1999 Guest Comments

NAI'A is a "Five Star" operation overall and located in one of the great diving areas. Roger Dennis & Ruth Rouse, California, USA rcdennis@worldnet.att.net

Perfect dive vacation. Debbie & Martin Wyand, Hawaii, USA wyand@maui.net

So special, so splendid, words are an injustice. Just do it -- then you'll know. Joyce Shank Roinson, Arizona, USA joiedevee@aol.com

Great. I did it before and will probably do it again. Keith Moe

Great diving, great food, great service, what more can one ask? Edwin Steiner, Michigan, USA ecsteiner@home.com This one was truly magical. Anything one could ask for/want was available -- diving at its best! Scott Kisling & Kathleen Kingston, Utah, USA Kisling.Kingston@worldnet.att.net Very good choice & readily accessible. Ken Tucker, California, USA ken@kilili.com Excellent crew -- boat -- diving. Bob & Jayne Bruner, Virginia, USA brunercj@aol.com For divers, the only way to go. Roger & Lynne Van Dok, Colorado, USA rvandok@chisp.net All things considered better than any other trip on a liveaboard. Christina Rudman, Florida, USA drcrudman@acninc.net Excellent dive experience. Tom Marzalek, California, USA tmarzalek@ibm.net Great diving and a true Fijian experience. The NAI'A provides a sense of the Fijian community every day. Linda Peterson, California, USA lrp@insync-sf.com Excellent. John Aguilar, California, USA johnaguilar@sugartrux.com The best diving we've ever been privileged to do. The village visit I'll remember always. Laura Carpenter, Indiana, USA lcarpenter@idgbooks.com Extremely good. Henry "Tony" Wolf, California, USA twolf@directv.com It was a life changing experience to scuba dive thru what is regarded the #1 liveaboard dive boat in the world. I was thoroughly spoiled & pampered as a diver. I grew a lot & strengthened my skills (became certified only in Aug. 99). Christine Endo, California, USA forestfalls@email.msn.com

Outstanding comfort, remote diving. Pristine reefs. Linden Crow, California, USA crowpll@bigfoot.com A very friendly & professional operation. They will allow you to maximize your diving experience! Rick Itlkowich, California, USA ritzkowich@bigfoot.com Incredible dives, attentive dive masters, gracious hospitality and top quality food. Joe Thigpen, California, USA Jthi642@aol.com Excellent dive experience. Crew really made the FIJI experience. Bob Dalsimer, California, USA Dreamy, fabulous -- everything I had hoped for (except no manta rays). Elnora Cameron, California, USA enora@concentric.net Everything is the best as long as you don't mind the skiff entry after diving. Charles Noyes, California, USA Noyes10@aol.com So great, I'm going to do it again in two weeks. Keith Moe, California, USA kemoe@ix.netcom.com Top quality -- must do. Rich Deglin, California, USA rdeglin@ix.netcom.com I'd love to come back. Elliott Lowe, California, USA elowe@ealco.com Fun, unusual village visit, great diving, educational & relaxing. Jessica Hzkowich, California, USA Excelente barco de buceo, guins muy profesionales, ambiente muy agradable. Paraiso pasa la macrofotografia. Muy bien organizada, pocos puntos de buceo. Ivan Salazar Gonzalez, DF, Mexico espacio@scubalatin.com.mx

Very good. Bob Shepanek, Virginia, USA Shepanek.Robert@epa.gov Excellent trip, "away from our world" a new part of our way we look at life. The NAI'A trip is different to other trips because of the combination of world class diving combined with local flair. Nice ship, good crew and excellent food. Remco Visser & Ulrike Schlosser, The Netherlands Remco.visser@worldonline.nl We took the NAI'A for our honeymoon. The staff was great. There was plenty of diving with everyone, but also enough space onboard to be alone. Shayne & Pamela St. John, Washington, USA coridog@uswest.com A very nice time. Leah Shermis & John Mulder, California, USA Great crew, good food, good diving. Sara DiPerri, Massachusetts, USA We felt like honored guests in the home of gracious hosts. And the diving was just as exciting on the last dive as the first. The health and amount of sea life was excellent. Autumn & Fred Murdock, California, USA pisamerlin@aol.com If one wants to dive -- The NAI'A is the way to go. It's relaxing, it's inclusive, no long rides to dive sites, stowing equipment, etc. Paul Gibb, Massachusetts, USA pdgibb@aol.com

Quite simply an educational, relaxing and first-rate vacation with all the diving too. Roger Howes, California, USA Extremely comfortable, physically & mentally. I loved the freedom to dive deep, solo or not at all. Being responsible for our own diving decisions was very refreshing. Andrea Windsor, California, USA akwmermaid@webtv.net Easily the best dive trip I have taken, I can't wait to plan my next trip aboard the NAI'A. Joanna (JoJo) Jensen, California, USA jmjensen@hns.com A wonderful adventure, beautiful sites, educational & fun. The land excursions offered a bit of knowledge about the culture. Cat and Rob have set up and run a wonderful vacation destination. Karen & John Ellerbrock, California, USA pinnacle@cts.com Luxury boat & hardy diving. Stephen Curtin, Arizona, USA steppan@aolcom Enjoyable crew. Beautiful scenery. Fiji village visit positive experience. Dive sites rate a plus grade. Laurie Manning, California, USA johnlaur@surfari.net

Fabulous boat, cuisine & crew. Gorgeous islands & VERY hospitable villagers. William Lande, Okinawa It was a wonderful stay and we are very happy to have the unexpected whale experts -- we will recommend you to our friends. Hugo & Barbara Rieder, Germany Great boat, but whales & weather did not co-operate at all times -- which has nothing to do with NAI'A!! The crew has been fantastic! Thanks! Stephen Wong, Hong Kong saiwong@hongkong.com

