Passes

Awesome Pass

Description

Design your own Fiji islands itinerary. Includes transfers & accommodation
Choose a few places to stay in the Yasawa Islands with the hassle-free Awesome Pass. The pass includes your hop-on/hop-off vessel transfers and pre-paid accommodation (choose from different accommodation levels) that you can book before you travel or as you go, allowing full flexibility. See these islands at your own pace with passes ranging from 5 to 15 days.

Awesome passes include:

Coach Transfers

To/from Port Denarau, prior/post your island trip

Vessel Transfers

To and from the resort/s

Accommodation

Pre-paid accommodation that you can book prior to your trip or as you go
It's super easy, just:
  1. Pick a duration (5 to 15 days)
  2. Decide what Pass Grade (type of accommodation) you want
  3. Add on mainland accommodation for for PRE ISLAND TRIP POST ISLAND TRIP
  4. Ensure you have your first nights accommodation booked

For more details and info, check out the GENERAL INFO page

Yasawa Flyer in the Blue Lagoon

Pass Grades

When you book an Awesome Pass, you can choose the level of accommodation and amount you want to spend via a Pass Grade.

Choose from:

Awesome Pass - Dorm

Dorms with shared bathrooms at:

  • South Sea Island: 16-bed unisex Dorm or 6-bed girls-only Dorm
  • Barefoot Kuata Island Resort: 7-bed unisex or 7-bed girls only Kuata Dorm
  • Octopus Resort: 12-bunk bed dorm or 7-single bed unisex Dorm
  • Mantaray Island Resort: 32-bed unisex Paradise Dorm
  • Barefoot Manta Island Resort: 7-bed unisex or 7-bed girls-only Vai Dorm
  • Blue Lagoon Beach Resort: 12 bed dorm, unisex, either bunk bed or single bed
  • Boathouse Nanuya: 6-bed male or female Dorm
  • Oarsman’s Bay Lodge (available until 31 March 2025): 8-bed unisex Dorm 
Awesome Pass - Standard

Bures with either shared bathrooms or private en suites at:

  • South Sea Island: Beachfront Bure (en suite)
  • Barefoot Kuata Island Resort: Kuata Bure (shared bathroom) change to Tei Tei (Garden) bure from 01 April 2025
  • Octopus Resort: Bungalow (shared bathroom) Garden Bure for triple bookings (en suite)
  • Paradise Cove Resort: Lodge room (shared bathroom)
  • Mantaray Island Resort: Treehouse Bure (shared bathroom)
  • Barefoot Manta Island Resort: Beachfront Caku (Reef) Bure (shared bathroom) change to Beachfront Adi or Beachfront Levu Bure (both en suite) from 01 April 2025
  • Blue Lagoon Beach Resort: Bula Lodge Room (shared bathroom), Garden Villa used for triple bookings (en suite)
  • Boathouse Nanuya: Double/Twin or Triple Room (en suite)
  • Oarsman’s Bay Lodge (available until 31 March 2025): Beachfront Studio (en suite)
Awesome Pass - Upgrade

Higher room category Bures with more facilities, such as private en suites and often beachfront locations at:

  • South Sea Island: Beachfront Bure 
  • Barefoot Kuata Island Resort: Beachfront Bure or Beachfront Safari Bure change to Beachfront Levu or Beachfront Siga Bure from 01 April 2025
  • Octopus Resort: Garden Bure or Premium Garden Bure 
  • Mantaray Island Resort: Reef Bure or Family Reef Bure or Beachfront Villa
  • Barefoot Manta Island Resort: Beachfront Adi (Queen) Beachfront Levu (Large) Bure or Beachfront Yanuyanu (Island) Bure
  • Blue Lagoon Beach Resort: Garden Villa
  • Nanuya Island Resort: Tree Top Villa or Deluxe Villa
  • Oarsman’s Bay Lodge: Beachfront Bure or Oceanview Bure which changes to Beach View Bure 01 April 2025, minimum 3 night stay
  • Coconut Beach Resort: Garden Villa or Beach Bungalow or Seaview Villa, minimum 2 night stay
  • Paradise Cove Resort: Garden Bungalow
  • Waya Island Resort (available until 31 March 2025): Deluxe Garden Villa
Fiji beach

Booking & General Info

Booking Accommodation

Your first night needs to be booked prior to your departure, then you can book all your accommodation before you travel or book as you go.

