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Fiji day cruises for Australian and New Zealand travellers

Nadi is a 3 to 5 hour flight from most Australian and New Zealand cities, and Port Denarau Marina is only about 20 minutes by road from the airport. Every Discover Fiji day cruise sails from that marina into the Mamanuca Islands and returns the same day, so a single island day fits easily into a short trip.

Flight times to Nadi (NAN)

Approximate flight times from Australian and New Zealand cities to Nadi, Fiji
Departure cityFlight time to Nadi
Sydney (SYD)About 4 hours direct
Brisbane (BNE)About 3 hours 45 minutes direct
Melbourne (MEL)About 5 hours 15 minutes direct
Auckland (AKL)About 3 hours direct
Christchurch (CHC)About 3 hours 40 minutes, seasonal direct
Wellington (WLG)Usually via Auckland, from about 5 hours total

Flight times are indicative for direct services and vary by airline and season.

Currency

Prices are Fijian Dollars (FJD). Australian and New Zealand cards are accepted and converted by your bank at the rate of the day; island spending is in FJD.

Time zone

Fiji runs on UTC+12 — usually 2 hours ahead of Sydney, 3 ahead of Brisbane and level with New Zealand. Reservations answer Daily, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Fiji time (UTC+12).

Best months

May to October — Fiji's dry season and the Australian and New Zealand winter school holidays — brings the calmest seas and clearest snorkelling.

Questions from Australian and New Zealand visitors

How long is the flight from Australia to Fiji?
Direct flights to Nadi International Airport (NAN) take about 3 hours 45 minutes from Brisbane, 4 hours from Sydney and 5 hours 15 minutes from Melbourne. Nadi Airport is roughly 20 minutes by road from Port Denarau Marina, where every cruise on this site departs.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Fiji?
Auckland to Nadi is about 3 hours direct, and Christchurch to Nadi is about 3 hours 40 minutes on seasonal direct services. From Wellington most travellers connect through Auckland.
What is the time difference between Australia, New Zealand and Fiji?
Fiji is UTC+12. It is usually 2 hours ahead of Sydney and Melbourne, 3 hours ahead of Brisbane and the same time as, or 1 hour behind, New Zealand depending on daylight saving. Reservations answer daily 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Fiji time.
Can Australians and New Zealanders pay in AUD or NZD?
Cruise prices on this site are quoted in Fijian Dollars (FJD). Australian and New Zealand cards are accepted at checkout and your bank converts at its own rate on the day, so check the current FJD rate before you book. Cash spending on the islands is in FJD.
When should Australians and New Zealanders visit Fiji for a day cruise?
Fiji's dry season, May to October, lines up with Australian and New Zealand winter and school holidays and delivers the calmest seas and clearest snorkelling. December and January are warm, wet-season months and book out fast over the Christmas break, so reserve island days and beach club passes early.
Do Australians and New Zealanders need a visa for Fiji?
Australian and New Zealand passport holders are normally granted a visa-free visitor permit on arrival for short holidays. Confirm current entry requirements with Fiji Immigration or your government's travel advice before you fly.
Which Fiji day cruise suits a short Australian or New Zealand holiday?
With three or four nights on Denarau, one full island day such as the South Sea Island Cruise plus a two-hour sunset sail covers most of what visitors want. From-prices run FJ$139 to FJ$259 per adult across the 7 cruises.
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