Fiji · ISLAND DAY CRUISES

The 15 Best Island Day Cruises in Fiji

28 tours  ·  from $53 a head

One boat, one island, and how much of the day is actually spent on sand rather than crossing water. These 15 compare the Mamanuca runs on price, lunch, snorkelling time and what the deck is like when the wind gets up.

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji - Island and Reef Day Cruise - Arriving at Kadavu Lailai
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Captain Cook Cruises Fiji – Island and Reef Day Cruise

1.Captain Cook Cruises Fiji – Island and Reef Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · from $124Our pick

Sail from Port Denarau to Kadavu Lailai in the Mamanuca Islands for a relaxed day of reef activities, a kava welcome, and a tropical BBQ lunch. Your package includes snorkeling gear, a marine biologist led glass-bottom boat trip, kayaks, paddleboards, drinks, and transfers from many Denarau and Nadi resorts. Scuba, massages, and hair braiding cost extra.

“Amazing. The crew was so nice and friendly. They took care of everything. They were very knowledgeable about the island and the culture and really took time to explain and educate but also helped us have a great time. I cannot recommend this cruise highly enough. Book this cruise now!!”

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Malamala Beach Club - Full Day - Arriving at a private island beach club
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Malamala Beach Club – Full Day

2.Malamala Beach Club – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 684 reviews · from $89

Spend about eight hours at Malamala Beach Club, a private island 25 minutes from Port Denarau. Your pass includes return coach and catamaran transfers, towels, Wi-Fi, snorkeling gear, kayaks, and paddleboards. Food, drinks, and cabanas cost extra. Expect a polished beach-club day with an infinity pool, white sand, island views, and upbeat music.

“The ferry ride from Nadi is good. The staff at the venue were fantastic. They can be serving food and beverages or helping with outdoor activities such as kayak or snorkelling. The level of service is consistent. We enjoyed the delicious food. The chefs did a good job. We got back, tired but quite content.”

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Full Day South Sea Island with Lunch & Drinks - Snorkeling, kayaks, and the coral viewer
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Full Day South Sea Island with Lunch & Drinks

3.Full Day South Sea Island with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 538 reviews · from $98

Cruise 30 minutes from Port Denarau to South Sea Island for a flexible day of snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, a semi-submersible coral-viewing ride, and beach time. Your package includes gear, barbecue lunch, local beer, wine, soft drinks, and transfers from selected Nadi-area hotels. Scuba and massage cost extra.

“Incredible day filled with water adventures,gorgeous tropical fish, amazing food and drinks, exceptional warmth and a feeling of being in Fiji ! Best part of our trip. Thank you to staff of South Sea for making it so special.”

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Fiji: Day Trip to Cloud 9 Floating Platform Including Food and Beverages - A few hours on the two-level platform
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Fiji: Day Trip to Cloud 9 Floating Platform Including Food and Beverages

4.Day Trip to Cloud 9 Floating Platform Including Food and Beverages

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 450 reviews · from $112

Spend about four hours on Cloud 9, Fiji’s two-level floating platform off Port Denarau. Your day includes transfers from selected Nadi and Denarau hotels, a FJD 60 bar tab, snorkeling gear, wood-fired pizza available to buy, music, sun decks, day beds, and swimming in clear South Pacific water. Expect a lively, social setting rather than a quiet reef trip.

“The vibes were vibing! The crew were chill, fun, Spotify playlist was lit, and waiting for a drink at the bar didn’t even take long they knew you after the first drink lol”

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Fiji: Malamala Beach Club Private Island Day Pass & Transfer - Getting from your hotel to the island
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Fiji: Malamala Beach Club Private Island Day Pass & Transfer

5.Malamala Beach Club Private Island Day Pass & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 413 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $90

Take a high-speed catamaran from Port Denarau to Malamala Island for 6 to 7 hours of beach time. Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, or settle beside the infinity pool. Your $90 pass includes transfers, equipment, towels, and Wi-Fi, but food, drinks, cabanas, and day beds cost extra.

