Welcome to the Fjii Islands, South Pacific
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The Fiji archipelago is encircled by a huge reef, Jean-Michel Cousteau called Fiji the soft coral capital of the world. Within its protected waters are shallow lagoons, steep drop off's, caves, sunken ships, World War II aircraft and a huge range of exceptional dive sites where there are thousands of species of fish, a rainbow of corals and sponges and an infinite variety of macro life living. The incredibly diverse marine life includes Humpback and Sperm Whales, large pelagic species such as sharks, tuna, turtles and fish of all colours and sizes. Sea temperatures are incredibly warm - typically 25C in winter (May to Nov) and up to 30C in summer. Visibility is also excellent with 40 meters not unusual.
| The Fiji Aggressor IIThroughout the week aboard the Fiji Aggressor II, guests will explore the reefs, bommies and walls of Nigali Pass, Wakaya, Makogai Gau and Namenalala Islands. Exciting drift dives with mantas, turtles, sharks and giant groupers are also on the itinerary. Lush soft corals with their brilliant displays colours will dazzle photographers. Weather permitting guests will visit a Fijian village to experience local culture for a "meke" or party. Fiji charters, which depart from Suva, are Saturday-to-Saturday with five and one-half days of diving. Lunch is served on board Saturday afternoon followed by the Captain's briefing and diving begins Sunday morning. Friday afternoon, the Fiji Aggressor II will return to Suva. Everyone will dine at a local restaurant Friday night. This is the only meal not included in the charter. Saturday morning check-out is 7:30 a.m. |
| Sample Itinerary A week of Adventure and Memories Saturday: Guests are met at the Suva Airport at 12:00 noon for transfer to the yacht. The Fiji Aggressor II awaits dockside at the Tradewinds Hotel in Suva, where the crew will take care of your luggage as you board and meet the Captain. The vessel sets a course for Wakaya soon after boarding. Guests are treated to a delicious dinner and welcome aboard briefing. Sunday: Dive Briefing! The crew prepares everyone for a fabulous week of diving starting at Manta Rock in search of those huge manta rays, which use this reef as a cleaning station. Guests may enjoy up to four dives each day. Excellent snorkelling is available for non-diving passengers. While you are diving, the chef prepares delicious snacks and scrumptious meals, served on schedule. Night dives are offered throughout the week, conditions permitting. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Diving continues at favourites like Black Forest, Magic Mountain, Namena Reef, Kansas, and North Save-a-Tack Passage. Thursday: After a day of diving, the local chief invites the guests on a tour of Makogai Village. The villagers celebrate the event with native dances and a traditional kava ceremony. Bring your camera and get ready for a night of Fijian culture. Friday: The Fiji Aggressor II returns to port at approximately 3:00p.m., after one morning dive. The Captain and crew host an evening cocktail party. Since dinner is not served onboard this evening, the crew will arrange transportation to a local restaurant. Saturday: Checkout: Checkout time is 7:30 a.m. The bus to the Suva Airport departs at approximately 7:30 a.m. If you are extending your stay in Suva, arrangements can be made for transportation to your local hotel; additional charges will apply. Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and vessel location. |
| PORT: Suva, Fiji |
| Fiji Aggressor II AmenitiesEight “Deluxe” staterooms with queen size bed and single berth, lavatory, private head and shower, closet, port window, AC climate control, and hair dryer. Located on the main deck.
