Mamanuca islands transfer
Ferry from Port Denarau to Beachcomber Island
Check the departures for your travel date, then continue to the ticket for the sailing that fits your island schedule
- About 1 hour across the Mamanuca lagoon, 45 minutes on the fastest run
- Three departures a day in each direction with South Sea Cruises, the first at 10:00
- Check-in at the South Sea Cruises desk at Port Denarau Terminal 30 minutes before departure
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The crossing at a glance
Denarau - Beachcomber Island is a short inner-lagoon transfer: a scheduled South Sea Cruises catamaran, three times a day in each direction, taking about 1 hour - 45 minutes on the fastest run, longer when the boat calls at Treasure Island or another stop first. The first departure leaves Port Denarau at 10:00, the last at 15:15.
Port Denarau terminal and check-in
All departures leave from Port Denarau Terminal at the Denarau marina near Nadi, about 20 minutes by road from the airport. Check-in is at the South Sea Cruises desk, 30 minutes before the vessel departs. The 10:00 departure suits a morning landing in Nadi; if you book the operator's airport coach with the ferry, it is timed to the boat. The operator's coach from Nadi Airport and from most Nadi, Wailoaloa and Denarau hotels must be booked at least 24 hours ahead together with the ferry.
On board and luggage
The crossing is short and the boats are working catamarans: air-conditioned indoor seating, open deck, a kiosk with snacks and drinks, and space for island luggage. The operator's allowance is one carry-on bag of up to 7 kg plus one checked bag of up to 25 kg per person; surfboards and paddle boards carry an extra charge, payable at check-in. Keep your booking confirmation to hand; it names the departure and any connecting coach.
Arrival at Beachcomber Island
Beachcomber Island is the resort name of Tai, a small sand island on the inner side of the Mamanuca group, immediately west of Treasure Island (Elevuka). Most Mamanuca resorts have no jetty for the catamaran: the ferry holds position offshore and a smaller boat takes passengers and bags the last stretch, which the operator says can mean wet feet. Confirm the arrival arrangement with your resort, wear shoes you can slip off and keep electronics in a day pack.
Tickets and changes
A current from-price is shown on this page. A mandatory fuel surcharge is in effect and included in the booking total. Rebooking and cancellation follow the conditions of the ticket you buy - check them before you pay, and take the return departure into account when you plan the last day of your island stay.
Denarau - Beachcomber Island
Across the inner lagoon to Beachcomber
Denarau - Beachcomber Island is a short inner-lagoon transfer: a scheduled South Sea Cruises catamaran links Port Denarau with the small island of Tai, known since the 1960s as Beachcomber Island, three times a day in each direction.
The crossing takes about 1 hour - 45 minutes on the fastest run, longer when the boat calls at a neighbouring island first. Beachcomber lies just west of Treasure Island, and the two stops are usually served by the same sailing.
- Crossing
- about 1 h
- Operator
- South Sea Cruises
- Frequency
- 3× daily each way
- From price
- €47
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FAQ Denarau - Beachcomber Island
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Denarau - Beachcomber Island crossing.
How long does the ferry from Denarau to Beachcomber Island take? +
About 1 hour; the fastest run takes 45 minutes, sailings that call at Treasure Island or another stop first take longer. The binding times for your date are in the timetable.
When do I have to check in? +
Check in at the South Sea Cruises desk at Port Denarau Terminal 30 minutes before departure. If you add a hotel or airport coach pickup, book it at least 24 hours ahead - the coach is timed to the boat.
How do I get ashore at Beachcomber Island? +
Plan for a tender: most Mamanuca resorts have no jetty for the catamaran, so the ferry is met offshore and a smaller boat brings passengers and luggage ashore, sometimes with wet feet. Your resort confirms its own arrival arrangement.
Can I book the return from Beachcomber Island too? +
Yes - the service runs in both directions with the same rhythm, three times a day. Book the return like the outward leg and recheck the departure in the timetable a day before you travel back.
What does the crossing cost? +
The fare depends on date and passengers and is shown live on this page and in the price overview. Note that the operator currently applies a mandatory fuel surcharge, which the booking total includes.