Diving & Snorkeling

Step straight onto your dive boat moored at the Resorts jetty and in 20 minutes you are diving in one of the most beautiful and sought after dive locations in the world, the Bega Lagoon.

Divers come from all over the world to Fiji to see the stunning beauty of our glorious, soft coral gardens in warm tropical waters as clear as crystal.  Vibrant rainbow colors, nothing like you've ever seen on land, are the stuff of diving fantasy, especially for any guest arriving from a winter home. Snorkeling trips are available for those who want to see the majesty of the coral reefs.

Fed by the nutrient-rich waters that flow through the Somosomo Strait, Taveuni's Rainbow Reef is home to one of the world's greatest displays of soft coral. In short, scuba diving in Taveuni is world class. Aqua-Trek Taveuni, the Resort's professional dive operation, is Fiji's first PADI Gold Palm Resort facility and Taveuni's first nitrox facility. They offer daily dive excursions to the Rainbow Reef. Garden Island Resort is the closest establishment to the Rainbow Reef. In just 15-20 minutes the swift 30ft. custom dive vessels will whisk you away to famous dive sites such as the Great White Wall, The Ledge, Annie's Bommie, Blue Ribbon Eel Reef, and more.

Fiji facts

Most stores, food markets and handicraft shops are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. There is no trading on Sunday. Bargaining is quite acceptable among shopkeepers and stallholders, but not in major department stores, grocery stores, hotels or resorts where prices are set.

Restaurants/Nightlife

Fiji's multi-cultural population is mirrored in its cuisine. Restaurants, clubs and hotels throughout Fiji offer a wide range of food including traditional Fijian, Indian and Chinese. Fiji's larger towns and cities have cinemas and nightclubs. Special dances are usually held on weekends.

Events

There are eight public holidays in Fiji each year: New Year's Day; Easter Monday; the Queen's Birthday in June; a Bank Holiday and the Prophet Mohammed's Birthday in August; Fiji Independence Day in October; Christmas and Boxing Day in December. There are several festivals held each year in Fiji: The Bula Festival takes place in Nadi in July; The Sugar Festival is held in Lautoka in September; The Hibiscus Festival is Fiji's biggest carnival. The weeklong event is usually held during the month of November in Suva; The Diwali Festival or Hindu Festival of Lights takes place in November and is enjoyed by everyone in Fiji.

Electricity/Water

Throughout Fiji the electrical current is 240 volts/50 cycles. Most hotels have a 110-volt converter for razors and hair dryers. Drinking water in Fiji is treated, however bottled water is available.

March 20 to 29, 2008

Trip includes:

Round-trip Airfare from Salt Lake City (departure taxes not included approximately $75.00 varies with the dollar)
Round-trip Airfare Nadi/Taveuni
Taveuni Airport/Resort Transfers
7 nights double accommodations
5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives
Unlimited shore diving during dive shop hours
Daily tropical buffet/cooked breakfast, hearty 2 course lunch and sumptuous 3-course dinner
Beverages and desserts not included
Traditional Fijian Meke dance performance and buffet Lovo feast
Free use of kayaks
Guided natural waterslide tour
Nightly live music and happy hour snacks

Cash price $3499.00, ppdo

Non-diver $3249.00, ppdo

$400.00 deposit per/person non refundable

Current passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry is required to enter Fiji along with return tickets. Travel insurance is highly recommended and is available through Scuba Utah.