Liveaboards: Polynesia, Cook Islands, Fiji - recommendation?

[TimG]

Hey guys

 

A mate of mine is off travelling in Polynesia, Cook Islands and Fiji later this year. He and his wife are keen drivers although not photographers. He's looking for a liveaboard recommendation. It's not an area I've ever used a liveaboard. Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

Thanks!

 

Tim

[Chris Ross]

I've not been but know a guy who has been multiple times on MV Oceania/ mV Febrina operating out of Kimbe Bay PNG , It's on the outer edge of Polynesia I guess.  here's some info about it:

 

https://indopacificimages.com/papua-new-guinea/guide-to-diving-papua-new-guinea/guide-to-diving-new-britain/new-britain-diving-an-overview/

[TimG]

Many thanks, Chris

 

[Troporobo]

There is only one in Fiji, the Nai’a, and by all accounts it is excellent.  I’m planning a trip with them for next year.  I just had a quick look and they’ve got space on several cruises in the next 3 months

 

https://www.naia.com.fj
 

 

[TimG]

Thanks, Robert!

[TmxDiver]

On 2/12/2025 at 7:41 AM, Troporobo said:

There is only one in Fiji, the Nai’a, and by all accounts it is excellent.  I’m planning a trip with them for next year.  I just had a quick look and they’ve got space on several cruises in the next 3 months

 

https://www.naia.com.fj
 

 

 

I concur. I went on the Naia (with a rebreather) back in 2017-ish and it was excellent.

 

- brett