8 Day 'Explore Paradise, Explore Adventure' Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands Diving Charter in Ba
Port Denarau, Denarau Island, Fiji
Diving Charter in Fiji
All difficulty levels
Maximum 6 participants
All meals included
With their tiny deserted islands, crystal clear waters, and palm-fringed beaches, the Mamanucas offer a stunning backdrop to your cruise. In comparison, the Yasawa archipelago offers a more dramatic scene - mountainous volcanic islands surrounded by white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs. Sailing around these islands is sure to blow you away. Both the Mamanuca and the Yasawa Islands offer a huge variety of activities, from spa days to mountain treks, dolphin spotting to diving. Big Blue Fiji will put you in the right place at the right time for your perfect Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands Sailing Charter.
Meet the instructors
Joe
Highlights
- Explore uninhabited islands
- Dive some of the Mamanica and Yasawa Islands best dive sites
- Monuriki - the backdrop to the Tom Hanks Blockbuster 'Castaway'
- Get an adrenaline fix of Fiji’s best bull shark feeding dive
- All meals, snacks, and drinks
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
10:30
Check-out Time:
11:30
Facilities
- Dining area
- Special menu request
The Lagoon 440 is one of the world’s best-designed charter catamarans, and this has been designed with you in mind. Sleeping up to eight in beautiful double-bed, air-conditioned cabins, with three bathrooms onboard, this boat is the perfect charter catamaran for your family and friends.
Aparima, designed with you in mind
The boat, 'Aparima', a Lagoon 440, is one of the world’s best-designed charter catamarans, and ours has been designed with you in mind. Having undergone a complete refit in 2017, from cosmetic to mechanical, their Lagoon 440 is fully equipped for overnight charters to remote locations, as well as luxury day charters sailing through the Mamanucas. She is equipped with 220v power outlets, 12v USB outlets, air-conditioning, flush toilets, hot- and cold-water showers, 12KVA generator, as well as a water maker on board, ensuring the utmost in comfort
Being 44ft long and 23ft wide, 'Aparima' can accommodate up to eight guests, overnight in their beautiful queen-bed, en-suite, air-conditioned cabins, and up to 35 on deck for a day charter.
Ultimate in comfort
Sleeping up to eight adults in their beautiful double-bed, en-suite, air-conditioned cabins, their boat is the perfect charter catamaran for your family and friends. Each bedroom is furnished with natural timber and luxurious linen to ensure the utmost comfort. The bathrooms are equipped with all-natural toiletries and soft white towels.
Space to play
The lounge and dining area provides plenty of space for you to enjoy cocktails and a delicious dinner. And the outdoor space caters for all. Enjoy sunset drinks in the spacious seated area, lounge in the sun on the trampolines and mattresses, or relax with a good book on the bean bags and cushions - you can pick your perfect spot.
Toys, toys, toys
With ample storage space, Aparima is fully equipped with all the toys, including paddleboards, diving gear, wakeskates, and inflatable biscuits. They have a 20hp rigid tender, as well as a 23ft 60hp Fiji longboat to ensure you can reach those far-out diving spots. This gives you the freedom to pick the activity you want when you want.
Safety on board
Your safety on board and in the water is of paramount importance to Big Blue Fiji. Their captain and crew are some of the most highly trained and skilled individuals in Fiji, with a lifetime of experience on and in the water. All the staff are proficient and qualified in first aid, CPR, oxygen administration, infant care, and the use of AED (defibrillator). They are equipped with all modern navigational and satellite communications in case of emergencies and have a full range of first aid kits as well as marine safety equipment including life jackets, life rafts, oxygen, and AEDs. Emergency evacuation plans are in place to ensure your safety in the very unlikely event of an accident during a charter.
Program
Why Big Blue Fiji?
They ensure you are in the right place at the right time to experience the best of Fiji. Their expert team of dive instructors, area specialists, and explorers live and breathe what they do, and have extensive on-the-ground knowledge of Fiji. The team will guide and support you through the whole booking process before departure and will be there to make memories to cherish with you on board. So look no further if you long for an immersive experience with a passionate and knowledgeable crew on board their SSI registered catamaran, our expert team will ensure you experience the trip of a lifetime.
Right place. Right time.
They ensure you are in the right place at the right time for some of the best diving, surfing, and sailing in the world.
Big Blue Fiji cares
They care about their planet and want people to be able to experience the beauty of Fiji for years to come. For this reason, we limit single-use plastic and ensure we use only natural products.
Expert knowledge
This is their passion. This is their way of life. They have extensive on-the-ground knowledge of Fiji and use some of the best local guides to ensure you experience Fiji the way it should be.
Great service
They're travelers too, and we know what a difference good service makes. They, therefore, ensure you are looked after from start to finish, meaning that all you need to do is enjoy your time with Big Blue Fiji!
