Dive Review of Kai Viti Divers/Wananavu Beach Resort in
Fiji and Tuvalu/Rakiraki

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Kai Viti Divers/Wananavu Beach Resort, May, 2005, by Barbara Petrecca, MD, USA . Report 2035.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	The resort is simply wonderful (definitely worth the two hour bus ride after a 16 hour plane ride from the east coast.) Small with lots of personal attention. The food was excellent (we were on a meal plan - buffet breakfast, lunch menu, 3 choices a night for dinner entre)- you have got to try their banana ice cream dessert. The chef and wait staff fall over themselves to meet your every need. There was some local entertainment. The buras are roomy (we had a garden views - due to construction), modern and well kept with daily maid service... the grounds are nicely manicured (even with the construction). Please note that the resort is built into the base of a mountain (or foothill to some) - so be prepared for steps and hilly walkways. I can not say enough good things about the resort, the staff and my experience... Internet access (dial up) is available if you have to be in touch with the outside world but I wanted to be away from all that - I wanted relaxation. As for the diving, the dive sites are pristine (many do not travel to that side of the island)- nice reefs with lots of swim-thrus. The dive masters are fantastic, knowledgeable and were constantly pointing out the small critters on our guided tours... Our experienced group were allowed to dive within our limits and abilities. Plenty to see from 100 - 20 feet. The normal day - up for breakfast, 2 dives, back for lunch, hang by the pool (no ocean swimming there) - then dinner, bed repeat... just what the doctor ordered. The only down side - the dive operator owner was not interested in working with us to accommodate our group with additional dives - traveling that far, 12 - 14 dives are simply not enough. but... NO WORRIES....it was wonderful.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Grand Cayman, Maui, Bimini, Bonaire, Turks & Caicos, Soccorro Islands, St Thomas, Monterey Bay, Pensacola, Key Largo, Hatteras
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, noCurrents
Water Temp	78-82°F / 26-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	80-100 Ft/ 24-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	Forget developing 35 MM as the facilities are not available. The boat did have a small space for cameras but most of my set up and break down was done in my room. I took over 600 digital photos in 10 dives. This is a great place for macro photography... anemone fish galore... and what colors. The water is clearer than the atlantic (although there can be some backscatter issues from time to time) Reef tops can be found at 15 - 20 feet making natural light available. I fell in love...

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Dive Review of Kai Viti Divers/Wananavu Beach Resort in Fiji and Tuvalu/Rakiraki

Kai Viti Divers/Wananavu Beach Resort, May, 2005,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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Dive Review of Kai Viti Divers/Wananavu Beach Resort in
Fiji and Tuvalu/Rakiraki