Kuata Island Tour: Snorkel with Reef Sharks Along Fiji's Crystal Clear Waters

Embark on a thrilling full-day tour of Kuata Island in Fiji, where you can snorkel with reef sharks in the crystal clear waters. Experience the adrenaline rush of swimming alongside these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Denarau Island - Departing Port Denarau daily you’ll board our high-speed catamaran and travel through the Mamanuca Islands bound for Barefoot Kuata Resort in the southern Yasawa Islands.

Kuata Island boasts a picture-perfect beach, transparent turquoise waters, unusual rock formations and the same warm hospitality synonymous with Fijian people. There is rustic ‘Robinson Crusoe’ styled accommodation with the comforts of a restaurant, bar, hammocks and three swimming pools.

Following a briefing on the beachfront, you’ll board a boat with your guides and travel to our snorkelling with reef sharks site. Departure times vary depending on tides and sea conditions.

For the remainder of the day, enjoy lunch and make use of the facilities at Barefoot Kuata Resort which offers great snorkelling, kayaks and scenic walking tracks.

What's Included
  • Scenic cruise to Kuata Island
  • Guided snorkeling with sharks experience
  • All snorkeling gear and buoyancy aids provided
  • Participation Certificate
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
  • Return coach transfers from select hotels to Port Denarau
  • Full access to Barefoot Kuata Resort amenities
  • Lunch at Barefoot Kuata Resort (with vegetarian options)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Diving (available to purchase)
  • Massage (available to purchase)
  • FUEL SURCHARGE
Additional Information

Experience the awe-inspiring splendor of the picturesque Kuata Island with this one-day, intimate group boating and snorkeling adventure to explore the reef sharks. The Barefoot Kuata Resort, situated along a beach of pristine white sand on the panoramic Kuata Island, showcases grand towering peaks, vast honeycomb rock formations, and translucent azure waters for an amazing snorkeling opportunity with reef sharks. Nothing but the clear water separates you from the sharks for a thrilling, adrenaline-pumping experience!

