South Sea Island Half Day with Lunch & Drinks
Description
Gorgeous little South Sea Island is one of the treasures of the Mamanuca Islands. Crystal clear waters, coral reefs and thousands of colourful tropical fish surround the tiny island. The Half Day cruise to South Sea Island is perfect for those who don't have a lot of time to spare but still want a taste of the 'real Fiji'. This fantastic cruise means you'll get to explore one of Fiji's cutest Mamanuca Islands and get into 'island time'. As the island is only 30 minutes from Denarau, you'll have time to do many of the activities on the island and meet the friendly Fijian's ashore.
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Itinerary
Half a day to South Sea Island is an easy 30-minute ferry ride. Perfect for those who don't have a lot of time to spare, but still want a taste of the 'real Fiji'. This fantastic cruise means you'll get to explore one of Fiji's cutest Mamanuca Islands and get into 'island time' The island will be yours for the rest of the day until the catamaran arrives around 5.30 pm to bring you back to Port Denarau. Transfers back to select hotels/resorts in Nadi, Denarau, and Wailoaloa area are included if prebooked.
A complimentary coach transfer is provided for this tour from select hotels/resrts Nadi, Denarau, and the Wailoaloa area. Air-conditioned coaches will pick you from designated pick up points approximately 75 minutes before the departure time. You will then need to check in at the South Sea Cruises check-in counter. Please keep your voucher numbers or e-confirmation available when you are at the counter. Our lovely South Sea Cruises staff with a big Bula smile will then provide your boarding pass for the catamaran. Our modern catamarans have air-conditioned lounges, outside viewing decks and fully licensed bars, meaning you’ll feel on holiday, even en route to your island escape.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that the departure time shown on your tour is the VESSEL DEPARTURE TIME FROM PORT DEANRAU, NOT YOUR COACH PICK UP TIME. If you require a hotel pick up, please select your hotel from the list of pick-up points in your booking process. The coach pickups commence approximately 75minutes before the vessel departs from Port Denarau. Please check with our reservations team for your coach pickup time or refer to the South Sea Cruises coach timetable on our website for more info.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the event of adverse weather and sea conditions, we retain the right to cancel all water-based activities, including snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and the Subsea Adventure in our semi-submersible.
Reviews(202)
Next time I would buy the ticket locally as it’s much cheaper, the folks on the island are wonderful, although don’t expect much from the BBQ buffet lol, meat was cold but otherwise it filled our tummy. Only Fiji beer included and don’t even try the “Flagon” wine 🤢 Unfortunately the day we went there was no sun and totally overcast with constant 20-30 klm wind that made it unbearable and they cancelled all water sports as it was to dangerous, the day was cut short cause of the conditions and we were taken back early and subsequently had no booked transport on the mainland and had to catch a taxi back to the Resort. You can’t beat bad luck with weather conditions and not their fault obviously but it was the worse $340 Aus I’ve ever spent… and my poor wife froze ..
Bula Vinaka Z1960IQrichardm, Vinaka vakalevu for sharing your feedback. We're sorry the weather conditions impacted your day and resulted in the cancellation of water activities and an early return. While guest safety must always come first, we understand your disappointment and appreciate your comments regarding the lunch, beverages, and transfer arrangements. We are pleased to hear our island team made a positive impression and will share your feedback with the relevant teams. Thank you for visiting us and for taking the time to provide your review. Warm regards!
Half day South Sea Island trip with lunch & drinks included, have done this many times before & always great!! Weather was perfect & sea was calm, great for swimming & snorkelling.
Bula Vinaka 964graemek, Vinaka vakalevu for your continued support and for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your South Sea Island half-day trip was another great experience and that you enjoyed the perfect weather, calm seas, swimming, and snorkelling. It means a lot to us that you have chosen to visit us many times, and we truly appreciate your loyalty. We look forward to welcoming you back again for another memorable day in paradise. Warm regards!
Didn't like it. Felt cheap and rationed. Drinks included but dont dare ask for a drink for you and your spouse. Only allowed 30 minutes window for lunch. The feel just not welcoming compared to rest of the activities we experienced. I wont recommend this one.
