Laying over in Fiji for 4 days???

[capt_cu2]

Hi everyone,

I have a question. I have a trip coming up in a month or so to meet up with an Aussie friend and go to Tonga. I originally wasnt planning on this being a diving trip, so I wasnt even going to bring my gear. My flights from the US pass through Fiji, Nadi, and I found out I could layover for several days at no extra cost. Then thing is I am coming from the East Coast of the US so the flying is already hell.

My question is, is there any good diving near Nadi? I would hate to come all this way, pass through Fiji and not dive. THanks in advance.

Greg

 

[jakubson]

Hi everyone,

I have a question. I have a trip coming up in a month or so to meet up with an Aussie friend and go to Tonga. I originally wasnt planning on this being a diving trip, so I wasnt even going to bring my gear. My flights from the US pass through Fiji, Nadi, and I found out I could layover for several days at no extra cost. Then thing is I am coming from the East Coast of the US so the flying is already hell.

My question is, is there any good diving near Nadi? I would hate to come all this way, pass through Fiji and not dive. THanks in advance.

Greg

I would definitely get some diving in. I personally did not dive off of Viti Levu, but there is very good diving to be had.

These may help:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=95553
note that Wananavu is 2 hours from Nadi

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=4962
talks about Beqa Lagoon and other Viti Levu sites.

I'm sure others will chime in!

 

[scuba_mike]

Hi everyone,

I have a question. I have a trip coming up in a month or so to meet up with an Aussie friend and go to Tonga. I originally wasnt planning on this being a diving trip, so I wasnt even going to bring my gear. My flights from the US pass through Fiji, Nadi, and I found out I could layover for several days at no extra cost. Then thing is I am coming from the East Coast of the US so the flying is already hell.

My question is, is there any good diving near Nadi? I would hate to come all this way, pass through Fiji and not dive. THanks in advance.

Greg

Absolutely. I had the pleasure of diving in Fiji in January and the conditions and underwater life were fantastic. The best diving I've had so far. I would highly recommend the good folks at Subsurface Fiji (http://www.fijidiving.com/) who run day dive trips in the Mamanuca Islands area. The Mamanuca Islands are just off the big island of Viti Levu (where Nadi is). I stayed at the Malolo Island Resort (http://www.maloloisland.com/) and it was a very nice resort with friendly staff, good food and a great happy hour.

Have a great time.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[donacheson]

Hi everyone,

I have a question. I have a trip coming up in a month or so to meet up with an Aussie friend and go to Tonga. I originally wasnt planning on this being a diving trip, so I wasnt even going to bring my gear. My flights from the US pass through Fiji, Nadi, and I found out I could layover for several days at no extra cost. Then thing is I am coming from the East Coast of the US so the flying is already hell.

My question is, is there any good diving near Nadi? I would hate to come all this way, pass through Fiji and not dive. THanks in advance.

Greg

Try Kai Viti Divers operating out of Wananavu Resort near Rakiraki at the northern tip of Viti Levu - about a 3 hour drive from Nadi. Marvelous diving and a very nice resort.

 

[capt_cu2]

Thanks for the comments and links!