Snorkel with Sharks

Departing from Port Denarau you’ll board our high-speed catamaran for the 1 hour 45 minute boat ride through Mamanuca Islands to Barefoot Kuata Island Resort in the southern Yasawa Islands which boasts a picture-perfect beach, transparent turquoise waters, unusual rock formations, and warm Fijian hospitality. There is rustic ‘Robinson Crusoe’ styled accommodation with the comforts of a restaurant, bar, hammocks and three swimming pools.

Following a briefing with your guides, you’ll take a short boat ride to our snorkelling with reef sharks site. Departure times vary depending on tides and sea conditions.

For the remainder of the day, enjoy a lunch and make use of the facilities available at Barefoot Kuata Island Resort which offers great snorkelling, kayaks and scenic walking tracks.

Is it safe?

Yes! You’ll be provided with safety instructions from our experienced guides who’ve spent hundreds of hours getting to know the resident school of sharks. Guides will be in the water with you the entire time and will closely monitor the sharks behaviour to ensure your safety.

How many sharks will I see?

Numbers vary but it is common to see multiple sharks. As sharks are wild animals we cannot guarantee sightings, however we have a 95%+ success rate of seeing them.

What if I’m not a good swimmer, haven’t snorkelled before or don’t want to snorkel but my travelling companion does?

Buoyancy aids are available for less confident swimmers and because these sharks prefer shallow waters there’s no necessity to dive under the water to secure a thrilling view. Non-snorkellers can join the day (and leave out the snorkelling) by booking our Barefoot Kuata Day Cruise.