Lunch And Drinks, Sailing Day

Fiji: South Sea Sailing Experience with Lunch & Drinks

★ 4.8 217 reviews

from $128 per person

Opens the live booking page with current dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your tour starts.

Duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Port Denarau
Cancellation: Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your tour starts
Meal: Meal included
Run by: South Sea Cruises

Overview

A custom-built sailing catamaran carries this full-day trip through the Mamanuca Islands, with seven hours on the water out of Port Denarau. Seating ranges from booths to day beds and bean bags under shaded canopies, so there is somewhere comfortable to settle whether you want sun or shade. The boat has drop-down steps for getting into the water or onto the beach, plus a water slide for a faster entry.

The day combines two water stops: a snorkel session at a tropical reef, with gear provided, and swimming at a deserted sand cay. Paddle boards are available while the boat is at anchor. A gourmet morning tea starts things off, and an executive chef prepares the buffet lunch served on board. Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water flow all day, and local beer and house wine are free from lunchtime for two hours. A fully licensed bar covers anything else, charged as you go.

Return coach transfers from Nadi, Denarau, Wailoaloa, the Coral Coast, Natadola, Momi Bay and Sonaisali hotels are included. The minimum age is five, and children four and under are not permitted.

Where this tour sits among 3 per-person-priced tours in Mamanuca Island Day Cruises listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Lunch And Drinks, Sailing Day (this tour)$128
Sand Bar Snorkel, Monuriki Landing$136.31
9-Hour Day, Lunch Included$176.42

What's Included

Included

Return pre-booked coach transfers to/from Nadi, Denarau, Wailoaloa, Coral Coast, Natadola, Momi Bay, or Sonaisali hotels and resorts
Full day sailing experience in the Mamanuca Islands
Gourmet morning tea and buffet lunch created by an executive chef
Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water all day long
Complimentary local beer and house wine from lunch time for 2 hours
Swimming and snorkelling at a tropical reef and visit to a deserted sand cay (snorkelling gear included)
Paddle board usage while at anchor

Not Included

Children 4 years and under are not permitted on this day trip

Two white day-cruise catamarans anchor among steep green islets with white-sand coves in the hazy Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, a small tender crossing between them.

Itinerary

Hotel coach pickupReturn coach transfers are included from Nadi, Denarau, Wailoaloa, Coral Coast, Natadola, Momi Bay and Sonaisali hotels and resorts. Pickups generally begin roughly 75 minutes before the vessel departs, and transfers must be booked with the operator's Reservations team at least a day ahead.
Depart Port DenarauThe time shown on your booking is the actual vessel departure from Port Denarau, not your coach pickup time. The catamaran then sails out into the Mamanuca Islands.
Morning tea on boardA gourmet morning tea is served while you cruise, with soft drinks and bottled water available all day.
Reef snorkel stopThe boat stops at a tropical reef for swimming and snorkelling, with snorkelling gear included. Drop-down steps make getting in and out of the water easy.
Deserted sand cayYou visit a deserted sand cay for swimming. Paddle boards can be used while the boat is at anchor.
Buffet lunch on boardA gourmet buffet lunch created by an executive chef is served, with complimentary local beer and house wine from lunchtime for two hours.
Return sail and coachThe catamaran sails back to Port Denarau, where the coach returns you to your hotel. The full experience runs seven hours.

7 hListed day length
Port DenarauMeeting point
4.8Rating from 217 reviews
US$128From-price per person

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the day, from how pickups work to heading back in good time for lunch.

Bring ID and sun gear. The listing asks you to bring a passport or ID card, including for children, plus sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. You will be outdoors on open water for most of the day.
Confirm your pickup. Coach transfers must be arranged with the operator's Reservations team at least one day before travel, and pickups generally start about 75 minutes before the boat leaves. If you miss the coach, transport to Port Denarau is at your own cost.
Watch the lunch queue. One reviewer who stayed longest at the sand cay found the buffet had run low by the time they returned to the boat. Heading back promptly when the crew calls gives you the full spread, which several reviewers describe as fresh and tasty.

IncludedMeal
IncludedDrinks
IncludedSnorkel gear
IncludedHotel transfers

Pace and activities. The day mixes active and lazy options. The listing covers snorkelling, paddle boards and the water slide, while reviewers also praise simply lounging on the boat and enjoying the views. One reviewer said their group never felt rushed.
Family fit. The minimum age is five, and children four and under are not permitted on this trip. One reviewer said their teenagers had a great time on the paddleboards and jumping off the catamaran.
Extra costs on board. A mandatory fuel surcharge of $5 per adult and $5 per child aged 5 to 15 applies until further notice. Drinks beyond the complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and water are charged at the licensed bar.

Ready To BookCheck availability →

Common issues. The main gripe in reviews is transport coordination, with some travellers saying clearer pickup and return logistics would improve the day, and the listing itself warns that the departure time shown is the vessel's, not your coach's. If you miss the complimentary coach you pay your own way to Port Denarau, so confirming pickup details with Reservations matters. The fuel surcharge is mandatory and paid on top of the ticket, and families with children four or under cannot bring them on this trip at all.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, return pre-booked coach transfers are included from hotels and resorts in Nadi, Denarau, Wailoaloa, the Coral Coast, Natadola, Momi Bay and Sonaisali. You must select your pickup point when booking and arrange the transfer with the operator's Reservations team at least one day before travel. Pickups generally start about 75 minutes before the vessel departs Port Denarau.

What Food And Drinks Are Included?

A gourmet morning tea, a buffet lunch created by an executive chef, soft drinks and bottled water all day, and complimentary local beer and house wine from lunchtime for two hours. A fully licensed bar is on board for other drinks, charged on consumption.

Are There Any Extra Costs?

Yes. A mandatory fuel surcharge of $5 per adult and $5 per child aged 5 to 15 applies until further notice, and bar drinks beyond the complimentary selections are charged on consumption. Everything else listed, including transfers, snorkel gear and paddle boards, is part of the package.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children?

For children aged five and over, yes. Children four years and under are not permitted on this day trip. One reviewer reported that their teenagers had a great time on the paddleboards and jumping off the catamaran.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

A passport or ID card, including ID for children, plus sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. There is no need to bring your own snorkel gear, as it is provided.