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The Island Dancer II appeals to those discriminating divers who prefer a smaller group and is perfectly suited for Fiji and the diving itinerary. All indoor areas are air-conditioned and each of the guest cabins feature ensuite facilities. The beautifully appointed salon has ample room for divers to view their photos and videos or to enjoy amovie on the entertainment system.

The yacht has comfort in mind and is a perfect place to relax with a book during surface intervals. Following the standards of the Dancer Fleet®, the Island Dancer II replicates the Dancer Fleet service, amenities and the highest standards of safety in the industry.

Meet the Crew

Captain Capt. Joji Tavura Joji Tavura
We are pleased that Joji Tavura, formally the Captain of the Nai'a, has joined the Island Dancer II.

Joji has gained a vast knowledge of the Fijian waters since he obtained a Captain's license in 1991. While serving as Captain of the Nai'a for the past 8 years, he also worked part-time as 1st mate and relief Captain on the Fiji Aggressor II and III. When not at sea, Joji lives in Suva with his wife Litia and 3 daughters Buna, age 24, Selina, age 21 and Meme, age 14. His life at sea previously kept him away from home for weeks on end so today he enjoys nothing more than working for the Island Dancer II where he can now see his wife and children weekly - even if only between charters. Joji's daughters still live at home. The two oldest girls go to the University of Suva studying tourism and law.

Joji's dad was a sailor. He remembers when he was 18 years old and his dad invited him to spend some time with him on the ship he was working on. Joji's dad told him as he stepped aboard, "Hold my hand son (with a long brush held in both hands), help me clean this vessel and learn the ways of a sailor because it's the best way for a Fijian to make an honest living". Soon after and for several years Joji worked on a square rig sailing yacht. They carried passengers (one to three nights) as they hopped from island to island, stopping for island visits and snorkeling. He also worked on a cargo ship for 6 years as the chief officer and Captain, supplying the islands with food and other needs. Joji learned about diving by frequently talking on the radio with other Captains who took divers to the offshore reefs. In 1987 Joji decided that he wanted to learn to dive and became certified as Advanced Open Water, Nitrox and Rescue Diver. He now has over 10,000 dives, knows the name of every living creature underwater and very much enjoys showing guests around on their dives.

Other Crew consists of:

Divemaster Mosese Visaka

Divemaster Moses Visaka
Moses has been working with the company since its inception 17 years ago. He is a loyal crew member and Dive master with vast experience in the liveaboard dive industry. Moses takes pride in his work and in making sure that guests are aware of the underwater surrounding they will be encountering before every dive during his extensive dive briefings. Moses is multi-skilled and assists the captain whenever possible.

Engineer Clinton Pickering

Chief Engineer Clinton
Clinton has been in the marine engineering field for the past 20 years. In 2007 he joined the Fiji Aggressor III, which is now the Island Dancer II. He also worked alongside on the larger catamaran vessel – the Fiji Aggressor II before it was moved to operate in Palau. Clinton’s main objectives is in making sure that all machinery are operating in good working order and that guests are satisfied with the service that is provided to them. Clinton also assists as a Dive guide – mostly during night dives..

Chef Peni Sovakalia

Chef Peni Sovakalia
Chef Peni has been in the liveaboard dive industry for the past 17 years. He started work as crew on the dive yacht S.V. Nai’a as a deck hand in 1994 and worked his way up the ranks to become a Head Chef. In 2004 he joined the yacht M.Y. Undersea Hunter as Chef for a year of sailing around the Pacific Islands with the IMAX production team. In 2005 he rejoined Nai’a cruises as Head Chef and relieving Bosun. At the beginning of 2011 the Dancer Fleet acquired his services to work onboard the M.Y. Island Dancer II. Pena is very creative when preparing meals and has a wide range of menus to cater both to planned meals and to guests with special dietary requests. comes to us from the Nai'a where he served as head Chef for 17 years.

Atama (Steward & Videographer) – Atama has been in the tourism industry for the past 15 years and has a vast knowledge of what is required in the area of liveaboard service. He has managed both hotels along with captaining small high-speed craft transferring guests from the main land of Fiji to the resorts in the outer islands. Atama takes pride in his work thus allowing guests to enjoy the clean comfort of their rooms after a hard day of diving. He also prepares the weekly DVD movie for guests to view and enjoy at the end of their trip.

Stewardess Luisa Bucia

Stewardess Luisa Bucia has a background and training in the tourism industry and is ready to exceed your expectations..

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