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Short & Shark

Short & Shark

3 Days | 2 Nights | 2 Islands Includes transfers, accommodation, & activities

This short yet exciting trip takes in 2 great islands. At South Sea Island, make the most of the complimentary watersports equipment or book an optional introductory diving lesson. The next day, travel to and stay at Barefoot Kuata Island Resort on Kuata Island and get up close and personal with reef sharks in their natural environment. Don’t panic, they are pretty docile Fijian sharks and you will have a guide with you for the duration. This scenic resort at the start of the Yasawa Islands, is surrounded by impressive volcanic peaks and has a great summit hike if you are keen!  

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Coach Transfers

To/from Port Denarau, prior/post your island trip

Vessel Transfers

To and from the resorts

Accommodation

2 nights accommodation

Activities

Great pre-paid activities
To book you need to:
  1. Decide what sort of accommodation you want (Dorm or Bure) – more info on the Pricing tab
  2. Decide if you want to add on mainland accommodation for PRE ISLAND TRIP / POST ISLAND TRIP
  3. Click BOOK NOW!
Snorkelling with sharks
Short & Shark

Additional information

Days of departure

Daily

Duration

3 days, 2 nights

Departs

Port Denarau at 8.45am

Returns

Port Denarau at 6.00pm

Islands visited

Mamanuca & Yasawa Gateway Regions

Room types

Choose from a private Bure/Room or shared Dorm

Coach pick up/drop off

Included in package from/to most Denarau, Nadi, Vuda, and Wailoaloa hotels/resorts

Package

Dorm, Single, Double/Twin Share

For more details and info, check out the GENERAL INFO page

South Sea Island - Bure location
Short & Shark

Transfers

  • Scheduled return coach transfers from most Nadi, Wailoaloa, and Denarau hotels to/from Port Denarau
  • Vessel transfers to/from Port Denarau to all resorts listed in the package

 

Accommodation & Activities

1 night in the Mamanuca Region at:

South Sea Island

  • Accommodation: Beachfront Bure or 16 Bed Dorms/6 Bed Girls Dorm
  • Activities: South Sea Island Inclusions


1 night in the Yasawa Gateway Region at:

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

  • Accommodation: Beachfront Bure (change to Beachfront Levu Bure or Beachfront Siga Bure from 01 Apr 25) or Kuata Dorm
  • Activities until 31 Mar 25: Snorkel with Reef Sharks or Guided Night Snorkel
  • Activities from 01 Apr 25: Snorkel with Reef Sharks or Marine Biology Tour

 

Itinerary outline

  • South Sea Island - paddleboards

     

    Day 1

    Depart from Port Denarau to South Sea Island at 8.45am, 10am or 12.15pm and enjoy the day at South Sea Island utilising the complimentary water sports equipment.
    Accomodation: South Sea Island

  • Barefoot Kuata Island Resort - summit hike

     

    Day 2

    On day 2 head to Kuata Island at 8.45am, arriving there at 10.30am with the rest of the day free to roam the resort and surrounding peaks.
    Accomodation: Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

  • Snorkel with sharks experience

     

    Day 3

    Start the day with your snorkel with reef sharks experience this morning before departing for Port Denarau at 4.05pm, arriving at the port at 6.00pm.

Pricing

Pricing effective from 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025
DormTwinSingle
Package Cost$274$398$575
Meal Costs$122$122$122
Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
DormTwinSingleTriple
Package Cost$288$440$649$437
Meal Costs$122$122$122$122
All prices are per person in United States (US) dollars
When paying with an international credit/debit card, an administration fee of 2.5-3% applies to all bookings.

Fuel Surcharge

Fuel Surcharge applicable for travel

FUEL SURCHARGE IN EFFECT – UPDATED MONDAY 1ST OF JANUARY 2024

South Sea Cruises currently has a fuel surcharge to take effect for customers travelling with us on a resort transfer as well as applicable day trips. 

South Sea Cruises also notes that since setting the 2023/24 transfer rates, the Fiji Government has removed the 10c per litre duty concession which South Sea Cruises had factored into our rates at the time of issue and has now had to absorb. 

The applicable fuel surcharges in effect for travel as of Friday, 1st December 2023 are as follows:

  • Awesome Adventures Fiji Package or Pass customers – $15 per person. 
  • Resort Transfer only customers travelling to/from all Yasawa Island Resorts (including Vomo) – $15 per adult/$7.50 per child (2-15 years only) for each one-way sector. 

All fuel surcharges stated are in FJD and include applicable taxes.

Weather Advisory

DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 ADVISORY #X, UPDATED XXXXXXX

As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services. 

Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands are cancelled today in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.

To re-book and confirm your departure, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who cannot travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj

Weather Advisory

POTENTIAL FOR DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 UPDATED XXXXXXX

As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be moderate – rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services. 

Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands will continue to operate today as scheduled but are subject to delays and/or a suspension of services without prior notice should our Operations and/or Vessel Crews decide to do so in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.

Should customers need to alter their travel arrangements with South Sea Cruises, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who cannot travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj