From manta rays to mantis shrimp, dolphins to dartfish, or voracious sharks to vibrant soft corals, NAI'A has found Fiji's ultimate dive sites. Experience the diversity and drama of pristine coral reefs at their most colorful and lavish.
We are excited to offer the Nai'a liveaboard with dive charters to Central Fiji. Central Fiji has the best diving, no doubt about it. This "NAI'A Triangle" of Lomaiviti, Bligh Water and Namena is the focus of the regular itineraries, covering about 500 nautical miles. NAI'A has journeyed throughout Fiji, in all directions and to every corner of the country's boundaries -- and beyond. Beautiful sites and dramatic attractions are found in every region and new places yet to be explored. But the central region has proved the most consistent in the quality and health of terrains, animals and conditions. Lomaiviti's coral reefs and islands are Fiji's most dynamic and varied: voracious sharks to vibrant soft corals.
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. But the barrier reefs are remote and vast - a long way from shore bases - so only the best-equipped live-aboard diving vessels can access these locations. Much of the area remains uncharted and the dive sites untouched. All this makes NAI'A dive sites in the NAI'A Triangle of Lomaiviti, Namena and Bligh Water largely exclusive. You are extremely unlikely to encounter another dive boat during a NAI'A trip -- it will feel like your own private pristine Fiji.
The normal itinerary for both seven and ten-day charters starts and ends in Lautoka, just north of Nadi, where the international airport is located. After an initial "checkout" dive on the afternoon of boarding, NAI'A heads north and east around the flank of the main island of Viti Levu to reach Bligh Water. Several different divesites in Bligh Water are available including Vatu-i-ra, E6, Mt. Mutiny, and Cat's Meow, depending on localized weather conditions. From there we choose our sites according to weather, tides, and our passengers' inclinations. But generally we 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, some of them near Namena and others near nowhere!
We have limited availability for 2013 charters, better space availability in 2014, and many open charters in 2015. Pricing for the 2013 and 2014 7 day cruises start at $3440 pp inc tax and 10 day cruises start at $4914 inc tax. Contact us for charter details today...!
We are excited to be offering liveaboard diving adventures on the Rocio del Mar sailing out of San Jose del Cabo, Baja California. The Rocio is 110 feet of all steel construction, powered by twin turbo diesels, equipped with the latest marine electronics to get you to the best dive sites quickly and safely. Rocio del Mar has 10 staterooms, all with private bathrooms with hot shower stalls, western style toilets, lavatories and above height window. Each cabin is carpeted and air conditioned, with convenient gear and clothes storage drawers beneath the beds.
Come and dive with the friendliest giant mantas in the world. Whale sharks and humpback whales in season. Dolphins, schools of hammerhead sharks, six different types of sharks, along with a variety of other sea life.
The 3 islands regularly visited are; San Benedicto, Socorro and Roca Partida. The Socorro Islands are 250 miles off Mexico’s Baja southern shore and are accessible from November through the end of May.
This trip is 9 days long with 6 full days of diving!!! Liveaboard packages are $3195 with limited availability in 2013, booking into 2014. Book your trip today!
Start the New Year off with a trip of a lifetime....book a liveaboard to the Galapagos Islands and save $1000 per person with thsi 25th Anniversary Special from Explorer Ventures. Available charter dates for this special are February 11-18, 2013 and February 25-March 4, 2013.
Your underwater adventures in the Galapagos will encompass everything from sharks to nudibranchs, and more. The islands are best known for amazing shark diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands. These small and remote islands are best reached by liveaboard vessels and this is the trip to book. Your diving experience here will generally include Galapagos sharks, silky sharks and lots of schooling hammerheads being cleaned by king angelfish. Seeing marine turtles, schools of tuna, eagle rays, and sea lions is very common and seeing a whale shark is very possible from June through November.
Book this liveaboard package with us and we will buy your nitrox...!!!
You have always wanted to join a live aboard charter to the amazing Galapagos Islands. Now you can join a charter in January 2013 to this fin-tastic dive destination and save $1,000 per person.
Your 8 day / 7 night underwater adventures in the Galapagos will encompass everything from sharks to nudibranchs, and more. The islands are best known for amazing shark diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands. Your diving experience here will generally include Galapagos sharks, silky sharks and lots of schooling hammerheads being cleaned by king angelfish. Seeing marine turtles, schools of tuna, eagle rays, and sea lions are very common. All the islands are amazing sites for underwater photography.
Besides the diving adventure on the Humboldt Explorer, you will have the opportunity to experience land tours that may be booked in addition to the cruise. Tour options include Otavalo Market and Cotacahi village, Cotopaxi National Park, and Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve.
The dive charter includes 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel, 3 meals daily, plus between-dive snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, 2-3 dives a day (days vary), tanks, weights and belts.
The charter does NOT include airport transfers (except same-day Galapagos arrivals), hotel accommodations, international flights to/from Galapagos, last evening meal, rental gear, instruction, nitrox and retail charges, crew gratuities, dive accident insurance (required), trip cancellation insurance, premium alcoholic beverages, National Marine Park fees - $100 pp, cash only. Paid on arrival in Galapagos, TCT Tourist card - ($10 pp, cash only) Paid at Ecuador airport of departure for Galapagos. Cash only, hyperbaric chamber fee ($35 pp, payable on board), and fuel surcharge.
Here's your chance for world class diving in Micronesia on the island of Yap, and the opportunity to rub shoulders with several of the best underwater photographers around. Plus the chance to win a photo prize worth over $10,000.
Join us at the Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap Divers and discover the amazing undersea world of Micronesia. The big pelagics, manta rays and sharks and all the small critters are found around Yap. This is a bucket list dive destination.
Our packages include standard room or ocean view accommodation, breakfast, dives, and airport transfers.
7 nights Standard Room, 5 days diving = $1,359pp and Ocean View Room = $1,439pp
10 nights Standard Room, 8 days diving = $1,849pp and Ocean View Room = $1,949pp
14 nights Standard Room, 11 days diving = $2,469pp and Ocean View Room = $2,629pp
We are featuring Palau Dive Adventures for this Beneath the Sea Dive Show Special to the island of Palau. Grab your dive buddies to take advantage of this special deal.
- Book two (2) divers, pay full price for the first diver, the second gets a 25% discount
- Book four (4) divers, pay full price for 3 divers, the 4th is FREE - Save $950
- Book eight (8) divers, pay full price for 6 divers, 2 divers are FREE - Save $1900
- Book ten (10) divers, pay full price for 7 divers, 3 divers are FREE - Save $2850
The special discounted rate for the Beneath the Sea Dive Show for the dive package only is $950pp. Dive package includes:
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Same small group (max of 10 divers) all week (M-F) on same boat with the same guide(s), offering flexibility for group to determine dive sites and schedule
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13 boat dives; 3 days- 3 tank dives, 2 days- 2 tank dives
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Trip to Peleliu and trip to Jellyfish Lake
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Lunch on all 5 dive days
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Nitrox to 32% free
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Drinking water, snacks, and other beverages on board
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Tanks, weights, use of dive computer and safety sausage
To make your trip complete to Palau, we can add in the accommodations and meal package at Palau Pacific Resort. The accommodations and meals are not included in the above dive packages.
Palau Pacific Resort is surrounded by the pristine, crystal blue waters of the western Pacific Ocean, combining the true spirit and culture of the islands with a tranquil ambience and beauty, in a world-famous resort destination for both scuba-divers and non-divers alike.
Palau Pacific Resort is the only luxury international resort in Palau featuring a private 1000 feet blanket of white sand beach with excellent snorkeling right off the hotel’s beach front, a freshwater outdoor beachside swimming pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This superb hotel has two outdoor tennis courts and a saltwater fish pond with over 200 fish, clams and stingrays. The hotel’s all-day alfresco restaurant and its fine dining restaurant offer the finest seafood and international cuisine.
We have 3 remaining cabins, either upper deck twin or lower deck deluxe, available on the Grand Komodo itinerary. This 11-night trip offers many of the wonders of nature from muck dives to giant mantas. Most of the charters in 2013 are sold out. Grab a cabin fast! $5280 per person. Email us for details.
If you want a "Galapagos experience" with all the big pelagic critters, hammerheads, mantas, whale sharks, but want a trip closer to home, here's your deal! We are now booking the Rocio del Mar in Baja California that cruises the Socorro Islands in search of the ocean's most majestic creatures. Built in 2008, the Rocio del Mar is the newest and best liveaboard ship in Baja. Unlike other ships that are refurbished fishing boats, the Rocio del Mar was built specific for divers. Your trip includes all the usual amenities, room and board, plus beer and wine are included. And if you book a space for a November or December 2012 trip, we will pay for your nitrox! Space is limited for the remaining 2012 charters but we do have better availability in 2013. Book a trip today! Our trips to the Socorro Islands are 9 days with 6 full days of diving.
Fiji at 50% off! If you have ever wanted to travel to Fiji, here is a package you should not miss. Toberua Island Resort brings you affordable luxury. A 7 nights package in a beachfront bure, all gourmet meals, R/T airfare from LAX on Air Pacific, inter island transfers to the resort from Nausori. South seas paradise for $1994 ppdo. Purchase by May 31 with travel between April 1-June 14, 2012 or November 1-December 14, 2012. Diving is not included in the package price but can be add ala carte at the resort or booked with us. The resort offers privacy with only 15 bures on the island. For the ultimate in privacy you and your friends may book the entire island for $6,000 per day.
