Island Day Cruises in Fiji: 13 Boats Worth the Early Start

1.Cruisin Fiji: Authentic Fijian Day Cruise – Best Day in Fiji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,409 reviews · from $145Our pick

Spend about eight hours island-hopping from Denarau with Cruisin Fiji. Swim at Mana Sand Bar and Monu Cove, then visit Monuriki, where Cast Away was filmed. Mose, Ben, Sam, and Bully are among the friendly crew members named by guests. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, hotel pickup, and guides are included.

“We booked our tickets for the Cruisin Fiji: authentic Fiji cruise on via tour. The booking process was easy and option to cancel 24 hours in advance was essential as we have never been to the island and didn’t know what to expect when it cRead more”

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

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

Sail from Port Denarau to Kadavu Lailai in the Mamanuca Islands for a kava welcome, reef viewing with a marine biologist, snorkeling, kayaks, paddleboards, a BBQ buffet, and drinks. The boat may be a tall ship or catamaran, depending on conditions and operations. Pickup is available from selected Denarau and Nadi resorts.

“Great day out, did some snorkelling and wondered the small island. Lunch and staff were brilliant, its a shame about the rubbish on the island and they wanted money for sections of the sun lounges”

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3.Whale’s Tale Day Cruise from Port Denarau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · from $113

From Port Denarau, you sail toward the Mamanuca Islands aboard a roomy old-school boat, with breakfast, sparkling wine, snorkeling gear, drinks, and a buffet lunch on Schooner Island included. Expect a friendly crew, guided snorkeling, fish feeding, music, and about six to seven hours on the water. Saula, Jay, Olly, Knox, and Max are among the crew members praised for their care.

“The Crew were very friendly and helpful creating a great atmosphere. Both the boat and island are in need of maintenance. Lunch was very enjoyable.”

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4.Authentic Fijian Day Cruise by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 342 reviews · 8 hours · from $143

Spend eight hours cruising the Mamanuca Islands with Cruisin Fiji, a locally owned operator carrying up to 27 people. Swim and snorkel at a sand island and Monu’s deep sea cove, then visit Mondriki, the Cast Away filming island, for a Fijian lovo lunch. Paul and Ben are among the guides praised for patient, friendly help in the water.

“The crew was amazing, communicative, and accommodating! The drinks included were great. However, I’d have liked more non-alcoholic options. Beautiful tour and a once-in-a-lifetime tour!”

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5.Major Tom -Sailing Day Cruise, with Snorkeling, Lunch & More!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $164

Spend five to seven hours aboard Major Tom with Ben and the crew, sailing protected Havannah waters near Port Vila. You’ll visit two snorkel sites, enjoy a fresh BBQ buffet, stop at a local island market, and use kayaks or paddleboards when conditions allow. Hotel transfers, gear, water, and onboard toilets are included.

“Really fun day out. We enjoyed the laid back vibes, great snorkelling and fun adventures. The crew were fantastic and really professional. Highly rated.”

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6.Finding Nemo – Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 94 reviews · from $52Best value

Take a high-speed catamaran from Denarau to South Sea Island, then choose snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, a semi-submersible reef trip, or pool time. Transfers, gear, WiFi, kids club, and island drinks are included. The setting is lovely, but the half-day schedule can feel rushed.

“This cruise is way too short - you leave at 9 get to the island at 9.30 by the time you find shelter get settled it’s 9.45 and they start hassling you to pack up at 10.45 . It’s a bit misleading saying half day and very expensive for such a short time on the island . We loved the island but this trip is not the right choice for the money”

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7.Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $115

Travel from Nadi to Robinson Crusoe Island by a 30-minute river cruise, then spend about five hours with Fijian dance, fire walking, weaving, pottery, a lovo lunch, snorkeling, swimming, and a bush walk. Hotel pickup is available from selected resorts. Activities can change with weather.

“Wonderful trip … lots of activities … great taste of the island culture. A beautiful resort … very relaxing.”

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8.Castaway Island Resort Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 1 day · from $156

Cruise from Denarau to Castaway Island Resort on a comfortable, air-conditioned catamaran with a small group of up to 10. You get five hours for beach time, snorkeling, two pools, bars, and a beachside lunch. Kayaks, massages, drinks, and motorized watersports cost extra.

“The island was beautiful and the staff was so welcoming. Loved every minute there.”

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9.Mana Island Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · from $113

Cruise from Denarau, Treasure Island, or Beachcomber Island to Mana Island for up to six hours of beach time. Swim, snorkel with provided gear, use the resort pools and lounges, and enjoy a barbecue lunch. Optional extras include parasailing, jet skiing, guided snorkeling, and a semi-submersible coral tour. Hotel transfers are available.

“Island is beautiful! Snorkelling is amazing and don't have to go too far out to see it. Loved the adults only pool to have a drink or two. Only disappointment was that they advertise water sports however we were unable to do any as there was no boats available.”

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10.Round The Island Day Trip Fiji- Viti Levu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $295

Start at 6:00 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour circuit of Viti Levu in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guide Sunny explains Fijian life, economy, and local customs as you pass beaches, towns, villages, Suva, and the sugar belt. Bottled water is included, but lunch and snorkeling gear are not.

“The tour around the island was nice. However, I felt like I paid to much for what I got, especially when it was an 11 and a 1/2 hour day and no lunch is included.”

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11.Beachcomber Island Day Trip Fiji’s Authentic Island Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $117

From Port Denarau, spend about six hours on Beachcomber Island with morning tea, a BBQ buffet, local beer, wine, snorkeling gear, water sports, and a glass-bottom boat ride. You can also try Kokoda preparation, basket weaving, coconut scraping, tree climbing, and a visit to the turtle pond. The day ends back at the marina.

“Beautiful water, great food including gluten free options and the staff were lovely. Felt the snorkelling guided tour could be longer than 15 min and there needs to be more cabana style seating, the main bar area smelt bad it was New Year’s Day so I assume the sand was a little gross in there and that might have been the smell.”

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12.Beachcomber Island Day Cruise with Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $142

You’ll leave Port Denarau at 10am for Beachcomber Island, a marine sanctuary in the Mamanuca Islands. Your day includes snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat, fish feeding, turtle pond exploration, Fijian dancing, kokoda making, buffet lunch, tea, and selected resort transfers. The launch returns at 4:45pm.

“Excellent! Transfers were all on time and loved our day on Beachcomber Island. Great location, relaxing, swimming, snorkelling, fish and turtle feeding, with great service. Only thing I can say was not up to scratch was the food, it was cold and not very pleasant. Overall great day”

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13.Oolala Cruises Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $120

Cruise from Port Denarau aboard the MV Oololo to Savala Island in the Mamanuca Islands. Your day includes tea, a beach BBQ, open-bar drinks, snorkeling, fish feeding, baby shark sightings, kayaking, paddleboarding, and a glass-bottom boat ride. Hotel transfers are offered from Nadi and Denarau.

“Great, we enjoyed the day on this Island and the staff, very friendly.”

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