Ultimate Encounter Snorkel with Sharks in Fiji
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9 hours
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See the majestic beauty of picture perfect Kuata Island on this full day, small group cruise and snorkel with reef sharks. Barefoot Kuata Resort is nestled along a white sandy beach on picturesque Kuata Island with magnificent tall peaks and huge honeycomb rock formations and transparent turquoise waters where you can go snorkelling with reef sharks. Just crystal clear water between you and the sharks, this is the ultimate adrenaline rush experience!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
7am Coach Pick Up - First Landing Beach Resort, Nila Resort & Landers Bay Resort
7:10am Coach Pick Up - Anchorage Beach Resort and Nalagi Hotel
7:15am Coach Pick Up - Nadi International Airport, Bamboo Travellers Beach / Beach Escape Villas / Bluewater Lodge / Aquarius on the Beach / Smugglers Cove / Ramada Suites / Sailor’s Beach / New Town Beach Motel / Matasawa Resort
7:20am Coach Pick Up - Club Fiji, Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa Fiji and Tokatoka Resort Nadi
7:30am Coach Pick Up - Fiji Gateway Hotel / Trans International Hotel and Oasis Palms
7:35am Coach Pick Up - Novotel Nadi
7:40am Coach Pick Up - Fancy Hotel, Tanoa International Hotel and Ratsun Nadi Airport Apartment Hotel
7:45am Coach Pick Up -Grand Melanesian Hotel and Tanoa Skylodge
7:50am Coach Pick Up - Mercure Hotel Nadi, Hexagon International Hotel /Capricorn Hotel Nadi / Travellers Apartments
7:55am Coach Pick Up -Nadi Bay Resort
8am Coach Pick Up - Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa and Hilton Fiji Beach Resort
8:10am Couch Pick Up - Sheraton Fiji Resort and The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa
Is it safe?
Yes. You’ll be provided with safety instruction from our experienced guides who’ve spent hundreds of hours getting to know our resident school of sharks. Our guides will be in the water with you the entire time and will closely monitor the sharks behaviour to ensure your safety.
What type of sharks will I see?
There are two main species of sharks encountered, White Tip Reef Sharks and Black Tip Reef Sharks, both are common in the tropical warm waters of the South Pacific. Each species can grow to a length of just over 1.5 metres although under the water they appear 25% larger, a snorkeling face mask optical illusion. White Tips are the dominant species and are by nature an inquisitive shark not frightened to check you out. Their Black Tip relatives are by contrast timid and will shy away if they feel threatened.
How many sharks will I see?
Numbers vary but it is common to see up to six sharks.
How deep is the water?
Both Black Tip and White Tip Reef Sharks prefer shallower waters making snorkeling easy with good visibility. It’s even possible to see the sharks from our boat before entering the water. Water depth varies between 4 - 6 metres depending on the tide.
What if I’m not a good swimmer, haven’t snorkeled before or don’t want to snorkel but my travelling companion does?
Buoyancy aids are available for less confident swimmers and because these sharks prefer shallow waters there’s no necessity to dive under the water to secure a thrilling view. Non-snorkelers can join the day but sit out the snorkeling experience.
Our Shark Guarantee
As Sharks are wild animals we cannot guarantee sightings however we have a 95% +success rate of sighting sharks. In the event that you don’t see any sharks we are happy for you to return for a complimentary “Ultimate Encounter - Snorkel with Sharks” within 3 days of your original cruise.
If poor weather and sea conditions result in the cancellation of the 'Snorkeling with Sharks experience,' a substitute snorkeling safari will be provided.
Please bring swimsuit, towel, protective clothing from the sun including a hat and sunblock, light jacket or sweater during the cooler months, money or credit card for optional purchases, your camera and sense of fun!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Departing Port Denarau, you’ll board our high-speed catamaran and travel through the Mamanuca Islands for 1 hour and 45 minutes, bound for Barefoot Kuata Island Resort in the southern Yasawa Islands. This resort boasts a picture-perfect beach, transparent turquoise waters, unusual rock formations, and warm hospitality. Shark Snorkelling Following a beachfront safety briefing with your experienced guides who’ve spent hundreds of hours getting to know the resident school of sharks, you’ll board a boat with your guides and travel to the reef shark site. The guides will be in the water with you the entire time and will closely monitor the shark’s behaviour to ensure your safety. The water depth at the snorkelling site varies between 4 and 6 metres and if you are not a confident swimmer, life jackets are available. Other Activities For the remainder of the day, enjoy lunch and make use of the snorkelling gear, kayaks, and paddle boards provided. Food and Drinks A delicious buffet lunch is included in your day trip and drinks can be purchased at the resort. If you require a vegetarian option, please specify in the ‘special requirements’ box when you go through the booking process.
