Fiji Trip – Volivoli Beach Resort Mar 29th – Apr 4th 2027 – one week stand alone trip

Voli Voli is one of the “repeat” resorts that we go back to again and again because EVERYONE loves it.  The value is incredible and both the food and diving is off the hook.  The Darlings and Simon don’t let any grass grow under their feet either, every time we go back the place is better and better.

Linking to trips before and after this week.

This trip link is for the week of March 29th to April 4th 2027.  If you are going to Vanuatu before with the group then then use this link instead of this page.  If you are going to go on this trip and the Taveuni trip after, then  book both this one and the Taveuni trip as well.

What is the resort like?

I (trip leader Matt) made this video on one of our group trips.  While it doesn’t speak to the diving, it give a decent idea of what the resort is like.  I realize now I didn’t include any pictures of the food, that was a mistake, the food is a highlight!

The resort is great, the food is amazing, the diving is fantastic, the beach bar paradise incarnate, and the people of Fiji are extremely friendly. Did I mention the food is amazing!  Really, you will be taking pictures of your plate and the taste matches the presentation.  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.  If you have any muscial talents, bring them.  The locals love it when you share, even if you aren’t that good.

 

6 Night Diver Package Includes 

3 days of 3 tank boat diving & 2 days of 2 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

Traditional Meke performance

Complimentary Wifi for 2 devices *new this year

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)

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 most trips will start on the Saturday before, loose a day crossing the international date line, and land around 5am Monday morning.  You are met at the airport for the bus transfer to the resort. On this trip, you will make a stop to pick up the Vanuatu crew who will be staying in a hotel near the airport and be forced to hear all about it for the next 3 hours!   You’ll get a feel for how friendly the locals are as people wave at the bus!

Monday – arrive (we crossed the date line) and get transported to the resort which is a bit of a drive, stopping about half way for a shopping trip.  Not necessarily part of the tour, but all we have to do is tip the driver and he’ll stop in town for a local market, and pick up some snacks and drinks for the frig in your room.

Option: in 2025 an up to six-person helicopter ride is $3K or $500 each if full.  7 person float plane ride $3.5K also $500 per person if full.  Your bags would probably still ride in the bus, but this would get you to the bar and beach faster, and would probably be an amazing impromptu sighting seeing trip.  Contact me if you want to see if we can get a group for this. This were 2025 prices, might have gone up.  Anyway, it is available if you are looking to take some pictures.

Tuesday – Saturday – eat, dive, eat, nap/activity, eat, beach or pool bar, sleep – Repeat 5X.

Sunday – check out and fly home
you typically arrive back on Sat because you got your day back.

There is a bit of a wait at the airport on the way out since we have to depart the resort after breakfast so they can get ready for the next group.  In the past we’ve killed the time at the hotel across the street from the airport (The Gateway Hotel) , some people just hang out in the restaurant, some people get a day room, and a few venture into town in taxis.  Up to you.

1 bag included in flights, the second bag is currently $50 each way. Be aware that they weight your carry-ons, 15lbs max!  Bag weight can be tricky to Fiji, pack carefully!  You can do laundry at the resort.

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 ($125 USD prepaid) you can add this on while booking

•Beverages other than tea, coffee, and rainwater
•Lobster and Crab menu items (Market price)
•Personal dive equipment
•Dive Courses
•Extra dives & night dives
•Dive and Travel Insurance (diving insurance is mandatory, trip insurance recommended)

Add on trip by popular demand – Bull shark diving!

This is a crazy experience.  Huge bull sharks and a little scary.  I have done it twice and I’m going back for more.

You can just add this one while booking, just changes your departure date

The Pearl South Pacific Resort: April 4th to 6th, 2027

Package includes:

• A refreshing welcome drink and cool minted towel on arrival
• 2 Nights accommodation in Premium Marina View Rooms (dbl)
• Daily full buffet breakfast
• Free use of resort gym and non-motorized watersports
• Free in-room movies
• FJD$50 per room resort credit to be used towards food & spa
• 1 day of 2-tank Ultimate Shark Encounters on Mar. 17
  • Dives incl. tanks, weights and refreshments
  • Incl. USD$13 marine park fee
  • Gear hire (USD$25pp/pd for a full set, or USD$10 per piece/per day) is additional and can be paid on site
• One way private ground transfer Pearl – Nadi on Mar. 18 to the airport
  • there is a great shopping stop on the way, always included as there is bathroom and food there too
• All Resort Taxes

2027 rates are not yet released.  Expect a slight increase from these 2025 rates:

• Rate per diver (DBL): USD$425
• Rate per non diver (DBL): USD$232
• Rate per diver (SGL): USD$605

Booking the Trip

Trip starts at $2196 for Dbl Occupancy Ocean View rooms. Note: you will be given the option to upgrade your Volivoli room at the end of the booking process, in the “add-on” section.  If available the Premium Ocean View is really nice upgrade (own little house), with Superior Ocean View with Pool the highest upgrade option with very limited availability.