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
- Schedules & Timetables
What you need to know
South Sea Cats
Transfers on our South Sea Cats services (route’s 9 and 10 as well as route 17 starting 01 April 2026) can also be booked on this website. For more information on these services, click here.
Check-in
For all Resort Transfers, check-in is required at the South Sea Cruises desk at Port Denarau Terminal, 30 minutes prior to the vessel departure (insert map).
Airport Transfers
Mamanuca Island Resort Transfers – If you are booking a Resort Transfer service to/from an island resort, we can arrange pick up/drop off from/to Nadi Airport for an additional cost (included in your price once booked).
Yasawa Island Resort Transfers – We offer a complimentary scheduled coach transfer to Port Denarau leaving Nadi Airport at 7:15am in time to check in for the Yasawa Flyer departure at 8:45am until 31 March 2026. 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. There is a coach returning to the airport from Port Denarau departing at approximately 6:15pm.
From 01 April 2026, a shared coach with hotel/resort stops along the way to/from the airport is available for FJ$10 per adult and FJ$7 per child (one way). Customers who book online must prebook their paid return coach transfers with the South Sea Cruises reservations team at least 24 hours prior to travel/tour.
For all Island Resort Transfer customers who book online, prebooking return coach transfers with the South Sea Cruises reservations team at least 24 hours prior to 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 transfers are available free of charge until 31 March 2026 however, you must advise us where you’re staying when you book your Island Resort transfer to ensure your pickup is reserved otherwise getting to the marina in time for the vessel’s departure is your responsibility. From 01 April 2026, scheduled coach transfers are charged at FJ$10 per adult and FJ$7 per child (one way) from most Nadi, Wailoaloa, and Denarau hotels and resorts.
For all Island Resort Transfer Customers who book online, prebooking return coach transfers with the South Sea Cruises reservations team at least 24 hours prior to travel/tour date is essential.
Captains Lounge Upgrades
For a small additional cost, experience access to the private Captains Lounge, 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. Available on Yasawa Island Routes. Ask at the check-in counter for availability or check online when booking.
Disembarking the Vessel
Note that most resorts do not have jetty access so transfers from the vessel to the land are done in smaller tender vessels and sometimes involve getting your feet wet so be sure to wear shoes you can take off easily.
Resort Transfer Timetable – for travel until 31 March 2026
Resort Transfer Timetable – for travel from 01 April 2026
Coach Transfer Timetable – for travel until 31 March 2026
Coach Transfer Timetable – for travel from 01 April 2026