Mamanuca islands transfer
Ferry from Port Denarau to Tokoriki Island
Check the departures for your travel date, then continue to the ticket for the sailing that fits your island schedule
- About 1 hour 45 minutes to the northern Mamanucas, calling at Matamanoa on the way
- One departure a day in each direction with South Sea Cruises, from Port Denarau at 12:00
- 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 - Tokoriki Island is a once-daily South Sea Cruises catamaran service to the northern Mamanucas: departure from Port Denarau at 12:00, a call at Matamanoa on the way and arrival at Tokoriki after about 1 hour 45 minutes. The resort's own transfer page lists the return leaving Tokoriki at 13:45 and reaching Port Denarau at 15:00. One boat a day in each direction - plan around it.
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 12:00 departure works well after a morning landing in Nadi, but there is no later boat: if the flight is late, the next chance is tomorrow. 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 Tokoriki
Tokoriki is the northernmost resort island of the Mamanuca group, about 21 nautical miles from Denarau, beyond Matamanoa. The catamaran calls at Matamanoa first, then continues to Tokoriki, where the resort states that guests board a tender boat between the ferry and its jetty. Keep documents and electronics in a day pack for the hand-off, and tell the resort which sailing you are on.
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 - Tokoriki Island
The midday boat to Tokoriki
Denarau - Tokoriki Island is the northern end of the Mamanuca transfers: one scheduled South Sea Cruises departure a day, leaving Port Denarau at 12:00 and reaching Tokoriki in about 1 hour 45 minutes after a call at Matamanoa.
One sailing a day in each direction means the timing is fixed around the midday boat - convenient after a morning flight into Nadi, but with no second chance the same day if you miss it.
- Crossing
- about 1 h 45 min
- Operator
- South Sea Cruises
- Frequency
- 1× daily each way
- From price
- €63
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FAQ Denarau - Tokoriki Island
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Denarau - Tokoriki Island crossing.
How long does the ferry from Denarau to Tokoriki Island take? +
About 1 hour 45 minutes including the call at Matamanoa. 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 Tokoriki Island? +
The catamaran does not come alongside at Tokoriki: the resort states that guests board a tender boat between the ferry and its jetty. Keep phones and documents in a day pack; the resort confirms its own arrival arrangement.
Can I book the return from Tokoriki Island too? +
Yes - one southbound sailing a day, leaving Tokoriki in the early afternoon and reaching Port Denarau mid-afternoon. Book it like the outward leg and recheck the time 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.