Kuata Island Marine Conservation Experience with Lunch
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the perfect blend of adventure, conservation, and Fijian hospitality on Kuata Island, a breathtaking paradise known for its warm waters, stunning location, and welcoming atmosphere.
Your journey begins with a 1-hour and 45-minute scenic cruise from Port Denarau, passing through the spectacular Mamanuca Islands before arriving at the southern Yasawa Islands, where your island adventure begins.
Timings and Activities: Once you arrive, you will be welcomed to the island and then introduced to your Marine Biologist. The day starts with a presentation providing an overview of how the Marine Sanctuary is managed, how it became a Marine Protected Area, project results to date, and an introduction to current and future initiatives.
There will be two key activities:
1) A guided snorkel with the Marine Biologist to the resorts’ coral gardens to see current conservation projects and participate in coral regeneration
2) A costal or intertidal walk with the resident Marine Biologist
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Infant meals not included
You must contact South Sea Cruises at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange Transport. Use the contact details on this voucher. Upon check in please present your confirmation or voucher in exchange for your tour boarding pass
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Coastal walk or interdital walk with a Marine Biologist
Guided snorkel by a Marine Biologist
A 1 hour 45 minute (each way) scenic cruise from/to Port Denarau via high-speed catamaran
Return coach transfers from most Nadi, Denarau and Wailoaloa hotels and resorts to Port Denarau.
Buffet lunch (drinks can be purchased)
Marine conservation talk by a Marine Biologist
Drinks can be purchased on the Island
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Infant meals are not included and must be paid directly to the resort by customers before departure.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
South Sea Cruises
Barefoot Kuata Resort - Full Day Tour Boarding from Port Denarau, cruise past the stunning Mamanuca Islands enroute to the southern end of the Yasawa Islands where the delights of your island paradise await you. Once you arrive you’ll have approximately five hours ashore to enjoy lunch, wander the sandy beach, go kayaking, take a dip in the ocean or enjoy superb snorkelling with colourful corals with abundant fish life.
Options
Full Day Trip
Standard Class : Vessel departs Port Denarau at 8:45am. You must confirm your resort pick-up 48 hours before travel by calling +67 9 999 5512
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch: Buffet lunch (drinks can be purchased)
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best day trip in Fiji
Gizelle Y,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was very organized, from hotel pickup until the arrival at Kuata. South Sea Cruises really did a great job! The boat is like a public sea transportation. It stops in few islands. But don't worry, there's a clear instruction in the boat. You won't miss Kuata island. Kuata is a paradise! The staffs were so nice and friendly. Lunch was also good. I would love to stay for few days there.
Amazing and interesting day!
439kaylenep,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I did the Kuata Island Marine Conversation Experience and had an amazing time! It was really interesting to learn about the local marine environment and more detail about coral. The talk by the Marine Biologist Rosanna before the guided snorkel with her made it so much more interesting because you saw everything she had already explained, so it all just clicked. It really was a great learning experience! So cool to see the efforts of protecting and restoring the coral reef by growing and replanting the coral. The bonus was seeing 5 black tip reef sharks during low tide at the end of our snorkel. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to not just see a coral reef but also learn about all the ins and outs! We hope to visit again in the future.
Excellent Marine biologist snorkel tour
DebbieM2564,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was staying at Kuata and booked the Marine Conservation tour. This far exceeded expectations with a small group of 5 plus our very own marine biologist! The talk before hand was informative and interesting. I learnt so much about coral. The boat tour took us to two snorkel locations where we found 6 crown of thorns starfish killing coral to remove, saw the best coral I have ever seen, learnt more about fish species from marine biologist Rosanna snorkelling with us and even saw a couple of reef sharks! Highly recommend this tour! Thank you to the team. Even better than a day trip.. stay a night or two!
The best snorkeling tour in Fiji
viviancZ6054IQ,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked three snorkeling tours for our first trip to Fiji: the Authentic Fijian Day Cruise (by Cruisin Fiji), the Kuata Island Marine Conservation Experience, and the Mantaray Island Day Trip. This one was by far the best. Don't get me wrong, the Cruisin Fiji people took us to excellent sites as well, but when it comes to snorkeling, nothing beats an MPA (marine protected area). It was simply stunning. It was, in some ways, better than Hawaii. Another plus? There was only two of us that day, so it basically became a private tour with a marine biologist (whose name was Oz, and he was wonderful!). We got to plant a few coral fragments and removed a crown-of-thorns starfish (Oz did it, not us, of course!). Thank you Oz and all the friendly staff at Barefoot Kuata who made this wonderful experience possible! My boyfriend is already talking about going back and staying at the Barefoot Kuata next time...
Great experience!
calviny696,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! Rosanna and her colleague are very knowledgeable and it was awesome to snorkel around the bay while being able to ask questilns about the marine life.
Adventure Day!
63PP,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved every moment it was an experience of a life time I can’t wait to return and visit again next time I will stay on the island not just visit for the day . It was so beautiful and everyone was so helpful and friendly ! Thank you so much!
Fun day
Caro I,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A fun day out beyond the Mamanucas to the base of the Yasawas. Very relaxing boat trip, and once on the island treated to delicious food. Cocktails were terrific! A beautiful island. I enjoyed the kayaking & paddle boarding . Met new people. All good.
Awesome
Aldana S,
Aug 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Beach was amazing! In the beginning low tide so I couldn’t snorkelled so we waited until high tide. You can see plenty of corals and fishes. Sammy was great with all of us, and the rest of us he team as well they made me feel like home! Thanks everyone!
"The real Fiji experience...
Rajneel L,
Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00"The real Fiji experience ", friendly and knowledgeable staff, awesome views from no matter where your location is on the island, amazing and best snorkeling destination
Scammers
Sharon P,
Nov 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.002 hour boat ride. Than an additional $35 for gas!!!! WTF!!!! The pools were dirty. They are just PRICE GUAGING PEOPLE
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