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Cruisin Fiji: Authentic Fijian Day Cruise – Best Day in Fiji
About This Tour
Cruisin Fiji is locally owned and family operated, offering one of the most authentic Fijian day cruises available. Our tours are intimate and personal, capped at 25–27 guests (up to 38 during peak), so every guest feels like family.
Your full-day adventure departs from Port Denarau at 9:00 AM, cruising through the stunning Mamanuca Islands. You’ll visit:
• Mana Sand Bar – filmed on US Survivor
• Monu Island – known for its deep-sea cove
• Monuriki Island – the setting of Cast Away
Along the way, enjoy multiple stops for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring crystal-clear waters.
The tour is all-inclusive, featuring:
• A traditional Fijian Lovo lunch, cooked in an earth oven
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day
• A warm, 100% local Fijian crew sharing stories, music, and laughter
Whether you’re solo, with family, or booking a private charter, this is a heartfelt, culturally rich island experience you’ll never forget.
Your full-day adventure departs from Port Denarau at 9:00 AM, cruising through the stunning Mamanuca Islands. You’ll visit:
• Mana Sand Bar – filmed on US Survivor
• Monu Island – known for its deep-sea cove
• Monuriki Island – the setting of Cast Away
Along the way, enjoy multiple stops for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring crystal-clear waters.
The tour is all-inclusive, featuring:
• A traditional Fijian Lovo lunch, cooked in an earth oven
• Snacks and drinks throughout the day
• A warm, 100% local Fijian crew sharing stories, music, and laughter
Whether you’re solo, with family, or booking a private charter, this is a heartfelt, culturally rich island experience you’ll never forget.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Buffet lunch
- Beer and wine available over lunch period and excessive consumption is not allowed due to safety reasons for all guests
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bottled water and juice / soft drink
- Free pick up from Denarau Island Resorts ONLY. Transport fee charged for hotels outside of Denarau
- Professional Guide
✗ Not Included
- Beach towels, sunscreen, please bring your own
- Free pick up and drop off from Hotels outside of Denarau Island
- Denarau Marina passenger departure levy fee paid at check in
Itinerary
1
Departing from Port Denarau, your first stop is the breathtaking Mana Sand Bar — a remote stretch of white sand surrounded by turquoise waters in the heart of the Mamanuca Islands.
Here, you’ll enjoy a guided snorkeling session just off the reef, where you can spot vibrant tropical fish and colorful corals in crystal-clear shallows. There’s also plenty of time for a relaxing swim or to capture stunning photos of this surreal and iconic location — known for its beauty and as a filming site for US Survivor.
After your swim, you’ll be welcomed back on board with a light morning tea, featuring freshly made banana cake, prepared in our village and brought along for the day.
Here, you’ll enjoy a guided snorkeling session just off the reef, where you can spot vibrant tropical fish and colorful corals in crystal-clear shallows. There’s also plenty of time for a relaxing swim or to capture stunning photos of this surreal and iconic location — known for its beauty and as a filming site for US Survivor.
After your swim, you’ll be welcomed back on board with a light morning tea, featuring freshly made banana cake, prepared in our village and brought along for the day.
2
After a short 20–30 minute sail from Mana Sand Bar, you’ll arrive at our second stop: the stunning Monu Cove — a deep, aquamarine inlet surrounded by volcanic rock and lush island scenery.
This vibrant cove is a playground for water lovers. Guests can swim, snorkel, or for the adventurous, take part in our signature splash competition by jumping off the boat! Whether you’re belly-flopping with friends or gliding into the water for a peaceful snorkel, Monu Cove offers something for everyone.
The reef here is teeming with marine life, and the deeper water makes it a favorite for confident swimmers and free divers. For those who prefer to float and soak in the view, the calm cove is the perfect place to relax and recharge before the final stop.
This vibrant cove is a playground for water lovers. Guests can swim, snorkel, or for the adventurous, take part in our signature splash competition by jumping off the boat! Whether you’re belly-flopping with friends or gliding into the water for a peaceful snorkel, Monu Cove offers something for everyone.
The reef here is teeming with marine life, and the deeper water makes it a favorite for confident swimmers and free divers. For those who prefer to float and soak in the view, the calm cove is the perfect place to relax and recharge before the final stop.
3
After a short 10-minute sail from Monu Cove, you’ll arrive at Monuriki Island, made famous by the film Cast Away starring Tom Hanks. But for us, Monuriki is more than a movie set — it’s part of our family’s ancestral land, and we’re proud to welcome you here.
Guests are escorted to shore by small boat, where you’ll enjoy an authentic Fijian Lovo lunch cooked underground in the traditional style. Served beneath the shade of our handmade bures, lunch includes chicken, smoked eggplant, root vegetables, rourou, tropical fruit, and our famous miti (coconut) sauce — all prepared with love by our family.
After lunch, enjoy a calm swim or join a guided tour of the island, an easy walk across mostly flat ground with stories of local heritage and village life. For those seeking adventure, a hike to the top rewards you with sweeping ocean views.
Guests are escorted to shore by small boat, where you’ll enjoy an authentic Fijian Lovo lunch cooked underground in the traditional style. Served beneath the shade of our handmade bures, lunch includes chicken, smoked eggplant, root vegetables, rourou, tropical fruit, and our famous miti (coconut) sauce — all prepared with love by our family.
After lunch, enjoy a calm swim or join a guided tour of the island, an easy walk across mostly flat ground with stories of local heritage and village life. For those seeking adventure, a hike to the top rewards you with sweeping ocean views.
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress code is casual beach wear
- Free pick up and drop off from Denarau Island Resorts only. Transport fees apply from other Resorts.
- Cruisin Fiji shall not be held responsible for any property loss or damage and/or any claim resulting from personal injury or death arising whilst travelling with the company, participating in activities, or other company property. This disclaimer applies irrespective of the cause.
- Travel insurance is recommended for all bookings. Cruisin Fiji shall not be held responsible for any property loss or damage and/or any claim resulting from personal injury or death arising whilst travelling with the company. This disclaimer applies irrespective of cause.
- Cruisin Fiji cruise is subject to sea and weather conditions, particularly in the interest of passenger safety.
- There is limited medical facilities in the area that we travel and limited medical equipment on our boat so if any medical problem arises you will be returned by boat to Nadi (at your expense) or if possible returned by helicopter (at your expense). It is recommend you have valid travel insurance to cover all costs of any emergency medical event.
- A marina departure fee of FJD$3 per passenger will be charged at check in from 1 January 2025. This fee is charged by Denarau Marina