Dinner And Fire Show, 6 Hours

Fiji: Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Fire Show

★ 4.6 173 reviews

from $107 per person

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Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Hotel pickup from Nadi and Coral Coast hotels, then a river cruise to Robinson Crusoe Island
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Robinson Crusoe Island Tours

Overview

This six hour evening pairs a river cruise with an island cultural show. Hotel pickup comes first: coaches collect guests from dozens of hotels across Nadi, Denarau, Wailoaloa and the Coral Coast, then drive about an hour and a half to the river launch point, where the river boat run to the island takes roughly 45 minutes.

On Likuri, the crew runs a welcome ceremony (the Robinson Crusoe Island Tours operator page lists a sevusevu welcome with kava tasting), then there is time to wander and settle in around a beach bonfire with music and singing. Dinner is a buffet cooked lovo style, meaning hot coals and food buried in an earth oven, which is the traditional Fijian method. The night finishes with the main event: a Pacific dance show with firewalkers and fire and knife dancers staged beside the water.

The return repeats the journey in reverse, boat then coach, and one reviewer reported being back on the bus around 10pm. That long transfer is the trade off for a full cultural evening, and one reviewer with small children flagged the late finish as something to keep in mind. For anyone based in Nadi or on the Coral Coast who wants food, ceremony and fire performance in one packaged night, this tour covers all of it.

A traditional lovo earth oven opened on a Denarau beach, banana leaves, hot stones and steaming parcels, with two hands from behind lifting one.

What's Included

Included

Pickup from most hotels in the Nadi and Coral Coast area
Cruise
Dinner buffet
Welcome ceremony
Firewalking demonstration
Dance show
Bonfire with music

Not Included

Drinks, merchandise, and sourvenirs (pay extra on the island)

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup is offered from a long list of hotels and points across Nadi, Denarau, Wailoaloa, the Coral Coast and other spots, with the same locations used for drop off at the end.
Coach to the riverA bus or coach carries the group to the river launch point, a drive of about 1.5 hours each way.
River boat to Likuri IslandA 45 minute boat trip along the Tuva River, toward sunset.
Arrival and island timeA 15 minute safety briefing and self guided orientation on Likuri Island, with an optional 30 minute guided tour and regional food tasting.
Sunset and bonfireAbout 30 minutes of sightseeing as the sun goes down, then the beach bonfire with music and traditional songs.
Dinner and showRoughly 2 hours for the lovo buffet dinner followed by the traditional dance show, firewalking demonstration and knife and fire performance.
Optional break, then returnA short optional break time on the island, then the 45 minute boat ride back to the jetty and the 1.5 hour coach ride to the drop off points.

Fire dancer in silhouette on an island beach at dusk in Fiji.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in traveller feedback and in the booking page itself, and they shape how this evening feels.

$107from, per person

6 hours (includes hotel transfers)duration

4.6across 173 guest reviews

Bring warm layers. Several travellers said the return boat ride at night was very cold and wished they had taken extra warm clothes. A layer you can put on after the show makes the trip back to the jetty far more comfortable.
It is a late night. The full experience runs about six hours, and one reviewer noted being back on the bus around 10pm. With a 1.5 hour coach ride after the boat, families with small children should plan around a late bedtime, as that same reviewer advised.
Long transfers. One reviewer did not realise there was a long bus trip to and from the river launch spot, and the booking page confirms coach and boat segments on both legs. Treat them as part of the experience rather than dead time. Some found the night boat ride relaxing; others found it long.

Food and drinks. The buffet dinner is included and cooked in a Fijian lovo earth oven, and reviewers generally rate the food highly. Drinks are not included and must be paid for on the island, as can merchandise and souvenirs.
Group feel. This is a coach and boat based group tour, not a private outing. Reviewers describe the island team as warm and welcoming, with a bonfire, singing and ceremonies that pull everyone in. One reviewer also called the guides funny.

A small group seen from behind on a Denarau beach at dusk, clapping toward a distant fire show that glows over the sand.

Weather can shift things. One reviewer felt the show ran slightly shorter than on a previous visit, possibly because of rain. Much of the evening, including the bonfire and the beachside fire show, takes place outdoors, so conditions on the night matter.

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Common issues. The most common complaints are logistical rather than about the show itself: some reviewers found transport coordination and return timing could be better organised, and one said clearer information on total travel time would help. The transfers are long, a 1.5 hour coach ride each way plus two 45 minute boat legs, and the night boat back can be cold. Drinks, merchandise and souvenirs cost extra on the island. Alcohol and drugs may not be brought, and the finish is late, which one reviewer flagged as a consideration for families with small children.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop off are included from a wide list of hotels and points across Nadi, Denarau, Wailoaloa, the Coral Coast and surrounding areas. Check the live booking page for the full list of pickup locations to confirm your hotel is covered.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

About six hours in total. That includes a 1.5 hour coach transfer each way, a 45 minute river boat crossing each way, and several hours on Likuri Island for the welcome, bonfire, buffet dinner and show.

What Is Included In The Price?

Hotel pickup and drop off, the cruise, the buffet dinner cooked in a lovo earth oven, the welcome ceremony, the firewalking demonstration, the dance show and the bonfire with music. Drinks, merchandise and souvenirs are not included and can be paid for on the island.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children?

One reviewer described it as suitable for children, while also noting the late finish, with the return bus around 10pm, as something to weigh with small kids. Families should plan for a late bedtime.

What Should I Bring?

Several travellers strongly recommend warm clothes or extra layers for the night boat ride back. Money is useful if you want drinks or souvenirs on the island.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, the booking page allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. For anything outside that window, check the live booking page for the full terms before booking.