If you aren't meeting us at LAX Thursday Oct 15, you've missed this, our last trip of 2009.  But do not fret.  SWS has a 2010 trip list that includes at least one trip that offers just what you can afford to spend in money and time  and meets your expectation of a wow of a dive trip.  From our own California coast to far flung dive destinations, SWS gives you the opportunity to dive with a great bunch of dive buddies who make up the ever changing, ever expanding group known as "Andy's Traveling Dive Team".  You never dive alone when you join us on one of our organized group dive trips.  Check out the other trips listed on this website.  You'll find something wonderful to do with us next year.

If you really want to dive Fiji but just missed this trip for one reason or another, the SWS Dive Travel Goddess has been organizing our dive trips to Fiji over the past 14 years and would be happy to book you into her favorite dive resorts/live-aboards in Fiji.  Who better to set up your individual of family dive trip to Fiji?  Email lynn@scubaworldsacto.com or call the store at 916-332-8294.  Oh, please wait until after Nov 8 because the dive travel goddess will be unavailable until after that date.  She is in Fiji!!!

 

+There is a lot of information on this trip info page.  Be sure to scroll down past the first set of pictures to find out about the second week add-on plus cancellation policy and trip requirements.

THE GREAT ESCAPE

FIJI

THE SOFT CORAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

(See great pictures taken on our most recent trip to Fiji at bottom of this page.)

FIRST WEEK OF OUR FIJI TRIP 2009, BEQA LAGON RESORT

 

SWS FIJI TRIP PACKAGE PRICE:

One week only at Beqa Lagoon Resort, departing LAX on October 15, returning to LAX on October 24, 2009 = $3018.00 per person double occupancy luxury Fijian bure, including current airline tax and fuel surcharge.  Airline tax and fuel surcharge are subject to change until group ticketed.

Two week trip, second week at Volivoli Beach Resort, returning to LAX on October 31, 2009 = additional $1,250 per person double occupancy hillside ocean view accommodation. 

See below for "includes".

 

SCUBA WORLD FIJI TRIP Reservation Deposits and Payments: Full payment is due into SWS at time of reservation.  CASH OR CHECK PAYMENT PREFERRED.    If there is no way you can pay for this trip unless you use a credit card, add 3% processing fee.

* See below for trip includes and details concerning SWS refund policy and trip insurance requirements and recommendations.  Plus lots of information and great pictures from our last Fiji trip!

 

Resort diving Beqa Lagoon's renowned calm, clear waters, gorgeous soft corals and colorful fish life. (Two days lost crossing the International Date Line.)   Beqa Island, Fiji - HOME OF THE LEGENDARY FIRE WALKERS.  BEQA - one of "1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE" - New York
Time #1 Bestseller.-

 

BEQA LAGOON RESORT ONE WEEK

Return to LAX Oct. 24, 2009

In the heart of the South Pacific, beneath Southern skies, lies the island paradise of Fiji. If you travel to recreate, enjoy fine food, if you are looking for romance, simply want to relax in a tropical paradise or fill your days with incredible diving, Beqa Lagoon Resort is what you're looking for.

 

TRIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:  

• Round-trip nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Fiji via Air Pacific.
• Round-trip ground and boat transfers in Fiji.
• 7-Nights in a deluxe air-conditioned private Fijian style villa (bure).
• Gourmet dining daily.
• 5-two tank morning boat dives including tanks, weights and weight belts plus unlimited shore diving and one boat night dive.
• Fiji gov't taxes.
• Pre-trip Get-Together Party and Post-Trip Picture Party.
• Complimentary activities include: Sitting around the bar enjoying one of the local bands that performs for you every night.  Fijians have the sweetest voices on Earth and hearing them singing will reassure you are in paradise.  Each week you can enjoy traditional Fijian performance, meke, through which Fijians express themselves and narrate stories of their life. You will be able to see the women dancing   and singing and ancient dance of warriors.   Other entertainment includes: Fire Walking Ceremony, Traditional Kava Ceremony and Coconut show.  Snorkel – put on a mask and fins anytime. One of the resort’s distinctive features is that coral reef heads thrive just a few feet from the beach. Even if you do not dive, you will be able to see many wonders of Beqa Lagoon, such as clown fish, lion fish, lobsters, live corals and lots of other tropical creatures.  Kayaking – grab a single or double kayak and explore the secluded islands and beautiful beaches.  Hiking – hike to a waterfall or to the top of the mountain, visit the local villages or see the WWII American gun site.  Play volleyball, horse shoes or croquet and see if you can beat the locals.  Bird watching – Beqa has one of the biggest varieties of birds in Fiji.  End your perfect day relaxing in a nearby hammock or lounging by the large and luxurious infinity pool followed by soothing aromatherapy massage (fee) in your private bure.

 

 

**Would you like to become a Certified Advanced Diver while on this trip? Andy is offering to teach the class.  There are no written tests but there is homework plus at least one classroom session you will do prior to the trip.  Call Andy now at 916-332-8294 for details, cost and to register.  If you are joining us for our second week, the diving will be more challenging.   You will want to be an Advanced Diver to handle the possibly strong currents at our second destination.  Take advantage of the opportunity to get Advanced Certified in warm water IN FIJI!! with Andy on this trip. 

