Liveaboards · Fiji
Dive Liveaboards Fiji
A liveaboard in Fiji lets you sleep aboard a dive boat and make several dives a day, rather than returning to shore after each one. There are 1 liveaboards, sailing from Lautoka for seven or ten nights. Expect reefs covered in soft corals, with three or four dives a day and often a night dive. Trips cost from £3,678$4,917€4,393 per person for the most common length.
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Questions about liveaboard Fiji trips
When do Fiji liveaboards run?
Fiji liveaboard departures are scheduled in particular parts of the year, with relatively few sailings. Check the current departure table before fixing your travel dates.
Which Fiji liveaboard route is right for me?
The route sails from Lautoka for seven or ten nights and visits reefs covered in soft corals. Certification depends on the sailing: the boat's page states whether Open Water, or Advanced Open Water with a minimum of 30 or 50 dives, is required.
How do I get to a Fiji liveaboard?
The boat departs from Lautoka. Check the operator's transfer arrangements before booking and make sure your travel plans get you to the port on time.
What is not included on a Fiji liveaboard?
Marine park fees, nitrox, rental equipment, crew tips and transfers are often charged separately. Each boat has its own terms, so check the inclusions before you pay.
Fiji liveaboard questions and answers
How much does a Fiji liveaboard cost?
Prices start from £3,678$4,917€4,393 per person for the most common trip length. Flights and costs on board are excluded.
What is the best time for a Fiji liveaboard?
Departures are concentrated in particular periods rather than running evenly through the year. Use the current sailing calendar to match a trip to your dates.
What certification and insurance do I need?
Depending on the route, you may need Open Water, or Advanced Open Water with a minimum of 30 or 50 dives, as stated on the boat's page. Dive insurance is strongly recommended and often requested at boarding, with cover for diving accidents and the recompression chamber.
Where do Fiji liveaboards leave from?
The boat sails from Lautoka. Check the transfer arrangements with the operator before travelling to the port.
How many dives a day can I expect, and what will I see?
Expect three or four dives a day, often including a night dive, on reefs covered in soft corals. There is a briefing before every dive.
How long should I wait before flying home after diving?
There is no diving on the last day, leaving at least 24 hours between your final dive and take-off.
