2026 PRESS KIT
South Sea Cruises Group
Press Kit 2026-27
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 trip destinations Malamala Beach Club and South Sea Island and onboard our 78-foot day-sailing catamaran SABRE, by South Sea Sailing. Included in our brand portfolio are:
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Inter Island resort transfer (high-speed ferry) services and day trip supplier.
Island hopping passes and self-guided, multi-night package itineraries for independent travellers.
The world’s first island beach club. Mamanuca & Yasawa Island’s resort transfer service on high speed 36 seater vessels.
3, 4 and 7 night small-ship cruising in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands.
favourite all-inclusive day trip destination.
A charming, relaxed resort in the Yasawa Islands.
Half day reef snorkelling adventures.
The umbrella brand for our wide range of day trip offerings.
Day trip or sunset cruise in style with this fantastic custom built, sailing catamaran.
See the newest additions to our fleet.
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, Kuata Island Marine Education Experience, Fiji Island Cultural
Experience, Manta Ray Experience, and Mantray Island Resort Day Trip. 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. South Sea Cruises Marketing Toolkit
Travel with Yasawa Adventures Fiji (previously 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.
Yasawa Adventures Fiji was created for people who like to travel at their own pace, exploring where and when they want. Self guided, fixed itinerary Packages and flexible hop-on/hop-off travel Passes use our high-speed catamaran that travels daily from Port
Denarau throughout the spectacular Yasawa Islands returning back to Port each evening. 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 Yasawa Adventures Fiji.
Blue Lagoon Cruises has been cruising Fiji’s spectacular Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands for over 75 years, offering specialised 3-, 4-, and 7-night itineraries.
Sail to uninhabited tropical islands, laze on golden beaches, and snorkel in crystal-clear blue waters to truly experience paradise.
2026 sees the launch of our latest ship to the fleet with the 22-cabin (max of 44 passengers) MV. Yasawa Princess II, joining the 32-cabin (max of 64 passengers) MV. Fiji Princess. These small ship cruises allow for a personal and friendly atmosphere that is complemented by our enthusiastic all-Fijian crew.
The small size of our ships means they 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 Fiji that 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.
Blue Lagoon Cruises Marketing Toolkit
Meet you at Mai Sunset Beach Resort, open from 01 April 2026! Additional tent accommodation available from October 2026.
Located on Naviti Island in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands group, Mai Sunset Beach Resort is a charming solar-powered sanctuary of natural beauty and warm hospitality, offering you an authentic experience of traditional Fijian culture. With a mixture of bures and tents, each is designed and located to harmonize with the surrounding landscape, providing guests with a peaceful and intimate retreat.
Enjoy a relaxing stay – unwind on the beach with a cocktail as you witness the sun’s descent into the
ocean or partake in Nama (sea grape) harvesting, as the waters off the front of this resort are one of the few locations in the Pacific where you can find this local delicacy.
Mai Sunset Island Resort offers an experience that goes beyond the typical holiday. Here, guests can savor local flavors, relax and rejuvenate, and forge genuine connections with the culture, land, and the wonderful people of Fiji.
Visit one of Fiji’s most family-friendly day trip destinations, South Sea Island in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. Just a short ride from Port Denarau, South Sea Island is surrounded by crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, and coral reefs.
Complimentary activities on the island include swimming (ocean or pool), snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking, Kid’s Club, meke performance (except Sundays), and a semi-submersible coral viewer.
Day Trip options include a Full Day (10.00am to 4.45pm or 6.00pm), Half Day (12.15pm to 6.00pm), Finding Nemo (8.45am to 11.45am), and Combo Cruise (8.45am to 3.00pm).
All day trips include local beer, house wines, soft drinks, and water while on the island, and all bar Finding Nemo include a barbeque buffet lunch.
South Sea Island Marketing Toolkit www.southseacruisesfiji.com
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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 our private island and sand cay, South Sea Cay.
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.
In 2025, Sabre Sunsets was launched with an all-inclusive 2-hour sunset dinner cruise running seasonally from April to October on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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Malamala Beach Club Fiji is the world’s first island beach club, located just 30 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, resort-style 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 non-motorised 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 and return to Port Denarau at either 4.45pm or 6.00pm. Full Day
Pass guests staying in the Coral Coast, Natadola, Momi Bay, and Sonaisali depart Port Denarau at 10.00 am and return at 4.45pm.
Half-Day Passes depart Port Denarau at 12.00pm and return at either 4.45pm or 6.00pm with coach transfers available for those staying in Nadi, Denarau, & Wailoaloa.
Malamala Beach Club Marketing Toolkit www.malamalabeachclub.com
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 half day ultimate snorkelling adventures.
Two purpose built fast catamarans, designed in New Zealand and built in Fiji, are operated by South Sea Cruises Group under the South Sea Cats brand name. Both vessels were launched in mid-2025 to enhance island travel by offering additional resort transfer options and by introducing a new half day sightseeing and reef snorkeling adventure.
The two 14.9m length vessels cruise at 22-24 knots and can carry up to 36 customers. South Sea Cats offers a morning transfer to Tokoriki and Matamanoa Islands, whilst also offering an early evening transfer to resorts on Malolo Island, Mana Island, and Castaway Island.
South Sea Cats Marketing Toolkit www.southseacatsfiji.com
Ride and Slide launched in mid 2025 and offers a half-day reef snorkelling trip out of Port Denarau, onboard our brand new, custom-built vessel.
Purpose built in Fiji, the 14.9m vessels cruise at 22 knots and are able to carry up to 36 passengers.
The half day trip departs in the middle of the day and allows guests to experience tropical reef snorkelling at its finest, visiting a bountiful reef and stop to explore at our private island and sand cay, South Sea Cay.
A Ride & Slide half day trip includes a light lunch, soft drinks, bottled water, local beer, house wine, as well as snorkelling gear and use of paddleboards.
The route for each trip is weather-dependent but generally includes sightseeing around the Mamanuca Islands, as well as multiple stops to snorkel and swim, with the added benefit of being able to enjoy the inflatable slide that mounts to the top of the vessel while anchored.
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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.
It does this by providing direct aid and also acting as a facilitator to bring together those who can help the landowners and residents of the Yasawa Islands.
Having worked closely with the villagers of the Yasawa Islands for more than ten years, we believe in creating a sustainable future for their people whilst still maintaining their culture and relaxed way of life. Vinaka Fiji works with the people of the Yasawas, alongside the Fijian
government, to help plan and implement various projects.
Vinaka Fiji receives funding through its major sponsors but we are also heavily reliant on monetary donations from kind-hearted individuals, organisations and groups. The donations are used to facilitate the Vinaka Fiji mission and purchase some of the many materials and resources required to make our projects possible.
Vinaka Fiji Marketing Toolkit
Fiji’s Best Day Trips is the umbrella brand with which we market our wide range of day trip products. The bright coloured creative for this sub-brand can be seen across billboards, brochures, our websites, and our digital marketing, creating a path to purchase for visitors who are in the market for a day trip while in Fiji.
This brand creates a single, accessible landing point for customers, being the main South Sea Cruises website, making it easy to remember and book.
Fiji’s Best Day Trip Marketing Toolkit www.southseacruisesfiji.com