For a fee charged at the resort: Beqa Lagoon Resort has a newly built OPEN AIR SPA featuring Pure Fiji Products. Schedule a spa treatment and massage after your morning dive day is over.  Fancy a Secluded island picnic.  BLR's boat will take you to a tiny island, where you can snorkel and bath in the sun.  Rafting on a Fijian river is another adventure you could choose. Together with famous Rivers Fiji we offer a wide selection of trips.  Island hopping is another option – they'll provide you with a boat and driver, and you are the only one who chooses the direction.  You also have the option of purchasing a BIG FISH ENCOUNTER AND SHARK DIVE DAY for $135 .  This "shark feed" and large fish encounter takes place in the Beqa Lagoon Marine Park Reserve which has quickly become one of the famous, if not THE most famous, shark experience sites in the world.  The Beqa Lagoon Shark encounter boasts the largest number of different shark species congregated at any one destination.  Truly, this is the best experience of its type we've seen anywhere else in the world where the operator offers a shark dive.

Beqa Lagoon Shark dive

Beqa Lagoon Testimonials

 

 

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FIJI TRIP SECOND WEEK EXTENSION, OCTOBER 24, RETURNING HOME OCTOBER 31, 2010. WHY NOT GET THE MOST BANG FOR THE BUCK?  YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE FIJI AFTER ONLY ONE WEEK.  TRAVEL WITH US ON TO ANOTHER RESORT LOCATED AT THE MOST NORTHERN TIP OF THE MAIN ISLAND OF VITI LEVU TO DIVE THE SPECTACULAR BLIGH WATERS AND EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT FIJIAN SETTING TO ROUND OUT YOUR FIJI VACATION.

VOLIVOLI BEACH RESORT 

SECOND WEEK OF OUR 2009 TRIP

 

Includes:

• Return airport land transfers.

• 7-Nights just built Hillside Air-conditioned Double Occupancy Oceanview Bungalows with kitchen facilities. Resort taxes.

• 3 Meals per day. Choice of 5 items off menu each meal.  Other items on menu available at slight additional cost added to your room bill at end of stay.  Complementary tea and coffee.

• 10-tank, 5 days of two tank boat dives plus 2 extra tank boat dives if weather permits to outer Bligh Waters. Weights and dive guide.  Unlimited Beach/Shore

  Diving.

• Sunset Cruise to end our fabulous two week Fiji trip.

 

Additional Add-on cost:

  Per person, double occupancy = $1,250

 

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Trip Cancellation Policy:

NOTE 1.  YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT VALID FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS FROM YOUR RETURN DATE.  U.S. Passport applications and information can be found on line at   PASSPORT HOME

NOTE 2. Every diver on this on this trip is required to have Diver Accident Insurance coverage.  This insurance is available through Divers Alert Network. Become a member of DAN and purchase diver accident insurance on-line: 

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NOTE 3.  For peace of mind, SWS strongly recommends you purchase additional trip cancellation/interruption coverage to help defray costs arising from unforeseen events.  No one plans an emergency.  But you can prepare for one.  Carefully read any insurance policy before purchase to make sure it covers your specific needs.  If you must cancel, all deposit money is non-refundable unless we are able to fill your vacated space.  If we are able to fill your vacated spot, SWS will refund your deposit minus $200 cancellation fee.  *Scuba World is NOT A SELLER OF INSURANCE.  We are giving you information about insurance coverage as a service only.  Once you find a policy you wish to purchase you must purchase that policy directly from the insurance agency.

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NOTE 4. Divers Alert Network in addition to selling Diver Accident Insurance coverage also sells trip cancellation and interruption insurance coverage which is an expanded version of the basic DAN diver accident coverage.  SWS highly recommends purchase of this trip specific additional coverage.  In the event you have to cancel, the additional trip insurance coverage could help you receive reimbursement for non-refundable deposits and costs should you have to cancel or interrupt your trip to come home for reasons not covered under the Diver Accident Insurance Coverage. 

You may purchase your trip insurance from DAN online

If DAN trip insurance does not suit your specific situation for which you need coverage check out "Cancel of Any  Reason" through Travel Safe  .

NOTE 5.  Trip Release of Liability Waiver Requirement:  Every person who reserves a spot on a trip through SWS must have a completed TRIP WAIVER form on file at SWS before being allowed on the trip.  If you do not know the cost of your trip to put in the "amount" space, contact LYNN  .  Download, print, fill in the blanks, indicate you have read and understand the waiver by signing and dating the SCUBA WORLD TRIP WAIVER FORM and fax the completed form "attention Lynn" to SWS at fax number:  916-338-0277.

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NOTE 6.  Individual group members will be responsible for their round trip transport from home to LAX; for their own charges at the resorts including but not limited to: Marine Park Fee at WBR ($2 FJD per diver/dive), beverages & bar bill, telephone, sightseeing, additional dives, gratuities, meals on travel days and any other items of a personal nature.

 NOTE 7.  Carry-on and checked bag questions can be answered at  AIR PACIFIC AIRLINES  

NOTE 8.  Complimentary  SCUBA WORLD TRIP PACKING LIST

 

SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO ACTS ONLY AS AN ORGANIZER AND EXPEDITOR OF DIVE TRAVEL FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OFFERING A SERVICE TO SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO, INC. CUSTOMERS.  SWS DOES NOT SELL DIVER ACCIDENT INSURANCE NOR DO WE SELL TRIP CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE NOR ARE WE LICENSED TRAVEL AGENTS.  WE SOLICITE THE ASSISTANCE OF LICENSED REPUTABLE TRAVEL AND INSURANCE AGENTS TO ASSIST US ON YOUR BEHALF.

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Pictures from our November 2007 trip to Fiji

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Fijian waters contain the most beautiful soft corals and tropical fish on earth.

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  E-mail:

lynn@scubaworldsacto.com  

for up-to-date information on current space availability.

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5114 MADISON AVENUE

SACRAMENTO, CA 95841

916-332-8294

lynn@scubaworldsacto.com