Nai'a Livaboard Dive Boat, Fiji Islands

Diving on a liveaboard in Fiji is the one true way to gain access to some of the best diving in the Fiji Islands. Diving aboard Nai'a is a must for the diver who would like to be involved in a true expeditionary adventure into little dived areas of Fiji.

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Nai'a itineraries will take you to areas renowned for the best diving in Fiji, due to the deep channel between the Fiji Islands and the up swell of rich nutrients. Lomaiviti, Bligh Water and Namena is the focus of the regular itineraries, covering about 500 nautical miles. 

Nai'a is 120 feet (approx 38metres) of air-conditioned luxury. She can comfortably reach the Pacific's most remote and pristine sites. Family-owned and operated,  the Nai'a crew is great company and will share their passion for adventure and exploration with you personally which will stay in your memory for ever. These are very special trips!!

Nai'a has set new standards of live-aboard diving luxury in every way, especially in comfort and service. With the latest technology and facilities, this extremely spacious ship provides for 18 guests in private staterooms including en-suite bathrooms. NAI'A's sophisticated sailing rig affords her the range, comfort and stability of a true expeditionary vessel. Her large, diver-savvy Fijian crew is world-famous for their dedicated service, Island inspired music and of course that always famous smile

The main salon above decks is perhaps her most eye-catching feature, with the golden grains of native Fijian hardwoods, the serious diver will appreciate the thoughtful lay-out of her roomy dive deck, complete with a dedicated dry camera and video room to suit the most fastidious photographers.

Nai'a features elaborate provisions for professional and amateur photographers: E-6 processing, camera and video rentals, a multisystem VCR and television able to play mini DV in NTSC format and VHS in both NTSC and PAL formats, slide projector and light box.

After each dive cameras can be rinsed in the two large fresh water dip tanks. Compressed air is at your fingertips in the camera room for cleaning and drying parts. 

Nikonos V cameras and Sony digital video cameras are available for hire if you are interested in getting started in underwater photography.

The routes of Naiá in Fiji

Fiji's coral reef system is a complex web of barrier reefs surrounding large lagoons and islands. Coral growth and fish action are most robust on those outer barrier reefs. Marine life is especially concentrated within the reef passages and channels that link the lagoons with the deep ocean. This makes for great diving!! Nai'a is fully equipped to take you to those difficult to get to reefs

The normal itinerary for both seven and ten-day charters starts and ends in Lautoka, just north of Nadi. After an initial "checkout" dive on the afternoon of boarding, Nai'a heads north and east around the top of the main island of Viti Levu to reach Bligh Water. Several different divesites in Bligh Water are available, including E6, Mt. Mutiny, Cat's Meow and Ravai's Wives, depending on localized weather conditions. From there the sites are chosen according to weather, tides, and passengers' inclinations. But generally visit the islands and barrier reefs of Namena, Wakaya, and Gau. On ten-day charters there is more time available to dive the various reefs in the Koro Sea.

Whale Watching in Tonga also. Check out the schedules.

Due to weather and Tides the itineraries can be mixed to gain maximum benefits from the dive spots.

Photos by Cat Holloway.