INTRODUCING SABRE
South Sea Sailing’s SABRE is a 78-foot custom-built sailing catamaran, the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. The vessel’s design offers an exceptionally stable and smooth ride, allowing guests to fully embrace the excitement of being propelled by the wind, all while feeling completely safe and at ease.
SABRE departs from and returns to Port Denarau, which is only 30 minutes from Nadi International Airport and is located close to a range of resorts and hotels. This makes the South Sea Sailing day trip, sunset, or dinner cruise a convenient and hassle-free option for groups.
INTRODUCING SABRE
JOURNEY
Guests will sail through the Mamanuca Islands on a route dependant on the warm tropical breezes and sea conditions, creating a one-off, unique experience each trip.
BOAT LAYOUT
SABRE has a selection of seating options (including 10 spacious booths), with the majority of the boat covered by a permanent sunshade canopy. Find comfort on two spacious day beds in the partially shaded fore section, or sink into one of the many bean bags on the expansive bow trampoline.
SABRE is fully equipped with a complete bar and dedicated meal service area, and for your convenience, a freshwater shower is located on the bow as well as two well-appointed onboard restrooms, below deck.
INTRODUCING SABRE
CHARTER OPTIONS AVAILABLE
• Exclusive Use Day Trip – have SABRE all to yourselves with a full day trip for up to 7 hours.
• Exclusive Use Sunset Cruise – catch a Fiji sunset to end your day in paradise or start your night!
• Exclusive Use Afternoon/Dinner Cruise – enjoy an exclusive Afternoon or Dinner Cruise, available with an itinerary designed to suit your requirements.
SMALL GROUPS
For groups of 10-30 people. Join one of our scheduled departures with other guests for our full day experience departing Port Denarau at 9.45am and returning at 4.45pm or our Sabre Sunsets evening cruise departing Port Denarau at 5.15pm and returning at 7.00pm (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only from July to October).
EAT & DRINK
If booking a full day or dinner cruise, a gourmet buffet meal carefully created by our executive chef is included in the price. Upon boarding for the day or dinner cruise, a glass of sparkling wine, mimosa cocktail, or fruit juice will be offered, with complimentary soft drinks and bottled water served for the duration of the trip. A complimentary selection of house wine and local beer is served for the duration of the Sunset Cruise, and for 2 hours during the meal service on the Day Trip and Dinner Cruise.
If booking a sunset cruise, a range of delicious canapés will be included alongside soft drinks, bottled water, house wine, and local beer for the duration of the cruise.
Four beverage package upgrades are available to choose from in addition to a fully licensed onboard bar for optional purchases.
For full charters, our culinary team are able to tailor your food and beverage requirements. Any customers with food allergies or otherwise can be catered for as long as dietary requirements are stated at time of booking.
DAY TRIP ACTIVITIES & OTHER INCLUSIONS
As SABRE is a sailing catamaran, the journey itself is all part of the fun with SABRE sailing from destination to destination allowing guests to feel the thrill of being under sail while enjoying the expansive views across the Mamanuca Islands. A day charter includes a stop off at a sand cay or a snorkelling spot to allow guests to disembark and swim/snorkel should they choose to. Snorkelling gear is provided along with stand up paddle boards and flotation devices for those who want/need them.
The itinerary for an afternoon/evening charter is dependent on the duration of the charter and the guests requirements.
CHILDREN
For scheduled departures, child rates are applicable to children 5-15 years inclusive. Children under 5 years of age are not permitted. Children 8 years old and under are required to wear lifevests for the duration of the trip, lifevests are optional for all other children.
EXCLUSIVE VESSEL CHARTER OF SABRE
Exclusive use of SABRE means that the entire boat is yours to use without other paying guests onboard.
FULL DAY
Duration: up to 7 hours Timing: 9.45am to 4.45pm
Max capacity: 70 guests
Includes: exclusive vessel charter of SABRE, use of onboard snorkelling gear, morning tea, gourmet buffet lunch, dessert, a mimosa cocktail on arrival, soft drinks and bottled water all day, complimentary selected wine and local beer served for two hours over lunch.
STANDARD BEVERAGE PACKAGE
• Soft Drinks – Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Sprite, bottled water – served all day long
• Glass of Mimosa / sparkling wine on arrival
• Wine – 1 x house Sauvignon Blanc and 1 x house Chardonnay (served for 2 hours [day or evening charters])
• Beer – Fiji Bitter, Fiji Gold (served for 2 hours [day or evening charters])
SUNSET CRUISE
Duration: 1hr 45min Timing: 5.15pm to 7.00pm
Max capacity: 55 guests
Includes: exclusive vessel charter of SABRE for a Sunset Cruise, a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a selection of gourmet canapés, local beer, house wine, soft drinks, and bottled water for the duration of the cruise.
AFTERNOON/DINNER CRUISE
Duration: up to 6 hours Timing: from 3:00pm to 8:30pm (times to suit)
Max capacity: 70 guests / 60 guests for dinner cruise (adults only)
Includes: exclusive evening charter of SABRE, a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, gourmet buffet dinner and dessert or a selection of canapés (for sunset cruise), local beer, selected wines for two hours plus soft drinks and bottled water for the entire cruise.
PREMIUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE
• Soft Drinks – Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Sprite, bottled still water – served all day long
• Glass of Mimosa/sparkling wine on arrival
• 1 x French Sparkling
• 1 x Rosé
• Choice of 2 x white wines – Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc OR Pinot Gris
• Choice of 1 x red wine – Pinot Noir OR Merlot
• Beer – Fiji Bitter, Fiji Gold and one International Beer (subject to availability)
FOR OTHER BEVERAGE PACKAGE ENHANCEMENTS – ENQUIRE WITH THE SOUTH SEA SAILING SALES TEAM
UPGRADE OPTIONS
(FOR DAY AND EVENING CHARTERS)
STANDARD BEVERAGE PACKAGES:
note, pre-booked Beverage Packages cannot
PREMIUM BEVERAGE PACKAGES:
OPTION 3 Premium
LUNCH/DINNER MENU
(Included in Charter Rate)
CANAPÉ MENU
Morning Tea (Day time charters only)
Mini ham and gherkin sandwich DF
Vegetarian quiche with cheddar cheese
Selection of tropical fruit GF, DF, VEGAN
Carrot chai cake
Gourmet Buffet Lunch/Dinner Menu
From the Grill
Fresh herb-marinated fish fillets with lemon wedges & tomato chutney GF, DF
Brined pork belly with caramelised onions GF, DF
Honey lemongrass chicken with BBQ sauce GF, DF
Home-cured corned beef brisket GF, DF
Salads
Vietnamese chicken salad GF, DF
Potato salad with bacon bits & spring onions GF, DF
Mixed lettuce, fern, tomatoes & cucumber with balsamic dressing GF, DF, VEGAN
Mediterranean pasta salad with pesto, olives & tomatoes GF, DF, VEGAN
Chickpea salad with herbs, feta cheese, cucumbers & peppers GF
Breads, Dips & Condiments
Home-made buns & grilled focaccia bread, cheese loaf
Oven roasted pumpkin dip GF, DF, VEGAN
Kalamata olive & tomato chutney GF, DF, VEGAN
Apricot & capsicum chutney GF, DF, VEGAN
Chickpea dip with garlic GF, DF, VEGAN
Salsa crude GF, DF, VEGAN
Dijon mustard GF, DF, VEGAN
BBQ sauce GF, DF
Sweet Treats
Chef’s rocky road brownies
Tropical fruit GF, DF, VEGAN
Cold Canapés
Kokoda shooter with fresh coriander DF, GF
Pumpkin dip with grilled focaccia bread VEGAN, DF
Chicken and vegetable roll with tamarind chutney
Brie cheese with apricot chutney on toasted bread VG
Hot Canapés
Five-spiced pork belly with caramelized onions DF, GF
Vegetarian quiche with parmesan cheese VG
Home-made sausage roll (CONTAINS PORK)
Tandoori chicken skewer with satay sauce
Sweet Treat
Rocky road chocolate brownie
SUNSET CRUISE
Cold Canapés
Kokoda shooter GF/DF
Grilled pork belly on focaccia bread DF
Cheese on focaccia bread with chutney VG
Hot Canapés
Pig in a blanket (CONTAINS PORK)
Vegetarian quiche VG
Chicken skewers with satay sauce NUT
Mini ham & cheese toasted sandwiches
SHARED USE GROUP RATES FOR DAY CRUISE ONLY
FULL DAY
Duration: 7 hours
Timing: 9.45am - 4.45pm daily
Group numbers: 10-30 people
Standard day cruise includes - currently: morning tea and gourmet buffet lunch, mimosa on arrival, soft drinks and bottled water all day, and selected wine and local beer served from lunctime for 2 hours. Use of onboard snorkelling equipment and stand up paddle boards.
SUNSET CRUISE
Duration: 1hr 45min Timing: 5.15pm to 7.00pm
Group: 10-20 people
Standard Sunset Cruise includes: canapes, soft drinks, bottled water, house wine, local beer are served for the duration of the cruise.
• Land transfers between selected Denarau, Nadi, Vuda, and Wailoaloa resorts only and Port Denarau, for the Full Day trip or between Denarau and Wailoaloa for the Sunset Cruise, are included for up to 30 guests on a scheduled, shared service.
• Shared services mean that SABRE will be shared with other Full Day experience guests on a regular scheduled departure.
• A tab can be set up for each shared use group at the bar but the tab must be settled prior to disembarking at Port Denarau.
BOOKINGS TERMS & CONDITIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
• South Sea Sailing 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 15%).
• 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 and will be subject to a vessel relocation fee.
• Ground transfers are not included in the charter rates provided. Ground transfers can be quoted separately.
• For scheduled cruises child rates are applicable to children 5-15 years inclusive. Children 4 years and under are not permitted. Children under 8 years old are required to wear lifevests for the duration of the trip, lifevests are optional for all other children.
• All services are subject to weather and sea conditions and are subject to alteration and/or cancellation as deemed necessary by South Sea Sailing.
• All customers must have a valid travel insurance policy in place before travelling with South Sea Sailing.
• For any customers with allergies to food or otherwise must, the client must notify the South Sea Sailing customer services and/or sales team at the time of booking.
• South Sea Sailing 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.southseasailingfiji.com
FORCE MAJEURE
• South Sea Cruises 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, viral 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 Sailing 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 Sailing 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 FJD$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 Sailing may, at its discretion, waive the amendment fees if South Sea Sailing has the ability to sell the vacated date.
• Expenditure incurred with South Sea Sailing 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 Sailing.
• 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 Sailing 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 Sailing issues confirmed rates for the following April - March period.
• For bookings, enquiries or clarifications please email groups@ssc.com.fj