Lonely Planet Diving and Snorkeling Fiji (Diving & Snorkeling) (Paperback)

by Casey Mahaney (Author), Astrid Witte Mahaney (Author)

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Product Description

Countless reefs, walls and pinnacles painted in a patchwork of soft corals earned Fiji its reputation as the soft-coral capital of the world. The 332-island archipelago offers remote, pristine sites, thrilling drift dives and more than 1,000 tropical fish species. Feed hungry reef sharks at the Supermarket, pay a dental visit to cleaner shrimp or seek sanctuary in the sun-dappled Alacrity Rocks. From the snowy slopes of Great White Wall to the teeming depths of the E6 seamount, this book highlights 74 of Fiji's best sites, with full-color photos throughout. You'll get specific information on:

• Dive site topography and depth range
• Typical diving conditions
• Common and hazardous marine life
• Topside information, from dive resorts and live-aboards to Fijian culture and customs
• 16 easy-to-read maps

Product Details

• Paperback: 141 pages
• Publisher: Pisces Books; 2nd edition (December 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864427719
• ISBN-13: 978-0864427717
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #774,723 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lacking basic information, April 7, 2003

By	John D. Caldeira (Rakiraki, Fiji) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is seemingly a compilation of dive locations frequented by dive resorts, with little independent research or reviews of specific dive outfitters. The book lacks basic information on water temperatures, currents, winds and seasonal influences. The independent traveller primarily interested in snorkeling will also be disappointed in the lack of practical information on the best sections of the main islands for shoreline snorkeling.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Forget Snorkeling Info, December 17, 2003

By	C. Seiders "Edge Dweller" (Harrisburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book primarily because I am going to Fiji in two months and wanted info on snorkeling. Boy was I surprised to find only half a page devoted to snorkeling. The rest of the book is a brief description of various dive sites.

The book does have nice pictures and basic information regarding the more popular dive sites in Fiji. But as a snorkeling reference, it is worthless.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE current book on Fiji diving (no pun intended...), December 28, 2000

By	JDiver (Carmichael, CA USA) - See all my reviews

"Ni sa bula vinaka", as it is said in Fiji. As a master diver who has dived since 1956, and has visited many of Fiji's dive sites, I can heartily recommend this book to anyone contemplating diving Fiji. The Mahaney - Witte team- authors, photographers and dive tour guides well-known and respected in the diving community- are knowledgeable and credible. Mind you, NO book can ever catalogue ALL of Fiji's diverse and innumerable dive sites... but this book is well planned, has a very good selection of sites- rated for conditions and experience levels- and information for the would-be Fiji diver. The book has some maps, and a visual feast of photos. In summary- going to Fiji to dive? Be prepared for stiff currents, and a kaleidoscope of colorful fishes and soft corals... and BUY THIS BOOK! Dive well and safely.