Gap Year Diver - scuba trips for people taking time out, a career break and gap year

Destination Guide

Location

Fiji is perhaps one of the furthest destinations from the UK - an ideal spot to get away from it all! You will be based on an island called Nasonisoni - it is situated just off the larger island of Vanua Levu.

Vanua Levu is about 160Km from the largest island in Fiji. It is the second most populated island with major industries being coconut plantations, sugarcane and fishing. The whole area around the island (including Nasonisoni) is popular for its reefs and scuba diving adventures, archeological sites, kayaking and hiking.

Nasonisoni is largely an undeveloped island and has one major village - about 20 minutes by boat from our base. The bures (huts) are located on the beach front and are sheltered by lime, coconut and orange trees. It really is quite primative out here and it's a remote and secluded part of this world!

Programmes and Trips

• Fiji UNESCO Project (Nasonisoni Island, Fiji)

  
  • Reef surveys to create a UNESCO Seascape multi-use reserve. Your chance to learn scientific research techniques and live on this remote Pacific island. It is an experience you will never…
  • Trip Duration: 6 or 10 weeks
  • Suitability: Beginners and qualified divers
  • From £2660 for 6 weeks
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Optional Tours / Excursions

The following tours are available to add-on to your gap year diving experience. Tours can generally be done either before or after a programme, but in some cases they can be done during the programme.

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Climate / Weather

Diving Conditions

Diving in Fiji is often world class - there are many beautiful and exciting dive sites around the islands. To give you an idea of the underwater world you can expect in Fiji, during your stay you will defintely see wonderful soft corals, several species of shark, all sorts of rays, turtles, lion fish, eels, tutrtles and so much more.

All diving takes place in the stunning un-commercial waters near the camp, meaning volunteers work within undisturbed marine habitats creating some of the best dive opportunities in the world.

Climate / Weather

The rainy season officially begins in December and ends in March. (January and February are traditionally the rainiest months.) The best time for diving traditionally begins in mid April and runs all the way through to December.

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Travel Advice

Facts

Official Name: Republic of the Fiji Islands
Location: Oceania, island group in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand
Population: c.945,000
Languages: English (official) and Fijian (official)
Religion: Predominantly Christian 64.5% (Methodist 34.6%, Roman Catholic 9.1%, Assembly of God 5.7%, Seventh Day Adventist 3.9%, Anglican 0.8%, other 10.4%), Hindu 27.9%, Muslim 6.3%, Sikh 0.3%, other or unspecified 0.3%, none 0.7%
Capital: Suva
FCO Travel Advice Link: Fiji Information

Visas / Entry Requirements

Entry visas are not required for visits of up to 90 days. As a visitor you must have an onward or return ticket and a valid visa for the next country of disembarkation.

Vaccinations

Please visit www.netdoctor.co.uk for more information or consult with your local GP for professional advice.

Flight times / routes

It's a long way to travel. The best route is London to Los Angeles, Los Angeles to Nadi, Nadi to Labasa (internal). We provide guidance when you've booked.