Your options for booking are:

  • Contact our reservations team with your preferred resorts and dates, who can check availability and book on your behalf (reccomended during the busy season)

OR

  • Book with the Tour Desk team onboard the Yasawa Flyer

General info

  • All prices are per person
  • Pass durations are 5 to 15 days
  • Complimentary coach transfers are available from most Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, & Wailoaloa hotels/resorts
  • All resorts have a compulsory meal plan (priced per person) with prices noted
  • Meal plans must be paid upon check-in at the resort (in FJD)
  • Your pass is activated on the first day of your arrival and is valid until your last day inclusively
  • The Awesome Pass is valid for use at any stops on the Yasawa Flyer route
  • Awesome Pass bookings need to be made at least 24 hours prior to disembarking
  • Our Passes can be booked on an open dated basis if you are not sure of your actual travel dates. We do recommend however that you confirm your final travel dates at least 14 days prior to arrival in Fiji to ensure the resorts are available. Prices are valid for travel until the end of this contract travel period (31 March 2026) – a surcharge will be charged for any passengers that travel past this date based on the new seasons pricing

BONUS: Purchase a Day Pass to Malamala Beach Club to use pre/post the island trip for just FJ$99 per person (normally FJ$179)

Awesome Adventures Fiji

Timetables

Click on the buttons below to view more information.

Yasawa Flyer Timetable

Valid for travel from 01 April 2024

Mainland Coach Transfers Timetable

Valid for travel from 01 April 2024

Yasawa Flyer - top deck

Terms & Conditions

  • ‘Bula Passes’ and ‘Awesome Passes’ are valid for the travel duration as purchased/shown on the Pass
  • The Awesome Pass is available in 2 categories:Awesome Pass – Standard – this is based on Dorms and ‘lead in’ Bures/room types (some with shared bathroom facilities)

    Awesome Pass- Upgrade – this guarantees a higher bure category, all with private en suites and many of the hotels/resorts included in this grade of pass are based on beachfront room categories

  • Minimum/Maximum stay requirements:

    • When using an Awesome Pass Standard or Upgrade there is a maximum of 4 nights at any one hotel/resort
    • When using an Awesome Pass Standard – there is a 1 (one) night minimum stay at South Sea Island for all guests travelling on an Awesome Pass of 8 (eight) nights or more
  • Passes are valid for travel on board South Sea Cruises and Awesome Adventures Fiji vessels to/from South Sea Island only in the Mamanuca Islands and all stops serviced in the Yasawa Islands on Route 7 for the consecutive number of days of the pass duration selected based on vessel schedules at the time of travel.
  • All Dorms and room types with shared bathroom facilities have a minimum age of 18 years – people 17 years and under are not permitted in these room categories
  • Passes include complimentary scheduled coach transfers from most Nadi, Denarau, and Wailoaloa hotels/resorts (and Nadi Airport) to connect with the Yasawa Flyer – these must be pre-booked.
  • Passes are activated on the first day of travel and are valid for the period shown on the Pass. If clients are still travelling outside of the expiry date of the Pass, they will be charged the normal fare for any additional sectors travelled. Once clients return to Port Denarau, the pass becomes invalid for any further use. 
  • Awesome Pass vouchers issued for the specified number of nights as per the selected pass duration. While all travel is pre-paid it does not need to be pre-booked at the time of purchase – reservations must stil be made for all vessel transfers and accommodation at least 24 hours prior to the travel date and accommodation MUST be booked before disembarking from the South Sea Cruises vessels. Guests must make their accommodation bookings in advance of their arrival at a resort – all accommodation is subject to availability. Hotels/resorts can be requested either before arriving in Fiji or booked with the Awesome Adventures staff at the Tour Desk on board the Yasawa Flyer or by calling the Awesome hoteline +679 999 5512
  • Meal Plans for the ‘Awesome Passes’ for travel from 01 April 2025 are not able to be pre-purchased. Therefore, all meals are to be paid directly to each resort stayed at in the itinerary once passengers are in Fiji – these are compulsory and must be taken at the resort as there are no alternate dining options.  Up until 31 March 2025 if staying at Paradise Cove OR Waya Island Resort when booking an “Awesome Pass Upgrade”, the meal plan for the entire pass duration is not able to be pre-purchased so all meals are to be paid directly to each resort stayed at in the itinerary once you are in Fiji.
  • Passes can be extended at any time during the client’s travel (prior to the pass expiry) by paying the price difference to upgrade to a longer Pass directly to the staff at the Travel Desk onboard the Yasawa Flyer or by calling the Awesome hotline on +679 999 5512
  • Any pass being used by a person other than the pass owner will be confiscated and the balance of its use will be forfeited.
  • Any pre-booked accommodation is subject to the cancellation fees listed below.
  • Lost, stolen, damaged, or misplaced ‘Bula Pass’ and/or ‘Awesome Pass’ vouchers will not be replaced. Lost Awesome Passes could result in the holder paying the accommodation directly to the resort for the night specified on the lost voucher. 
  • Customers purchasing a Bula or Awesome Pass are entitled to purchase a Day Pass to Malamala Beach Club at a substantially reduced rate (FJ$99 per person) – this can be pre-purchased with their pass or locally via Awesome Adventures once they arrive in Fiji.
Local Fijian kids

