Captain Cook Cruises Fiji - Island and Reef Day Cruise
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Departing Port Denarau Marina at 10am returning 5pm.
A must-do all-inclusive Fijian island experience. Set sail with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji to the Mamanuca Islands where spectacular Kadavu Lailai and your own private beach awaits. Relax on pristine white sands surrounded by vibrant coral gardens and spend the day snorkeling straight off the beach, paddleboarding, kayaking or kick back, relax and enjoy the stunning views. Discover Fiji’s marine environment through guided reef and nature walks with our resident Marine Biologists and take part in the hands-on Build a Reef coral restoration programme. A fresh tropical BBQ buffet lunch is served beachside, accompanied by complimentary beer, house wine and soft drinks, with authentic Fijian cultural entertainment delivered by our welcoming crew.
Exclusive Add Ons: Private Shade Cabana, Love Essentials package, Cabana Bliss package, Romance package.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please note: Pickup and drop-off from Coral Coast hotels are at an additional coast. Please see pricing below for more information
Infant seats are only available with prior notice
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fiji
Board our tall ship* with a welcome drink and kava ceremony, then set sail on your adventure Island. Explore the abundance of coral reef at Kadavu Lailai island by snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding. Join our marine biologist on a glass - bottom boat tour, cultural walk, and participate in our 'Buy a Coral, Build a Reef program and contribute to our conservation efforts. Padi 5 Star Scuba Dive. Morning and afternoon tea, a buffet lunch and drinks on the Islands are included! *Use of our tall ship cannot always be guaranteed. We reserve the right to change vessel types at any time
Mamanuca Islands
Our Island is close enough to Nadi to be the perfect destination for an introduction to cruising the islands of Fiji. Set sail to this pristine island, surrounded by acres of spectacular coral reef. Upon arrival, soak up the natural atmosphere where you can swim in the tropical waters, explore the island or simply relax on the pristine sandy beaches. If you're feeling energetic, a selection of water activities such as snorkeling or the use of canoes is included. You will also be able to indulge in a delicious buffet luncheon before the return sail to Nadi.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Yaqona (kava) welcome ceremony
Tropical BBQ lunch served with beer, wine and soft drinks included on the island.
Volleyball - Crew vs Guests
on the boat only
Captains Kids Club
Selection of Beers, house wines and soft drinks on the island
Kayaks & stand up paddle boards
Guided Marine Biologist Snorkelling & Glass bottom boat tours
Nature Walks
Gratuities
PADI Five star Diving
Massage & hair braiding
Coral coast transfers
Private Shade Cabana (up to 4 pax)
Celebration cake (8inch)
Romance Package (per couple)
Love Essentials Package (per couple)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Ex Nadi (10am Port Denarau)
Ex Nadi (10am Denarau Marina): Tour including transfer to/from hotels in Nadi
Pickup included
Coral Coast Cruise
Coral Coast/Double Tree Hilton: Tour including transfers to/from select hotels in Coral Coast, Lautoka, Vuda area or Marriott Momi Bay and Double Tree Hilton
Denarau Departure 10am
Denarau Departure: Tour including transfer to/from hotels in Denarau
Pickup included
Reviews
770 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 except the massage
Melanie F,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This trip was fabulous, except the massage. The beach was stunning, the staff lovely, the lunch delicious and the snorkeling beautiful. 10/10 recommend. The only downside was the massage I had, because the massage therapist was texting the entire time. I'd feel her slowing down and using one hand and look up to see her texting, which went on the entire 45min. Don't do the massage, but definitely take the trip
Not as described
Tom S,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Way overpacked, inside the boat it was stuffy and very smelly. on the island was not enough sun beds for everyone, at least half of us were stuck sitting on the ground. When it says free drinks it’s not on the actual boat you have to wait till you reach the island to get drinks if you want drinks on the boat you have to pay extra. However staff were beautiful, very friendly and helpful and tried their best, and island was absolutely amazing.
An amazing day!