If they are divers & animal lovers, they will love it. Wayne Uhrman, Colorado, USA One of the best run boats with great people on board. Fabulous boat -- stable, clean, roomy & elegant. Wonderful, courteous, helpful crew -- and especially Rob & Cat, who care about people, conservation, marine life, and making sure everybody has a great experience. Alan Dynner & Akiko Shiraki, Massachusetts, USA adynner@netway.com

An overall wonderful experience with a friendly and human approach. I've never done a live-aboard trip but this was the best diving I've ever done and I'd love to return to the NAI'A. David Herrick, New York, USA It was a great experience. A wonderful time and beautiful memories. The dive sites were absolutely spectacular. Shannon Mayes, Colorado, USA A REAL diver's holiday. Kat & Paddy Ryan, Colorado, USA tunderkat@aol.com The best diving adventure I've ever had. Antonio Ferro, Roma, Italy Fax# 39 02 55012320

An excellent and comfortable liveaboard holiday -- would suit even non-divers. Excellent liveaboard conditions -- from cabins to dining to gearing-up areas. Wonderful crew. Jim Waley, New South Wales, Australia jwaley@ninenet.com.au This vessel continues a high level of diver service and passenger comfort. This vessel certainly provided more space and comfort. All trips are special and unique. This vessel combined with the soft corals & myriad of gobbies made it memorable. Lasting memory: DIVE, EAT, DIVE, EAT, DIVE, EAT, DIVE, EAT, SLEEP, ETC., ETC. Rob Taylor, Australia Willoughby@frogdive.com.au

Crew -- very positive/helpful & friendly (Fijian & Helen & Stuart all). Neil Smith, Washington, USA Very good. Very scenic dive sites. Friendly and personable service from staff and crew. Helen & Stuart are a great asset. Kevin Jones, Colorado, USA Mariposa6@aol.com Good diving with a real emphasis on the comfort of the guests. Ruth Nelson, Oklahoma, USA murnel@worldnet.att.net Excellent! It was truly a unique experience for myself. Peggy Robinson, Colorado, USA izzyzippy@aol.com Wonderful, attentive staff & incredible diving. Scott Kukral, Colorado, USA kukral@seafiji.com Great diving. Dave & Isabel Henke, New Mexico, USA Heeler10@aol.com

I would highly recommend it. The boat, crew and diving are world class. Carl Feldherr, Florida, USA feldherr@anatomy.med.ufl.edu One of the top liveaboard experiences in the world. Jen Darby, Florida, USA jen@worlddive.com It was a very exciting experience. Helen spent countless hours teaching about fish and coral species. Food was very good. Dive staff excellent. Ron & Perla Hatch, Michigan, USA Ron.hatch@hatchnet.com Very good & would strongly recommend. Berry & Pat Westover, Colorado, USA A great experience, life changing, an opportunity to expand your horizons in ways more than just physical. Jillian Wilson, New Zealand j.b.Wilson@xtra.co.nz

Crew and staff made us feel like family! Diving absolutely incredible! Best dive trip out of hundreds. Been dving 25 years! Dale & Fluffy Felton, Texas, USA BuffDivers@aol.com The most rewarding experience in diving and vacations of my life. Kenneth Dealy, California, USA uwphoto48@aol.com Very, very good crew. Bale and Rusi stand out. Dr. Gary Jones, California, USA Outstanding. Mark Vanderlinden, California, USA mev@iinet.com A wonderful experience.Thecrew was very enthusiastic and the diving was beautiful. Kay Hide, Colorado, USA

Well run, good attention to detail, unspoiled diving. Easy diving from the skiffs. Very helpful crew. David & Susan Wisdom, Oregon, USA Wisdom@europa.com The best live-aboard you'll ever do. Kandy Kendall, Arizona, USA all4nada@aol.com Excellent diving and hospitality. Superb service. Mike Walker, Arizona, USA MWalker@pauldickerassoc.com Too short. Mike McClurkan Great!! Robert Taylor, Washington, USA lpandrt@aol.com

Excellent all around, great value for $. Peg Terhar & Don Gregory, Ohio, USA dongregory@erinet.com Excellent Pacific vacation. Great boat & crew. Rich Howard, Ohio, USA zumabeaker@aol.com It was an unforgettable experience. If your resources allow it, an experience not to be missed. Eric Squires, California, USA esquires@lmindustries.com Friendly crew, great diving, and nice weather. You get to dive as much as you want, when you want. The guests are treated like the experienced divers that they are. Chris Callas, California, USA christopher_callas@warnerbros.com This is my second -- and I'll be back. The diving freedom, variety of sites, skiff diving, boat comfort and ambiance are hard to beat! Jose Kirchner, California, USA jose.k@usa.net A really nice, comfortable dive vacation with great diving. Barbara Kirchner, California, USA jose.k@usa.net Had a good time. Russell Grant

It was a very relaxing experience & the boat & crew made it the best vacation of all my travels. John Merrill, Washington, USA jonmer@aol.com Diving in paradise with family and freinds on a luxurious yacht. John Kim, Washington, USA jlkim@nwhsea.org Comfortable boat, good dive briefings, good diving. Friendly, very helpful crew. Carol Nottenburg, Canberra, Australia Enjoyed it very much. Great accommodations. Curtiss Mayhew, Oregon, USA Fantastic -- the crew, diving, the food and the boat are all superb! Kaare Gieseker, Washington, USA kaarejo@aol.com Best vacation I've had. Kelly Childers, Washington, USA This was my 3rd trip and 4th is already scheduled. Ray Berch, Michigan, USA Certainly a must if you want more than a superficial dive experience. Michael Reynolds, Michigan, USA mareynolds@excite.com