Tivua Island Day Cruise, Dinner Combo

Capt Cook Cruises Super Saver Combo: Day Sail + Dinner Cruise

★ 4.5 25 reviews

from $199.24 per person

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Duration: Day sail + dinner
Meeting point: Port Denarau Marina, Denarau Island
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Captain Cook Cruises Fiji

Overview

This Captain Cook Cruises combo pairs a day sail to Tivua Island in the Mamanucas with a separate sunset dinner cruise around Denarau Bay, packaged as one booking over two days. The day starts from Denarau Island at 10:00, and about five hours are spent at Tivua Island, with lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and an open bar of beer, wine and soft drinks on board.

The second part of the package is the sunset dinner cruise, which departs from Port Denarau and covers the bay area and the closer islands over roughly three hours. A welcome drink is included, followed by dinner and live cultural entertainment through the evening. Alcoholic drinks beyond the welcome drink are available to buy on this leg, and a lobster upgrade can be arranged on request.

Hotel pickup and drop-off, all taxes and fees, and all activities are covered in the package price. Gratuities, spa treatments on the island day, and Coral Coast transfers for the day sail are not. It suits travellers who want two distinct Fiji experiences, a reef day and an evening on the water, without organising them separately, and it works for most people, with a cap of 100 travellers per outing.

Diners seen from behind at a deck table on a sunset cruise leaving Port Denarau.

What's Included

Included

Dinner
Lunch
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Morning and afternoon tea
BBQ lunch
Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
All activities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live cultural entertainment
Use of snorkelling equipment
Welcome drink for your Sunset Dinner Cruise
Coffee and/or Tea

Not Included

Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase for Sunset Dinner Cruise)
Lobster upgrade available upon request
Spa treatments on the Island and Reef Day sail
Coral coast transfers for the Island & Reef Day Sail

Itinerary

Hotel pickupHotel pickup and drop-off are included. One reviewer reported being collected from their resort at 9:00am, with brief stops at neighbouring resorts on the way to the port.
Port Denarau check-inThe activity starts from Denarau Island at 10:00.
Mamanuca Islands day sailAbout five hours at Tivua Island in the Mamanuca Islands, with a BBQ buffet lunch and snorkelling. Snorkelling equipment is provided.
Return to DenarauThe day sail ends back at Port Denarau, with hotel drop-off included.
Sunset dinner cruiseOn the same day or another day, a roughly three-hour cruise around Denarau Bay and the surrounding closer islands. A welcome drink, dinner and live cultural entertainment are included; other alcoholic drinks are sold on board.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of both days, drawn from the booking page and guest reviews.

Where this tour sits among 4 tours in Nadi And Denarau Sunset Cruises listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Sunset Cruise, No Dinner$40
BBQ Dinner, Drinks Included$83.31
3-Hour Dinner Cruise, Cultural Show$90.48
Tivua Island Day Cruise, Dinner Combo (this tour)$199.24

Tide and footing. Transfers between the launch, the boat and the island can involve boulders underfoot when the tide is out. One reviewer described the footing as precarious. Water shoes or sandals with grip are a sensible choice.
Food and drink. The island day includes a BBQ buffet lunch plus unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, and several reviewers said the food was plentiful and fresh. On the dinner cruise only the welcome drink is included, with other alcoholic drinks sold separately. One reviewer noted the buffet fills you up regardless of how the dishes rate.
Sea life. Several reviewers mentioned plenty of fish and even small reef sharks while snorkelling and kayaking off Tivua. Snorkelling gear is supplied.
Crew and pace. Reviewers repeatedly praised the crew as friendly and entertaining, with singing and demonstrations on the crossings. Once on the island, reviewers describe time to relax in cabanas and shade between activities.
Timing it right. The package spans two days and you can schedule the sails on separate days or back to back. One reviewer who did both on the same day suggested splitting them across two days to avoid burnout.
Group size. The tour runs with up to 100 travellers.

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Common issues. The booking page states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the tide-dependent shore transfers add real footing risk, with one reviewer reporting falls onto submerged boulders. Another felt the day sail vessel was tired and did not match the booking page photos, though the same reviewer praised the crew. Weather can cut short island activities, as one party found on a windy day. Extras to budget for: gratuities, alcoholic drinks on the dinner cruise beyond the welcome drink, the optional lobster upgrade, spa treatments on the island, and Coral Coast transfers for the day sail.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Combo Price?

Both the island day sail and the sunset dinner cruise, plus hotel pickup and drop-off, all taxes and fees, all activities, snorkelling gear, a BBQ lunch with morning and afternoon tea, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks on the day sail, a welcome drink on the dinner cruise, dinner, and live cultural entertainment. Gratuities are not included.

Is Food Extra On The Sunset Dinner Cruise?

Dinner and a welcome drink are included. Alcoholic drinks beyond the welcome drink are available to purchase on board, and a lobster upgrade can be requested for an extra charge.

Where Does The Tour Start And Is Pickup Included?

The meeting point is Denarau Island, with a 10:00 start, and the activity ends back at the same point. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though Coral Coast transfers for the island day sail are not.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The booking page says most travellers can participate and the outing is capped at 100 travellers. However, it is not wheelchair accessible, and one reviewer reported difficult footing when transferring between the launch, the boat and the island at low tide.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time, based on local time in Fiji. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours of the start time are not refunded or accepted.

What Should I Bring?

Snorkelling gear is provided. If you have dietary requirements, tell the operator at the time of booking, as specific options are available with notice.