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.
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji offers a stunning private beach escape in the Mamanuca Islands. With crystal-clear turquoise waters, soft white sands, and vibrant coral reefs, Kadavu Lailai beach is the perfect spot to snorkel, dive, paddle, or simply relax. Join a Day Sail adventure departing from Denarau Marina in Nadi, complete with a delicious lunch and the chance to learn from the resident Marine Biologists during guided snorkelling and glass bottom boating as well as coral planting and talks.
You can also the most of your day with Captain Cook Cruises’ by prebooking optional tours and experiences. Lounge in luxury with a private cabana, take a guided dive, unwind with soothing spa treatments. Adventure and relaxation, the perfect combination.
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 Buffet Lunch from the BBQ and Ice Bar
on the boat only
Selection of Beers, house wines and soft drinks on the island
Kayaks & stand up paddle boards
Guided Marine Biologist Snorkelling & Glass bottom boat tours
Gratuities
PADI Five star Diving
Massage & hair braiding
Coral coast transfers
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Denarau Departure 10am
Denarau Departure: Tour including transfer to/from hotels in Denarau
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
Ex Nadi (10am Port Denarau)
Ex Nadi (10am Denarau Marina): Tour including transfer to/from hotels in Nadi
Pickup included
Reviews
760 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
LOVED IT!!!!
Rhonda K,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved, loved, loved this full day excursion. The staff- and there are a lot of them, are all wonderful- happy/ there to please and all want you to have a great time. We were well taken care of. A marine biologist took us snorkeling when we got there- pointing out some interesting finds as well as the reef shark lol. The buffet lunch was very good/ lots of salad- chicken and fish including beer, wine and pops. I have nothing negative to say about this fabulous memory we created with Captain Cooks island and reef tour. Well I have one negative thing- the Captain is a grumpy person and does not like to interact with the guest. My husband ask him a few boating questions and he just didn’t respond- weird. His rudeness did not impact my day in any way. Would recommend this to all my family and friends.
Awesome snorkeling
travelcatw,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Trip to small island only an hour away. Crew were awesome and there was entertainment on the way over and back. Snorkeling was great. Lots of colorful fish. It did go out into quite deep water so if you are not a confident swimmer then grab a pool noodle. It's easy to get distracted too by the underwater world so need to keep checking where the guide is so you don't drift too far away. Tried Scuba diving too for an extra cost. Very surreal experience. Dive is with a PADI instructor and when converting the Fiji dollar to AU it was a reasonable price. You can sign up on the trip over. Paddle boarding and kayaking was also included. Lunch on the island was nice and tasty.
Smooth cruise and friendly crew
viliamer2025,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cruise was nice - staff was friendly and the service was excellent. The food was tasty and activities was fun and exciting.
An amazing day trip in Fiji:)
H7338KAkevinm,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had four adults and five kids and had the best day. Bale (bah-lay) is an amazing host, so thoughtful and caring, made each one of us feel special the entire day. Whether it was the live music serenading us on the boat, sharing a kava ceremony, snorkeling on a beautiful reef, or enjoying a massage on the beach , everything was phenomenal. Even buffet lunch was delicious. Highly recommend !!
Highly recommended - great day out!
Y9975UVrachelleb,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day! Lunch was exceptional, the snorkelling was fantastic, the activities were lots of fun and the crew were amazing! Especially Bale who looked after us all day!
Awesome Activities - Cruise Time Too Long
Mithilesh L,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Pretty good day activity to do if you want relaxation with a few options for adventure. This activity is on the more affordable side and includes drinks and food. The cruise there and back is quite long and takes roughly 75mins each way which gets boring at times. On the island, the atmosphere is lovely and there are plenty of things to do: paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkelling, beach volleyball. Scuba diving and massages are paid. The toilet facilities at the island are not great so make sure you go beforehand at the marina.
Fantastic Experience
Vivian M,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the beach on the island was relaxing and peaceful, great food and plenty of activities. Only disappointment was we didn’t get to do the glass bottom boat. But overall a fantastic experience. We would definitely do it again.
Day cruise that will never be forgotten
teresian2026,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My pearl family really enjoyed our day cruise on the 29th of December 2025,as some of us it is our first time going on a day cruise,we really enjoyed the morning tea,the lunch that was served on the island was fabulous and also the drink, staff was so friendly. Vinaka vakalevu from our mataniciva family 💕💕
**TERRIBLE- not as described**
kareencasaceli,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! We were put a ferry- no tall sailing ship. Very disappointing. They even briefed everyone once on boat saying no snorkeling gear available to which a lot of guests got angry about. Food was also terrible on the island. We insisted on being taken back to denarau marina as it wasn’t the experience we had booked and they refused. They instead had someone bring 15 snorkeling sets for over 100 people. Better off doing cloud 9, seventh heaven or malamala beach club.
Grossly misrepresented
objektiw,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We booked the trip at our resort based on the photos and description that offered a full day of adventure with “sailing” to a private island (showing the photos of a sailboat), reef snorkeling, morning and afternoon tea, and tropical lunch, with an optional trip to the Treasure sandbar (and other things(. We paid around 400 USD for two adults and one child. From the hotel we spend over one hour in a bus to the port, only to realize that a hundred of us were crammed into the inner main deck of a catamaran which felt truly like a one-hour ferry to the island. The “tea” consisted of lining up for hot water and a spoonful of instant coffee and cookies. Once there, the hundred people were let onto the beach in 40+ groups to run and try to take one of the plastic chairs or sunbeds. Only 15 people could go snorkeling at a time (so up to most 45 people). Then again one had to line up for lunch (not sure what was tropical about it) with no seats available. We could not wait for 3 o’clock to get out of there. It took 3 hours for the ferry and the bus to get back to our resort. Overall, we tried to make the best of it but it is way overpriced for what you get which is nothing like you’d imagine. It’s a wholesale routine for something you already get in your resort. I do not recommend it.
From FJD 264.00
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