Manta Ray Experience
The chance to swim with manta ray
Journey to Mantaray Island Resort for the chance to swim with these majestic creatures that frequent a particular channel on select dates from May to October.
A bucket list experience!
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Departing Port Denarau, you’ll board our high-speed catamaran bound for the Yasawa Islands. Cruise through the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands (around 3 hours each way) as we drop off/pick up guests from resorts along the way before disembarking at Mantaray Island Resort.
Timings Following a briefing, you’ll board tender boats and be taken out to have the chance to swim and snorkel (buoyancy aids are available for less confident swimmers) amongst the manta rays while they glide throughout this popular feeding ground. Lunch is provided at Mantaray Island Resort before our vessel collects you again at 2.40pm for your return journey to Port Denarau.
Seeing manta ray We work with the experienced team at Mantaray Island Resort to carefully choose dates according to various environmental factors that offer a higher chance of manta ray sightings in the ‘manta channel’ but manta rays are wild creatures and as such are on their own schedule. If they are not in the channel on the day of your trip, you will experience one of Fiji’s most vibrant tropical reefs, via a guided snorkelling trip, which is home to an abundance of starfish, anemones, reef sharks, morays, octopus, and butterfly fish, an amazing experience in itself. You can also return on the next available Manta Ray Experience for only FJ$85 per person and hope the manta’s will be more hospitable!
Food and Drinks A delicious lunch at the ‘Manta Pizza Shack’ and a soft drink or water are included in your day trip and additional drinks can be purchased at the resort. If you require a vegetarian option, please specify in the ‘special requirements’ box when you go through the booking process.
Passengers travel to Mantaray Island Resort from/to Port Denarau with the following schedule
2026 Dates:
2-9, 18-24 May 2026
1-8, 16-21 June 2026
1-8, 15-21, 30-31 July 2026
1-6, 13-20 August 2026
1-3, 12-18, 28-30 September 2026
1-4, 11-18, 27-31 October 2026
1-4, 11-18, 27-31 October 2026
| Depart Port Denarau | Arrive Mantaray Island Resort | Depart Mantaray Island Resort | Arrive Port Denarau | |
| Manta Ray Experience | 8.45am | 11.35am | 2.55pm | 6.00pm |
- Return pre-booked coach transfers to/from Port Denarau to/from most Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, and Wailoaloa hotels/resorts
- Return scenic vessel transfers from/to Port Denarau on our high-speed catamaran with air-conditioned lounge, open air decks, and free Wi-Fi
- All snorkelling equipment and buoyancy aids if required
- Guided manta ray experience or a reef snorkelling experience with specialised guides
- Lunch at ‘Manta Pizza Shack’ and a soft drink or water
- Full use of Mantaray Island Resort facilities
What to bring:
- Credit/debit card for optional purchases
- Swimwear and towel
- Sunscreen and hat
Manta Ray Experience
| Adult | Child* | |
| Manta Ray Experience – Standard Class | $445 | $375 |
| Manta Ray Experience – Captains Lounge** | $495 | $445 |
All pricing is in FJD, includes taxes, and is valid for travel until 31 October 2026. *Children are aged 5 – 15 years inclusive. Children 4 years and under are not permitted on this cruise. Bookings paid by credit card or international debit card will incur a 3% non-refundable administration fee.
** For an additional cost, upgrade to the private air-conditioned Captains Lounge, located on the upper deck, with a designated onboard host, complimentary snacks, bottled water, coffee, soft drinks, house wine, and local beer to enjoy during your journey.
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