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Sep 22 - 30, 2017

Taveuni Dive Resort Fiji

17 Dives included - up to 28 possible!

Overview
FAQ

Soft Coral Capital of the World

Fiji is known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World, with abundant soft corals in a wide spectrum of colors. It is also home to several sharks. Taveuni Dive Resort is adjacent to the marina where the dive fleet is moored, reducing the room-to-reef time to 15 mintues. This is the shortest commute to the famous Rainbow Reef on Taveuni Island. These reefs lie in the Somosomo straight which usually has some current. The Great White Wall is diveable only a few times per month, and it looks like we will hit it at the right time! Tavenui, the 'Garden Island of Fiji,' also has birds, hiking, and waterfalls. Travel to the island is via a domestic flight from Nadi, which is a little over an hour long and not included (NAN-TVU). Space is limited, there are only 8 bures (bungalows) at the resort.

Trip Includes

8 Nights
17 Boat dives (2-3 per day; one can also sign up for more dives at the resort for a total of 28 dives)
Tanks & weights
All meals made to order (full cooked breakfast, 1 course lunch, and 2 course dinner) regular coffee, tea and water while at the resort
Water, juice, and light snacks on the boat
Transfers to Matei, Taveuni Airport (TVU)
Government taxes

Trip Excludes

Airfare, tips, gear, nitrox
Trip cancellation and dive insurance
Alcohol and other beverages not listed (available for purchase)
Marine Park fee, currently $75 JFD (~ $33 USD)
Non-divers pay $125 FJD (~$63 USD) everytime they go on the boat to snorkel; this includes mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit, snorkeling guide, as well as water, fruit, and snacks on boat
Extra dives also cost $125 FJD, and one can sign up for up to 4 dives per day.

Diving

*Dives/day: The package comes with 2-3 dives per day for a total of 17 dives. At the resort, one can sign up for more dives - either 3 dives every day, or even 4 dives some days (2 afternoon dives). The cost is 125 FJD (~ $60 USD) for each added dive.

**Nitrox: 32% available for FJ$30/tank (~ $14). Only about 20 nitrox tanks are available, so one might not be able to dive nitrox on every dive.

Expected water temp: usually averages 80°F - 82°F that time of year.

Expected viz: 65 - 130 feet.

Season: May through September gives the best visibiltity underwater and the nicest weather topside. Average air temperature 73°F - 86°F. We will NOT be there during cyclone season, which is November through April.

Tanks, weights: Included. Most tanks are 80 cubic feet aluminum. There are four 100 cubic feet aluminum tanks available, and a few 65 cubic feet tanks The majority of the tanks are yolk. A few are DIN convertible, but anyone with a DIN should bring thier own converter.

Other gear: Available for rent.

Dive guides: Dive guide ratio can be 4:1, 6:1, or even 8:1. It is not recommended that buddy teams break away from the group owing to the strong currents in the region.

Expected diving: Limited to 50 minutes. The dive boats typically leave the marina at 8 am for 2 tank dives. It will take about 10 minutes to reach the Rainbow Reef. Return to the marina around noon. The afternoon dive leaves after lunch.

Nearest hyperbaric chamber: Suma, a six hour boat ride away.

Resort

Style/Comfort: Nice. Guest have called the bures (bungalows) luxurious, amazing and special.

Alcohol: Available for purchase.

Food: Alll meals are made to order. Full cooked breakfast, 1 course lunch, and 2 course dinner. Regular coffee, tea, and water while at the resort. Water juice, and light snacks are provided on the boat.

Linens: Provided

Towels: Provided.

External Communication: Visitors from many countries can use their GSM handsets in Fiji. Mobile customer are advised to check with their network operatores for roaming status before traveling.

Logistics

Airport: Taveuni, Fiji (TVU)

Getting here:

Tansport between the TVU airport and the resort is provided, which is about a 30 minutes drive.
Most likely, you will fly into Nadi (NAN) then take a short doemestic flight to TVU. NOT INCLUDED.
https://www.google.com/flights/#search;f=PDX;t=TVU;d=2017-09-20;r=2017-09-30;q=pdx+to+twu
One option is to use Alaska Frequent Flyer miles to fly on Fiji Air to NAN, then book the short domestic NAN-TVU.

Money

Terms

$440 FJD deposit (~ $215 USD)
Balance due 22-June-2017
Refundable when someone books the spot

Travel insurance: We strongly recommend travel insurance. The guest or their insurance must shoulder the costs of cancellations, losses and disruptions caused by reasons outside of the Dive Operator’s control or responsibility. This includes but is not limited to: inclement weather, health problems, family emergencies, lost luggage, cancelled or postponed flights (including those we book for them) and any other unforeseen reasons that can change travel plans and/or cause financial losses. This is available several places, including DAN, Dive Assure, and www.csatravelpro.com.

Dive accident insurance: Required.

Airfare: Not included

Other fees:

How settle bill for on board expenses: Accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Tipping: Direct tipping to individuals in not expected or encouraged in Fijji. Tip with a smile and vinaka, which is Fijian for Thank You. If you had a good time and would like to leave a gratuity for the Dive team, Resort staff, as well as their families and kid's school funds - you are free to do so. It can be simply added to your final bill. We do not recommend personal tips be given becuase all gratuities are collected each year and disbursed to all staff at Christmas. This helps make sure that everyone who helped you have a good time gets rewarded (even the behind-the-scene staff you may not have met!)

Non-divers: A variety of activities are available, in addition to the pool and other facilities at the resort. This includes the Bouma National Heritage Park and Falls, Civa Pearl Farm, a 4 wheel drive to the highest peak at 3920 feet, horse trekking, coastal walk, visit a village, and more.

http://www.taveunidiveresort.com/activities/

Before you go

Bring: Cert cards!

Forms:

Passport: Please ensure your passport is valid at least six months after your return date to the US.

Miscellaneous

Caveat: The dives are subject to the current and weather conditions that day, and can be changed at the Captain’s discretion.

Taveuni Island - Fiji

Sep 22 - 30, 2017

Taveuni Dive Resort Fiji

17 Dives included - up to 28 possible!