Aerial view of South Sea Island in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands surrounded by turquoise reef

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Fiji Island Day Cruises from Port Denarau

Seven Mamanuca Islands day trips departing daily from Nadi — white sand, coral reefs, sailing catamarans and sunsets, all back at your hotel the same day.

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Fiji's authentic island day experience

Every cruise on this site departs from Port Denarau Marina in Nadi on Viti Levu, 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport, and sails 25 to 45 minutes west into the Mamanuca Islands. Choose a full island day at South Sea Island, a beach club day pass at Malamala, a sailing day aboard the 78-foot catamaran SABRE, a half day of sliding and snorkelling, or golden hour under sail. Prices start from FJ$139 per adult.

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Common questions

Fiji day cruise FAQs

Where do Fiji day cruises depart from in Nadi?

Every cruise on this site departs from Port Denarau Marina on Denarau Island, Nadi, Viti Levu (17.7727° S, 177.3835° E) — about 20 minutes by road from Nadi International Airport (NAN). Most fares include return coach transfers from Nadi, Denarau and Wailoaloa hotels.

How long does it take to reach the Mamanuca Islands?

Malamala Island is a 25-minute vessel transfer from Port Denarau and South Sea Island is 30 minutes. Outer Mamanucas such as Mana, Castaway, Treasure and Beachcomber are seen on the sightseeing leg of the South Sea Combo Cruise.

What is the cheapest Fiji island day trip from Denarau?

Finding Nemo is the lowest priced at FJ$139 per adult for a 3-hour morning cruise to South Sea Island. Malamala Beach Club day passes start at FJ$89 without transfers, or FJ$195 with transfers included.

Which Fiji day cruise is best for families with kids?

Finding Nemo (3 hours, no age limit) and the full-day South Sea Island Cruise (kids club, saltwater pool, semi-submersible coral viewer) suit young families best. Ride & Slide has a minimum age of 3, the Sunset Sabre cruise 5, and South Sea Sailing 8.

When is the best time of year to cruise in Fiji?

Fiji's dry season, May to October, brings calmer seas, lower humidity and the clearest snorkelling visibility. Cruises run year round, weather permitting; November to April is warmer with short afternoon showers.

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Aerial view of South Sea Island, a tiny palm-covered island ringed by a turquoise Fiji lagoon — South Sea Island Cruise, a Fiji day cruise departing Port Denarau Marina, Nadi
The 78-foot sailing catamaran SABRE cruising Fiji's turquoise Mamanuca waters — South Sea Sailing, a Fiji day cruise departing Port Denarau Marina, Nadi
Infinity edge pool and white sand beach at Malamala Beach Club in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands — Malamala Beach Club, a Fiji day cruise departing Port Denarau Marina, Nadi
Guests sliding off a catamaran's giant inflatable slide into turquoise Fijian water — South Sea Cats – Ride & Slide, a Fiji day cruise departing Port Denarau Marina, Nadi
Children snorkelling over colourful coral and clownfish in the marine sanctuary at South Sea Island, Fiji — Finding Nemo, a Fiji day cruise departing Port Denarau Marina, Nadi