Danny M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing day. Staff on the day (Weds 31 March) were fantastic, so friendly and welcoming. The highlight was snorkeling over the reef with a marine biologist as our guide. Afterwards we also had a trip around the reef on a glass bottomed boat, again with another marine biologist. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea was included and we were happy with it all. Thank you all for an amazing day!
Good Day
kiraleerumsey,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a nice day on the Island and Reef Day Sail. The snorkelling was okay but I have done in better locations on other tours. The crew are all wonderful and super friendly. I also really enjoy that they do not seem to pack as many people as possible on their tours and have a good amount of space on the boat and at the island.
Awesome Day trip!
deeannad2023,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing time! Great staff!! Great buffet! (The fish was Amazing!!!!!!). Wonderful day on the island and such an amazing experience!!!!!!!
Great tour!
David M,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff was amazing! Our main guide was really funny! The marine biologist we talked to was very knowledgeable! A day well spent, we are tired, but happy.
Don’t do it!
Exploration360341,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Conditions are horrible and customer service is nonexistent. Don’t waste your time or money!
Very disappointed!!!!!
ranjlenep,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We had planned this trip to commemorate my friend's 50th birthday, an occasion that warranted a memorable celebration. However, our experience was significantly marred by Suliana R., our assigned sales executive, whose behavior was unprofessional. Her communication style and tone were consistently dismissive, rude, and disrespectful. This attitude made us feel like we were an inconvenience rather than valued clients celebrating a milestone. There was a notable lack of warmth, accountability, and genuine interest in our satisfaction. Undoubtedly, this ranked as one of the poorest customer service experiences I've had, especially given the significance of the event we were celebrating. The behavior exhibited was inexcusable and fell short of expected standards. The condition of the boat was also far from satisfactory, with evident neglect in cleanliness and maintenance leading to unsanitary conditions. Such neglect was particularly surprising given the premium experience we were promised.
Great day if fun and variety in the sun.
G329HXcindym,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome fun day. The staff was great, attentive and knowledgable. It was well worth the money and time. We did scuba and snorkel and glass bottom boat. There were several other activities. Great for families as well. This was better than the advertisement. From the time we took and arrived back we were very entertained. Bit crowded or “commercialized “. Just a great beautiful day!
The best day of our lives!
pepperpearl,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked this through Viator and we both felt this experience gave us one of the best days of our lives. No issues with pick up from our hotel lobby, we got there 5min before pick up time (which was communicated clearly through the Viator app). Our tour guide explained the itinerary and what to expect for check in at the harbor during our ride there. The boat ride there was loaded with entertainment: kava ceremony, live music and morning tea with light snacks. Open bar is only available on the island and was limited to (cheap wine) and beer- which we didn’t mind: we were not there to get plastered! I recommend skipping out on cabana rental (save that money and tip the staff). We snatched a spot under trees with shade. There were also mats you can use if you could not get lounge chairs. On the island: you could do a guided snorkeling tour, SUP, kayaking and glass bottom boat ride. When we were kayaking, the water was so clear that we could see starfish and corals. We saw so many fish and corals when we snorkeled and I do recommend following the guide- the high traffic areas for boats are areas where they relocated corals and you wouldn’t see anything if you don’t know. Highlight of the trip was the glass bottom tour. The guide explains so much about corals and what the company has done to preserve the wildlife. The boat was quite clear and it is indeed the lazy person’s guide to snorkeling. Lunch was better than I expected! Island BBQ with salad options. Not bad considering the staff hauled a generator onto the island to cook all the food. The boat ride back was very entertaining: we learnt about coconuts, and saw a live demonstration on how it was opened back in the days without tools. Lots of live music and afternoon tea. There was no pressure to tip, but seeing how hard the staff worked we made sure to leave something generous in the tip box and smaller tips to individuals that helped us. A bit disappointed to see most folks did not even tip. Reminder folks: people here make ~$2FJD per hour. A little something on your end goes such a long way for them. If you keep them comfortable, it will make future visitors have the same great experience that you had!
From FJD 277.00
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