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| adventurous Coral Coast dive resort... |
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Waidroka Bay Dive Resort is fast becoming one of the most unique dive adventure centres in Fiji. This private, boutique resort sleeps a maximum of just 24 guests and is located on a stunningly beautiful and peaceful oceanfront estate.
Rooms: 11
Diving in: Fiji - Viti Levu Coral Coast & Beqa Lagoon
Dive type: Boat dives
Divers: Max. 12
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It is conveniently situated just 2 hours from Nadi airport on the main Fijian island of Viti Levu. Located close to Pacific Harbour, this resort allows you to enjoy all of the Beqa lagoon dives, shark dive and some other sites further west than the Pacific Harbour resorts visit.
Here you can find the perfect combination of top-quality Viti Levu scuba diving, relaxation, adventure activities and personal service. The resort has recently undergone a complete renovation and upgrade but still retains a unique charm. The seafront rooms are simple but all have amazing views of the ocean. With its friendly, intimate atmosphere and famous Fijian hospitality, you will feel right at home straight away and won't want to leave!
Waidroka Bay Resort boasts a fleet of 5 boats for their water sport activities and the world-class diving in Fiji on offer includes the famous Pacific Harbour Shark Dive, Beqa Lagoon, Frigate's Walls and Frigate's Passage.
As well as diving and tranquillity, exploration and adventure can also be experienced at Waidroka Bay Dive Resort. There is a wide range of cultural, land and water based activities to choose from including: rafting, fishing, trekking, zip lining, fire and Meke dancing and village tours.
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| rooms, beds, bathrooms, views... |
There are just 11 rooms or bures at Waidroka Bay Resort, all have recently refurbished en-suite bathrooms. The Superior Ocean Front bure has 2 bedrooms - one with a queen-size bed and one with a double bed. The 5 Deluxe Ocean Front bures sleep 1-4, and have 2 beds - one queen-size and one double. There are also 5 Panoramic Oceanview Rooms that sleep 1-3 and have a queen-size bed and a single bed. These bures are located on the hill and have stunning views of the lagoon and its reef.
All the rooms have:
- Double or twin beds
- Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
- Private bathroom with hot water shower, towels and toiletries
- Patio with furniture
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Bedside table and reading lights
- Mosquito nets
- Wardrobe and mirror
- Desk and chair
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| diving details... |
Diving from Waidroka means you have access to a wide variety of scuba diving in Fiji with a range of dive sites just 10-45 minutes away. The resort has a fully-equipped PADI dive centre offering 1, 2 or 3 dive day trips. Waidroka aims to give you a personal diving experience within a small group.
The resort owns a fleet of 4 boats for various excursions to many world famous sites including: Beqa Lagoon, Frigate's Walls, the Coral Coast, Cakau (deep-water pinnacle), and of course the well-known shark dive. They also offer exploration diving to many undiscovered sites. All the boats are well maintained to a high standard and carry emergency oxygen, a mobile phone and medical kits.
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The Fiji Explorer, just newly refurbished, is their number one group-dive boat. A 10m twin hull with twin 225 HP outboards, she comfortably accommodates 14 divers and crew for 2 and 3 tank dive trips. It is used to dive the beautiful soft coral bommies of Beqa Lagoon, Frigate's, Cakau Lekaleka and Yanuca Island. Journey time is 25-40 minutes.
The Wavehunter is an 9m long rigid mono-hull with a 90 HP 4-stroke engine. She is a great dive boat with nice low
sides for backward roll entries. For sites closer to home and training dives, Waidroka use the ever dependable Yammy. In addition, the Waverider is a 10m aluminum 200 HP 2-stroke V-hull, which is a great dive boat for exploration and excursions.
The diving day begins early in the morning, departing the resort at 7:30 am with the first dive around 8 am. Last dive of the day is around 3 pm.
The dive centre is equipped with lockable drawers for divers, rinse tanks and showers. All equipment is carried and washed daily by the resort staff.
Dive trips include divemasters, tanks, weights, towels and refreshments (cakes and juice).
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