11 Island Day Trips in Viti Levu Worth Booking

1.Malamala Beach Club – Full Day

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

Take the 25-minute catamaran from Port Denarau to Malamala Beach Club for a full day of swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, beach time, and pool lounging. Round-trip ferry travel, coach transfers from selected areas, towels, Wi-Fi, and non-motorized water equipment are included. Food, drinks, and cabanas cost extra.

“Malamala Beach Club full-day trip via Viator is pure paradise. Crystal-clear waters, pristine white sand, great food and relaxed vibes. Easy transfers, friendly staff and plenty of space to unwind or swim. Ideal for couples and photographers seeking a postcard-perfect Fiji island day.”

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2.South Sea Sailing Full Day Trip (5 years and above only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 600 reviews Top rated

Spend about seven hours aboard Sabre, a spacious 78-foot sailing catamaran, cruising the Mamanuca Islands from Port Denarau. Swim and snorkel at tropical reefs, visit a deserted sand cay, use the paddleboards and water slide, and enjoy morning tea, buffet lunch, soft drinks, water, and selected beer and wine. Pickup is available from Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, and Wailoaloa.

“The catamaran broke down once we had boarded. The workers made us comfortable and fed and watered us. We then offered an alternative trip which was fantastic. The guides were super friendly and fun, they made the whole experience a lot of fun for the kids and guides took us to the best snorkelling spots.”

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3.Full Day South Sea Island with Lunch & Drinks

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

Sail 30 minutes from Port Denarau to South Sea Island for a full day of snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, a semi-submersible coral-viewing ride, and beach time. Your $98.41 ticket includes transfers, barbecue lunch, local beer, wine, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear. Scuba experiences and massages cost extra.

“Great fast cat trip out to a nice little island. Snorkling was nice. Straight off the beach at the back of the island was good snorkling”

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4.South Sea Island Half Day with Lunch & Drinks

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

Sail from Port Denarau to South Sea Island in about 30 minutes for a relaxed half-day of swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and a semi-submersible coral-viewing trip. Your package includes a BBQ lunch, local beer and wine, soft drinks, water, WiFi, and a Fijian meke performance. Reef shoes are essential.

“There was not enough snorkels and masks for the visitors and ones I got hold of were old and leaked There was not enough kayaks and associated to explore the island The coral in front of the resort was 4/5 dead with no protection from humans further damaging what is left”

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5.Malamala Beach Club – Half Day Pass

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

Spend about four hours at Malamala Beach Club, a small island 30 minutes from Port Denarau. Your pass includes return ferry travel, hotel transfers from Nadi, Denarau, or Wailoaloa, towels, Wi-Fi, and non-motorized gear for snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Food, drinks, and reserved cabanas cost extra.

“Lots of fun to get a taste of the Fiji you see in pictures without having to stay at a fancy resort. I stayed in Nadi and did this as a 1/2 day trip. Paradise.”

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6.Full Day Castaway Island with Lunch

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

Cruise from Denarau Marina to Castaway Island, known locally as Qalito, on a high-speed catamaran. You get about five hours ashore for the beach, pool, snorkeling, lunch, and optional water sports. Hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, WiFi, and a two-course lunch are included. The return ride may take longer if the boat stops at other islands.

“A beautiful greeting on the white sands by the staff as we got off the boat! Straight to a hammock under the trees with a coconut water from the gardens. The whole experience was bliss from the moment we stepped off the boat! Vinaka Castaway staff! I will remember you always xo”

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7.Oolala Cruises on Savala Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $112

Oolala Cruises takes you from Port Denarau to privately used Savala Island in the Mamanuca Islands. Expect a small-group catamaran cruise, snorkeling, kayaks, paddle boards, swimming, beach time, morning tea, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and drinks. The boat carries no more than 30 people.

“My Ooh La La Cruise in Fiji was truly unforgettable. I had a little hiccup with communication with the transportation however Rachel stepped in and resolved everything which put me at ease and that's what matters not everything is perfRead more”

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8.South Sea Island Combo Trip with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $92

Take a high-speed catamaran from Port Denarau to South Sea Island for 3.5 hours of snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, a semi-submersible coral viewing ride, BBQ lunch, drinks, and Fijian meke music. A scenic return cruise through the Mamanuca Islands includes stops at other island resorts.

“We had the most fun on the day trip to south sea island. Highly recommend if you have small kids. We loved the snorkel trip. My 9 year old loved the pool. Lunch was delicious and the entertainment was fun.”

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

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

Spend about seven hours traveling from Port Denarau Marina to Beachcomber Island for a BBQ buffet, local beer, house wine, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, and hands-on Fijian activities. You can learn Kokoda preparation, weave a basket, scrape coconut, climb a tree, and visit the turtle pond. The group limit is 120 people.

“We visited Beachcomber Island during the Christmas–New Year holidays in December 2025, travelling from Sydney, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of our Fiji trip. We booked the Beachcomber Island Day Trip – Fiji’s Authentic IslRead more”

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10.Fiji: South Sea Island Finding Nemo ex Port Denarau

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $67Best value

Take a 30-minute catamaran from Port Denarau to South Sea Island for a compact morning of snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and coral viewing in a semi-submersible boat. You get about 1.5 to 2 hours ashore, complimentary drinks, a saltwater pool, and return transport from many Nadi-area hotels.

“Only putting 1 star because of my own error of not reading the email correctly. I thought hotel pick up was 8:45am but departing from port was that time! We got to the port and the lady told us we had missed it sadly.. travelling with 2 kids alone my little ones were crying wasn’t great then had to pay another 250fjd to book the same tour but later. No one’s fault my my own :(”

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11.25 minutes Mamanuca Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $315

Take a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight from Port Denarau over the lower Mamanuca Islands. You’ll see Malolo Lailai, Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Tavarua, Cloud 9, white beaches, coral reefs, and blue water from above. Pickup is offered, and your private group returns to the starting point.

“You viator agency are scammers I book à scenic heli tour of 25 minutes and à transfer to Likuliku resort by helicopter We agreed on the price and i book and paid You send me tickets for just the scenic flight The helicopter company didn t waRead more”

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