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Cabins

9

Length / Width

37 m / 9 m

Year built / renovated

1979  / 2010

Rental equip.

YES ($)

Internet

YES ($)

Nitrox

YES ($)

Highlights

  • Sail in sophisticated luxury on a boat designed by a marine architect and built by skilled craftsmen, featuring an eye-catching saloon flanked with golden grains of native Fijan hardwoods
  • Make use of the spacious dive deck, complete with a dedicated dry camera and video room for fans of underwater photography
  • The remarkably diverse Bligh Water area attracts many of the world's leading photographers and underwater film makers, and Nai'a often runs special photography trips
  • Explore the stunning seascapes of caverns, canyons, and wall dives as well as regular shark encounters
  • After dives, enjoy dinner and a glass of wine with spectacular ocean views
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Booking process

1. BOOKING

Once we receive your booking, we double check availability with the dive operator and reserve your spot

2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

Payment & cancellation

Payment terms

  • Now: 0%
  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 34%
  • 120 days before trip start: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 25.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 97 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 97 days prior to arrival

Cabins

Description

Designed by renowned marine architect W. de Vries Lentsch and built by skilled Dutch craftsmen, NAI'A was completely refitted in 1993, 2000 and again in 2010 and is a flaship Fijian liveboard sailing the South Pacific.

The boat carries up to 18 guests with all the creature comforts of a quality, land-based resort, including hot showers and cool staterooms. NAI'A's sophisticated sailing rig affords her the range, comfort and stability of a truly expeditionary vessel.

Jean-Michel Cousteau has been quoted as calling Fiji the “Soft Coral Capital of the World” and it is here that he created his first dive resort.

Three hundred and ninety species of Soft and Hard Corals plus over 1200 fish species have created what may be the most Colorful Reefs in the World. An underwater topography that has Caverns, Canyons, Swim-throughs, incredible Wall Dives, and frequent Shark Encounters entices Divers from the palm lined beaches of white sand. Fiji is the perfect Pacific Island Dive Safari Adventure.

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NAI'A's impressive layout, custom built for liveaboard diving, provides accommodation for 18 passengers in 9 spacious, air-conditioned Staterooms with private en-suite heads. All the Staterooms were entirely rebuilt in 2010 and are larger than those on most dive vessels with plenty of stowage for gear. They are bright, airy, and comfortable and have both 110v and 220v power. The boat has 4 cabin types, king bed (only suitable for couples), king bed with bunk bed over the foot of the bed (mostly used for couples), king bed that splits into singles (for single travellers), bunk beds feet over feet (for single travellers). However, the boat operator will make the cabin assignment before the trip according to the composition of the group.

While the Main Saloon is perhaps the most eye-catching feature, with its golden grains of native Fijian hardwoods, the serious Diver will appreciate the thoughtful layout of the roomy Dive Deck, complete with a dedicated dry camera and video room to suit even the most discriminating Photographer.

Delicious and beautifully prepared meals of locally-grown produce

All meals are made with fresh produce, meats and fresh fish and await the hungry Diver with a widely varied parade of delights served from the galley by the Chefs. International cuisine - breakfast, lunch, and dinner with wine. Waitress service in the Saloon with soup and salad. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, water, fruit, biscuits and snacks are provided free of charge. Wine (free of charge with dinner, otherwise charged per bottle), beer and spirits are also available. Lunch, dinner and snacks are also provided on the first day of the cruise. All dietary requirements can be catered for - please send notice of your requirements. The operator rates the quality of dining as "excellent" and of "high" importance. There is a fixed menu.

Truly the core of the NAI'A family is her Fijian crew, ten of the friendliest and most able sailors anywhere. Book a charter with us and you will agree  NAI'A stands head and shoulders above the rest.

NAI'A is owned and managed by Rob Barrel and his sister and brother-in-law, Alexx and Todd Edwards. Its professional crew is famous for their friendliness and competence. Their expertise is evidenced by the variety of their schedule, including 7 and 10 night dive trips around Fiji, as well as charters to enjoy Tonga's Humpback Whales. 

Explore the remarkably rich and diverse Bligh Water, with its lavish coral bommies, visit Mutiny Mount, the exclusive Wakaya Island channel, and the astonishing Nigali Passage. This area attracts many of the world's leading Photographers and Underwater Film Makers. The Nai'a often runs special Photography Trips and, due to its unrivaled reputation, attracts many names from the scuba world, such a Stan Waterman, to join their Fiji liveaboards dispensing expert advice to fellow guests. 

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Deck Plan

DIVING SERVICES

For your safety

  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Life Jackets
  • Life Rafts
  • Emergency Oxygen Kit
  • Emergency Positioning Radio Beacon

Languages spoken

  • English

Diving gear

  • Tanks With Din Valves
  • Din/Int Adapters
  • Nitrox ($)
  • Rental Equipment ($)

PADI® Courses Available

  • Scuba Refresher
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Nitrox Certification
  • Deep Diver Certification
  • Night Diver
  • Drift Diving
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy
  • Other Specialties

Dive Center Facilities

  • Fish Id And Diving Books
  • Battery Charging Station
  • Warm-Water Showers

Boat Amenities

Activities

  • Land Excursions

Amenities & services

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Wi-Fi ($)
  • Camera Station
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Spacious Diving Platform
  • Separate Zodiac/Dhoni

Great for families

  • Movies

Payments

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Cash (Usd)
  • Cash

Sports & Watersports

  • Snorkeling

Food & drink

  • Buffet
  • A La Carte
  • Alcohol
  • Vegetarian Food

Facilities

  • Lounge/Tv Area
  • Us Power Sockets
  • Power Socket Adapters
  • Rebreather-Friendly

Questions from guests

  • Internet Available When In Range

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