South Sea Cats Groups and Charters Info Pack 2025-2026

Introducing South Sea Cats

South Sea Cats’ two 14.8m high-speed catamarans, which launched in mid 2025, are fast, stable, and uniquely designed for Fiji’s waters. Whether you’re heading to a resort or joining in our Ride & Slide Half-Day Snorkelling Adventure, these custom-built vessels offer easy boarding, spacious luggage storage, and an inflatable slide from the sun deck—making every splash unforgettable!

All Resort Transfers and the Ride & Slide Half-Day Trip depart from and return to Port Denarau, just 30 minutes from Nadi International Airport and close to major resorts. For private charters, customized vessel pick-ups and drop-offs are available from other locations.

Perfect for small groups, South Sea Cats offers a seamless way to transfer to an island resort or embark on an exciting Half or Full-Day Snorkeling Trip. Experience the thrill of paradise with us!

SOUTH SEA CATS

HALF DAY TRIP ROUTES

The afternoon Ride & Slide trip lasts 4.5 hours and features multiple stops, including a visit to a sand cay, along with sightseeing around the stunning Mamanuca Islands.

Boat Layout

Boarding is via the rear of the vessel, where the main deck offers seating for up to 28 guests. With open-air windows, guests can enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze while the boat is underway (clear covers are available in case of unfavorable weather conditions). A toilet is conveniently located on the main deck.

The top deck, only accessible when anchored, features additional seating and provides direct access to the inflatable slide, allowing guests to slide into the water below.

Charter Options Available

• Exclusive Use Half Day Trip –(28 guests) Available for up to 4.5 hours in the afternoon

• Exclusive Use Resort Transfer –(36 guests) Enquire for an itinerary designed to suit the group’s requirements

Scheduled Departures

For groups of 10-20 people, join one of our scheduled departures with other guests for one of our half day trips:

Ride & Slide: 12.15pm - 4.45pm

Eat & Drink

The half day trip includes soft drinks, bottled water, house wine, and local beer for the duration of the trip ,as well as a light lunch.

Our culinary team are able to tailor the groups food and beverage requirements accordingly. Any customers with food allergies or otherwise can be catered for but must be communicated at time of booking.

Activities & Other Inclusions

The half day trip offers more than just the destination – the journey itself is an exciting adventure as we cruise through the stunning Mamanuca Islands. Along the way, guests can enjoy stops at tropical reefs for snorkelling, paddleboarding, and the unique thrill of sliding down our giant inflatable slide mounted on the roof! Snorkelling gear and paddleboards are included and flotation devices are provided for those who need them.

The itinerary for half-day charters will vary based on the charter duration, timings as well as guest preferences.

Children

For scheduled departures, child rates apply to children aged 3-15 years inclusive. Children under 2 years of age are not permitted on the day trip, and children under 5 years are not recommended unless they are confident swimmers. Children under 8 are required to wear a life jacket for the duration of the trip. Children of all ages are welcome on a Resort Transfer.

Exclusive use of a South Sea Cats vessel means that the entire boat is yours to use without other paying guests onboard.

Half Day trip

Duration: up to 4.5 hours

Timing: 12.15pm to 4.45pm

Vessel Charter depends on the destination, enquire for more information depends on the destination, enquire for more information

Max capacity: 28 guests

Includes: exclusive vessel charter use of onboard snorkelling gear, light lunch, soft drinks, bottled water, house wine, and local beer

Resort Transfers

Duration:

Timing: Max

28 guests

Includes: exclusive vessel charter available between 9.00am and 4.45pm Tuesdsay to Sunday only, enquire for other timings

Shared Service Travel

Shared service means you will experience the day cruise with other paying guests on a scheduled day trip.

Ride & Slide - PM

Duration: up to 4.5 hours

Timing: 12.15pm - 4.45pm

Group numbers: 10-20

Standard day trip includes:

Light lunch, soft drinks, bottled water, house wine and local beer.

Use of onboard snorkelling equipment and paddle boards.

The scheduled service Half Day trip also includes return pre-booked coach transfers from most Nadi, Wailoaloa, and Denarau hotels/resorts.

