Itinerary
Departing Port Denarau daily you'll board our high-speed catamaran and travel through the Mamanuca Islands bound for Barefoot Kuata Resort in the southern Yasawa Islands.
Kuata Island boasts a picture-perfect beach, transparent turquoise waters, unusual rock formations and the same warm hospitality synonymous with Fijian people. There is rustic 'Robinson Crusoe' styled accommodation with the comforts of a restaurant, bar, hammocks and three swimming pools.
Following a briefing on the beachfront, you’ll board a boat with your guides and travel to our snorkelling with reef sharks site. Departure times vary depending on tides and sea conditions.
For the remainder of the day, enjoy lunch and make use of the facilities at Barefoot Kuata Resort which offers great snorkelling, kayaks and scenic walking tracks.
Stop At:
• Kuata Island, Kuata Island, Yasawa Islands
See Availability.
Denarau Island, Denarau Island, Viti Levu
Traveler pickup is offered
NOTE: Departing Port Denarau Marina daily at 8:45am, you must double-check your coach transfer pick-up time and failure to do so will result in you missing your tour. 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.
Airports
08:45 AM
9 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
You must contact South Sea Cruises at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange Transport. Use the contact details on this voucher. Upon check in please present your confirmation or voucher in exchange for your tour boarding pass
7am Coach Pick Up - First Landing Beach Resort, Nila Resort & Landers Bay Resort
7:10am Coach Pick Up - Anchorage Beach Resort and Nalagi Hotel
7:15am Coach Pick Up - Nadi International Airport, Bamboo Travellers Beach / Beach Escape Villas / Bluewater Lodge / Aquarius on the Beach / Smugglers Cove / Ramada Suites / Sailor’s Beach / New Town Beach Motel / Matasawa Resort
7:20am Coach Pick Up - Club Fiji, Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa Fiji and Tokatoka Resort Nadi
7:30am Coach Pick Up - Fiji Gateway Hotel / Trans International Hotel and Oasis Palms
7:35am Coach Pick Up - Novotel Nadi
7:40am Coach Pick Up - Fancy Hotel, Tanoa International Hotel and Ratsun Nadi Airport Apartment Hotel
7:45am Coach Pick Up -Grand Melanesian Hotel and Tanoa Skylodge
7:50am Coach Pick Up - Mercure Hotel Nadi, Hexagon International Hotel /Capricorn Hotel Nadi / Travellers Apartments
7:55am Coach Pick Up -Nadi Bay Resort
8am Coach Pick Up - Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa and Hilton Fiji Beach Resort
8:10am Couch Pick Up - Sheraton Fiji Resort and The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa
Is it safe?
Yes. You’ll be provided with safety instruction from our experienced guides who’ve spent hundreds of hours getting to know our resident school of sharks. Our guides will be in the water with you the entire time and will closely monitor the sharks behaviour to ensure your safety.
What type of sharks will I see?
There are two main species of sharks encountered, White Tip Reef Sharks and Black Tip Reef Sharks, both are common in the tropical warm waters of the South Pacific. Each species can grow to a length of just over 1.5 metres although under the water they appear 25% larger, a snorkeling face mask optical illusion. White Tips are the dominant species and are by nature an inquisitive shark not frightened to check you out. Their Black Tip relatives are by contrast timid and will shy away if they feel threatened.
How many sharks will I see?
Numbers vary but it is common to see up to six sharks.
How deep is the water?
Both Black Tip and White Tip Reef Sharks prefer shallower waters making snorkeling easy with good visibility. It’s even possible to see the sharks from our boat before entering the water. Water depth varies between 4 - 6 metres depending on the tide.
What if I’m not a good swimmer, haven’t snorkeled before or don’t want to snorkel but my travelling companion does?
Buoyancy aids are available for less confident swimmers and because these sharks prefer shallow waters there’s no necessity to dive under the water to secure a thrilling view. Non-snorkelers can join the day but sit out the snorkeling experience.
Our Shark Guarantee
As Sharks are wild animals we cannot guarantee sightings however we have a 95% +success rate of sighting sharks. In the event that you don’t see any sharks we are happy for you to return for a complimentary “Ultimate Encounter - Snorkel with Sharks” within 3 days of your original cruise.
