Discover Fiji:
Fiji consists of more than 300 islands featuring stunning beaches, colorful coral reefs and deep cultural heritage, creating an ideal destination for both adventurers and those seeking relaxation.
Places To Stay:
Smugglers Cove
When you visit Fiji, consider staying at Smugglers Cove Beach Resort. Situated on the mainland, it offers a more affordable option compared to other resorts on the mainland. Conveniently located just a 15-minute drive from both Nadi International Airport and Port Denarau Marina, the resort provides a range of accommodations from dormitories to private rooms and family suites, ensuring there’s an option to suit your needs. Smugglers Cove, ideally situated on Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi, serves as a perfect starting and ending point for your travels in Fiji. The resort is located right on the beachfront and hosts a variety of activities such as kava tasting and fire shows.
Things To Do:
Seventh Heaven
Spend the day on Fiji’s premium floating day club. Listen to local and international music, lay out on comfortable sunbeds, get a massage, enjoy exceptional food (including authentic wood-fired pizzas), and swim in the crystal-clear Fijian waters. You’ll board a ferry at Port Denarau and travel 45-minute to Seventh Heaven located in the picturesque Mamanuca Island Group.
Important Information:
– Free Wifi included.
– Cash & Card payments accepted.
– 6 hour duration.
– Food & drinks cannot be bought onboard.
Island Hopping
Explore Fiji’s islands with South Sea Cruises, they offer a range of day trips and island resort transfers, departing from Port Denarau. You can embark on day trips to stunning locations such as South Sea Island, Malamala Beach Club, and South Sea Sailing, as well as resorts. South Sea Cruises is your transport to the picturesque Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands.
Mantaray Island
I travelled to Mantaray Island which is located in the Yasawa Islands of Fiji, it take approximately 3-3.5 hours from Port Denarau and cost $398 (FJD) for a return ticket with South Sea Cruises. Mantaray Island is renowned for breathtaking coral reefs making it an ideal location for diving and snorkelling. Visitors between May and October might even have the chance to swim with manta rays while staying at Mantaray Island Resort.
At Mantaray Island Resort, you’ll find a variety of accommodation options tailored to suit your preferences and budget:
– Traditional Fijian Bures.
– Beachfront Villas.
– Dormitory rooms.
Important information:
When staying at Mantaray Island Resort your booking is subject to the resort’s compulsory meal package per person, per night. You will be charged for the meal package on the island, upon check in and the package includes 3 meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. This cost $139 (FJD) per person per day.
What to do at Mantaray Island
The resort arranges multiple activities everyday.
Free activities:
– Cooking class
– Kayaking.
– Paddle boarding.
– Eco walk.
– Guided kayak tour.
– Coconut demo.
– Volleyball.
– Fish feeding.
– Weaving lesson.
– Kava tasting
Paid Activities:
– Guided village tour – $59 (FJD)
– Guided snorkel tour – $59 (FJD)
– Sunset tube cruise – $59 (FJD)
– Sunrise hike – $75 (FJD)
– Handline fishing – $59 (FJD)
– Snorkel with manta rays – $70 (FJD)
– Snorkelling equipment hire – $25 (FJD)
Sunset Tube Cruise
A bit of fun under the sun awaits you! Chill out with a cool drink in hand, surrounded by your mates as you float around and get pulled through the water. All while you take in the stunning sunset.
Sunrise Hike
If you enjoy sunrises and early morning hikes, this activity is a must. You’ll leave Mantaray Islands around 5:30am and take a short boat trip to another island where your hike will begin. Guided by a local staff member, you’ll reach the top and have the chance to make the most of a fantastic view overlooking the surrounding islands and tropical reef.
Snorkel with Manta Rays
There’s no set time of day for swimming with the manta rays, it varies because they typically enter the channel at high tide to feed. They don’t visit every day, but during manta ray season (May-October), the staff keep watch for their arrival. If manta rays are spotted, staff will blow a conch shell to alert all guests. When you hear the conch shell, head down to the water to board the boat that will take you to the channel for this incredible experience. For $70 (FJD), you’ll receive a boat ride to the channel, snorkelling equipment, and assistance from our local guides and staff.
Sabeto Hot Spring & Mud Pool
Before heading home, spend the morning at a therapeutic hot water spring located on the mainland, just 20 minutes from Nadi International Airport. Locals believe the sulphur in the hot springs has healing properties, making it a popular spot for both visitors and locals. After enjoying the mud baths, you can opt for a full-body massage by one of the professional village ladies to complete your experience.
Make sure you take:
– A spare set of clothes.
– A bottle of water.
– A towel.
