Top 7 Island Day Trips in Nadi

1.Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 408 reviews · from $117Our pick

Spend about seven hours aboard the 100-foot Whale’s Tale schooner, sailing from Nadi toward an uninhabited island in the Mamanuca group. You’ll pass Malamala, Vunavadra, Bounty, and Treasure islands, enjoy a champagne-style breakfast, snorkel with provided gear, eat a fresh beach barbecue, and return with music, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Viator/TripAdvisor told me that my concerns would be passed along to the company and I was waiting to write my review until I heard from someone, but no one has contacted me. It's just really important as we women are dressed in swimsuits with a lot of bare skin, that the male crew shouldn't be coming up and touching us unwantedly. I told the crew member twice "no, no," when he began patting and rubbing my bare back, and it wasn't until I felt forced to actually say, "I don't want your hands on me," that he stopped. And then he yelled after me at some point, "Where is your…”

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2.Fiji: South Sea Island Full Day Trip with Lunch & Drinks

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

Take a high-speed catamaran from Denarau to South Sea Island in about 30 minutes. Your day includes snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, a semi-submersible coral viewing ride, BBQ lunch, drinks, and a Fijian Meke performance. Choose active water time, quiet beach time, or a little of both.

“Really fun and relaxing, half day is more than enough for people wanting to relax.”

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3.Ride & Slide by South Sea Cats – Half Day Snorkelling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $107Best value

From Port Denarau, South Sea Cats takes you by high-speed catamaran toward the Mamanuca Islands for reef snorkeling, paddleboarding, swimming, and fun from a giant rooftop slide. The crew provides equipment, lunch, drinks, and safety guidance. Dom and Anare are among the crew members praised for attentive service.

“The equipment was in great shape, and the staff was exceptionally knowledgeable and courteous. We saw a beautiful coral reef with abundant, beautiful sea life while snorkeling. They also had nice paddle boats and a fun slide from the top deck. South sea cat excursions are a must do in Fiji.”

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4.Fiji: Castaway Island Resort Day Cruise with Lunch

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

Cruise from Denarau to Castaway Island Resort in a small group of up to 10. You get five hours for beach time, snorkeling, two pools, bars, and a two-course lunch, with optional kayaks, surfboards, massage, and motorized water sports at extra cost. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, and the return catamaran ride are included.

“Castaway Island is starting to look a little worn down, so no longer the luxury day trip it used to be. The lunch used to be a la carte for day guests, but is now buffet. Whilst a la carte would be preferable, the buffet was a good one, and the Mongolian style bbq worked well. However really disappointingly the Adult pool, whilst billed as such, was full of loud children and families. Nobody seemed to control this from the resort. Timely hotel pick ups, well organised ticketing and catamaran boarding. Comfortable, well air conditioned and friendly staff”

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5.Ride & Slide by South Sea Cats – Half Day Snorkelling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4h 30m · from $108

Ride & Slide takes you from Port Denarau across the Mamanuca Islands on a high-speed catamaran with Anare and his crew. You get reef snorkeling, paddle boards, a giant roof slide, a generous light lunch, and drinks including local beer and house wine. The 4.5-hour trip suits confident swimmers who enjoy an active, social boat day.

“heaps of fun. Weather didn't play the game so we only went to one place but loved the snorkling and the slide”

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6.Fiji: South Sea Island Combo Half Day Trip Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Take a high-speed catamaran from Port Denarau to South Sea Island for swimming, snorkeling, coral viewing, water sports, a BBQ lunch, local drinks, and a Fijian meke performance. Afterward, cruise among the Mamanuca Islands while collecting and dropping off resort passengers. Hotel transfers are included from most Denarau, Nadi, and Wailoaloa properties.

“I had the most amazing day, the guides were super friendly, welcoming and helpful. I enjoyed everything about the day. I travelled alone and would definitely recommend!”

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7.Denarau: Oolala Cruises Day Cruise

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

Board the MV Oololo at Port Denarau for a full day around the Mamanuca Islands. You’ll cruise for about 60 minutes to Savala Island, enjoy a beach BBQ, unlimited Fiji beer, wine, soft drinks, and water, then choose between snorkeling, fish feeding, baby shark sightings, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a glass-bottom boat tour.

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

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