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Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat

Vanaira Bay | Rainbow Reef, Taveuni Island, Fiji
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Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat
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Ranked #2 of 6 Taveuni Island B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
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Sacramento, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Paradise Found!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We visited Fiji at the end of April, beginning of May, just missing a heavy rain storm that left the visibility in the bays low, but with the currents in the straights we had no trouble seeing the amazing reefs. Having read that the diving in the north and south islands were somewhat different, we started our trip at Beqa... More

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Sacramento, California, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“What a magical place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We just returned from a two week trip to Fiji, our first week at a smallish resort on Beqa Lagoon and our second at Dolphin Bay. While we enjoyed our time at Beqa, we absolutely LOVED our time at Dolphin Bay! Tiny and intimate, Dolphin Bay was the beautiful and relaxing get-away we were hoping for. Viola was so helpful... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Amazing Diving Retreat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat is a wonderful place for a holiday. We booked it out with our extended family of nine divers and a snorkeller for a 60th birthday for eight days and had a fantastic time. We were looked after so well by Viola, Roland, Zoe and the rest of the team, with great food and fabulous diving. The... More

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divefoxy, Owner at Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Bula Catharine, Thank you so much! We truly loved to have you here! You have a wonderful family! I still think Leka did the best playing Sharades;-). Viola More

Paris, France
1 review
“Perfect !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This place is just the perfect diver's retreat. The staff and owners are really nice, the Dive Masters/Instructors very good, and of course diving on the rainbow reef is fantastic! This place is not a 5 stars resort, it is so much bette. If you are looking for excellent diving (10min from the rainbow reef) ,a nice play to stay... More

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divefoxy, Owner at Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat, responded to this review
21 April 2012

Bula Jerome. Thank you so much! We really enjoyed having you with us! We have the rain back for a couple of days, but we are diving, guess it makes no difference under water;-). Apex has pulled out his Beanie hat, so winter must be coming;-). Stay safe and dry and have lots of fun! From all of us! More

Taveuni Island, Fiji
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“still the best!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Back from another visit to this magical place. If you are looking for a Fijian experience, with great food, wonderful ambiance and an incredible white sand beach, this is your place. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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“Better than imagined...absolute Bliss!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

What a holiday... Roland and Viola have truly set up in Paradise! From the moment Viola, Aporosa and Mereoni came to meet us on the shore, we felt so welcome and this would continue for during our entire stay at Dolphin Bay. The food was lovely (thank you Chefs!) and we enjoyed eating with the new friends we would meet... More

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divefoxy, Owner at Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat, responded to this review
28 January 2012

Bula Adelie and Ben! Thanks for staying with us! We really enjoyed having you guys with us - you are almost local;-). Everyone is amazed you remembered all the names!! Keep up the diving there are sooo many exciting things to see under water! We hope to see you again sometime! from all of us here, including Sox,Leka, Chausette......;-) More

Fresno, California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Best diving ever!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The diving here is AMAZING. I was completely blown away! The dive team is top notch and the gear is clean and in very good condition. Now you must know, the retreat itself is very basic! The bures are clean however you will get insects and spiders. If you are ok with roughing it a bit then this is your... More

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Airlie Beach, Australia
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Best place in the world”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011
5
people found this review helpful

Words are not enough to describe this place. My partner and I have stayed in many places all over the world and this is our favorite one. From the beginning to the end, it was perfect. We were met at the ferry by the dive/transfer boat where the boys greeted us warmly and took us to Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat... More

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Suva, Fiji
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Diver's paradise...and non-diver's too!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
4
people found this review helpful

First I'd like to comment on the "poor" rating: yes, if you feel bothered by pets, this might not become your favourite spot. They have cats and dogs, which are all between nosy, playful, affectionate and annoying. There are also a turtle and a lion fish that mostly hang out around the boat (not that affectionate though, but a bit... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent, Paradise, Heaven and Home !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011

Dolphin Bay Divers is the best place imaginable ! Not only is the best diving in Fiiji only 10 minutes away (Rainbow Reef), the location of the retreat is also on the most beautiful beach you can think of. Awesome snorkling just 10 steps from the restaurant (and as an experienced diver, I am quite picky !) with a resident... More

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divefoxy, Owner at Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat, responded to this review
10 September 2011

Bula, Thank you so much for taking out time and posting a review. We really appreciate your opinion and your staying with us AND being able to meet so many wonderful people. It is also great to catch up with all of you who are coming back to us. Vinaka vakalevu from all the staff and us! More

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Vanaira Bay | Rainbow Reef, Taveuni Island, Fiji
Price range (per night):* INR616 - 3,417

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