Two luxury cruise companies offer three to seven day trips through the Mamanuca's and along the Yasawa chain of islands. These cruises are an excellent way to experience traditional Fijian life and soak in the natural beauty of the area. Trips include village visits where you can visit local shell markets, participate in yaqona ceremonies and watch traditional dance performances. The Yasawa Group of islands are particularly stunning and cruise itineraries take in traditional villages with Yaqona ceremonies and shell markets, snorkelling in turquoise lagoons and relaxing on secluded beaches.
Overnight Cruise Operators
Several companies offer day cruises through the beautiful Mamanuca Group. Cruises depart from Denarau Marina in Nadi. There are also day cruises available from Suva Harbour.
Day Cruise Operators
Sailing Holidays
The are a number of charter companies operating in Fiji and several marinas have private sailing schools. Barebacking is not advisable due to the dangerous reefs. Yachts come with a local skipper with lifetime knowledge of the reefs and weather conditions. Destinations include the Mamanuca / Yasawa chain of islands (depart Musket Cove, Nadi and Lautoka), The Lomaiviti Group (depart Suva) and the Northern Islands (depart Savusavu). Remote beaches, secluded bays and visiting taditional fishing villages are the highlights of all areas.
Yacht Charters in Fiji
Sailing to Fiji
The Fiji Islands lie between 15° and 22° South latitude and 174° East and 177° West longitude. The sailing season begins in April and ends as around December when unpredictable weather and tropical cyclones threaten the South Pacific. The 300+ islands that make up the Fiji Islands offer an excellent sailing environment - secluded bays, sweeping remote beaches and traditional Fijian villages. Many areas are inaccessible to tourism because of their remoteness and this gives yachties real scope for adventure. Excellent sailing conditions and a fantastic climate attracts racing boats and cruising yachts from around the world. Several agents provide full service to visiting luxury yachts, including arranging all custom and immigration clearances and crew placement. Fiji's shipyards offer maintenance and repairs for both motor and sailboats.
Marinas include:
Denarau Marina, Nadi, Viti Levu
Vuda Marina, Nadi Area, Viti Levu
Suva Yacht Club, Suva, Viti Levu
Musket Cove Marina, Malolo Lailai, Mamanuca
Savusavu Marina, Vanua Levu, Northern Islands
Levuka Port, Lomaiviti
Accommodation at Marinas
Regattas
April - Yachting Easter Regatta, Savusavu
June - President's Cup, Denarau Marina
July - Savusavu Regatta Week, Savusavu
September - Fiji Regatta Week, Musket Cove
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