Our day cruises are designed to give you a taste of the real Fiji; it’s great food, spectacular scenery, friendly people and the opportunity to be as active or laid back as you want. From our Tivua Island Day Cruise and Fiji Sunset Dinner Cruise to our Private Yacht Sailing Adventure Cruises, there’s something for every traveller. So if you’re staying at a resort and want to explore the real Fiji by yacht, read on to find your perfect day in paradise.
Step aboard our magnificent tall ships – Ra Marama & Spirit of the Pacific – or the luxurious sailing catamaran Fiji One to set sail for beautiful Tivua Island, a tiny jewel in the Mamanuca island group. Tivua Island is our exclusive atoll surrounded by a circle of white sandy beach and 500 acres of coral gardens. Here visitors will enjoy an unforgettable day in paradise, with a big range of activities to choose from and something for absolutely everyone. For those seeking water based activities, there’s snorkelling, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and glass bottom boat tours. For those wanting a taste of Fijian culture, there’s the opportunity to take a medicine nature walk, learn to husk and weave coconut fibres and partake in a traditional Kava ceremony.
For those wanting to explore the area’s natural beauty, we offer seasonal bird and turtle viewing, the chance to snorkel and dive amongst some marvellous sea life and huge gardens of flowering tropical Hibiscus to explore. You may even see our baby black tipped reef sharks.There’s something for kids of all ages too, with a Captain’s Kids Club and a bunch of great sporting activities including beach volleyball, sandcastle building and a treasure hunt for the adventurous ones. And for those who just want to relax and unwind, we offer free use of the shade bures, catered food and drink as well as beach massages by appointment from the Senikai Day Spa on the island.Included in the cost are morning and afternoon tea, a tropical buffet lunch, beer, wine and soft drinks on the island (beer, wine and soft drinks are available to purchase on the local special), use of canoes and stand up paddleboards, snorkelling and glass bottom boat tours, music and entertainment and return Nadi and Denarau hotel transfers. We also offer return transfers from Coral Coast & Lautoka resorts for a small additional fee.Tours depart twice daily on most days from Port Denarau Marina, so if you’re staying at a Fiji resort in Denarau, Nadi or on the Coral Coast, you owe it to yourself to sample the beauty of Fiji by ship on our Tivua Island Day Tour.
Tivua Island Day Sail
Enjoy Morning and afternoon tea while you sail to and from Tivua Private Island
Beer, wine and soft drinks on the island
Tropical buffet lunch prepared with fresh local produce
Use of kayaks and stand up paddle boards
Snorkelling & glass bottomed boat tours with our Marine Biologist
Enjoy Coral Planting with our Marine Biologist as part of our reef sustainability activities.
Coral Planting - buy a coral build a reef
(additional charge see below)
Citizen Science Projects
Captain's Kid's Club for 3-9yrs
A vast expanse of aqua blue crystal clear water in every direction. We call the world’s biggest swimming pool!
500 Acres of Coral to explore
Relax on the exclusive Tivua Private Island
Music and live entertainment
Kava ceremony
Return Nadi & Denaurau hotel transfers
Book nowLeave the tourist trail behind and experience the ‘real Fiji’ on a Captain Cook Cruises adventure and discovery small ship cruise.
Many people dream of making their vows somewhere as beautiful as Fiji, but with Captain Cook Fiji your dreams can become reality. Say ‘I do’ under the palm trees on a sandy white beach, and celebrate with your family and friends on one of our romantic ships. Let us take care of everything – our packages cover the ceremony, meals and activities, and you can even include our photography package to create special memories of your big day.
Surprise your love today with a romantic deserted beach marriage proposal.Picture the two of you on the beach, strolling along hand in hand to the gentle sounds of a sandy atoll. As you explore the island you come across a “message in a bottle” lying at the waters edge…… While your love reads the message “will you marry me” you offer the ring and present it whilst down on bended knee….. Then celebrate over lunch with a bottle of sparkling wine in a private romantic bure.
We know Fiji and our fabulous Fijian crew and Expedition team want to share these unique destinations and cultures with you one last time. Join us before October 2024 on a remote expedition on the gorgeous MS Caledonian Sky. After October we can still share the wonders of Fiji with you by welcoming you on board a Day Sail to Tivua Private Island or Dinner Cruise experience on board one of our gorgeous sailing vessels.
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