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Ultimate Encounter

Ultimate Encounter
2 Days | 1 Night | 1 Island Includes transfers, accommodation, & activty
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. Overnight at this scenic resort at the start of the Yasawa Islands chain, which is surrounded by impressive volcanic peaks. Make the effort to hike to the summit to watch the sunset, it is worth it!

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Coach Transfers

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

Vessel Transfers

To and from the resort

Accommodation

1 night at Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

Activities

A great pre-paid activity
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!
Barefoot Kuata Island Resort - Snorkelling
Ultimate Encounter

Additional information

Days of departure

Daily

Duration

2 days, 1 night

Departs

Port Denarau at 8.45am

Returns

Port Denarau at 6.00pm

Islands visited

Kuata Island

Coach pick up/drop off

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

Room types

Choose from a private Bure/Room or shared Dorm

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

Girl snorkelling with White Tip reef sharks
Ultimate Encounter

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 Yasawa Gateway Region at:

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

  • Accommodation: Beachfront Bure (change to Beachfront Levu Bure or Beachfront Siga Bure from 01 April 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

  • Barefoot Kuata Island Resort - beach

     

    Day 1

    Depart from Port Denarau to Barefoot Kuata Island Resort at 8.45am arriving there at 10.30am. Explore the resort, famous for its adventure watersports, and its friendly staff.
    Accommodation: Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

  • Snorkel with sharks experience

     

    Day 2

    This morning you get to do your ‘Ultimate Encounter’ and go snorkelling with black and white tip reef sharks at an ocean reef, a truly awe-inspiring experience. Head back to Port Denarau at 4.05pm arriving there at 6.00pm.

Pricing

Pricing effective from 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025
DormTwinSingle
Package Cost$216$290$394
Meal Costs$64$64$64
Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
DormTwinSingleTriple
Package Cost$219$308$435$281
Meal Costs$64$64$64$64
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