South Sea Cruises and offers seamless, fast transfers to Mamanuca and Yasawa Island resorts with pre-booked coach transfer add-ons available from/to most Nadi, Wailoaloa, and Denarau hotels and Nadi International Airport to/from Port Denarau.
Our fleet of modern catamarans has air-conditioned lounges, outdoor viewing decks, and licensed bars meaning you’ll feel on holiday as soon as you step on board. These Resort Transfer services depart from and return to Port Denarau to the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands daily, with some islands/resorts having multiple services per day. For timings and more information please see our Resort Transfer Timetable below.
- Overview
- Vessels
- Coach Transfers
- Transfer Timetable
What you need to know
Mandatory Fuel Surcharge in Effect
As of 07th April 2026, a mandatory fuel surcharge is now in effect for customers travelling on all resort transfer services as fuel prices in Fiji have risen beyond sustainable levels. For more information, please see our fuel surcharge notice.
South Sea Cats
Transfers on our South Sea Cats services can also be booked on this website.
Check-in
For all Resort Transfers, check-in is required at the South Sea Cruises desk at Port Denarau Terminal, 30 minutes before the vessel departure (insert map).
Mainland Transfers
See the Coach Transfers tab for more information.
Seating Upgrades
See the Vessels tab for more information.
Disembarking the Vessel
Note that most resorts do not have jetty access, so transfers from the vessel to land are made in smaller tenders and sometimes involve getting your feet wet. Be sure to wear shoes you can take off easily.
South Sea Cruises Ferries
Our modern fleet of high-speed catamarans is comfortable, stable and built for island travel. Each vessel features an air conditioned indoor lounge with kiosk and bar, plus a variety of outdoor seating and an upper deck for panoramic views for up to 320 people. Enjoy scenic crossings, reliable schedules, and easy online booking — where the journey is part of the adventure. For mainland transport see the coach transfers tab.
Captains Lounge (Route 7 – Yasawa Islands only)
For a small additional cost, experience access to the private air-conditioned Captains Lounge located on the upper deck, with a designated onboard host, plus you will also receive complimentary snacks, bottled water, coffee, soft drinks, house wine, and local beer to enjoy during your journey. Ask at the check-in counter for availability or check online when booking. For mainland transport see the coach transfers tab.
South Sea Cats Transfers
Our South Sea Cats service operates aboard two custom-built 14.8 m fast ferries, Lynx and Puma, each carrying up to 36 passengers.
Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks are provided. Both vessels feature an onboard bathroom and retractable sides to let the cool ocean breeze in as you cruise between the islands. For mainland transport see the coach transfers tab.
Airport Transfers
Mamanuca Island Resort Transfers – If you are booking a Resort Transfer service to/from an island resort, we can arrange individual pick up/drop off from/to Nadi Airport for an additional cost (included in your final price once booked online).
Yasawa Island Resort Transfers –
Option 1 – We offer a scheduled coach transfer to Port Denarau, leaving Nadi Airport at 6.45 am in time to check in for the Yasawa Flyer departure at 8:45 am (note this stops at several hotels/resorts along the way) – the charge for this is FJ$10 per adult and FJ$7 per child (one way)
Option 2 – Choose a direct express Nadi Airport to Port Denarau transfer (no stops along the way) for FJ$45 per adult and FJ$29 per child, departing the airport at 7.15 am.
Our driver will meet you in the arrival hall at Nadi Airport (once you have cleared customs and immigration) and will transfer you to Port Denarau in time to meet our vessel departure (or the reverse for travellers coming from an island resort to Nadi Airport). Please select Nadi Airport when booking your transfer to ensure the coach transfer is reserved for you. A coach returns to the airport from Port Denarau departing at approximately 6:15 pm.
For all Island Resort Transfer customers who book online, pre-booking return coach transfers with the South Sea Cruises reservations team at least 24 hours before travel/tour date is essential.
Resort/Hotel Coach Transfers
Transfers from and/or back to most Nadi, Wailoaloa, and Denarau hotels and resorts to Port Denarau for our Island Resort Transfer services cost FJ$10 per adult and FJ$7 per child (one way).
Please advise us where you’re staying at least 24 hours before travel/tour date to ensure your pickup is reserved; otherwise, getting to the marina in time for the vessel’s departure is your responsibility.
Resort Transfer Timetable – for travel from 01 May 2026