What‘s Included
Access to the Dive Shop area along with use of paddle boards and kayaks
Guided Ultimate Encounters snorkeling with sharks experience
5 hours on the island with a buffet lunch included (vegetarian option available on request)
Return pre-booked coach transfers to/from Port Denarau to/from Nadi, Denarau, Vuda & Wailoaloa area
All snorkelling equipment and buoyancy aids if required
Return transfers from/to Port Denarau on our high-speed catamaran (1 hour & 45 minute trip each way
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Diving (available to purchase)
Massage (available to purchase)
FUEL SURCHARGE • FJD $20 per adult • FJD $15 per child (2–15 years)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
Denarau Island
Denarau Island Fiji
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Ultimate Encounter Standard
Shark Snorkelling
Standard Transfer Seating: 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: Day Experience – Snorkel with Sharks
Lunch at Barefoot Kuata Resort
Coach pickup time: Check the coach timetable on our website; pickup is earlier than boat departure to allow for coach transfer to the Marina.
Captains Lounge: There is a Captains Lounge upgrade option available and can be booked and paid for directly at check-in.
Pickup included
Reviews
168 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ultimate Snorkel with Reef Sharks in Fiji
Ravermill,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00South Sea Cruises; I booked the Ultimate Encounters Snorkel with Reef Sharks, including a buffet Lunch at Barefoot Kuata Island. I booked the day before, for my last day of my holiday, and wow what an experience. A full day trip from Port Denarau and return was relaxing, I dozed off both ways. Arrived at Kuata island, we transferred onto small shuttle boats off the cruiser. Had our safety briefing and got kitted up with Life jackets and flippers. I took my own Snorkel and goggles. Then onto a boat ride for about 15 mins, that took us up to the reef. Dived into the lovely warm waters, straight away there were 3 reef sharks swimming around, it was amazing to encounter. They provided a photographer to capture my underwater experience. I also purchased an underwater cover for my iPhone to capture my adventure. After about 30 mins our encounter was over, and were called back into the boats. I didn’t want to leave. Once we got back to the resort, we had 3-4 hours to pick up, there was a lovely buffet lunch waiting for us. Then a dip in the pool to cool off and relax, or go snorkelling some more at the reef on the beach. Other activities available, Kayaks and paddle boards were provided. Received all the beautiful photos via wi fi straight away. I leave with some wonderful memories of my snorkelling & swimming with reef sharks.
Beautiful experience
Wendi B,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the coolest experiences of my life time. The entire crew was amazing and made it a day I’ll never forget
Fantastic encounter with sharks
Lamoine D,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall, it was well worth getting through the logistics, as well as a surprisingly long walk to/from meet up place to boat location (four times), to have a fantastic encounter with the sharks, beautiful reef, and a good variety of fish. More communication describing specifically how the trip was going to be organized (ie, boat loading, access to gear, etc) would have helped a lot. Still, the experience is highly recommended. If it's possible, an extra 10-15 minutes more for viewing sharks would have been great. The buffet lunch was delicious. Good variety of food and many vegetarian options. Thank you for an overall great day!
Do it!
Sue C,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really neat trip. You start by taking a ferry out to Kuata Island. From there, the reef is a short boat ride away. The reef is really amazing. We saw lots of black and white tip reef sharks (who do not care about people at all), octopus, squid, lots of fish, and beautiful pristine coral. After about an hour, they take you back to a resort on the island for lunch and to enjoy the island. Later on the ferry comes back by and picks you up. We have snorkeled lots of places, and this reef was really excellent.
Aqua blue water with sharkies.
Vincent P,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides were very friendly and the diving was beautiful! Lots of sharks. Tha water was really clear and lots of coral. Good food too.
It's a long boat ride...
sarah j,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a long boat ride 2HRS but so worth the experience . Amazing views and great customer service whilst there . Would highly recommend
Amazing open ocean coral reef with diverse sea life and clear blue water.
808marcit,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Epic adventure. Amazing location. Snorkeling was a perfect location with enough sea life and diversity to hold your attention. Food was good enough. Attendants were excellent to work with.
11/10 would recommend
rylie h,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00such an amazing experience and team!
Beautiful views, amazing reef, staff are so friendly and helpful.
Daniel C,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience. Such a beautiful place. I brought my wife and three kids. My 12 year old was afraid to get out of the boat. You could see the sharks swimming. Eventually he got into the water. After a couple of minutes he was swimming around looking at the sharks and fish. The staff were amazing. Very friendly. I highly recommend this. It’s well worth it.
Must do!
eva-diva1029,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was awesome. The staff friendly and the views amazing. Food at the buffet was good and the encounter was everything I hoped and more. Would do it again in a heartbeat
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