The 7 Best Snorkelling Trips in Fiji

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.Ultimate Encounter Snorkel with Sharks in Fiji

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $150

Travel from Denarau to Barefoot Kuata Island by high-speed catamaran, then join experienced guides for a shark snorkel in 4 to 6 metres of clear water. Blacktip and whitetip reef sharks are common, and you may see up to six or more. Buffet lunch, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddle boards, and resort access are included.

“Expect 2 hours each way on a ferry to the site and back. The shops at the port were closed when we left and when we returned, so no chance to shop at Port Denarau, despite being therefor an hour before leaving. A couple of the cafes weRead more”

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3.Fiji: Ultimate Encounters Snorkel with Sharks and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 9 hours · from $191

Travel by high-speed catamaran from Port Denarau to Barefoot Kuata, then take a smaller boat to the reef for a guided shark snorkel. You may see blacktip and whitetip reef sharks in clear South Pacific water. Your day also includes buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddle boards, and five hours on the island.

“So awesome! I didn’t even anticipate the hospitality and what was included. This is a must do activity especially as climate change is altering our oceans.”

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4.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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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’s Best Dolphins tour and Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $182

Set out from Nadi for a long day around Rakiraki with guide Sunny and the Dolphin Tours Pte Ltd team. You’ll ride by speedboat to look for Pacific dolphins, try traditional handline fishing, snorkel over coral, visit a tidal sandbar, and enjoy lunch. The scenery is excellent, but the early start and long drive deserve careful planning.

“Please beware of this trip booked through Viator. The day before the trip the told we would be picked up at 515am which was 3 hours earlier then we had planned. We were ready to go when we were picked up by a nice gentleman. He drove tRead more”

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7.Fiji: Beachcomber Island Day Cruise with Snorkelling

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

Spend eight hours sailing from Port Denarau to Beachcomber Island, with snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat, fish feeding, turtle pond visits, Fijian dancing, basket weaving, and a Kokoda cooking class. The $142 price includes resort transfers, meals, drinks, and non-motorized water gear. Bring swimwear, sun protection, and a change of clothes.

“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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