Namale is a beautiful resort, and is making some serious changes to their business model. They no longer give preference to Tony’s seminars (they have developed an adjacent property to handle that), but it is still a very popular destination for honeymoon couples, etc. The dive operation is also undergoing a change for the better, and they are now a PADI 5-Star resort. They can cater to a full spectrum of diver abilities and generally frequent dive sites within 20 minutes or so boat rides. However, one of the big things that sets them apart is that they also offer trips to both Namena (a superb marine reserve) and the Somosomo Strait (dives like The Great White Wall, etc). Only Koro Sun also offers both Namena and Somosomo, while Cousteau does go to Namena. Namale’s proximity to Savusavu Town is also an advantage over both Cousteau and Koro Sun, if visiting town is on your ‘to do’ list. Bottom line – Namale is making some great changes to their dive operation, and they do take outside divers (although staying at the resort is an experience not to me missed!).
