Nai'a · Fiji · 11 Days / 10 Nights
This 10-night liveaboard trip starts and finishes in Lautoka, exploring some of Fiji's premier dive locations. The journey heads into Bligh Water and then continues to the Koro Sea, visiting Namena, Wakaya, and Gau. The extended duration of this charter allows for extra time to discover more remote reefs within the Koro Sea. The itinerary is adaptable to weather, aiming to provide encounters with vibrant coral gardens, reef sharks, manta rays, turtles, and Napoleon wrasse. Max guests on this trip: 16.
Lautoka, Viti Levu
Guests will be transferred from Nadi or Lautoka to the vessel. After boarding in the afternoon, there will be a welcome briefing and safety orientation before setting sail for the central islands.
Good to know: Departure is scheduled for approximately 1:00 PM.
Bligh Water
The first full day of diving begins at the sea mounts and pinnacles of Bligh Water. These sites are famous for their spectacular soft coral displays and abundant clouds of anthias and other reef fish.
Good to know: The day typically includes a check-out dive to ensure all equipment is functioning correctly.
Bligh Water
A second day is dedicated to uncovering more of Bligh Water's top sites. Dives are conducted on submerged reefs that rise from the depths, attracting schooling fish like fusiliers and jacks, as well as resident reef sharks.
Namena Marine Reserve
The journey continues to the protected Namena Marine Reserve, a barrier reef system. Dive sites here include dramatic walls and channels where divers can look for pelagic species passing through.
Good to know: This protected area is known for its healthy hard coral gardens and high biodiversity.
Namena Marine Reserve
Spend the day exploring the diverse sites within the Namena Reserve. Stronger currents in the channels concentrate nutrients and bring in larger marine life, while sheltered reefs offer excellent opportunities for macro photography.
Lomaiviti Islands
The vessel travels south to the Lomaiviti island group, which includes islands like Gau and Wakaya. The diving here is varied, featuring walls, bommies, and reef flats, with frequent shark sightings.
Good to know: Manta ray encounters are possible at cleaning stations in this region, depending on the season.
Lomaiviti Islands
Another day is spent exploring the dive sites around the Lomaiviti Islands. The crew selects the best sites based on current conditions, aiming for encounters with scalloped hammerheads, grey reef sharks, and vibrant fish communities.
Central Fiji
The itinerary often includes exploratory dives at lesser-known or uncharted sites within Fiji's central cruising area. This provides a chance to dive pristine reefs that see very few other visitors, offering a unique sense of discovery.
Viti Levu Barrier Reef
The boat begins its journey back towards the main island of Viti Levu. Dives are planned at select sites along the way, offering a final chance to appreciate the area's rich coral gardens and marine life.
Waters near Lautoka
Two final morning dives are offered before the vessel begins the final cruise back to port. The afternoon is free for guests to wash and dry their equipment, relax, and enjoy a final evening on board.
Good to know: Diving concludes in the morning to allow for sufficient off-gassing time before flying.
Lautoka, Viti Levu
After a final breakfast, guests will disembark from the vessel. Transfers will be provided to either the Nadi International Airport or local hotels.
Good to know: Disembarkation is normally scheduled for 8:00 AM.