Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mamanuca Islands, Mamanuca Islands
Half a day to South Sea Island is an easy 30-minute ferry ride. Perfect for those who don't have a lot of time to spare, but still want a taste of the 'real Fiji'. This fantastic cruise means you'll get to explore one of Fiji's cutest Mamanuca Islands and get into 'island time' The island will be yours for the rest of the day until the catamaran arrives around 5.30 pm to bring you back to Port Denarau. Transfers back to select hotels/resorts in Nadi, Denarau, and Wailoaloa area are included if prebooked.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Port Denarau Marina, Denarau Island, Viti Levu 679 Fiji
A complimentary coach transfer is provided for this tour from select hotels/resrts Nadi, Denarau, and the Wailoaloa area. Air-conditioned coaches will pick you from designated pick up points approximately 75 minutes before the departure time. You will then need to check in at the South Sea Cruises check-in counter. Please keep your voucher numbers or e-confirmation available when you are at the counter. Our lovely South Sea Cruises staff with a big Bula smile will then provide your boarding pass for the catamaran. Our modern catamarans have air-conditioned lounges, outside viewing decks and fully licensed bars, meaning you’ll feel on holiday, even en route to your island escape.
Duration: 1 hour
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Port Denarau Marina, Denarau Island, Fiji
Traveler pickup is offered
Complimentary coach transfers are provided to/from most of the Nadi/Denarau & Wailoaloa resorts. Should you miss the complimentary coach transfer, you will need to find your own way to/from Port Denarau at your own cost. Please check with your hotel concierge for the exact pick-up time.
Ports
12:15 PM
4 to 5 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
In the event of adverse weather and sea conditions, we retain the right to cancel all water-based activities, including snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and the Subsea Adventure in our semi-submersible.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Jeffrey_D
The place was nice. Bleu water nice staff the trip was good organised. Ig would come back to Nadi i would go back. Thank you
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : 805heidij
Absolutely amazing day. The coral, fish and other sea creatures like Turtles and Stingrays were so great to see. The lunch and drinks were all included.
Highlight recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : 603natp
Perfect first cruise! We went again on this ferry and all the crew recognised us and made us feel so welcome! The ferry cruise was beautiful. Getting the little boat from the ferry to the island was so much fun! The island was tiny and adorable. The glass bottom boat was an amazing experience - we saw so much. The food was lovely. With the half day we didn’t get to snorkel but we didn’t mind as it was just such a wonderful introduction to Fiji. Everyone on the island were amazing and exceedingly welcoming and as we were the first ready to head back to the ferry we had a lovely chat with the skipper. Then on the way home we saw all the Mamanuca Islands and the locals as well as the crew pointed out the important islands and facts such as Mana where Castaway was filmed and the beach where survivor is filmed. Great as we got to see different resorts and plan the next trip. It was such a joy. The ferry is very comfortable and plenty of drinks and coffee available to purchase. We sat both outside and in the air conditioning and both were lovely experiences.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : Louisa_P
Great day relaxing, snorkelling and enjoying the island. The traditional performance was an addition i wasnt excoecing. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : jimpO8182AU
Heartless company. My daughter booked at 7am for my wife to go on the half day cruise. Unbeknown to her my wife is very sick.. At 9am we tried to cancel my wife's booking. They refused. Greedy animals. $409 down the drain. Avoid South Sea Island Cruises.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : BridgetA_N
A great experience all around! Very knowledgeable and personable staff, relaxed with family after a tasty lunch.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : LlamagirlSA
Although rainy season we thought we'd give this a go to explore the sea through snorkeling and the semi submersible and a swim in the sea. Disappointing to say the least. They waited till we'd paid and were checking in before advising the semi was out for maintenance, and the snorkeling took more time to load the boat and get to spot than we were given to actually snorkel- 15 minutes!
The lunch provided was not great. They were catering to the full day cruise with the same buffet but it ran from 11:30 - 12:30 and we arrived on the island for the tail end of that.
Plenty of seating around the island but not a lot under shelter from rain, so if course you swim - the water was great but you need to take boat shoes as it is coral and quite painful to reach water without them.
The cultural show was good.
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Posted On : 2024-03-15
Posted By : trishar263
Booked and paid for cruise, went to book in and was told the underwater boat was not available on this cruise because of maintenance - abit late then we should have been told this when booking as it was a big consideration of taking the trip. Then told a different thing on the boat but still unavailable. Got to beach at 12.15pm to be told that lunch was on - we were obviously the tail end of the day long trip as food was dried up and not plentiful - was a real disappointment food wise and wouldn't recommend. Life show was good. Then got ready for the main reason for going - snorkeling trip. Too many people for the 1 boat so got on what I call a inferior boat - to be told that the trip was only 15 mins - not Fijian time but 15mins - pretty unfair when it takes a while to get everyone off the boat. But the time we did have in the water was good and plenty of fish. Because we were on the 2nd boat our only way of getting back on the boat was climbing a very unstable metal rung ladder - very uncomfortable and I think they were extemely lucky to not have anyone hurt - I suffer from a bad leg knee and the pain in attempting to get on the board was extreme - the other boat had a better system and epuipment to go on. Finally back to island and not their fault weather closed in but was still relaxing, drinks were easily got, company was great, locals were good. All in all I think the trip was a little over priced for what we got - they need to do something about timing for lunches and when they let people know equipment isn't working.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14
Posted By : simran_v
We really enjoyed the half day trip and made a lot of memories with our daughter. The catamaran was very comfortable all of the staff on the island were very hospitable, warm, and welcoming. We really enjoyed the fresh lunch and unlimited drinks. They also provided snorkelling gear. The water was very clear but the ground was very rocky so I recommend wearing slippers in the beach if you don’t like that.
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Posted On : 2024-03-04
Posted By : 631samanthae
South sea island cruises is a great way to get around to islands.
We unfortunately didn’t have the best experience at south sea island. Highlights were the in arrival welcome song and that the staff were all so nice and helpful. Also watching a big volley ball game at the end with the staff and tourists that was fun to watch.
I would probably recommend to people who are definitely looking for max relax then this might suit you best as the island is very small and you can walk around in less than 10 minutes. We just were expecting a little more snorkelling ops which you do get 15 mins of and an awesome guide but if the boat is packed it doesn’t make for a great experience.
We weren’t able to get on the glass bottom boat as there were too many people which was a shame as I think that might have been better than the snorkelling experience we had as there is definitely a lot to see.
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Posted On : 2024-03-01
