf scorpionfish on the surrounding walls. Hammerheads are occasionally seen in deeper water during cooler months.
Dive sites: Lion's Den, Vatu Vai, Blue Ridge
Gau
Two days at Gau on Nai'a's signature sites — Cat's Meow, Humann Nature and Undeni'able for soft-coral pinnacles, plus a drift through Nigali Passage with grey reef sharks and barracuda schools on incoming tide.
Dive sites: Cat's Meow, Humann Nature, Undeni'able, Nigali Passage, Jim's Alley, Anthias Avenue
Gau
The second day at Gau offers further opportunities to dive its signature soft-coral pinnacles, such as Jim's Alley or Anthias Avenue. Divers may also get another chance to ride the incoming tide through Nigali Passage for a final encounter with its schooling barracuda and grey reef sharks. The vessel then begins its journey west into the Koro Sea.
Dive sites: Anthias Avenue, Jim's Alley, Undeni'able
Bligh Water
Final diving day on the steam back toward Lautoka. Conditions permitting, the boat re-visits E6 or Mount Mutiny for a last look at the Rainbow Wall before the overnight crossing to harbour.
Dive sites: E6, Mount Mutiny
Lautoka
Breakfast on board, disembarkation in Lautoka and air-conditioned transfer back to Nadi airport.