FIJI October 7th-14th, 2018

*Non-diver who wants to participate in activities, price is same as diver rate

The resort is great, the food excellent, the diving is fantastic, and the people of Fiji are very, very friendly. We will be staying at The Voli Voli Beach Resort, check it out at volivoliresort.com. The diving is dominated by beautiful soft corals, and the dive sites are 30min to 60min by boat from the resort. Surface intervals are on the boat with snacks, and late lunch is served back at the resort. A typical dive is multilevel starting deep and ending up shallow near the boat which has moved down current. Diving is definitely advanced with the current wrapping around multiple dive site features. After dinner when the restaurant is closing down, the staff sets up the mats around the kava bowl and guests are welcome to participate. The optional kava ceremony is cool, hanging out with the locals around the “grog” bowl.

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6 Night Diver Package Includes 

3 days of 2 tank boat diving & 2 days of 3 tank boat diving– includes tanks, weights, and dive guide

Round trip Nadi airport/resort transfers

Accommodations Welcome drink on arrival

Full meal plan – 3 meals daily with juice and milk at breakfast; rainwater, coffee, and tea all day

Foot soak ritual and rub upon arrival

Traditional Meke performance

Free use of kayaks and participation in a variety of complimentary resort activities

Resort and Government taxes (9%VAT, 10% SST, & 6% ELT)

Unlimited shore diving on day of arrival and dive days (reserve tanks 24 hours prior)

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The reefs in the Bligh Waters are some of the healthiest in the world. (If the name sounds familiar, think “Mutiny on the Bounty”, the area is named after the historical figure Lieutenant William Bligh, who sailed these seas in the 1780’s.) This is the stretch of sea that between the islands of Vanua Levu and Viti Levu. There are no crowds here, we only saw a hand full of other dive boats the whole week. The area is so nice, it’s on upscale live aboard boat schedules. Don’t worry, there are over 50 sites for the small number of boats to choose from.

Currents in the Bligh can be swift, but that is why the reefs are so healthy. Incredibly nutrient-rich waters flow through and feed the corals and smaller fish, which attracts bigger fish. There are many seamounts and pinnacles, (called “Bommies”), covered in colorful fans, hard and soft corals. Famous dive sites like Mellow Yellow, Black Magic Mountain, and Mount Mutiny are roughly 20 minutes away from Volivoli. From steep walls to swim-throughs, macro life to megafauna, beginners to veterans, there is something for everyone.

Itinerary:
You can get there any way you like, but these are the flights that Matt and Sheila are taking:

Sun 7 Oct 2018
02:50 AM Honolulu(HNL) note: you go to the airport late Sat! night Oct 6th – 07:35 AM ^+1 day Nadi(NAN)

Sunday 14 October 2018
05:10 PM Nadi(NAN) – 01:40 AM Honolulu(HNL) arrive back same day

1 bag included in flights, the second bag is currently $50 each way. Be aware that they weight your carry-ons, 15lbs max!

Not included:
•Airfare
•Tips for staff – have to be in cash at end of the trip and go to the staff Christmas fund which is distributed annually.
•Nitrox ($99 USD prepaid)
•Beverages other than tea, coffee, and rainwater
•Lobster and Crab menu items (Market price
•Personal dive equipment
•Dive Courses
•Extra dives & night dives (135 FJD per tank; pay direct about $70 USD)
•Dive and Travel Insurance (diving insurance is mandatory)

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Payments: $500 to reserve
Full payment due Aug 7th, 2018