Mamanuca islands transfer
Ferry from Port Denarau to Mana Island
Check the departures for your travel date, then continue to the ticket for the sailing that fits your island schedule
- About 1 hour 15 minutes across the Mamanuca lagoon
- Three departures a day in each direction with South Sea Cruises
- Check-in at Port Denarau Terminal 30 minutes before departure
- Live departures and fares, checked against the booking feed
- All details without guarantee
The crossing at a glance
Denarau - Mana Island is the busiest of the short Mamanuca transfers: a scheduled catamaran service by South Sea Cruises, three times a day in each direction, taking about 1 hour 15 minutes. It is a shared island shuttle, not a private boat - the vessel calls at Mana on its lagoon rotation, which is exactly what makes it frequent and affordable.
Port Denarau terminal and check-in
All departures leave from Port Denarau Terminal at the Denarau marina near Nadi. Check-in is at the South Sea Cruises desk, 30 minutes before the vessel departs. The morning departure is the busiest, because it carries the same-day connections from the overnight flights into Nadi; if you land that morning, the operator's connecting coach from the airport is the safest link - book it at least 24 hours ahead together with the ferry.
On board
The crossing is short and the boats are working catamarans: indoor seating, open deck, space for island luggage. There are no cabins and nothing to plan - the ride across the Mamanuca lagoon, with the islands rising ahead, is the entertainment. Keep your booking confirmation to hand, as it names the departure and any connecting services you booked.
Arrival at Mana Island
Mana lies about 30 kilometres west of Denarau. Depending on conditions and the resort you are heading to, the final stretch can run by tender: the ferry is met offshore and a smaller boat takes passengers and bags ashore - the operator warns that feet can get wet. Confirm the arrival arrangement with your resort, and pack so the hand-off is easy: soft bags, valuables in the day pack.
Tickets and changes
Fares are dynamic and the binding amount appears in the booking step; 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 - Mana Island
A direct Mamanuca transfer from Denarau
Denarau - Mana Island is the workhorse of the Mamanuca transfers: a scheduled South Sea Cruises service that links Port Denarau with Mana several times a day, calling across the lagoon rather than running as a private charter.
The rhythm makes it forgiving - morning, midday and afternoon departures in each direction mean a delayed flight into Nadi usually still connects the same day. At the island the boat is met offshore, and the last stretch runs by tender.
- Crossing
- about 1 h 15 min
- Operator
- South Sea Cruises
- Frequency
- 3× daily each way
- From price
- €57
Next departures
All details without guarantee. The operator's timetable and your booking confirmation are authoritative. South Sea Cruises timetables →
FAQ Denarau - Mana Island
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Denarau - Mana Island crossing.
How long does the Denarau to Mana Island ferry take?+
About 1 hour 15 minutes outbound; the return can differ slightly because the boat calls at other islands on its lagoon run. The binding times for your date are in the timetable and on your booking confirmation.
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 Mana Island?+
Mana is one of the Mamanuca stops where arrival can involve a tender: the ferry is met offshore and a smaller boat brings passengers and bags the last stretch. Pack soft bags where possible and keep electronics in your day pack. Your resort confirms its own arrival arrangement.
Can I book the return from Mana 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, especially if you have a flight to catch in Nadi.
What does the crossing cost?+
The fare depends on date and passengers and is shown live on this page and in the price overview; the binding amount appears in the booking step. Note that the operator currently applies a mandatory fuel surcharge, which the booking total includes.