“The island was heaven on earth. The snorkeling was amazing!”

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Fiji: Captain Cook Cruises - Island & Reef Day Trip - Kadavu Lailai, white sand and clear water
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Fiji: Captain Cook Cruises – Island & Reef Day Trip

6.Captain Cook Cruises – Island & Reef Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 411 reviews · 1 day · from $126

Sail from Denarau Marina to Kadavu Lailai on a seven-hour Captain Cook Cruises day trip. Expect a beach stop, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, kayaks, paddleboards, a tropical buffet, drinks, kava, and Fijian music. The tall ship is requested but not guaranteed, and optional scuba, spa treatments, cabanas, and other add-ons cost extra.

“Lovely sail out to the island, jump off the boat and claim your own cabana on the beautiful shoreline. Hands up for snorkeling, straight out into the crystal clear water for coral and fish viewing. Back for lunch (delish and plentiful) some singing and celebrations, laze around, go on the glass bottom boat, or just swim in the ocean. Sail back, lots of singing and laughing. Great crew, great day out. I want my own island.”

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Seventh Heaven Fiji 6 Hour Experience on a Floating Platform - Snorkeling, kayaking, and warm South Pacific water
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Seventh Heaven Fiji 6 Hour Experience on a Floating Platform

7.Seventh Heaven Fiji 6 Hour Experience on a Floating Platform

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · from $79Top rated

Spend about six hours on Seventh Heaven, a floating platform reached by boat from Port Denarau. Swim, snorkel with supplied gear, kayak, use the Leap of Faith jump, or relax with cocktails and WiFi. Pickup is available from select locations, lunch costs extra, and the platform returns to the marina.

“We were worried as our day was a day where Fiji was getting the tail end of a tropical cyclone. We went, the day was great. Yes, we booked a day bed we didn’t use as it poured, but we got wet diving into the sea anyway. The staff made uRead more”

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Captain Cook Cruises Fiji - Sunset Dinner Cruise - The Mamanuca Islands at sunset
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Captain Cook Cruises Fiji – Sunset Dinner Cruise

8.Captain Cook Cruises Fiji – Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 314 reviews · from $87

Board the twin-deck SV Fiji One at Port Denarau for a three-hour sunset sail past the Mamanuca Islands. You’ll receive a welcome drink, enjoy a buffet with beef, chicken, fish, salads, vegetables, and dessert, then watch Fijian music, dancing, and audience participation. Hotel transfers from Nadi and Denarau are included.

“The food is great; I had lamb stew, creamy spinach, coleslaw, chicken and vegetable chop suey, everything was well balanced. The entire time Manasa sang for us live, as we enjoyed the sun set and as we ate. The crew showcased a well done performance, and was friendly. If you enjoy live music you’ll enjoy this! The day was overcast but we still had a lot of fun and took great pics! If you like having fun, with great food and even better entertainment you won’t regret this.”

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South Sea Island Half Day with Lunch & Drinks - From your hotel to the Denarau marina
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South Sea Island Half Day with Lunch & Drinks

9.South Sea Island Half Day with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 181 reviews · from $85

From Port Denarau, take a 30-minute air-conditioned catamaran to South Sea Island in the Mamanuca Islands. You’ll have lunch, local beer and wine, soft drinks, snorkeling and paddleboarding, a pool, a Fijian meke, and a semi-submersible coral-viewing trip. Return hotel transfers are available from selected Nadi, Denarau, and Wailoaloa properties.

“We spent half day at South Sea Island.. It was a wonderful experience.. Lots of water activities for the adventurous people and nice relaxing spots for the people who want to spend a quiet day. Lunch was good as well.. including vegetarian food on request”

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Fiji: South Sea Island Full Day Trip with Lunch & Drinks - Your first hours on a small island
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Fiji: South Sea Island Full Day Trip with Lunch & Drinks

10.South Sea Island Full Day Trip with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 1 day · from $124

Take a 30-minute high-speed catamaran from Denarau to South Sea Island for a flexible day of swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and reef viewing. You get a BBQ buffet, local beer, house wine, soft drinks, hotel transfers, a lunchtime meke, and a saltwater pool. Bring swimwear, a towel, and aqua shoes for the coral-strewn beach.

