Vessels
Island Dancer
Island Dancer (Peter Hughes Diving)
The Island Dancer is a very comfortable liveaboard that carries 10 passengers in five staterooms. Each of the four Deluxe Staterooms has one large lower bed and an upper single bed, private head and shower and air conditioning with individual climate controls. The Owner’s Stateroom has one double bed, private head and shower and air conditioning with individual climate controls. Six crew provide superb service throughout the cruise and make sure your diving holiday runs smoothly. Between dives guests can relax on the sundeck (either in or out of the shade) or try the amazing hot tub! The salon has an excellent collection of books, videos and music to enjoy.
The dive deck covers the aft third of the main deck. Large gear lockers double as seats and line the rails and centre. Two tanks are mounted at the back of each locker, so it is easy to don your equipment at your seat or ask for the tank to be taken to the dive platform. Dive information is displayed on a large board which shows depth and marine life information. A large three-tiered camera table has plenty of space for camera assembly or preparation and separate rinse tanks are kept for cameras and videos. The photography department provides rental cameras and accessories as well as the services of the photo pro if you require a model or expert advice. A range of PADI and NAUI speciality courses are offered on Island Dancer including Nitrox training and facilities. A full range of diving equipment is available for rental by pre-arrangement.
For after the dive there is a freshwater shower and clean towels awaiting, as well as the chef’s freshly prepared snacks to appease the after-dive hunger pangs! Delicious barbecues, American-style and local dishes are served; breads, biscuits and baked snacks come strait from the oven. Most meals are served buffet-style.
Island Dancer operates from Suva on the island of Viti Levu for 7 or 10 nights cruises throughout the year.
Price: $2995
Includes: airport transfers (from Suva); 7 nights cruise on Island Dancer on a twin/share basis with full board (except dinner on the last night), including soft drinks and national brands of alcohol; 5 full days of diving (up to 4 or 5 dives per day, including night dives) plus one or two dives on the last day; land excursions on some days
Supplement to upgrade to Owner's Stateroom: $200
Reductions for divers 65 or over, non-divers and consecutive cruises.
In addition there is a VAT and a Hotel Tax of $200 and a park fee of $14.69 which are due locally in cash.
Single Occupancy Supplement: 65% of the cruise cost (but you can avoid paying the supplement if you are willing to share a cabin).
Nitrox fills (payable on the boat only): $150 (7 nights cruise) or $10 per fill.