Experience the real Fiji on a day sail by tall ship to pristine Tivua Island. Relax on a stunning white sandy beach, snorkel on a world-class reef, and play beach volleyball with the crew. See dolphins at play and enjoy a delectable buffet BBQ lunch.

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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: English
Pickup included: Nadi hotel pick-up and drop off included

Highlights

Enjoy a day sail to Tivua Island on a tall ship cruise
Swim, explore pristine beaches, and snorkel on a world-class reef
Indulge in a delicious buffet lunch on the island

Full description

Set sail by tall ship to idyllic Tivua Island from Nadi on a full-day introduction to cruising the islands of Fiji. Tivua is surrounded by 500 acres of spectacular coral reef, is a sanctuary for turtles during the nesting season, and boasts a ring of white sandy beaches. As you sail on the 2-masted tall ship Ra Marama you can sunbathe on the bowsprit, watch for dolphins playing in the waves below, and enjoy the music and entertainment on board. This historic brigantine, named after a famous 19th-century Fijian war canoe, was built for the Governor General of Fiji in 1957. When you arrive at Tivua Island, you can swim in the tropical waters, explore the island, or simply relax on a pristine sandy beach. If you're feeling energetic, there’s a selection of water activities available, including snorkeling and canoeing. Indulge in a delicious buffet BBQ lunch before sailing back to Nadi. The ship departs daily from Port Denarau, Nadi, at 10:00 AM and return to port at 5:00 PM.

Includes

Round trip transfers from Most Nadi and Denarau hotels
Morning/afternoon tea
Tropical buffet lunch including fish, chicken, sausages
Beer, wine, soft drinks
Welcome Kava ceremony and Fijian entertainment
Guided snorkeling and glass bottom boat tours escorted by a marine biologist
Use of kayaks, snorkeling gear, and hammocks
Fijian cultural experiences
Beach volleyball (crew versus passengers)
Seasonal bird and turtle nesting activities

Senikai Spa services (massage and hair braiding)
Scuba diving

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Towel
Beachwear

Know before you go

Be sure to bring a towel, swimwear, a sun hat, reef shoes, and sunscreen. Credit cards are accepted for diving and spa treatments.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 36 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Safety
4.9/5

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Incredible day. True paradise and what you’d hope to experience while in Fiji. Cruise out and back was beautiful. You have the island to yourself with loads of huts to chill out in and enjoy the view. Lunch was great and the crew was amazing. We’re booking another one before we leave.

May 9, 2022

The tour was pretty good. The crew is super friendly and funny. The food is good as well. Some times it was kind of difficult with the coordination but all in all it was a great trip. Don't expect too much of the snorkeling. There are many fish but most of the reef is dead.

April 9, 2019

Totally worth doing!

Lee and the team running the tour were absolutely fantastic! Thank you to Amos for explaining the workings of the reef and sorting out all the snorkeling gear. It was such a fun and relaxing day! Totally recommend to anyone considering this as a day trip. My only request is that Get Your Guide provide details on pick up times as I missed my first pick up. Thankfully the cruise team were able to fit me in another day and all was well in the world :)

May 27, 2018

Tivua Island Full-Day Captain Cook Cruises Excursion

Tivua Island Full-Day Captain Cook Cruises Excursion

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