  • You must contact South Sea Cruises at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange Transport. Use the contact details on this voucher. Upon check in please present your confirmation or voucher in exchange for your tour boarding pass
  • 7am Coach Pick Up - First Landing Beach Resort, Nila Resort & Landers Bay Resort
  • 7:10am Coach Pick Up - Anchorage Beach Resort and Nalagi Hotel
  • 7:15am Coach Pick Up - Nadi International Airport, Bamboo Travellers Beach / Beach Escape Villas / Bluewater Lodge / Aquarius on the Beach / Smugglers Cove / Ramada Suites / Sailor’s Beach / New Town Beach Motel / Matasawa Resort
  • 7:20am Coach Pick Up - Club Fiji, Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa Fiji and Tokatoka Resort Nadi
  • 7:30am Coach Pick Up - Fiji Gateway Hotel / Trans International Hotel and Oasis Palms
  • 7:35am Coach Pick Up - Novotel Nadi
  • 7:40am Coach Pick Up - Fancy Hotel, Tanoa International Hotel and Ratsun Nadi Airport Apartment Hotel
  • 7:45am Coach Pick Up -Grand Melanesian Hotel and Tanoa Skylodge
  • 7:50am Coach Pick Up - Mercure Hotel Nadi, Hexagon International Hotel /Capricorn Hotel Nadi / Travellers Apartments
  • 7:55am Coach Pick Up -Nadi Bay Resort
  • 8am Coach Pick Up - Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa and Hilton Fiji Beach Resort
  • 8:10am Couch Pick Up - Sheraton Fiji Resort and The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa
  • Is it safe?
  • Yes. You’ll be provided with safety instruction from our experienced guides who’ve spent hundreds of hours getting to know our resident school of sharks. Our guides will be in the water with you the entire time and will closely monitor the sharks behaviour to ensure your safety.
  • What type of sharks will I see?
  • There are two main species of sharks encountered, White Tip Reef Sharks and Black Tip Reef Sharks, both are common in the tropical warm waters of the South Pacific. Each species can grow to a length of just over 1.5 metres although under the water they appear 25% larger, a snorkeling face mask optical illusion. White Tips are the dominant species and are by nature an inquisitive shark not frightened to check you out. Their Black Tip relatives are by contrast timid and will shy away if they feel threatened.
  • How many sharks will I see?
  • Numbers vary but it is common to see up to six sharks.
  • How deep is the water?
  • Both Black Tip and White Tip Reef Sharks prefer shallower waters making snorkeling easy with good visibility. It’s even possible to see the sharks from our boat before entering the water. Water depth varies between 4 - 6 metres depending on the tide.
  • What if I’m not a good swimmer, haven’t snorkeled before or don’t want to snorkel but my travelling companion does?
  • Buoyancy aids are available for less confident swimmers and because these sharks prefer shallow waters there’s no necessity to dive under the water to secure a thrilling view. Non-snorkelers can join the day but sit out the snorkeling experience.
  • Our Shark Guarantee
  • As Sharks are wild animals we cannot guarantee sightings however we have a 95% +success rate of sighting sharks. In the event that you don’t see any sharks we are happy for you to return for a complimentary “Ultimate Encounter - Snorkel with Sharks” within 3 days of your original cruise.
  • If poor weather and sea conditions result in the cancellation of the ‘Snorkeling with Sharks experience,’ a substitute snorkeling safari will be provided.
  • Please bring swimsuit, towel, protective clothing from the sun including a hat and sunblock, light jacket or sweater during the cooler months, money or credit card for optional purchases, your camera and sense of fun!
Location
Denarau Island
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Melissa_h
Sep 2, 2024
Incredible - a must whilst in Fiji - Wow! What an incredible experience! The whole day was exceptional. Swimming with the sharks then buffet at Barefoot, free water sports and crystal clear water. We only regret not having a go pro as sharks was swimming around us . Highly recommend - kids were also in our group so suitable for both adults and kids! Thanks again !
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Kirstyw1325
Aug 29, 2024
Amazing Experience - We had the most amazing day trip. Highly organized coach pick up & boat trip over to Kuata Island. Where your welcomed like family. Swimming with the sharks was a very special experience. Fantastic guides there to support those alittle unsure & to make everyone was enjoying the experience. It was thrilling to see respect of the sharks reciprated in such an amazing environment. The resort experience at Kuata was authentic and friendly with a delicious lunch. Thank you Barefoot Kuata Island Resort for hosting such an unforgettable experience for us.
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Emma_s
Aug 23, 2024
Great value - Well organised trip. Great food, great facility. Definitely worth the money. Saw heaps of sharks. The beach was much but nicer than the main island. Good day trip.
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Phyllis_p
Aug 8, 2024
Great day swimming among the sharks! - We took the ferry to the island where we had free rein of the beach, a delicious lunch and then we took a speed boat out to the sharks. There were a lot of sharks but we were never unsafe. There was a guide in the water with us the whole time making sure all was well and explaining the behavior of sharks. After the snorkel we went back to the beach and laziness until the ferry back. Great day!,
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Mariyah_h
Aug 8, 2024
Sharks sharks and sharks! - Excellent snorkelling with colourful reef and lots and lots of white tip reef sharks, swimming right up to you (one touched me!). The food served was great, and after you can go for a snorkel straight off the beach. It was very memorable.
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Lauren_m
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing snorkeling - The water was crystal clear, tons of beautiful fish and dozens of sharks!! Lunch was a decent buffet.
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Passenger55851149315
Jun 28, 2024
Sharktacular! - Our family loved this day. Swimming with the sharks was a very special experience. The resort experience at Kuata was authentic and friendly with a delicious lunch. There was plenty of time after the shark encounter to make use of the resort facilities. A special thanks to Sala for taking the time to show us around. A very special day everyone will remember for a long time to come!
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Taryng449
Jun 24, 2024
An Unforgettable Adventure - We enjoyed this tour so much. We saw numerous sharks, and the reef was stunning. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Our time on the island was wonderful, and the included lunch was excellent.
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Raissa_w
Jun 23, 2024
Amazing - Great day starting with a 2 hour boat ride before spending the day on Kuata Island which was the highlight of our Fiji trip. The snorkelling was great with sharks and a spectacular reef with incredible tropical fish. Lunch was supplied which was tasty and then spent the rest of the day enjoying the beach and exploring before taking the 2 hour boat ride back to Denarau.
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Maria_t
Jun 5, 2024
Definitely a must try - A must try experience in Fiji , waters clear lots of fishes sharks and reefs to see , the staff were very amiable , excellent service , love the food they prepared ! Organized trip , totally worth it . Sharks were safe , they were nonchalant and wont mind you at all
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