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Yasawa Islands
Further out and far quieter than the Mamanucas. Long beaches, small villages and not much phone signal, which is half the point.
From Port Denarau
From about 2 hrs by boat
Best for
Slow travel, island-hopping
Plan to stay
2 nights or more
Why go
The Yasawa Islands stretch north from the Mamanucas in a long volcanic chain. Resorts here are smaller and more spread out, villages are close by, and nobody is in a hurry. It’s Fiji at its most laid-back.
Most visitors reach the Yasawas by catamaran from Port Denarau, and some resorts offer seaplane transfers. Because the journey takes a while, plan to stay at least a couple of nights. From around May to October, manta rays feed in the channels near some of the islands.
Good to know
- Boats usually leave Port Denarau in the morning, so plan a night near Nadi first.
- Phone and internet can be patchy on the islands.
- Bring some cash. Card facilities on smaller islands can be limited.
- We can arrange your transfer from the airport or your hotel to the marina.
Plan your trip
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