Let's start talking about islands:
The first group of island you will find from Viti Levu are the Mamanucas.
These are the most touristic island but also the cheapest to go to (just a frequent ferry-bus is necessary). A volcanic archipelago of 20 or so small islands in a lagoon, the Mamanuca Group is the perfect playground for those who are looking for sun kissed beaches to have some fun. You can enjoy a whole range of water-based activities from paddle boating and windsurfing to snorkeling, diving, sailing, banana boating, kayaking, waterskiing, jet skiing, fishing, and parasailing. Located west of Nadi there are over 22 resorts in the Mamanucas, with all kind of accommodation facilities (from backpackers to top-end).
The island we prefer is the Bounty island (backpackers craw, calm and not so touristic). The most appreciated island by the European craw living in Fiji is the Treasure island (high level standards and nice food). The Beachcomber Island is the place to head for if you want to party the night away. Full of young Aussies & Kiwis ready to have fun. For an exclusive getaway, the Vomo Island is the place to be. While if you are here with your family, the Plantation Island is a great option.
The island we prefer is the Bounty island (backpackers craw, calm and not so touristic). The most appreciated island by the European craw living in Fiji is the Treasure island (high level standards and nice food). The Beachcomber Island is the place to head for if you want to party the night away. Full of young Aussies & Kiwis ready to have fun. For an exclusive getaway, the Vomo Island is the place to be. While if you are here with your family, the Plantation Island is a great option.
While most of the Mamanuca islands are grasslands with coconut palm fringed beaches, some islands are significantly forested and are home to many native birds and reptiles. The Monu and Monuriki islands on which the movie Cast Away was shot are two such examples.
How to get there:
The Mamanuca and Yasawa resorts arrange transfers for their guests (all of them require reservations), either by boat from the Port Denarau marina, or by seaplane or helicopter from Nadi.
The quickest, easiest, and most expensive way to the islands is via seaplane or helicopter. Turtle Airways and Pacific Island Seaplanes both provide seaplane service to the islands; the flights are on a charter basis arranged by the resorts. Turtle has a special one-way fare for backpackers headed to the Yasawas. It's even more expensive, but Island Hoppers flies its helicopters to most of the moderate and expensive resorts. Sun Air (tel. 672 3016) flies nine-seat planes several times a day from Nadi Airport to Malololailai, home of Plantation and Musket Cove resorts, and to Mana Island.
Most folk, however, take one of the fast, air-conditioned catamarans providing daily ferry service from Port Denarau to and from the islands.
If you're going to Musket Cove or Plantation Island resorts on Malololailai Island, you can take the Malolo Cat (tel. 672 0774) from Port Denarau. One-way fares are about F$70.
South Sea Cruises (info@ssc.com.fj) provides ferry service from Port Denarau to most of the Mamanuca resorts three times daily on speedy catamarans. Complimentary Coach transfers from Coral Coast and Nadi Area hotels are included. All vessels have 2 air-conditioned lounges, outer viewing decks, a fully-licensed bar and snacks are available on board. One-way fares are between F$45 and F$130.
Aimed at backpackers and other adventurous travellers, Awesome Adventures Fiji (info@awesomefiji.com) offers the Bula Pass allowing unlimited island-hopping in the Yasawas for up to 7 days at a cost of F$269, 14 days for F$389, or 21 days for F$419 per person. We strongly recommend this one!. Awesome Adventures Fiji uses the bright yellow Yasawa Flyer, a fast, air-conditioned, catamaran to make its daily voyages to and from the Yasawas. The company also has packages including accommodation and meals at the Yasawa hostels. The choices are many so you better check the website to match your criteria.
If you arrived at Nadi in the middle of the night and just can't wait to get to your offshore paradise, SeaFiji provides 24-hour water taxi service to the islands from Port Denarau.
Check the Bounty island video & photos. That will give you a first idea of how the islands look like
The quickest, easiest, and most expensive way to the islands is via seaplane or helicopter. Turtle Airways and Pacific Island Seaplanes both provide seaplane service to the islands; the flights are on a charter basis arranged by the resorts. Turtle has a special one-way fare for backpackers headed to the Yasawas. It's even more expensive, but Island Hoppers flies its helicopters to most of the moderate and expensive resorts. Sun Air (tel. 672 3016) flies nine-seat planes several times a day from Nadi Airport to Malololailai, home of Plantation and Musket Cove resorts, and to Mana Island.
Most folk, however, take one of the fast, air-conditioned catamarans providing daily ferry service from Port Denarau to and from the islands.
If you're going to Musket Cove or Plantation Island resorts on Malololailai Island, you can take the Malolo Cat (tel. 672 0774) from Port Denarau. One-way fares are about F$70.
South Sea Cruises (info@ssc.com.fj) provides ferry service from Port Denarau to most of the Mamanuca resorts three times daily on speedy catamarans. Complimentary Coach transfers from Coral Coast and Nadi Area hotels are included. All vessels have 2 air-conditioned lounges, outer viewing decks, a fully-licensed bar and snacks are available on board. One-way fares are between F$45 and F$130.
Aimed at backpackers and other adventurous travellers, Awesome Adventures Fiji (info@awesomefiji.com) offers the Bula Pass allowing unlimited island-hopping in the Yasawas for up to 7 days at a cost of F$269, 14 days for F$389, or 21 days for F$419 per person. We strongly recommend this one!. Awesome Adventures Fiji uses the bright yellow Yasawa Flyer, a fast, air-conditioned, catamaran to make its daily voyages to and from the Yasawas. The company also has packages including accommodation and meals at the Yasawa hostels. The choices are many so you better check the website to match your criteria.
If you arrived at Nadi in the middle of the night and just can't wait to get to your offshore paradise, SeaFiji provides 24-hour water taxi service to the islands from Port Denarau.
Check the Bounty island video & photos. That will give you a first idea of how the islands look like
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