We love our country with a passion, which is why we operate a business that showcases its beauty to tourists. We believe the villages and culture of the people who live there are one of the most important aspects of these islands for visitors and therefore our company and therefore we want to ensure these islands and their people are cared for.
The Yasawa Islands at first glance, are ‘paradise’ and its this perfection that most travellers seek and experience. However, to the people who live in these remote island villages, paradise is far from reality. Some of these small communities live without the basic needs of fresh water, power, education and health facilities.
Founded in 2010 but South Sea Cruises Group (the parent company of Awesome Adventures Fiji), Vinaka Fiji is a charitable organisation that gives back to the remote villages and communities of the Yasawa Islands.
For every Awesome Adventures Package sold, FJ$10 is donated to Vinaka Fiji to help improve the basic needs and amenities missing from village life and ensure sustainable practices are in place to preserve and enhance the environment.
Vinaka, meaning ‘thank you’ in Fijian, is our way of thanking the communities of the Yasawa Islands for welcoming us to their region. Not long after starting Awesome adventures Fiji, we soon realized that day to day life in the Yasawa islands was a struggle with immense shortages of clean drinking water, little to no health services of facilities, poor nutrition, a lack of educational support and supplies, inadequate power, and non-sustainable practices.
Using funds raised through South Sea Cruises Group products and grants, Vinaka Fiji work in several different areas to provide a sustainable future for these islands and their inhabitants.
These areas are 1) children, schools and education 2) creating sustainable communities, and 3) marine research and conservation.
Alongside these development projects, Vinaka Fiji also runs Voluntourism programmes for groups of 10 or more, whereby volunteers can pay to participate in these projects such as helping to teach children in schools, building projects to make the villages more sustainable and in marine conservation research.
Should you wish to donate further (outside of buying an Awesome Adventures Fiji Package), you can make an online donation here.
For more information on Vinaka Fiji or on voluntourism opportunities in the islands, visit www.vinakafiji.org
E-Newsletter
Stay updated on hot deals and great tales!
Important Info
About this site
FUEL SURCHARGE IN EFFECT – UPDATED MONDAY 1ST OF JANUARY 2024
South Sea Cruises currently has a fuel surcharge to take effect for customers travelling with us on a resort transfer as well as applicable day trips.
South Sea Cruises also notes that since setting the 2023/24 transfer rates, the Fiji Government has removed the 10c per litre duty concession which South Sea Cruises had factored into our rates at the time of issue and has now had to absorb.
The applicable fuel surcharges in effect for travel as of Friday, 1st December 2023 are as follows:
All fuel surcharges stated are in FJD and include applicable taxes.
ADVISORY #X, UPDATED XXXXXXX
As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services.
Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands are cancelled today in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.
To re-book and confirm your departure, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who can not travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj
UPDATED XXXXXXX
As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be moderate – rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services.
Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands will continue to operate today as scheduled but are subject to delays and/or a suspension of services without prior notice should our Operations and/or Vessel Crews decide to do so in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.
Should customers need to alter their travel arrangements with South Sea Cruises, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who cannot travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj