Mana Island Day Cruise
2.5
Full view
from per adult
$103.12
from per adult
$103.12
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 9h
Start time: Check availability
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- Cruise on board a luxury, high-speed catamaran
- Full Day - 6 hours on Mana Island
- Half Day - 3 hours on Mana Island
- Barbecue buffet lunch
- Cruise escort/host
- Free Hotel Pick up/drop off to most Denarau, Nadi & Wailoaloa hotels
What's not included- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Fuel Surcharge Day Cruise customers travelling to Mana Island $20 per adult/$10 per child 5-15 years
- Departure details
- 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. * First Landing Beach Resort, Nila Resort & Landers Bay Resort 7.00am *Anchorage Beach Resort 7.10am * Nalagi Hotel 7.10am - Please wait at hotel lobby * Club Fiji 7.20am - Please wait at resort reception * Oasis Palms 7.30am - Please wait at resort reception * Fancy Hotel 7.40am - Please wait at hotel reception * Tokatoka Resort Nadi 7.25am - Lobby of Tokatoka Resort Nadi * 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 7.15am - Please wait for collection outside Ramada * Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa Fiji 7.20am - Please wait inside the hotel lobby * Fiji Gateway Hotel / Trans International Hotel 7.30am - Bus stop in front of Fiji Gateway Hotel on Queens Rd * Novotel Nadi 7.35am - Lobby of Novotel Hotel * Tanoa International Hotel 7.40am - Lobby of Tanoa International Hotel * Ratsun Nadi Airport Apartment Hotel 7.40am - Bus stop in front of the Ratsun Nadi Airport Apartment Hotel * Grand Melanesian Hotel 7.45am - Bus stop outside Grand Melanesian Hotel *Tanoa Skylodge 7.45am - Bus stop opposite, near Colonial Plaza *Mercure Hotel Nadi 7.50am - Bus stop outside Mecrure Hotel Nadi *Hexagon International Hotel /Capricorn Hotel Nadi / Travellers Apartments 7.50am - Bus stop in front of the RB Jetpoint Shopping Complex *Nadi Bay Resort 7.55am - All services will require customers to meet coach at bus stop opposite Nadi Bay Resort *Wyndham Resort Denarau Island 8.25am - Lobby of Worldmark Resort Denarau Island *Radisson Blu Resort Fiji 8.30am - Lobby of Radisson Blu Resort Fiji *Sheraton Fiji Resort - 8.35am - Next to concierge desk of Sheraton Fiji Resort *The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa 8.15am - Next to concierge desk of Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa *Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa 8.25am - Next to concierge desk of Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa *Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa 8.30am - Lobby of Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa Customers are advised to be waiting at least 15 minutes prior to times shown as drivers are unable to wait and may arrive earlier than stated and may also depart early if there are not customers ready and waiting for collection.
- Denarau Island, Denarau Island, Viti Levu
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5204MANA- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Mana Island Day Cruise
- All passengers over the age of 17 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a WHO-recognized vaccine. Customers will need to complete and submit a pre-cruise health declaration form & provide a form of Government-issued evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status at check-in.
What you can expect during your visit- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Mana Island Day Cruise?
- Mana Island Day Cruise price starts from $102.74. Discover and book Mana Island Day Cruise on Tripadvisor
- What is the Mana Island Day Cruise cancellation policy?
- Mana Island Day Cruise cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Mana Island Day Cruise on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Mana Island Day Cruise?
- Mana Island Day Cruise is hosted by South Sea Cruises. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact South Sea Cruises on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Mana Island Day Cruise on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5204MANA
Itinerary
- You'll start atDenarau IslandOr, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- 1South Sea CruisesStop: 9 hoursYour Fiji vacation just got better with a trip to Mana Island! First you'll board a luxury catamaran and cruise through the beautiful Mamanuca Islands on your way to Mana Island. The catamaran will meander through crystal waters of the lagoon to the beach; from there the day is yours! Take advantage of Mana Island Resort's amenities - grab an umbrella drink (not included) and find a spot by the pool or under a shady palm on one of Mana's secluded beaches. You'll also be treated to a delicious barbecue-style lunch! In the lagoon, you can swim, snorkel and enjoy a host of water activities (at an additional cost) including jetsking, waterskiing, parasailing and wakeboarding. There are also optional snorkeling and fishing tours available and if you can hunker down in a semi-submersible vessel for a Subsea Adventure and explore the island's coral reef. See an amazing array of colorful marine life and fascinating coral gardens from the vantage of this unique vessel.Read more
- You'll return to the starting point
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PippyWNZ
00Poor H&S practices
This is the third time, my family have done this day trip. However this time we were disappointed at the lack of sa…
Ratu Esala T
00Lovely place to visit❤
I really do love going there...the buffet lunch was incredible...and the people were so friendly❣....it a very good…
leanne2332
00Must do
Well organised tour from pick up to drop off. Bus and catamaran were air conditioned and comfortable. Staff were fr…
pauline219
00Great shark encounter
Such a close encounter with beautiful coral sharks on beautiful barefoot island villages and staff very friendly p…
christinesB3958YX
00AVOID!
DO NOT BOOK! Booked through south sea and found out at the morning of the trip (7:15am) that the trip was cancelled…
504RichS
00Too much downtime
In all honesty, this wasn't a bad day out. We did snorkel and we did see a few sharks, as promised. But my issue …
fromFehmarn
00Perfect for a lazy beach day
Had a good time here. Went for a day trip. Short 30 min ride on a catamaran ferry, then transfer to little boats f…
Sheilaskidz
00Waste of money
Awful coral beach. Definitely need sand/beach shoes on at all times. Snorkeling was the most basic we’ve seen, ver…
alexnwiis
00Amazing day aboard Sabre
Wonderful day out! Amazing crew on Sabre, a special shout out to Saki for making the day extra special. Definitely …
JP A
00Sabre Sailing
Had a fantastic day on Sabre Sailing run by South Sea Cruises. New addition to the fleet. Have been on many day tri…
CJBlack1
00Relaxing cruise through the islands.
Really well-appointed vessel. Comfortable and nice sightseeing trip. The crew was happy and helpful. We really en…
122jakep
00Atrocious support and management. Would rather swim next time.
Took the Yasawa Flyer from Pt Denarau to the Yasawa Islands over the Christmas 2022 break. Engine broke down on one…
George H
00Cathy's Birthday
Our second day in Fiji and we took a 2 hour boat ride to Kuata island with stop off at various Island resorts for p…
reenam2018
00Day trip
This is a great experience with amazing value for money. You can do kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and swim…
444michaelj
00Over priced
Took their combo tour to their "South Seas Island". It was a pleasant day on the water but their Island was a littl…
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Andrew W
Singapore, Singapore1,008 contributions
Nov 2022
We read the terrible reviews but they were quite old (pre-COVID) so we decided to give the half day trip to Mana Island the benefit of the doubt. It was a mistake.
We paid about $200 AUD each for a half day cruise departing at 1215. Advertised was a beautiful island, nice cruise and a buffet lunch.
The ferry was well organised and enjoyable to get to Mana Island. Things went downhill as soon as we arrived. We were met by a host who promptly told us we were the only ones for the day trip. We also heard a detailed story of how tired they were was and they'd need to pay for their own lunch on Mana Island. We then walked to the 'resort' which was very, very quiet and TBH, like a children's summer camp. Not sure why we took a day trip to a resort inferior to our own.
We got taken to a cafeteria and told that during low season, there is in fact, no buffet. We were given a snack menu and told we could choose two items that came to $40 each. Chicken curry, burgers, fish and chips were available and one dessert. Our combination of items came to $42 which caused a kafuffle. Food was very average. If no buffet during low season, why not update the description?
After lunch, you can then explore the resort and island. Pool was not nice and we walked around the grounds to get to the multiple look out points. The views are great but the entire island is pretty neglected and not the romantic pacific island experience you might imagine. We tried to get a drink on the beach but they didn't accept cash AND didn't accept card - could only charge to your room - we were not guests, of course.
Thank God it was only a half day trip - we quickly ran out of things to do and it was HOT. Cruise was very nice on the way back.
If South Sea Cruises simply charged the cost of a ferry ride instead of a "half day tour", it would have been fine. To charge around $200 AUD per person , is a joke and a rip off. Avoid this day cruise and by extension, I'd also avoid South Sea Cruises.
We paid about $200 AUD each for a half day cruise departing at 1215. Advertised was a beautiful island, nice cruise and a buffet lunch.
The ferry was well organised and enjoyable to get to Mana Island. Things went downhill as soon as we arrived. We were met by a host who promptly told us we were the only ones for the day trip. We also heard a detailed story of how tired they were was and they'd need to pay for their own lunch on Mana Island. We then walked to the 'resort' which was very, very quiet and TBH, like a children's summer camp. Not sure why we took a day trip to a resort inferior to our own.
We got taken to a cafeteria and told that during low season, there is in fact, no buffet. We were given a snack menu and told we could choose two items that came to $40 each. Chicken curry, burgers, fish and chips were available and one dessert. Our combination of items came to $42 which caused a kafuffle. Food was very average. If no buffet during low season, why not update the description?
After lunch, you can then explore the resort and island. Pool was not nice and we walked around the grounds to get to the multiple look out points. The views are great but the entire island is pretty neglected and not the romantic pacific island experience you might imagine. We tried to get a drink on the beach but they didn't accept cash AND didn't accept card - could only charge to your room - we were not guests, of course.
Thank God it was only a half day trip - we quickly ran out of things to do and it was HOT. Cruise was very nice on the way back.
If South Sea Cruises simply charged the cost of a ferry ride instead of a "half day tour", it would have been fine. To charge around $200 AUD per person , is a joke and a rip off. Avoid this day cruise and by extension, I'd also avoid South Sea Cruises.
Written November 5, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
krave123
Paihia, New Zealand60 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
We did the Mana Island Half Day tour (9-3pm), however I would not recommend it. It takes 1hr 30mins to get there, so takes up most of your time. Felt like we just got there, had orientation tour, 30 mins snorkeling then lunch and had to board boat transfer back for another 1hr 30mins.
Very rushed and wished we had whole day there to enjoy the fantastic island.
Very rushed and wished we had whole day there to enjoy the fantastic island.
Written October 16, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bula krave123,
We are disappointed to hear your experience of the day trip was not what you expected. We continue to receive positive feedback about the Mana Island day tour. We recommend booking the full day next time if you are pressed for time
We hope you enjoyed the remainder of your time in Fiji
Vinaka,
South Sea Cruises
Written October 17, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ojedaservicuba
Hialeah, FL14 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
You can be sure that you will through away your money. I took the half day tour, the food at the buffet was terrible bad and the restaurant is dirty and full of flies, the resort is old and in very bad condition, two good things are that personal is nice and the sand is white, but the rest is bad. Beach is full of plants and the water is not clear. Not worth it
Written September 26, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bula ojedaservicuba,
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to review your experience with South Sea Cruises. We are disappointed to learn that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We do our utmost to ensure our product is of a high standard and we take all forms of feedback very seriously.
We have read through your comments and understand your concerns and frustrations. We are further investigating the issues that you have highlighted and will be contacting the resort. We do apologies for any inconveniences caused and hope that you do enjoy the remainder of your time in Fiji.
Vinaka from the team at South Sea Cruises.
Written September 27, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jamon919
Phnom Penh, Cambodia17 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
One of the worst tours ever. Pickup and the ship transport was fine and normal. Once we reached Mana island resort, everything went downhill.
The lunch buffet was poor, stale and really barely edible.
