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12 Days | 11 Nights | 5 Islands. Includes transfers, accommodation, & activities
These packages really are a ‘no-brainer’! You get to pick your spend level by choosing if you want the more social environment of a Dorm or if you prefer a bit more privacy in a Bure. This package gets you up to the Blue Lagoon region, which is simply fabulous, is full of activities yet has plenty of time in each place to ensure you see everything the Yasawa Islands have to offer.    

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Coach Transfers

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

Vessel Transfers

To and from the resorts

Accommodation

11 nights accommodation spread across all 4 regions

Activities

A great range of pre-paid activities

Bonus

Full day pass to Malamala Beach Club

To book you need to:
  1. Decide what sort of accommodation you want (Dorm or Bure) – more info on the Pricing tab
  2. Decide if you want to add on mainland accommodation for PRE ISLAND TRIP / POST ISLAND TRIP
  3. Click BOOK NOW!
Snorkelling on beach
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Additional information

Days of Departure

Daily

Duration

12 days, 11 nights

Departs

Port Denarau at 8:45am

Returns

Port Denarau at 6.00pm

Regions visited

Mamanuca, Yasawa Gateway, Manta Ray, and Blue Lagoon regions

Room types

Choose from a private Bure/Room or shared Dorm

Coach Pick up/drop off

Included in package from/to most Denarau, Nadi, Vuda, and Wailoaloa hotels/resorts

Itinerary order

Available in either direction

Bonus

Malamala Beach Club full day pass for use pre or post your island stay

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

Barefoot Manta Island Resort - trees
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Transfers

  • Complimentary scheduled return coach transfers from most Nadi, Wailoaloa, Vuda, and Denarau hotels to/from Port Denarau
  • Vessel transfers to/from Port Denarau to all resorts listed in the package.

Accommodation & Activities

Which resort you stay at in each region is dependent on availability at the time of booking.

2 night’s in the Mamanuca Region at:

South Sea Island

  • Accommodation: Beachfront Bure or 16 Bed Dorm/6 Bed Girls Dorm
  • Activities: South Sea Island Inclusions


4 nights in the Yasawa Gateway Region (2 at the start in one resort and 2 at the end of the itinerary in the other) at:

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

  • Accommodation: Beachfront Bure (from 01 April 2025 this will change to Beachfront Levu Bure or Beachfront Siga Bure) or Kuata Dorm 
  • Activities until 31 Mar 2025: Snorkel with Reef Sharks or Guided Night Snorkeling
  • Activities from 01 Apr 2025: Snorkel with Reef Sharks or Marine Biology Tour


Octopus Resort

  • Accommodation: Dorm or Garden Bure
  • Activities (select 2): Guided Night Snorkel (Tues & Sat) or Guided Mountain Hike (Mon, Wed, & Fri) or Sunset Tubing (Mon & Wed) or Cooking Demo (Mon & Wed)


3 nights in the Manta Ray Region at either:

Mantaray Island Resort

  • Accommodation: Seaside Bure or Paradise Dorm
  • Activities until 31 Mar 2025: Sunset Tube Cruise, Village Visit, and Swim with Manta Ray (May-Oct only) or Guided Reef Snorkeling
  • Activities from 01 Apr 2025: Sunset Tube Cruise or Village Visit, and Swim with Manta Ray (May-Oct only) or Guided Reef Snorkeling


Barefoot Manta Island Resort

  • Accommodation: Beachfront Island Bure (from 01 April 2025 this will change to Beachfront Adi Bure or Beachfront Levu Bure) or Vai Dorm
  • Activities until 31 Mar 2025: Marine Biology Tour, Swim with Manta Ray (May-Oct only) or Guided Reef Snorkeling
  • Activities from 01 Apr 2025: Marine Biology Tour, Swim with Manta Ray (May-Oct only) or Guided Reef Snorkeling or Village Visit


2 nights in the Blue Lagoon Region at either:

Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

  • Accommodation: Garden Villa or Dorm
  • Activities: Sawa-I-Lau Caves trip (Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat)

Oarsman’s Bay Lodge (Dorm available until 31 Dec 2024 and Bure until 31 Mar 2025)

  • Accommodation: Beachfront Bure or Standard Dorm
  • Activities: Sawa-I-Lau Caves Trip (Mon-Sat)

Coconut Beach Resort (available until 31 Mar 2025 only)

  • Accommodation: Garden Villa
  • Activities: Sawa-I-Lau Caves Trip (Mon & Fri, alternate activity available on other days)

Nanuya Island Resort/Boathouse Nanuya (available from 01 Apr 2025)

  • Accommodation: Nanuya Deluxe Villa or Dorm
  • Activities: Sawa-I-Lau Caves Trip (Mon-Sat)

BONUSES!

  1. A Full Day pass to Malamala Beach Club, to be used pre or post your island package. This day pass includes ferry transfers from/to Port Denarau where this day trip departs from/returns to and coach transfers from selected hotels/resorts in Denarau, Wailoaloa, and Nadi.
  2. Awesome Adventures Fiji Pack – Awesome Adventures Fiji Sulu (sarong), drink bottle, and waterproof bag.

 

 

Itinerary outline

  • South Sea Island staff

     

    Days 1 & 2

    Depart Port Denarau at either 8.45am, 9.00am, 10.00am, 12.15pm or 3.30pm for a short journey to South Sea Island. On day 2, have full use of all the complimentary non-motorised watersports activities on this action-packed little island! Your stay here also includes drinks (local beer, house wine, and soft drinks) from 9.45am to 4.00pm.
    Accommodation: Mamanuca Region

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    Days 3 & 4

    Board the vessel early on day 3, and head for the Yasawa Gateway Region to spend the afternoon exploring your resort. Along with the included activities at your resort, we recommend a summit hike for a spectacular sunset.
    Accommodation: Yasawa Gateway Region

  • Barefoot Manta Island Resort - hammock

     

    Days 5,6 & 7

    After a morning transfer to the Manta Ray Region, you will have plenty of time to explore this beautiful area. Enjoy everything your resort has to offer. On day 6 or day 7 you will get to swim with Manta Ray (May-Oct) or go on a guided snorkeling trip.
    Accommodation: Manta Ray Region

  • Coral and marine life

     

    Days 8 & 9

    Late morning on day 8, board the vessel and travel north through these beautiful islands to the Blue Lagoon Region. Spend the afternoon chilling or exploring the famous Blue Lagoon. Enjoy the trip to the sacred Sawa-I-Lau caves on day 9 – a true highlight of the trip! (Note: The caves do not operate on Sundays.)
    Accommodation: Blue Lagoon Region

  • Blue Lagoon Sunset

     

    Day 10, 11 & 12

    Spend the morning on day 10 enjoying the Blue Lagoon Region, before heading southbound on the vessel in the early afternoon. On day 11, explore the surrounding area with a mid-afternoon transfer arriving back to Port Denarau at 6.00pm.
    Accommodation: Yasawa Gateway Region

Pricing

Pricing effective from 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025
DormTwinSingle
Package Cost$1,003$2,047$3,418
Meal Costs$728$728$728
Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
DormTwinSingleTriple
Package Cost$1,035$2,107$3,537$1,872
Meal Costsn/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

POTENTIAL FOR DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 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