Cruisin Fiji: Authentic Fijian Day Cruise – Best Day in Fiji
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8 hours
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Cruisin Fiji is locally owned and family operated, offering one of the most authentic Fijian day cruises available. Our tours are intimate and personal, capped at 25–27 guests (up to 38 during peak), so every guest feels like family.
Your full-day adventure departs from Port Denarau at 9:00 AM, cruising through the stunning Mamanuca Islands. You’ll visit:
• Mana Sand Bar – filmed on US Survivor
• Monu Island – known for its deep-sea cove
• Monuriki Island – the setting of Cast Away
Along the way, enjoy multiple stops for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring crystal-clear waters.
The tour is all-inclusive, featuring:
• A traditional Fijian Lovo lunch, cooked in an earth oven
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day
• A warm, 100% local Fijian crew sharing stories, music, and laughter
Whether you’re solo, with family, or booking a private charter, this is a heartfelt, culturally rich island experience you’ll never forget.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Dress code is casual beach wear
Free pick up and drop off from Denarau Island Resorts only. Transport fees apply from other Resorts.
Cruisin Fiji shall not be held responsible for any property loss or damage and/or any claim resulting from personal injury or death arising whilst travelling with the company, participating in activities, or other company property. This disclaimer applies irrespective of the cause.
Travel insurance is recommended for all bookings. Cruisin Fiji shall not be held responsible for any property loss or damage and/or any claim resulting from personal injury or death arising whilst travelling with the company. This disclaimer applies irrespective of cause.
Cruisin Fiji cruise is subject to sea and weather conditions, particularly in the interest of passenger safety.
There is limited medical facilities in the area that we travel and limited medical equipment on our boat so if any medical problem arises you will be returned by boat to Nadi (at your expense) or if possible returned by helicopter (at your expense). It is recommend you have valid travel insurance to cover all costs of any emergency medical event.
A marina departure fee of FJD$3 per passenger will be charged at check in from 1 January 2025. This fee is charged by Denarau Marina
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
limited for 2 hours at lunch time
Buffet lunch
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Bottled water and juice / soft drink
Free pick up from Denarau Island Resorts ONLY. Transport fee charged for hotels outside of Denarau
Professional Guide
Beach towels, sunscreen, please bring your own
Free pick up and drop off from Hotels outside of Denarau Island
Denarau Marina passenger departure levy fee paid at check in
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Mamanuca Islands
Departing from Port Denarau, your first stop is the breathtaking Mana Sand Bar — a remote stretch of white sand surrounded by turquoise waters in the heart of the Mamanuca Islands. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided snorkeling session just off the reef, where you can spot vibrant tropical fish and colorful corals in crystal-clear shallows. There’s also plenty of time for a relaxing swim or to capture stunning photos of this surreal and iconic location — known for its beauty and as a filming site for US Survivor. After your swim, you’ll be welcomed back on board with a light morning tea, featuring freshly made banana cake, prepared in our village and brought along for the day.
Mamanuca Islands
After a short 20–30 minute sail from Mana Sand Bar, you’ll arrive at our second stop: the stunning Monu Cove — a deep, aquamarine inlet surrounded by volcanic rock and lush island scenery. This vibrant cove is a playground for water lovers. Guests can swim, snorkel, or for the adventurous, take part in our signature splash competition by jumping off the boat! Whether you’re belly-flopping with friends or gliding into the water for a peaceful snorkel, Monu Cove offers something for everyone. The reef here is teeming with marine life, and the deeper water makes it a favorite for confident swimmers and free divers. For those who prefer to float and soak in the view, the calm cove is the perfect place to relax and recharge before the final stop.
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Cruisin Fiji: Authentic Fijian Day Cruise – Best Day in Fiji
Pickup included
Reviews
2,361 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great ocean experience
Gale P,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All day adventure out nearly an hour from harbor. Lunch on a small island with snorkeling and swimming. Two addl snorkel stops on sandbars. Great, helpful snorkel guides.
Highlight!!!!
Culture651263,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely well organised by a very friendly and welcoming team. It was the highlight of an 18 day trip to Fiji!! Absolutely loved it and would go again in a heartbeat! Thank you again for being fantastic hosts and treating us so well
Amazing!
Kimia M,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a great time on this cruise! Staff was professional, attentive, and fun. Lunch buffet was great. Water and drinks were provided throughout the day. Beautiful scenery, overall amazing experience! Highly recommend.
Ocean Cruise day trip in Fiji
Paul K,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Picked up at our hotel straight to the island and into the boat for an unforgettable day. Cruising through the Fijian Islands. Awesome first stop for snorkeling fish and coral were amazing. Then onto Monu Island for some more swimming and diving then to castaway island for lunch a tour and some R and R then a smooth trip back to port. Paul and the crew looked after everything with tremendous hospitality.
Family excursion
Trinity B,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team at Cruisin Fiji were amazing. They were very professional and caring looking after us extremely well. We felt very safe and comfortable with the crew from the time at pickup to drop off at our resort. Snorkelling was amazing. Couldn’t recommend them more highly…thank you!
Cruising Fiji was an...
Bianca D,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cruising Fiji was an amazing time! Getting to island hop between the beautiful islands of Fiji is definitely one of my highlights on my trip. The Cruisin Fiji team were hospitable and always made sure we were safe and had a full glass in our hand! I wish I got the names of all the men working the boat, because they were truly fantastic. Lunch on Manamuca Island was delicious and the hike to the top had breathtaking views that my camera simply could not capture. It was worth the barefoot hike though I would recommend wearing shoes or taking Bully up on his offer to carry you down haha! Would highly recommend this family run tour!
Must do experience!
Saghar K,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The best day ever!!! Recommend it sooo much you must do it if you’re in fiji!!! The lunch was fantastic and so well made, the islands are stuuuuning
Such a great day out and everyone involved with running this business were brilliant. Very friendly and funny, highly re
Chris M,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fantastic day out and we would highly recommend it. The family that run this business were all outstanding, 5 star
Great trip!
Teia W,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time exploring 3 different islands. There are opportunities for snorkeling and jumping off the boat at stops. We went during their rainy season so our trip had a lot of rain but was still enjoyable. They served us lunch on the boat instead of the island where Castaway was filmed. It was a great trip! Sam was our captain.
Best Fiji snorkel experience
sharoonus,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cruisin Fiji was the highlight of our trip! Every crew member was extremely friendly and helpful. My husband doesn’t know how to swim and it was his first time snorkeling, so one of them stayed with us the whole time to make sure we were okay. It was fun being able to visit the 3 islands and have lunch on one of them. There were lots of fish to sea and plenty of food to eat. Definitely book this experience if you’re in the area!
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