Malamala Beach Club, Full Day

Malamala Beach Club - Full Day

★ 4.6 782 reviews

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Port Denarau
Cancellation: Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your tour starts
Run by: South Sea Cruises

Overview

Malamala Beach Club sits on its own island reached by high-speed catamaran from Port Denarau, and this full-day pass gives you most of the daylight hours there. The day starts with pre-booked coach transfers from Nadi, Denarau, Vuda and Wailoaloa area hotels, with an earlier pickup option from the Coral Coast. From the terminal at Port Denarau you board the operator's catamaran and cross to the island, where the club facilities, pools, day beds and water sports gear are yours to use until the late afternoon departure.

The pass includes non-motorised water sports equipment for snorkelling, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, plus a complimentary towel per person and Wi-Fi in the main club area. Food and drinks, alcoholic or otherwise, are not included and are bought on the island. Reviewers praise the food, with one calling the fish and chips the best he had ever had, though more than one noted the prices run high.

Snorkel masks and fins drying on a boat deck bench near a turquoise lagoon

This trip suits travellers who want an easy beach day without organising boats or gear themselves. Families do it, and reviewers mention staff lending out equipment patiently for kids wanting to try everything. It is less suited to anyone hoping for total quiet: reviewers describe music playing along the beach for the whole day, and one said a paid cabana was the only escape from it. If you are already staying at a beach resort, one reviewer felt the extra expense was hard to justify, while another said it is a great option if you are not at a beach already.

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What's Included

Included

Return pre-booked coach transfers to/from Port Denarau to/from Nadi, Denarau, Vuda & Wailoaloa area
Return high-speed catamaran transfers from Port Denarau
Use of non-motorised water sports equipment for snorkelling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding
Complimentary towel service - 1 per person
Complimentary Wi-Fi in the main club area

Not Included

Food and drinks including alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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 pickupPre-booked coaches collect from Nadi, Denarau, Vuda and Wailoaloa area hotels, with Wailoaloa pickups from 8.40am and Denarau from 9.15am. Coral Coast guests are collected from 7.25am. Be in your lobby 10 minutes early.
Check in at Port DenarauCheck in at the South Sea Cruises counter in the Passenger Terminal at Port Denarau. Passengers from Nadi, Wailoaloa and Denarau depart on the vessel at half past nine in the morning; Coral Coast passengers depart at 10.00am.
Catamaran to MalamalaThe high-speed catamaran carries you from Port Denarau out to the island.
Full day on the islandUse the club's pools and day beds, and the included snorkelling gear, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Food and drinks are available to purchase. Nadi, Wailoaloa and Denarau guests can leave the island at 4.15 or 5.15; Coral Coast guests leave at 4.15 to connect with the coaches.
Return to Port DenarauThe catamaran returns to Port Denarau, where coaches take you back to your hotel area. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

8 hoursduration

4.6across 782 guest reviews

70guests at most

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points make the day smoother, from confirming your transfer the day before to packing for changing weather.

Confirm transfers ahead. You must contact South Sea Cruises at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm the reservation and arrange coach transfers. Several reviewers described problems with pickups and communication, so it pays to make that call well before the day.
What to pack. The listing asks you to bring a swimsuit, towel, sun protection including a hat and sunblock, a light jacket for cooler months, money or a card for purchases, and a camera.
Food and drink. Meals and drinks are not in the pass price and are purchased on the island. Reviewers rate the food highly, with one traveller calling the fish and chips the best he had ever had, but several noted it is expensive, so budget accordingly.

8 hListed day length
Port DenarauMeeting point
4.6Rating from 782 reviews

Water sports. Snorkelling gear, kayaks and paddle boards are included, and one reviewer described staff patiently lending out equipment while a child tried everything from kayaking to paddle boarding. The snorkelling gets good reviews, with one traveller reporting lots of sea life and coral reefs. If sea conditions are poor, the operator can cancel all water-based activities.
Noise levels. Music plays along the beach for much of the day. One reviewer found eight hours of it intense and said a paid cabana was the only quiet spot, while another described music pumping along the beach as part of a lively day.

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Group feel. The tour runs with up to 70 travellers, with a maximum of 15 people per booking. Reviewers describe a resort-style day rather than a guided tour, with day beds and pools to spread out in.

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Common issues. Food and all drinks cost extra on the island and several reviewers found them pricey, and one reported cold food. Music plays continuously along the beach, which bothered at least one traveller who wanted quiet. A few reviewers reported pickup mix-ups, overbooking at the terminal and slow responses from the operator when things went wrong, so confirming your transfer the day before matters. The island is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Day Pass?

The pass includes return coach transfers between Port Denarau and hotels in Nadi, Denarau, Vuda and the Wailoaloa area, return catamaran transfers from Port Denarau, non-motorised water sports equipment for snorkelling, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, one towel per person, and Wi-Fi in the main club area. Food and drinks, including alcohol, are not included and must be purchased on the island.

Is Food Extra?

Yes. Food and all drinks, alcoholic or not, are excluded from the pass and available to buy at the beach club. Reviewers generally rate the food highly but several mention high prices, so bring money or a credit card.

Where Does The Tour Meet And Is Pickup Included?

The meeting point is the South Sea Cruises check-in counter in the Passenger Terminal at Port Denarau on Denarau Island. Pre-booked coach transfers from Nadi, Denarau, Vuda and Wailoaloa hotels are included, with an earlier option from the Coral Coast. You must contact South Sea Cruises at least 24 hours ahead to confirm the reservation and arrange the coach.

Is It Suitable For Children And People With Limited Mobility?

Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult, and the listing says most travellers can participate. Pushchairs are accessible. The experience is not wheelchair accessible.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside 24 hours are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times use local time. Because the experience needs good weather, a weather cancellation gets you a different date or a full refund.

How Long Is The Day And When Do We Leave The Island?

The experience runs about 8 hours. Passengers from Nadi, Wailoaloa and Denarau depart Port Denarau at half past nine in the morning and can leave the island at 4.15 or 5.15. Coral Coast passengers depart Denarau at 10.00am and leave the island at 4.15 to connect with the coaches.