Pricing

Awesome Pass Standard: Dorms and basic bures
Pricing effective from 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025
Room Type5 Days / 4 Nights6 Days / 5 Nights7 Days / 6 Nights8 Days / 7 Nights9 Days / 8 Nights10 Days / 9 Nights11 Days / 10 Nights12 Days / 11 Nights13 Days / 12 Nights14 Days / 13 Nights15 Days /14 Nights
Dorm$366$396$497$527$603$633$699$729$787$817$868
Twin$559$638$787$865$989$1,067$1,182$1,260$1,366$1,444$1,544
Single$872$1,029$1,256$1,412$1,615$1,771$1,964$2,121$2,305$2,461$2,639
Meal Costs$276$345$414$483$530$597$663$729$795$862$928
Awesome Pass Upgrade – Upgraded accommodation: Bures only, all with private ensuites
Pricing effective from 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025
Room Type5 Days / 4 Nights6 Days / 5 Nights7 Days / 6 Nights8 Days / 7 Nights9 Days / 8 Nights10 Days / 9 Nights11 Days / 10 Nights12 Days / 11 Nights13 Days / 12 Nights14 Days / 13 Nights15 Days /14 Nights
Twin$872$1,029$1,256$1,412$1,615$1,771$1,964$2,121$2,305$2,461$2,639
Single$1,489$1,799$2,180$2,491$2,847$3,158$3,505$3,816$4,154$4,464$4,796
Meals (To be added to the above costs)$276$345$414$483$530$597$663$729$795$862$928
Awesome Pass Standard: Dorms and basic bures
Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
Room Type5 Days / 4 Nights6 Days / 5 Nights7 Days / 6 Nights8 Days / 7 Nights9 Days / 8 Nights10 Days / 9 Nights11 Days / 10 Nights12 Days / 11 Nights13 Days / 12 Nights14 Days / 13 Nights15 Days /14 Nights
Dorm$394$442$490$539$587$635$684$732$780$828$877
Twin$624$730$835$941$1,047$1,153$1,259$1,364$1,470$1,576$1,682
Single$992$1,190$1,387$1,585$1,783$1,981$2,179$2,376$2,574$2,772$2,970
Triple$697$822$946$1,070$1,194$1,318$1,443$1,567$1,691$1,815$1,939
Meals (to be paid directly at each property once in Fiji)n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
Awesome Pass Upgrade – Upgraded accommodation: Bures only, all with private ensuites
Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
Room Type5 Days / 4 Nights6 Days / 5 Nights7 Days / 6 Nights8 Days / 7 Nights9 Days / 8 Nights10 Days / 9 Nights11 Days / 10 Nights12 Days / 11 Nights13 Days / 12 Nights14 Days / 13 Nights15 Days /14 Nights
Twin$927$1,109$1,291$1,472$1,654$1,836$2,018$2,199$2,381$2,563$2,744
Single$1,535$1,868$2,202$2,535$2,869$3,202$3,536$3,869$4,203$4,536$4,870
Triple$753$891$1,029$1,167$1,305$1,443$1,581$1,719$1,857$1,995$2,133
Meals (to be paid directly at each property once in Fiji)n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
All prices are per person in United States (US) dollars
From 01 April 2025 meal costs are to be paid directly at each property once in Fiji.

When paying with an international credit/debit card, an administration fee of 2.5-3% applies to all bookings.

Fuel Surcharge

Fuel Surcharge applicable for travel

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:

  • Awesome Adventures Fiji Package or Pass customers – $15 per person. 
  • Resort Transfer only customers travelling to/from all Yasawa Island Resorts (including Vomo) – $15 per adult/$7.50 per child (2-15 years only) for each one-way sector. 

All fuel surcharges stated are in FJD and include applicable taxes.

Weather Advisory

DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 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

Weather Advisory #1

POTENTIAL FOR DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 UPDATED 26 DECEMBER 2024

As at 7.00am 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 Crew 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