Onboard Food Options (Included in charter rate)

Half Day Trip

Light Lunch selection:

Pig in a blanket (pork sausage roll)

Tandoori chicken wrap

Mini vegetarian quiche

Assorted dried fruit

Chocolate brownie

Bookings Terms & Conditions/General Information

GENERAL

• South Sea Cats/Ride & Slide is operated by South Sea Cruises. All references to either are all references to South Sea Cruises Pte Ltd.

• All rates quoted are in Fijian Dollars and include all applicable taxes (currently 12.5%).

• All quotes are valid for 30 days and are subject to availability at time of booking/confirmation.

• All quotes are from/to Port Denarau. Quotes to/from other destinations can be provided upon request.

• Ground transfers are included in the exclusive charter rates provided for those accommodated in Nadi, Wailoaloa, and Denarau only. A surcharge will apply to those accommodated elsewhere.

• For scheduled Half Day trips, child rates are applicable to children 3-15 years inclusive. Children under 5 years of age are not recommended unless competent swimmers. Children 2 years and under are not permitted. Children under 8 are required to wear a lifejacket for the duration of the trip.

All services are subject to weather and sea conditions and are subject to alteration and/or cancellation as deemed necessary by South Sea Cats.

• All customers must have a valid travel insurance policy in place before travelling with South Sea Cats.

Any customers with food allergies or otherwise must notify the South Sea Cats customer services and/or sales team at least 7 days prior to the event date.

• South Sea Cats reserves the right to alter prices, add a fuel surcharge, cancel departure or arrange alternative transport other than that advertised/confirmed.

All quotes & confirmed bookings are subject to our Conditions of Carriage. A copy is held in our offices or can be viewed on www.southseacatsfiji.com

FORCE MAJEURE

• South Sea Cats shall not be liable or responsible for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations specified herein arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its control, including, without limitation, acts of war or terrorism, strikes, riots, accidents, civil or military disturbances, natural catastrophes or acts of God, virus outbreaks, pandemics, power or any other mechanical failures, computer virus, governmental action, or communications disruption.

WATERSPORTS ACTIVITIES

• Customers are required to follow all operating guidelines and safety procedures issued by the South Sea Cats staff/ crew whether they be issued verbally or in writing.

Customers will be held responsible for all costs of any damage caused to equipment and/or property owned by South Sea Cats or third parties through misuse or carelessness.

PAYMENT TERMS

• Deposit - Upon receiving a confirmed booking a nonrefundable deposit amounting to 25% of the total booking is due for payment within 14 days of invoice.

• Payment - Full payment is required 60 days prior to the travel or event date. Bookings made within 60 days of travel must be paid in full to South Seas Cruises Pte Ltd at the time of confirmation unless the booking agent has an approved credit account with South Seas Cruises Pte Ltd.

An amendment fee of FJ$250 will be charged for any amendments made to the booking within the 45 days prior to the travel or event date. However if the amendment is a change of date only with a similar value booking still being held then South Sea Cats may, at its discretion, waive the amendment fees if South Sea Cats has the ability to sell the vacated date.

• Expenditure incurred with South Sea Cats during an event which is over and above the prepaid F&B option is required to be paid prior to departure from the vessel unless the booking agent has an approved credit account with South Sea Cruises Pte Ltd/South Sea Cats.

• Payments made by international debit/credit card are subject to a non-refundable 2.5 - 3% admin fee.

CANCELLATIONS

• All cancellations must be in writing to South Sea Cruises Pte Ltd/South Sea Cats and the timing shall be based on the day of receipt of such notification by South Sea Cruises Pte Ltd. Cancellation terms are as follows;

- Outside 60 days- Forfeit of deposit (unless transferring date).

- 31 to 60 days - Forfeit 60% of applicable booking total.

- 0 to 30 days - Forfeit 100% of applicable booking total.

RATE VALIDITY

• Rates are valid for travel until 31 March 2026. Rates for travel beyond these dates are subject to a 5% increase until such time as South Sea Cats issues confirmed rates for the following April - March period.

• For bookings, enquiries or clarifications please email groups@ssc.com.fj or call +679 9995512

• Vinaka vaka levu for choosing South Sea Cats.