“It was a nice relaxing day you can do many activities. Locals on south sea island were so friendly. It’s a long day though so be prepared, my advice is bring some of your own snacks and drinks too.”

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Denarau: Seventh Heaven Floating Bar Day Trip - Swimming, snorkeling, and the included kayak
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Denarau: Seventh Heaven Floating Bar Day Trip

11.Seventh Heaven Floating Bar Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

From Port Denarau, you take a 45-minute ferry to Seventh Heaven, a floating pontoon in the Mamanuca Islands. Spend the day swimming, kayaking for 30 minutes, listening to music, and using the showers and lounges. Food and drinks cost extra, and staff members such as Moses and Milli are known for warm, helpful service.

“Such a good day out in Fiji!! The staff are so nice and we had the best time.”

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Fiji: Cloud 9 Floating Bar and Pizzeria Day Trip - First Look at Fiji’s Floating Bar
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Fiji: Cloud 9 Floating Bar and Pizzeria Day Trip

12.Cloud 9 Floating Bar and Pizzeria Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 6 hours · from $107

Take a round-trip boat from Port Denarau to Cloud 9, Fiji’s two-level floating bar and pizzeria in the Mamanuca Islands. You can buy wood-fired pizza, cocktails, and soft drinks, then swim, snorkel, relax on sunbeds, or jump from the upper level while international DJs play. A $60 onboard tab is available as an upgrade.

“We booked the boat trip with $60 bar tab. The experience was amazing. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend the trip.”

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Malamala Beach Club - Half Day Pass - White sand, clear water, and a compact island
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Malamala Beach Club – Half Day Pass

13.Malamala Beach Club – Half Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $78

Travel by ferry from Port Denarau to Malamala Island for four hours of beach time, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and pool use. Towels, Wi-Fi, water-sports gear, and selected hotel transfers are included. Food, drinks, cabanas, and premium seating cost extra. The tour starts at noon and suits couples, families, and anyone with a spare half-day.

“Such a stunning experience! Easy to book in with viator. Check in was easy, make sure you have your booking details ready, easier to also do an online checkin to avoid waiting in the line for too long. The boat was spacious and you can puRead more”

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Fiji: Captain Cook Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise - Pickup from Nadi and Denarau hotels
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Fiji: Captain Cook Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise

14.Captain Cook Cruises Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Spend three hours aboard the twin-deck catamaran Fini One, sailing from Denarau Island into a Pacific sunset. Your evening includes hotel transfers from selected Nadi-area hotels, a welcome cocktail, tropical buffet dinner, tea and coffee, and live Fijian music and dance. A local lobster upgrade is available, while drinks from the bar cost extra.

“Perfect evening enjoying the sunset, live music and the surprises. Food was very good and served with lots of smiles. If I have the chance to, I will do this again. Thank you to the great Team on the Cruise on Friday, 12 September and for the birthday song for my love and the cheers to us. Keep up the good work.”

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Full Day Castaway Island with Lunch - Leaving Denarau on the morning catamaran
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Full Day Castaway Island with Lunch

15.Full Day Castaway Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · from $123

Travel from Denarau Marina to Castaway Island on a high-speed catamaran, then enjoy about five hours of beach, pool, snorkeling, lunch, and optional water sports. Hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, WiFi, and a host are included. Kids Club, towels, motorized activities, and some water sports cost extra.

“I loved Castaway. It's a great day trip and destination to get away from the main island. However, the day cruise is not cheap. And it's a hassle that the fuel surcharge is not built into the ticket price. Lunch was included in the cruise and we found it to be more than we really wanted to eat. Taking that out would lower the price, and we could then just order from the restaurant as we wish. Day guests are going to spend on other things such as the snorkelling trip we did, so the resort should not need to insist on building this into the cruise price if that…”

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