Fiji in January?

[mich327]

Yes, I know it's RAINY, but is it a bad time to plan on diving?

Thanks!

 

[mich327]

hellooooo - anyone, bueller, bueller?

Just wondering if it's not worth heading to Fiji because of the likelihood of bad weather in Jan...or if it will likely be just fine for diving. Need to book rather soon

Thanks!

 

[diveborg]

if it is raining, there will be run-off. That means reduced vis, especially if you are land based.

I'd wait until June/July.

 

[fdog]

if it is raining, there will be run-off. That means reduced vis, especially if you are land based.

I'd wait until June/July.

Spot on advice.


All the best, James

 

[Zod066]

Two other things to consider. 1) January is cyclone season, and 2) Polically unstable there at the moment, so if you go, stay away from Suva. Nadi, Coral Coast and outer islands no problem.

 

[mich327]

Thanks all. I guess nobody has tried diving in Jan? (and yes, will stay away from Suva)

 

[Zod066]

New York/Shanghai? That doesn't match on SO many levels. If you are in Shanghai, then maybe Sipadan could be your next destiny?

 

[bbarada]

We are scheduled for Wananavu in mid-March. Problem?

 

[mich327]

Zod, I'm currently an expat (to explain the NY/Shanghai thing). My hubby went to Sipadan recently (without me), so I think he'd rather go elsewhere this time

 

[Zod066]

How about Truk/Guam? Or maybe Vanuatu? The President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point are up there. Bokissa Resort is also good value for money at Santo.