Fiji Expedition
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- Stunning Reefs
- 14 night itinerary
- Great for sharks
- Luscious coral
- Group discounts
Departing from the Tradewinds hotel, your first port of call is Wakaya Island. Here there are passages and wall dives that promise to lure in big fish at Manta Point. Dive into the abyss at Wakaya Pass for a nerve tingling experience. From Wakaya the boat then moves to Gau Island which is characterised by the verdant coral gardens at Jim's Alley and swift drift at Ningali Pass. The Island of Koro is the next stop off to dive at Black Rock Cavern whose overhangs and cave system will thrill. Namenalala Island is an exposed stretch of barrier reef with too many dive sites to count but the Chimneys and Magic Mound are popular spots here and are on the agenda as often as possible. Naisonisoni is a deep seamount and is an adrenalin charged dive. The final leg of the Expedition stops at Makongi Island where the likes of Makongi Channel and HI 8 await before commencing the journey back to the harbour.
The Fiji Expedition is packed with all manner of marine life from the largest rays and sharks to the smallest tiny nudibranchs. Get some serious encounters at Ningali Pass, E6 and Gem Stone. Turtles are often seen at Sand Point and keep your eyes peeled on Wakaya Pass for nurse sharks alongside blue ribbon eels and marble rays. If you prefer the bright colourful reef fish then almost every dive site will leave you with a smile. Koro Gardens and the Coral Gardens are just as their name implies - simply overgrown with hard corals, whips corals and sea fans. Barracuda, tuna and big file fish can be found on white rock whilst the Chimneys are brilliant for finding the smaller critters like pipefish and nudibranch.
The Fiji Expedition will appeal to all divers and all levels of experience are welcome. There are some locations with currents but the dive sites are a good mixture of shallow pinnacles and deep drop offs. The Fiji Expedition is also a good choice for non divers that enjoy snorkeling with plenty of opportunities to dip your fins into the warm clear waters. With a trip ashore to a traditional kava ceremony once evening, everyone can get into the Fijian swing of things. Nitrox is available but rebreathers are not supported. With so much to see underwater, it does not matter what your interests are - this itinerary will deliver. Photographers and videographers will certainly not be short of subjects!
You never know just what you will find underneath Fiji's aquamarine seas and discovery is very much a part of the Expedition's appeal. There are more dive sites than we could list and this itinerary will suit anyone that likes to spice up their holiday with some exploration and adventure. No matter if you love big fish or macro life, there is something that will get your adrenalin pumping and with the gorgeous back drop of the Fijian South Pacific, the Fiji Expedition will take you one step closer to paradise.
This is an example itinerary and shows what you can expect to visit on a typical Fiji Discovery itinerary. The schedule is subject to change according to prevailing weather conditions.
Quick Facts
- Average Water Temp: 25 - 29C
- Average Air Temp: 24 - 30C
- Average Visability: 5 - 25m
- Good for: Reefs, Sharks, Walls
- Suitable for beginners: Yes
Highlights
- Fiji is one of the best places in the world for pristine untouched reefs and of course this means that is also great for marine life encounters that will leave you speechless.
Testimonials
- "What a great week away on board. It was a great week and met some really great people loving the same experience. "Darren
This is a typical example of the Fiji Expedition itinerary. The schedule is subject to change according to prevailing weather conditions and is only given as a example of what you would usually encounter during your holiday.
Day 1
On arrival in Nandi you will then take a domestic flight to Suva. From Suva you will be transferred to the Tradewinds hotel where Island Dancer 2 is moored. After 13:00 the boat will depart and head to Wakaya. There is dinner and a full welcome briefing on board.
Day 2
This is the first day's diving and often starts with Manta Rock! After this dives are planned at sites such as Gem Stone, Sand Point and Wakaya Pass. There are up to 4 day dives and 1 night dive on this day.
Day 3
From Wakaya the boat moves to Gau Island where you can dive at Jim's Alley and Ningali Pass. There are up to 4 day dives and 1 night dive on this day.
Day 4
Moving off to the north the boat dives at sites such as Black Rock Caverns, Koro Gardens and Shark Fin Point. There are up to 4 day dives and 1 night dive on this day.
Day 5
Leaving the Island of Koro, the boat moves on to Namenalala Island where you can dive the Chimneys, Magic Mound and North Save a Tack. There are up to 4 day dives and 1 night dive on this day.
Day 6
Diving starts in and around Makongi Island at sites such as Coral Gardens, Rustic Arch and White Rock. There are up to 4 day dives but no night dive as the evening is spent on the island with the local tribe, who invite guests to a traditional kava ceremony and dancing.
Day 7
The diving continues at sites such as Hi 8, Makongi Channel and E 6There are up to 4 day dives and 1 night dive on this day.
Day 8
Diving begins with Naisonisoni Passage, Dreamhouse and Drealocks. There are up to 4 day dives and 1 night dive on this day.
Day 9
This is the last full day's diving and you will visit sites such as Shark Reef and Vitawatawa Channel. There are up to 4 day dives and 1 night dive on this day.
Day 10
There is an early morning dive before heading back towards the harbour. Arrival is scheduled for mid afternoon and you spend the evening is spent on the boat.
Day 11
This is the final day of the trip and you will catch a domestic flight back to Nandi after disembarking around 8:00. From Nandi you will take your return international flights home.
If you would like to add an extension, combine this with another product or tweak the itinerary give us a call so we can discuss your dream diving holiday.
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Island Dancer 2
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