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The 15 Best Mamanuca Island Day Trips

27 tours  ·  from $53

The Mamanucas are the ring of small islands an hour west of Port Denarau, and most are day-trip distance. These 15 compare how long you actually get ashore, what lunch includes and whether snorkelling gear and transfers are in the price.

Malamala Beach Club - Full Day - Your first hours on the island
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Malamala Beach Club – Full Day

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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South Sea Sailing Full Day Trip (5 years and above only) - Morning Tea and a Buffet Lunch That Matter
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South Sea Sailing Full Day Trip (5 years and above only)

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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Full Day South Sea Island with Lunch & Drinks - Snorkeling, kayaks, and the semi-submersible ride
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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

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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Fiji: Malamala Beach Club Private Island Day Pass & Transfer - A compact island built for an easy beach day
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Fiji: Malamala Beach Club Private Island Day Pass & Transfer

4.Fiji: Malamala Beach Club Private Island Day Pass & Transfer

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

Take a pre-booked transfer to Port Denarau, then cruise about 30 minutes by catamaran to Malamala Beach Club. Spend six to seven hours swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, or resting by the infinity pool. Food, drinks, cabanas, and day beds cost extra, while towels, Wi-Fi, and water-sports equipment are included.

“Absolutely beautiful island and people. It’s very well setup and a must not miss. We did the full day tour and booked a day bed by the pool which is also overlooking the ocean. You get snorkeling gear provided and the water is crystal clear with a coral reef and tropical fish. The food was also delicious. Definitely want to come back :)”

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Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch - Snorkeling the coral reef
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Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

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

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

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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Whale's Tale Day Cruise from Port Denarau - Breakfast, sparkling wine, and the first hours aboard
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Whale’s Tale Day Cruise from Port Denarau

6.Whale’s Tale Day Cruise from Port Denarau

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

Spend six to seven hours aboard Whale’s Tale Cruises Fiji, sailing from Port Denarau toward the Mamanuca Islands and a private island stop. Expect breakfast, sparkling wine, snorkeling gear, a gourmet buffet lunch, beer, wine, and crew entertainment. Saula, Jay, Olly, Knox, and Max are among the crew members praised for their warm service.

“The staff joke extremely inappropriately. On the name of breakfast they only give you a few fruits and a muffin. Don’t get fooled by what you read. Nowhere close to it. And it is way more expensive than some of the other cruises out there. Big mistake. Will never ever book with Whale’s tale.”

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South Sea Island Half Day with Lunch & Drinks - South Sea Island and the Mamanuca setting
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South Sea Island Half Day with Lunch & Drinks

7.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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Fiji: South Sea Island Full Day Trip with Lunch & Drinks - Choosing Your Morning: Reef, Kayak, Pool, or Hammock
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Fiji: South Sea Island Full Day Trip with Lunch & Drinks

8.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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Fiji: South Sea Sailing Experience with Lunch & Drinks - Morning Tea Before the Water Activities
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Fiji: South Sea Sailing Experience with Lunch & Drinks

9.Fiji: South Sea Sailing Experience with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 155 reviews · 7 hours · from $124

Spend seven hours aboard South Sea Cruises’ Sabre catamaran, sailing among Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. You’ll get morning tea, a chef-prepared buffet, reef snorkeling, paddleboarding, a sand cay stop, and drinks. The lively crew, including names such as Moses, Suka, Ice, and Patrick, add music and warm Fijian hospitality.

“what a perfect day! All of the crew very friendly, & accommodating. Food & beverage service was fantastic! Entertainment was fun, they celebrated our engagement on board! Highly recommend this tour! & Suka was the best!”

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Malamala Beach Club - Half Day Pass - Snorkeling Near the Jetty
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Malamala Beach Club – Half Day Pass

10.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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Full Day Castaway Island with Lunch - Arriving on Castaway Island, also called Qalito
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Full Day Castaway Island with Lunch

11.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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Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island - The Finding Nemo semi-submersible trip
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Finding Nemo – Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island

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

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

From Denarau, ride an air-conditioned catamaran to South Sea Island for snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, pool time, and a semi-submersible reef viewing trip. Hotel transfers, equipment, Wi-Fi, Kids Club access, and drinks are included. The setting is lovely, but the half-day schedule leaves roughly one hour on the island.

“great excursion at a great price. Totally enjoyed it, actually wished it had been a little longer!!!”

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Fiji: Malamala Beach Club Half-Day Trip - Arriving at Malamala Beach Club
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Fiji: Malamala Beach Club Half-Day Trip

13.Fiji: Malamala Beach Club Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 76 reviews · 5 hours · from $80

Take a five-hour South Sea Cruises catamaran trip from Port Denarau to Malamala Island. You get return transport, towels, Wi-Fi, snorkeling gear, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboards. Food, drinks, cabanas, and poolside beds cost extra. Expect a polished beach club with a white-sand shore, infinity pool, tropical cocktails, and an adults-only area.

“Amazing - we looooved the snorkling. Never seen anything like it there. The food was really good!! A little to busy as we took the half day trip and all the seats were taken so will definitely upgrade next time.”

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Ride & Slide by South Sea Cats - Half Day Snorkelling Trip - The Mamanuca Islands from the water
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Ride & Slide by South Sea Cats – Half Day Snorkelling Trip

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

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

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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Fiji: Castaway Island Resort Day Cruise with Lunch - Snorkeling, Pools, and Paid Water Activities
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Fiji: Castaway Island Resort Day Cruise with Lunch

15.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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