Island & REEF day sail

sail with us and spend a day enjoying the white sand and reef of the mamanucas

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji offers a stunning private beach escape in the Mamanuca Islands. With crystal-clear turquoise waters, soft white sands, and vibrant coral reefs, Kadavu Lailai beach is the perfect spot to snorkel, dive, paddle, or simply relax. Join a Day Sail adventure departing from Denarau Marina in Nadi, complete with a delicious lunch and the chance to learn from the resident Marine Biologists during guided snorkelling and glass bottom boating as well as coral planting.   With an optional excursion to the breathtaking Treasure Sand Bar surrounded by even more aqua blue water and gorgeous coral reef, this is Fiji’s ultimate island-hopping experience.  

Make the most of your day with Captain Cook Cruises’ optional tours and experiences. Lounge in luxury with a private cabana, explore vibrant coral reefs on a guided dive, unwind with soothing spa treatments. Adventure, relaxation or a combination of both, the choice is yours.

highlights

  • Tall ship cruise under 60-minutes each way between Port Denarau and Kadavu Lailai Private Beach in the Mamanucas
  • 5-hours of island and reef relaxation and activities including snorkeling, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, volleyball and nature walks.
  • Transfers from select Nadi & Denarau hotels to Denarau Marina
  • Morning & afternoon tea
  • Delicious tropical BBQ lunch on the Island 
  • Unlimited beer/wine/soft drinks on the Island
  • Fijian cultural entertainment. 
  • Captains Kids Club
  • Optional diving and spa
  • Private amenities on the island including bathrooms and freshwater showers, shaded dining area and other facilities.
  • Lounges and beanbags for relaxation 
  • Bookable shade cabanas (additional charge)
  • Expanded marine sustainability program
  • Two resident Marine Biologists providing informative talks
  • Optional side excursion to Treasure Sand Bar. 1 hour 30 mins round trip, approximate travel time 20min each way, 50 mins of snorkeling / coral viewing, visit to Sand Bar. 
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Island & reef  Day Sail Experience

FROM

A$182

DEPARTURE

10:00am Daily (Return at 5:00pm)

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Activites & Inclusions

Food & Beverage

  • Enjoy morning and afternoon tea while you sail to and from Kadavu Lailai
  • Beer, wine and soft drinks are included whilst on the island
  • Tropical buffet lunch prepared with fresh local produce

Activities & Marine Science

  • 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

Relaxation

  • A vast expanse of aqua blue crystal-clear water in every direction - we call the world’s biggest swimming pool!
  • Acres of coral to explore
  • Music and live entertainment
  • Kava ceremony
  • Return transfers to select Nadi & Denarau hotels

Optional Extras

Private Cabana

Experience ultimate relaxation in a private cabana on Kadavu Lailai where you can unwind in comfort while enjoying stunning ocean views. Perfect for a peaceful escape, these cabanas offer a secluded spot to soak up the beauty of Fiji on your day cruise adventure.

Treasure sand bar

With an optional excursion to the breathtaking Treasure Sand Bar surrounded by even more aqua blue water and gorgeous coral reef, this is Fiji’s ultimate island-hopping experience..

Spa Treatment

Senikai Spa is Fiji's largest independent spa operator and an award-winning company with international standards. Highly qualified therapists offer an extensive range of relaxing and therapeutic face and body treatments. The perfect way to unwind during your Fiji escape and ensure a truly rejuvenating spa experience.

Five Star PADI Scuba Diving

5 Star PADI Dive Instructors and Dive Masters sail each day to Kadavu Lailai for the Day Cruise. Dives can be pre-booked or booked aboard. Passengers wishing to do their Open Water Course can log on to the PADI website to complete the theoretical part of the course prior to their day cruise. A certificate of fitness is also required for all divers and may not be available in Fiji.

Day & Dinner Cruise Combo

Combine the Island & Reef Day Sail and Sunset Dinner Cruise for the ultimate tour combo for your stay at Denarau. Save 10% on the Sunset Dinner Cruise and take the tours on the same or different days.

Occasion Packages

Celebrating a special occasion? Ask our team about our Romance, Wedding, Proposal, and Vow Renewal Packages, as well as celebratory cakes for any occasion, to create unforgettable moments in paradise.Perfect for any celebration, these packages provide personalized touches and stunning settings for your special day.

Additional Information

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 is 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 kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, snorkelling gear and glass bottom boat tours, plus music and entertainment. We also include a transfer to select Nadi and Denarau hotels. Transfers from Coral Coast & Lautoka resorts are available for an additional fee.

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WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH!

We raise awareness of environmental issues amongst passengers, crew and the communities in the areas we explore. With the help of our guests we have collected, removed and recycled a significant amount of rubbish, much of which is plastic that can injure wildlife and end up in the food chain.

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STEVE SISSOU

Marine Biologist

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.

What Is Included In A Small Ship Cruise?

Caldonian Sky may be smaller than some cruise liners, but we’re big on life’s little luxuries. We offer international cuisine with a Fijian influence prepared fresh daily by our team of chefs, a Captain’s Kids Club for children aged 5 - 9 years, plus a gym, jacuzzi, day spa and swimming pool.

Our cruises include daily island stopovers, a big choice of water-based activities such as kayaking, snorkelling, diving and stand-up paddle boarding plus guided island, village and school tours and traditional lovo feasts all included in the price.

If you’re interested in Fiji’s natural wonders, we have a resident marine biologist onboard.

What is Captain Cook Cruises Fiji's environmental policy?

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is committed to providing world class experiential cruise products that are nature- based experiences with a focus on protecting the natural environment.

Aiming for the best industry practice in all operational aspects, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji will monitor the impact on the natural environment surrounding our sea and land operations and seek continual improvement to minimise environmental impact.

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji will work with employees, contractors, suppliers, customers and the community to achieve ecological sustainability. We are committed to preserving and maintaining the natural environment for our children and generations to come.

Read more about our sustainability, conservation and marine education activites.

I have a medical condition. Can I still cruise with you?

If you have a pre existing medical condition, are pregnant or are over 75 years, we recommend you visit your doctor and obtain advice as we cruise to remote locations. We do carry a nurse aboard Reef Endeavour and our Marine crew are first aid trained but we do not sail with a doctor.

A medical certificate is required for those over 75 years.

Can other info be added to an invoice?

At the moment, the only way to add additional information to invoices is to add the information to the workspace's name.

How does billing work?

Plans are per workspace, not per account. You can upgrade one workspace, and still have any number of free workspaces.

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