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| Dive SitesWAKAYA ISLAND Manta Rock: This pinnacle is a Manta Ray cleaning station. Manta Rays are frequently seen during the Fijian summer. Lionfish, Leaf Scorpion Fish, Nudibranches, and Clownfish are seen here year round. Blue Ribbon Eel: This wall dive starts at 20 feet and plunges down to 150 feet. The wall is lined with soft coral. At 90 to 100 feet, divers will find several resting spots with sand and rubble where the Blue Ribbon Eels hide. A great spot for photos. Wakaya Passage: Divers drift through the main channel for an unforgettable experience. Here you will find loads of marine life flowing in and out of the bay with the tidal flow. Expect to see Grey Reef sharks, schooling Barracuda, Jacks, Coronet Fish and smaller creatures, such as Leaf Scorpion Fish and Lionfish. Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks are frequently spotted on this site, so keep a watch in the deep blue as you glide along in the pass. MAKOGAI ISLAND Christine’s Place is a coral covered pinnacle that rises from a depth of 60 feet to within 15 feet of the surface. There are several reef outcroppings that are completely encrusted with hard and soft corals. Abundant fish life includes Clownfish in anemones, Cleaner Shrimp, giant Tridacna Clams and just about every tropical fish known to this part of the world. Becky’s: A pair of undersea pinnacles reaching near the surface from the depths. The west pinnacle has an incredible tunnel that is covered with huge sea fans and topped with mushroom coral. The east pinnacle has a canyon on the top with lots of soft coral, which makes a great place to photograph your buddy or others who swim through posing for an award winning photo. Both pinnacles are well known for super macro life, like rare nudibranchs. Pinball: This site is actually large enough to be called two sites so you’ll never get to see the whole area on one dive. Divers will explore two large coral covered pinnacles. One of these pinnacles boasts a coral head measuring 10 feet across. As divers explore the deep edge, they will notice smaller pinnacles close by. These small pinnacles are home to Pipefish, Hermit Crabs and a colorful reef. NAMENA ISLAND North Save-a-Tack Passage: This fast-current pass dive provides divers the chance to see several species of schooling Barracuda, numerous Grey Reef and Whitetip Sharks, Dog Tooth Tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna, Pilot Whales, Ornate Ghost Pipefish and tiny Pygmy Seahorses. Keenan’s: Don’t forget to bring a camera on this dive, but if you don’t have a camera, the onboard photo pro will dive with the group and photograph everyone around the immense trees of soft coral. The site’s huge sea anemones are loaded with Painted Clownfish and clouds of Anthias that hover over the reef structure. Divers are apt to find every species of fish on this dive. One special dive for the log book! Ned’s Heads are a pair of pinnacles with abundant soft and hard corals, Cleaner Shrimp, Clownfish, Scorpion Fish and Stonefish. Black Forest: This photographer’s paradise has huge sea fans that are attached to two small reefs abundant with fish life. The crew reports sightings of a pair of photogenic Blue Ribbon Eels. They are not camera shy. Chimneys: This is one of Fiji’s signature dive sites. It is known for strong currents that provide nutrients, which feed the abundant soft and hard corals. This dive site is also known for its swim through and scores of fish in all shapes and sizes. Plan on filling every photo with the magical colors of Fiji. Kansas: is named for the abundant mushroom soft coral on the reef top that reminds divers of Kansas wheat fields. The mushroom corals sway in the surge like wheat blowing in the wind. A swim through in a nearby pinnacle is known as the famous “Window-of-Dreams.” VATU I RA PASSAGE E-6 and Hi-8: Two world-famous dives sites that were named appropriately years ago when divers were shooting slide film processed with Kodak E-6 chemicals and shooting Hi-8 video cameras. Both camera mediums are obsolete today. The dive sites are surrounded by depths of over 3,000 feet. The colorful pinnacles are covered by mother nature’s beauty. Expect to find every creature in Fiji’s waters living here, including the robust Silvertip Shark. GAU ISLAND Nigali Passage: This dive site is only used on an incoming or slack tide. As a drift dive, it provides lots of “up close and personal” action for the adventurous diver at heart. Grey Reef Sharks have been fed here for many years. Schools of snapper have been part of the feeding action, so they swim right up to you looking for a hand out. The divemaster will organize a shark feeding session providing divers are willing. Strict guidelines apply to the feeding. This is a fun and exciting dive. Large Malibu Groupers also frequent this site. Jim’s Alley: The reef is named after world-famous underwater photographer and teacher, the late Jim Church. This site is probably best known for its red anemones. It also has tree soft corals and an assortment of Mantis Shrimp, Octopus and schooling Barracuda. |
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