This is the dive area of Fiji. There are numerous old world class dives in the Vatu-i-ra channel, and at the fabulous islands of Namena, Koro, Makogai, Wakaya, and Gau.
Cruising the Lomaiviti Group
Dining Out in Suva
Dining out in Suva is a wonderful experience, with something for every taste, you could eat out every night for a month and still not visit the same restaurant twice. Go on, try it! More info here…
Dining Out in Nadi
With something to suit every taste and budget, read on if you are looking for somewhere to dine in Nadi (Warning: you may drool a little…)More info here…
A Quick Guide to the Fijian Language
Bula!
“Bula!”, the Fijian ‘hello’, is the best-known Fijian word. Whatever their own language, people who come from Fiji like to say bula to each other when they meet in other parts of the world.More info here…
Cruising Taveuni, Vanua Levu and the Ringgolds
Taveuni is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, varied birdwatching, and world-class dive sites.
Here you need a dive guide, as the correct tide and current is essential to see the ‘Rainbow Reef’ and the white coral flowers open on the sheer ‘Great White Wall’.
Cruising the Lau Group
The remote eastern group of islands, the Lau group, have to be one of the best cruising destinations of all time and are certainly one of the highlights in a world cruise!
Savusavu
16°46’43.00″ South 179°19’51.08″ East
Savusavu is an official port of entry into Fiji. This yacht focused town nestled along the coastline of Southern Vanua Levu, is home to not one, but two marinas.
The town is usually the first port of call for people sailing from Tonga and Samoa.
Savusavu by Tor Johnson
Because Savusavu town provides most things a cruising yacht needs, from fuel, water and groceries, to banking, general hardware and electrical, Savusavu’s harbor is bustling with yachts coming and going.
Many use Savusavu as a base for cruising the less explored Northern islands of Fiji and quite often set up camp in the protected Nakama Creek for the duration of our cyclone season.
The town is famous for its hot springs (just ask a local to point them out), and at low tide you can see the steam from numerous small outlets all along the foreshore. It is not uncommon to find pots of food being cooked over the bubbling waters, so if you happen run out of gas onboard, you know where you can boil your eggs!
As an interesting side note – this geothermal energy is resource that could generate enough electricity to power the entire island of Vanua Levu!
Both the Copra Shed Marina and Waitui Marina welcome overseas yachts and provide moorings, and a gathering place for the yachtsmen.
Once you have arrived in Savusavu, moored up and gotten yourself settled into the swing of things, be sure to take a look at the local Savusavu website maintained by the Savusavu Tourism Association.
CITES: Information on Wildlife Trade for Yachting Tourists
The international trade in wildlife is estimated to be worth around US$10 billion per year and includes hundreds of millions of plant and animal species.