If poor weather and sea conditions result in the cancellation of the 'Snorkeling with Sharks experience,' a substitute snorkeling safari will be provided.
Please bring swimsuit, towel, protective clothing from the sun including a hat and sunblock, light jacket or sweater during the cooler months, money or credit card for optional purchases, your camera and sense of fun!
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 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Adam_G
Had such a great time with a great crew. Such great snorkeling and memories where made. Only issue I had was I was struggling for breath at one stage and when regaining my breath accidentally stood on the coral which I realise I should not do but instead of pulling me aside from the group and having a word she humiliated me in front of the group which I think was unfair and highly unprofessional.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08
Posted By : gbolfa123
15 of us went to Fiji and we took a lot of different tours over 7 days we were there. Snorkeling with the sharks was the best tour for sure. Matter of fact I did it on Thursday and again on Saturday. I liked it that much. It rained on Saturday, but the water was still great. Just the ocean was a bit ruff on the small boat to the location where the sharks were at. The photo I added, is my photo I took. Get a good underwater case for your smart phone or a GoPro.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31
Posted By : Doug_B
This tour was the best day! We got boat rides, welcomes from locals, great food, use of resort and the best shark encounter. Fiji has the best snorkeling.
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Posted On : 2024-03-03
Posted By : jillianf874
We had the most amazing time! Great boat ride over to the island. Once you are on shore you go over some paperwork and then head on out to one of the most amazing reefs. We saw so many sharks and fish and they swam right there with us. The guides were incredible and made sure everyone was safe. When you get back to the resort you have a delicious lunch and can enjoy the resorts pool, island or do snorkeling offshore and look at the beautiful reef there. Great day, the views of everything were unreal. We didn’t want to leave and hope to come back and visit again someday. Thank you for a truly amazing experience.
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Posted On : 2024-02-18
Posted By : Jillian_F
We were picked up in the port and taken to one of the beautiful secluded islands of Fiji. There we met our tour guides, got our snorkel gear and headed out to the reef. The dive team was awesome. Once in the water we saw close to 15 sharks, and tons of different fish. After our encounter we had a delicious lunch and lounged around the pool at the resort. Thank you for an amazing experience. This is a must for anyone going to Fiji and looking for some excitement. Vinaca & we hope to do this again someday!
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Posted On : 2024-02-18
Posted By : Olga_S
It was amazing. We got to see so many sharks, beautiful fish and coral. They took us snorkeling twice to different spots and it was the best out of other spots I tried in Fiji. In general, this was the most varied and beautiful selection out of all diving/ snorkeling I’ve done all over the world. The guide also took videos and pics so no need to worry about your own equipment. The place where we had lunch was very beautiful and the staff was great
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Posted On : 2024-02-08
Posted By : 845callanc
Had a great time snorkeling and freediving with these guys. Saw plenty of sharks and the water was so warm and clear. I recommend this trip to anyone who loves the water.
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Posted On : 2024-01-16
Posted By : Q5487OYjerryb
My wife and I went snorkeling on the Rainbow Reef off of Taveuni. 2 Bure " resort" , in the middle of nowhere , 40 minute boat ride from Taveuni which is itself tiny. It was amazing . The cost was fair, the people super lovely, the food good , the cleanliness impeccable, and the reef pristine and great.
From Hawaii my home it is only 6.5 hours and about the same price as going to the mainland.
Next time we will go to barefoot manta resort to swim with mantas and maybe to Savusavu for a different experience.
People are talking about highend luxury resorts but there are many mid priced very great places. Because dive resorts are remote they tend to be all inclusive, but my experience was that was good. In the really remote middle of nowhere we had good cell reception with a SIM card.
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Posted On : 2024-01-10
Posted By : Collin_K
Great experience, everything was catered for.
The travel in the morning was great with a scenic trip out to the islands. When there, everything is explained and well organised. The tour guides are amazing as well as the resort itself. A do not miss trip.
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Posted On : 2024-01-07
Posted By : Ruben_S
Great experience from getting collected at the hotel on time up to the complimentary return to the airport - where you should arrive around 7 pm in any given normalish day (my ferry only arrived 30 minutes after plan at Kuata and still nearly made it to the harbour on time). The picture is a bit misleading - the sharks are way smaller but it is an amazing experience and the island isn't overrun so it's just a great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-01-04