Bula Vinaka prilenez, Vinaka vakalevu for taking the time to share your feedback following your South Sea Island Half Day Cruise experience. We are truly sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations and that you felt the experience was not welcoming. This is certainly not the impression we aim to create for our guests. For clarity, the South Sea Island Half Day Cruise is designed as a structured afternoon island experience, operating from approximately 12:15pm to 6:00pm. Guests are transferred by high-speed catamaran from Port Denarau, followed by a short tender transfer to the island, offering a full afternoon to enjoy the natural surroundings and activities. The experience is inclusive of a BBQ buffet lunch served on your arrival to the island, along with complimentary local beer, house wine, soft drinks, and water available throughout your time on the island. During your visit, guests also have access to a range of included activities such as snorkelling equipment, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, the saltwater swimming pool, and guided cultural entertainment including a Fijian ‘meke’ performance during lunch (except Sundays). We do note your comments regarding the drinks service and lunch timing. While service is structured to ensure all guests are catered for within the allocated half-day schedule, we understand that perceptions of timing and hospitality can vary, and we sincerely regret if this affected your overall enjoyment. Your feedback regarding the atmosphere and service style has been shared with our operations team for further review and training emphasis, particularly around guest engagement and communication on board and on the island. If you would like us to look into your experience further, please feel free to contact us directly at customerservices@ssc.com.fj with any additional details. Vinaka again for your visit and for your comments. We genuinely appreciate the opportunity to improve, and we hope you may consider experiencing South Sea Island again in the future under more positive circumstances. Warm Regards!
Everything was well organized! The food at lunch was delicious and having free cocktails was a bonus! Remember to bring your own towels and swim shoes are highly recommended, especially with all the rocks and coral.
Bula Vinaka Denise_S, Vinaka vakalevu for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you found everything well organised and enjoyed the delicious lunch and complimentary cocktails. It’s also great to know you found the experience enjoyable overall. Thank you for your helpful tips for future guests regarding towels and swim shoes — these are listed under "Things to Bring" and this is very useful advice, especially given the natural coral and rocky shoreline. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again for another enjoyable day in paradise! Warm Regards!
Nice beach, great glas bottom boat, BBQ, free drinks, music, free use of kayak and snorkeling equipment Nice and helpful stuff Well organized
Bula Vinaka Carmen_H, Vinaka vakalevu for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful beach, glass bottom boat experience, BBQ lunch, and the complimentary drinks and activities such as kayaking and snorkelling. It’s also wonderful to know our team was helpful and that you found the day well organised. Thank you for your kind feedback, and we hope to welcome you back again for another great day in paradise! Warm Regards!
Great day, food was good , the staff and the dancers were lovely and very friendly. The only downside was not enough sun lounges on the beach .
Bula Vinaka, Vinaka vakalevu (Thank you very much) for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear you had a great day and enjoyed the food, friendly service, and our entertainment team. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the availability of sun loungers. This is valuable for us as we continue to improve the guest experience, and we will certainly share this with our team. Thank you again for visiting, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable day in paradise. Warm Regards!
This island was only a 30 min boat ride from the port. It was a nice to relax on the gorgeous beach, they offer many activities such as glass bottom boat tour, snorkeling tour, and diving. The included lunch was good but it’s only offered for 30 mins so if you’re hungry after that you’re kind of out of luck.
Bula Vinaka Kaleah_P, Vinaka vakalevu (thank you very much) for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the short boat ride, relaxing on our beautiful beach, and the variety of activities available during your visit. We also appreciate your comments regarding the lunch service. Guest feedback is very important to us, and we will certainly share your observations with the team as we continue to enhance the overall guest experience. We’re also pleased to mention that South Sea Island offers the Tipsy Turtle Bar, where guests can purchase hot mini pies, snacks, and additional beverages not included in the complimentary bar service. In addition, complimentary tea and coffee are available at the tea coffee station (self-service) throughout the day for all guests. Thank you once again for visiting us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another enjoyable day in paradise soon. Warm Regards,
The beach is a little rough. Not really a white sandy beach. Mostly crushed shells and pieces of coral.
Bula Vinaka Maureen_M, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. South Sea Island does have areas of natural coral and crushed shells along the shoreline naturally it is a coral cay island, which is quite typical for many reef islands in Fiji. We do recommend bringing reef or swim shoes for added comfort when entering the water. Info for other guests this is noted on your booking details under "Things to Bring". We appreciate your comments and hope you were still able to enjoy the overall experience during your visit. Warm Regards!
If you are short on time and would like to see coral and thousands of fish I highly recommend this trip.
Bula Vinaka Preston_S, Vinaka vakalevu for your recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the South Sea Island Half Day trip and experienced the beautiful coral and abundant marine life. It’s a great option for those short on time, and we’re so pleased it delivered a memorable experience for you. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards!
I had a wonderful time! If I knew then what I know now, I would have done the whole day. It was very easy check-in, transport to island, and the instructions were well-explained as soon as we got to the island. Then you're left to your own devices for the afternoon. Lunch is first, drinks available at all times, a couple of opportunities for snorkel or glass-bottom boat, and then you can just relax on the beach, snorkel on your own, relax relax relax. Groups are not too big and you never feel crowded on the island, but still have enough other people to chat with. Also, lunch was delicious and they made a special entre set aside because I told them I was vegetarian.
