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Fiji Sightseeing Tours
& Day Cruises



Day Cruises to Mamanuca Islands
The tiny coral islands of the Mamanuca Group are popular day trip destinations from Port Denarau in Nadi. South Sea Cruises offer day tours to South Sea Island and Beachcomber Island for the active - parasailing, jet skies, banana boat rides and speedboats for hire. For the more sedateMalamala Island in the Mamanuca's is another small and beautiful uninhabited coral island with tours by Fiji Fun Cruises including activities, glass bottom boat and beach BBQ. Day cruises are also available to several island resorts in the Mamanuca Group including Malolo Island and Mana Island and cost from F$75 for the day.

Sailing boats are a romantic way to explore the islands, with sailing, snorkeling and usually a stopover at a remote beach, island or village along the way. The Whale's Tale is a delightful old schooner sailing around the small islands for the day with just a handful of guests and free booze on board making it popular with couples. More affordable is the Seaspray Cruise which visits the outer uninhabited island of Monu and Modriki. Captain Cook Cruises operate the Ra Marama, a schooner sailing to Tivua Islands, a beautiful uninhabited coral island with good snorkelling and is popular with families.

Another great day out exploring the mamanuca Islands is by catching the South Sea Cruise resort transfer boat to one of the island resorts for the day. These include day trips to Treasure Island Resort, Mana Island Resort, Castaway Island Resort and Malolo Island Resort.

Day Cruise Operators in Fiji



Day Tours around Viti Levu
 Most of the day tour operations are based on the main island of Viti Levu serving tourists staying between Nadi and the Coral Coast.

Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Nadi - orchids and botanical gardens
Nausori Highlands, nadi - Views across valleys, waterfalls and remote Fijian villages
Sigatoka Sandunes, Coral Coast - 6km of windswept sandunes
Sigatoka River Valley, Coral Coast - Rich farmland, Indian settlements and Fijian villages
Tavuni Hill Fort, Coral Coast - Ancient archaeological sight with good walks and lookouts
Biasevu Waterfall and Caves, Coral Coast - set in tropical forests
Cultural Centre, Pacific Harbour - theatrical display of Fijian customs including firewalking
Navua River Tours, Pacific Harbour - long boat rides, bamboo rafting and waterfall hikes
Suva - capital city set around harbour. Shopping, museum, and market,


Aerial Sightseeing
One of the most breathtaking scenic tours of Fiji is by taking an aerial sightseeing tour. Island Hoppers (helicopters) and and Turtle Airways (seaplanes) provide on sightseeing tours of the very beautiful Mamanuca Islands, the more remote Yasawa Group and the Nausori Highlands inland from Nadi.


Day Tour Operators



Top 5 Scenic Attractions in Fiji

The following scenic attractions in Fiji Islands have been selected for their unique features:

Koroyanitu National Park, Nadi Area, Viti Levu
Sigatoka Sandunes, Coral Coast, Viti Levu
Aerial Sightseeing, Mamanuca Group
Sawa-i-Lau Caves, Yasawa
Bouma National Park, Taveuni, Northern Islands



Fiji Village Visits

Visiting a village in Fiji has become an extremely popular excursion for all tourists and one that few forget. Fijian villages are generally scenic and most still have one or two traditional thatch bures (houses). Bures are single room buildings with bamboo woven walls and thatch roofs. Families eat, sleep and work in these rooms creating a communal environment.

Visiting a village in fiji can usually be arranged through the resort you're staying at. A few tour companies have included village visits in their operations. The most picturesque village for a day trip is Navala in central Viti Levu where all bures (houses) are made from traditional material. It is also possible to stay in a traditional village where you can learn about some of the simpler virtues of life. If visiting a village, it is custom to take Yaqona roots as a gift for the village chief...

Where to Stay in a Fijian village



Overnight Cruise in Fiji

Captain Cook Cruises and Blue Lagoon Cruises both offer three to seven day trips aboard its small cruise ships through to the Yasawa chain of islands. The Yasawa Group of islands are particularly stunning with glorious bays, traditional fishing villages and turqoise waters for swimming. Cruise itineraries take in half day trips to several remote islands with secluded beaches. 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 and watch traditional dance performances.

Overnight cruise operators in Fiji