Fiji Nov'27
Some destinations are worth the long flight. Bligh Waters is one of them.
The soft coral density in Fiji’s Bligh Waters is exceptional — walls and pinnacles covered in color, strong currents that bring in pelagic life, and the kind of diving that changes what you expect from a reef. Tom’s flagship international trip. Volivoli Beach Resort. Thanksgiving week 2027.
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Tom’s Flagship International Trip. The Soft Coral Reefs of Bligh Waters Are Among the Most Vibrant in the World.
Fiji is a reset for how diving is supposed to feel. The soft coral density in Bligh Waters is exceptional — walls and pinnacles covered in color, strong currents that bring in pelagic life, and the kind of diving that reminds experienced divers why they got certified in the first place. Volivoli Beach Resort sits on the edge of Bligh Waters and is built around serious diving without sacrificing comfort.
Seven nights at Volivoli Beach Resort, five days of two-tank boat diving in Bligh Waters, daily meals, airport transfers, and all taxes. From $3,050 per person (double occupancy). Open Water certification required · comfortable boat diving and solid fundamentals recommended. Email sales@tomsscuba.com or call (512) 451-3425.
Trip at a Glance
| Dates | November 20–27, 2027 (Thanksgiving Week) · 7 nights |
| Resort | Volivoli Beach Resort · Ra Province, Fiji |
| Price | From $3,050 per person (double occupancy) |
| Diving | 5 days of 2-tank boat diving · access to Bligh Waters dive sites · professional dive operation and guide support |
| Meals | Daily meals included (package dependent) |
| Transfers | Airport transfers included |
| Taxes & fees | All applicable taxes and fees included |
| Certification | Open Water Diver (any agency) required |
| Best for | CE recommended · comfortable with boat diving and current · solid fundamental skills |
Reserve your spot
Fiji — Thanksgiving Week 2027 · From $3,050
Spots are limited. Call (512) 451-3425 or email sales@tomsscuba.com to book.
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Solid fundamentals, comfortable in current
Bligh Waters is dynamic. Currents are part of what makes it spectacular — they bring in the pelagic life and keep the reefs healthy. Divers with strong buoyancy and comfort in moving water will get the most from every dive.
Where continuing education pays off
Perfect Buoyancy, Navigation, and boat diving experience all translate directly to better dives in Fiji. If you've been building your skills for a destination worth diving, this is that destination.
The trip worth saving Thanksgiving for
Tom's flagship trip runs Thanksgiving week every year. Fiji is far from Austin in the best possible way — a genuine expedition to the other side of the world, organized so you can focus entirely on the experience.
What’s Included and What to Plan For
Included
- ● 7 nights at Volivoli Beach Resort
- ● Airport transfers
- ● Daily meals (package dependent)
- ● All applicable taxes and fees
- ● 5 days of 2-tank boat diving
- ● Access to Bligh Waters dive sites
- ● Professional dive operation and guide support
- ● Group travel coordination by Tom’s Dive & Swim
Not Included
- ○ Airfare to and from Fiji (NAN — Nadi International)
- ○ Personal dive equipment
- ○ Gratuities
- ○ Dive and travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ○ Optional excursions and add-ons
- ○ Any meals or services not explicitly listed
Bligh Waters. The Soft Coral Capital of the World.
Bligh Waters earned its reputation across decades of diving by serious underwater photographers, marine biologists, and experienced divers who came back and kept talking about it. The soft coral density — sea fans, gorgonians, and massive coral heads covered in color — is the kind of thing that changes what you think a reef looks like. Visibility is consistently strong. Pelagic life follows the currents.
Volivoli Beach Resort sits on the Rakiraki Peninsula at the northern tip of Viti Levu, which puts it at the gateway to Bligh Waters. The resort runs its own professional dive operation with experienced local guides who know the sites. Days are structured around morning and afternoon boat dives, with the resort's oceanfront setting and on-site dining filling the time between.
This trip is Tom’s flagship international destination for a reason. It is not a beginner trip and it is not a casual beach vacation with some diving attached. It is a dedicated dive expedition to one of the world’s genuinely great underwater destinations, organized for divers who are ready to make the most of it.
Getting to Fiji Is the Easy Part. Getting There Ready Is the Difference.
Fiji rewards preparation. Divers who arrive with strong buoyancy, current experience, and boat diving confidence get exponentially more from Bligh Waters than those who don’t. Tom’s trips are built around that standard — the group arrives ready, and the diving reflects it.
Travel with divers who are ready for Fiji
Bligh Waters diving is dynamic and rewards strong fundamentals. Tom's groups are assembled around a common standard of preparation. That changes every dive on the trip.
Organized from Austin to Volivoli
Fiji requires planning. Tom's handles the coordination — accommodation, dive scheduling, transfers, and logistics — so you arrive focused on diving rather than managing the trip.
Tom’s flagship trip, run through the club
This trip runs through the Austin Aquanauts. Members get early access. Not a member? The trip is open to all, and Fiji is the kind of experience that brings divers into the community for good.
Tom’s has been doing this for decades
The planning behind a trip to Fiji is considerable. Tom's has forty-plus years of running dive travel from Austin. The logistics work because the experience behind them is real.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's diving is dynamic and best suited to divers who are comfortable with boat diving and current. We recommend solid buoyancy control, boat diving experience, and at least some continuing education before this trip. If you're building toward Fiji, Bonaire or Grand Cayman are excellent starting points. Bonaire →
Perfect Buoyancy and Navigation are the most directly applicable. Both improve your diving in current and on complex sites. Advanced Open Water and Diver Stress & Rescue are also worth completing before a remote international trip. Perfect Buoyancy →
Fiji's main international airport is Nadi International (NAN) on Viti Levu. Most US routes connect through Los Angeles or San Francisco. Airfare is not included. Book early — seats to Fiji from Texas can be limited, especially around Thanksgiving.
Bligh Waters involves boat diving and can involve current. Entry and exit is from a dive boat. Some sites require drift diving skills or comfort swimming in moving water. It is not technical diving, but it is not passive either. Divers who are physically comfortable in the water will find it manageable and rewarding.
Strongly recommended for all Tom's trips, and especially for a remote international destination like Fiji. Dive accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance, and travel medical coverage are all worth obtaining before you book.
Ready to go?
Fiji — Thanksgiving Week 2027 · From $3,050
Call or email Tom’s to confirm availability and reserve your spot on the flagship trip.
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