The snorkelling, supposedly the highlight, was the worst ever. The beach where you are supposed to snorkel in has a like almost 100m of shallow rocks, and it's extremely shallow, like 5cm from your body in a snorkelling position. With the waves and everything it is almost impossible to snorkel and you will get scratched non-stop by the rocks. With your fins and the extremely uneven surface you can't walk either. There wasn't much to see too, even after getting out 100m to the slightly deeper waters. Snorkelling equipment was also poorly maintained. Halfway through the hotel turned off the water supply and there was no toilet everywhere, the public showers, toilet, everywhere was out of water. And no staff could be bothered guests enquiries. For a 5-star resort with room rates going at $450 per night, the state of their facilities is truly appalling.
The guide who was supposed to bring us around was unmotivated, doesn't care about anything at all, and just wanted everything for her own convenience at the inconvenience of all passengers. The ship was supposed to arrive at 4.45pm for the return journey, and at 3.30pm the guide already rounded everyone up and said it was time to go. We reached the jetty at 3.45pm and she brought everyone to a sweltering shed 50m outside the lobby that was closer to the jetty and got everyone to sit there. Guests were saying its hot here and we could sit at the lobby where there are fans and she just plainly rejected their suggestion and said 'please wait here, ship is coming'. And then she promptly retreated to the lobby herself to en joy the cool shade and fans, making everyone wait almost an hour until the ship arrived at 4.45pm. Zero professionalism.Complete waste of time for the tour and not even cheap at all at almost US$100 per person.
Don't ever book with them.
The lunch buffet was poor, stale and really barely edible.
The snorkelling, supposedly the highlight, was the worst ever. The beach where you are supposed to snorkel in has a like almost 100m of shallow rocks, and it's extremely shallow, like 5cm from your body in a snorkelling position. With the waves and everything it is almost impossible to snorkel and you will get scratched non-stop by the rocks. With your fins and the extremely uneven surface you can't walk either. There wasn't much to see too, even after getting out 100m to the slightly deeper waters. Snorkelling equipment was also poorly maintained. Halfway through the hotel turned off the water supply and there was no toilet everywhere, the public showers, toilet, everywhere was out of water. And no staff could be bothered guests enquiries. For a 5-star resort with room rates going at $450 per night, the state of their facilities is truly appalling.
The guide who was supposed to bring us around was unmotivated, doesn't care about anything at all, and just wanted everything for her own convenience at the inconvenience of all passengers. The ship was supposed to arrive at 4.45pm for the return journey, and at 3.30pm the guide already rounded everyone up and said it was time to go. We reached the jetty at 3.45pm and she brought everyone to a sweltering shed 50m outside the lobby that was closer to the jetty and got everyone to sit there. Guests were saying its hot here and we could sit at the lobby where there are fans and she just plainly rejected their suggestion and said 'please wait here, ship is coming'. And then she promptly retreated to the lobby herself to en joy the cool shade and fans, making everyone wait almost an hour until the ship arrived at 4.45pm. Zero professionalism.Complete waste of time for the tour and not even cheap at all at almost US$100 per person.
Don't ever book with them.
Written February 25, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bula jamon919,
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Mana Island. We do our utmost to ensure our product is of a high standard and we take all forms of feedback very seriously.
We have read and made note of your comments. We have passed this information onto our management team to further investigate.
We would love to connect with you directly, if you would like to discuss the issues further. The best address is: customerservices@ssc.com.fj
Vinaka
Written February 26, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Giretwell N
United States3 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We had a great time on our day trip to Mana. The island was beautiful with nice white sandy beach & crystal clear water. Snorkelling was awesome and the food was lovely. Highly recommended this tour.
Written January 16, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bula Giretwell N,
We are so pleased to hear about your trip to Mana and how much you enjoyed your time. It is great to hear that you enjoyed the snorkeling - Fiji's marine life is spectacular! Thank you for reviewing your experience with us. We hope that we can welcome you back again soon, since you enjoyed your time at Mana so much. Safe travels.
Vinaka
Written January 18, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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