Itinerary
Day 1
You will be met at the Rhumba in Port Denarau at 10:30 a.m. and will be transferred to your Lagoon 440 catamaran. Set sail toward beautiful Namotu. Spend your afternoon diving rich coral reefs, try your hand at catching dinner, head out to Fiji’s famous surf breaks to watch the pros at work, or simply relax on board with a good book. Head back to your boat for sunset drinks and a delicious dinner served on board.
Day 2
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards the beautiful Kuata Island. Spend the late afternoon snorkeling coral reefs whilst surrounded by a myriad of tropical fish, or simply relaxing on board with a good book. Enjoy sunset drinks and a delicious dinner served on board.
Day 3
Head out for an adrenaline fix on a bull and tiger shark feeding dive. This is an incredible experience and is suitable for both Advanced and Open Water divers. On the dive, you can expect to see a variety of sharks including bull sharks, tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, white-tipped reef sharks, black-tipped reef sharks, and silvertip sharks. Head back to the boat for breakfast as you set sail towards beautiful Nanuya Balavu. Spend the afternoon snorkeling with majestic manta rays (in season - April to October), paddle boarding around the calm bays, or simply relax on board with a good book. Enjoy sunset drinks and a delicious dinner served on board.
Day 4
Breakfast is served at your leisure before heading for a morning dive. There are a variety of dives sites to chose from here, wrecks, pinnacles, shark cleaning stations, turtles, rich coral reefs, and much, much more. Return to your boat for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the islands, relax on the white sandy beaches, or snorkel the rich coral reefs. Enjoy sunset drinks and a delicious dinner served on board.
Day 5
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Head out for another day of diving around Nanuya Balavu’s best dive spots. Chose what you missed yesterday from wrecks, pinnacles, shark cleaning stations, turtles, rich coral reefs, and much, much more. Return to your boat for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the islands, relax on the white sandy beaches, or snorkel the rich coral reefs. Enjoy sunset drinks and a delicious dinner served on board.
Day 6
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards the spectacular Sacred Islands, believed to be the birthplace of Fijian culture. Spend your afternoon snorkeling aquamarine lagoons, head on land, and explore an uninhabited paradise, paddleboard over crystal clear waters, or simply relax on board with a good book. Enjoy a delicious dinner and sunset drinks on board.
Day 7
Breakfast is served at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail towards Qalito Island. En route stop off at the beautiful Mana Sandbar. Spend your afternoon snorkelling the crystal clear waters, relaxing on the beautiful white sand bar, or why not try your hand at wakeskating. Continue on to Qalito Island where you will spend the night. Enjoy a delicious dinner and sunset drinks on board.
Day 8
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure. Relax on board as we set sail back toward Port Denarau where you will disembark your boat no later than 11:30 a.m.
Location
Fiji is famous for its surf. The legendary Cloudbreak, Restaurants, and Swimming Pools were closed to the general public up until very recently. Big Blue Fiji now has access to these incredible breaks and can offer surfing charters to the best spots in Fiji. In terms of when to visit, however, it all depends on the type of surf you’re looking for.
Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands
With their tiny deserted islands, crystal clear waters, and palm-fringed beaches, the Mamanucas offer a stunning backdrop to your cruise. In comparison, the Yasawa archipelago offers a more dramatic scene – mountainous volcanic islands surrounded by white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs. Sailing around these islands is sure to blow you away.
Both the Mamanuca and the Yasawa Islands offer a huge variety of activities, from spa days to mountain treks, dolphin spotting to diving. Big Blue Fiji will put you in the right place at the right time for your perfect Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands Sailing Charter.
Food
All meals and snacks as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included. Drinks include water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, local spirits, and wines
Food onboard
They are passionate about food. They use only the freshest of ingredients and want to ensure that the food on board is the food you enjoy.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Big Blue Fiji offers diving, snorkeling, hiking, village visits, cave tours, etc. Some are at extra cost and can be tailored to suit guests prior to booking.
What's included
- 23ft 60hp longboat for exploring and accessing the surf
- 7 nights' accommodation in three queen-bed cabin with en suite
- All local governmental taxes
- All meals and snacks
- Biscuit rides
- Bull shark feeding dive
- Diving and equipment as per itinerary
- Drinks including water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beers, local spirits, and wines
- Guided snorkeling
- Highly qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable captain, deckhand / second captain, chef, and guide
- Marine park and port fees
- Mata ray snorkel (in season April – October)
- Motorized and non-motorized equipment
- Private use of our Lagoon 440 catamaran
- Snorkeling gear
- Wakeskates
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NAN
Nadi International Airport
6 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Nadi International Airport (NAN).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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