South Sea Cruises Group Press Kit 2024-25
The multi-award-winning South Sea Cruises Group is Fiji’s leading maritime operator providing a range of stunning day trips, resort transfers and cruises in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands of Fiji. We also offer an impressive array of tailor-made options for the Groups and Charter market including events at our most popular day cruise destinations Malamala Beach Club and South Sea Island and onboard our 78-foot daysailing catamaran SABRE, by South Sea Sailing.
Included in our brand portfolio are:
Inter Island resort transfer (ferry) service and day trip supplier.
3, 4 and 7 night small-ship cruising in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands.
Island hopping passes and self-guided, multi-night package itineraries for independent travellers.
Day trip in style with this fantastic new custom built, day sailing catamaran.
The world’s first island beach club.
Island resort transfer service and half day snorkelling trips.
Group voluntourism programs in the Yasawa Islands.
Fiji is renowned for being one of the most welcoming places in the world with cries of “Bula!” at every turn.
The team at South Sea Cruises Group wishes to extend a warm Bula welcome to you, so please get in touch and we will be happy to help!
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South Sea Cruises offers guests the opportunity to experience Fiji’s island paradise with a fantastic range of award-winning day trips and island resort transfers. You’ll find paradise with us complete with white sand beaches, colourful reefs, and picturesque islands, just a stone’s throw from Port Denarau.
South Sea Cruises’ day trip portfolio features full and half-day trips to a variety of stunning Mamanuca Island resorts including Castaway, Mana and Malolo as well as to Fiji’s most popular day trip destinations; our very own South Sea Island and Malamala Beach Club.
Day trips are also available to the remote Yasawa Islands and offer adventure activities such as the Ultimate Encounters – Snorkel with Sharks experience at Barefoot Kuata Island Resort or Manta Ray Experience
at Mantaray Island Resort. All of our day trips offer unique features and a selection of exciting activities.
South Sea Cruises also operates Resort Transfers with multiple services each day to Mamanuca Island resorts, and a daily service to the Yasawa Islands. The company has a fleet of modern and efficient high-speed airconditioned ferries to ensure our services are delivered to the highest standards of service and comfort.
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Travel with Awesome Adventures Fiji and explore some of Fiji’s more remote islands. The Yasawa Islands are made up of awe-inspiring coral atolls and reefs, ancient volcanic landscapes, white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons. These beautiful islands provide the perfect opportunity to experience a huge range of activities such as snorkelling with sharks, swimming with manta rays, cave visits, hikes and more.
Awesome Adventures Fiji was created for people who like to travel at their own pace, exploring where and when they want. Fixed itinerary, self guided Packages and flexible hop-on/hop-off travel Passes use our high-speed catamaran that travels from
Port Denarau to and around the spectacular Yasawa Islands. These options also let you set your budget with accommodation, and room type levels and experiences to suit everyone.
Follow the simple step-by-step process to find the right Pass or Package so you can discover Fiji your way with Awesome Adventures Fiji.
With more than 70 years of experience sailing the tropical waters of the South Pacific, Blue Lagoon Cruises specialises in 3, 4, and 7-night itineraries through Fiji’s spectacular Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. Sail to uninhabited tropical islands, laze on golden beaches, and snorkel in crystal-clear blue waters to truly experience paradise.
The M.V. Fiji Princess accommodates a maximum of 64 passengers (just 32 cabins), allowing for a personal and friendly atmosphere that is complemented by our enthusiastic all-Fijian crew. Her small size means she can access bays and islands that would be difficult to reach in a larger ship.
A Blue Lagoon Cruises cruise is an ideal way to experience the hidden wonders of the South Pacific you previously thought only existed in the movies. Each day and evening there is an array of wonderful activities and memorable cultural encounters with the local Fijian people to enjoy.
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South Sea Sailing operates our custom-built 78ft day sailing catamaran, SABRE, which sails through Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands stopping for guests to swim, snorkel, and explore at a remote sand bank.
The full day experience departs Port Denarau daily at 9.45am and returns at 4.45pm with the warm tropical breeze and sea conditions, creating a unique sailing experience each day.
While on board, up to 70 guests are treated to gourmet morning tea and buffet lunch, selected soft drinks and water all day long as well as house wine and local beer for 2 hours over lunchtime.
SABRE is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and features a large shade canopy and a range of seating options including booth seating, day beds, and bean bags. The water slide off the bow and shallow draft means easy access to sand cays when anchored. Group daytime and evening charter options are also available.
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Malamala Beach Club Fiji is the world’s first island beach club, located just 25 minutes from Port Denarau. Surrounded by Fiji’s famous crystal-clear waters the island boasts a white sand beach, beachside cabanas complete with butler service, poolside daybeds, resortstyle infinity edge pools, award-winning food and drinks, and stunning views across the Mamanuca Islands.
Malamala Beach Club offers a delicious Pacific-inspired à la carte menu of light bites and shared platters. Don’t forget to try the range of hand-crafted cocktails enjoyed best when poolside listening to the laid-back tunes that play all day long.
Day Passes include return vessel transfers, return complimentary coach connections*, towel service (one per person), complimentary WiFi, and use of nonmotorised water sports equipment (kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and snorkel gear).
Full Day Pass guests staying in Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, & Wailoaloa depart on the 9.30am vessel. Return transfers depart Malamala at 4.15 pm and 5.15 pm. Full Day Pass guests staying in the Coral Coast, Natadola, Momi Bay, and Sonaisali Vessels leave Port Denarau at 10.00 am. These guests also need to catch the 4.15 pm return transfer departure from Malamala.
*Half-Day Passes are only available for those staying in Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, & Wailoaloa and depart Port Denarau at 12.00 pm. Return transfers depart Malamala at 4.15 pm and 5.15 pm daily.
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South Sea Cruises Group is forging a new era for Fiji with the launch of South Sea Cats – offering Fiji’s newest resort transfer service and two half day, ultimate snorkelling adventures.
Two purpose built fast catamarans, designed in New Zealand and built in Fiji, will be operated by South Sea Cruises Group under the South Sea Cats brand name.
Both vessels will launch in early 2025 to enhance island travel by offering additional resort transfer options and by introducing new half day sightseeing and reef snorkeling adventures
The two 14.9m length vessels will cruise at 22 knots and be able to carry up to 40 customers. South Sea Cats will offer a morning transfer to Tokoriki and Matamanoa Islands, whilst also offering an early
evening transfer to resorts on Malolo Island and Castaway Islands.
Alongside the resort transfers, South Sea Cats will also offer half-day reef sightseeing and snorkeling adventures. Customers will be able to experience Fiji’s first inflatable slide onboard a commercial vessel. A jump from the top deck into Fiji’s crystal-clear waters is not to be missed whilst customers can also experience untouched reefs and marine life at some of Fiji’s best snorkeling spots.
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Vinaka Fiji is a charitable organisation based in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands that aims to improve the provision of basic needs and facilities within the various Yasawa Island villages.
Aid is provided through sourcing and collection of donations as well as running voluntourism programs that combine a holiday in a special part of the world with providing a helping hand to those in need.
Voluntourism programs are created for a wide range of international groups with many coming from schools, clubs, and community groups.
Programs start from 5 days and include accommodation and transfers and can be based on working on a single workstream or all three being Children, Schools, and Education, Creating Sustainable Communities, and Marine Research and Education.
Vinaka Fiji believes in creating a sustainable future for the people of these remote islands while still maintaining their culture and relaxed way of life.
