Shark Snorkelling on Kuata Island, Fiji

Overview

Spend a full day on Kuata Island, a paradisiacal setting with turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, for a guided encounter with reef sharks. The programme combines catamaran cruising and marine exploration in a preserved environment. The main activity consists of a supervised snorkelling session where you can observe white-tip and black-tip reef sharks. These species, measuring approximately 1.5 metres, live in shallow waters, varying between 4 and 6 metres deep depending on the tide, making observation easier even for less experienced swimmers. The day includes a buffet lunch at Barefoot Kuata Resort, with a vegetarian option available upon request. Additionally, you have access to the Dive Shop area to use kayaks and paddleboards. Round-trip transfers are provided by catamaran from Port Denarau, with pre-booked coach links from Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, and Wailoaloa.

Activity itinerary

Denarau Island

Departing Port Denarau, you’ll board our high-speed catamaran and travel through the Mamanuca Islands for 1 hour and 45 minutes, bound for Barefoot Kuata Island Resort in the southern Yasawa Islands. This resort boasts a picture-perfect beach, transparent turquoise waters, unusual rock formations, and warm hospitality. Shark Snorkelling Following a beachfront safety briefing with your experienced guides who’ve spent hundreds of hours getting to know the resident school of sharks, you’ll board a boat with your guides and travel to the reef shark site. The guides will be in the water with you the entire time and will closely monitor the shark’s behaviour to ensure your safety. The water depth at the snorkelling site varies between 4 and 6 metres and if you are not a confident swimmer, life jackets are available. Other Activities For the remainder of the day, enjoy lunch and make use of the snorkelling gear, kayaks, and paddle boards provided. Food and Drinks A delicious buffet lunch is included in your day trip and 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.

Places visited

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Please note that the departure time shown on your tour is the VESSEL DEPARTURE TIME FROM PORT DEANRAU, NOT YOUR COACH PICK UP TIME. If you require a hotel pick up, please select your hotel from the list of pick-up points in your booking process. All coach transfers must be pre-booked with our Reservations office at least the day before your tour. The coach pickups commence approximately 75minutes before the vessel departs from Port Denarau. Please check with our reservations team for your coach pickup time or refer to the South Sea Cruises coach timetable on our website for more info.

How to use your ticket

Important: All reservations and pick-ups from mainland hotels must be reconfirmed with our Port Denarau Reservations office the day before departure by phoning the call center on number +679 999 5512. The coach pickups commence aprox 75min before the vessel departs from Port Denarau. Please check with our reservations team for your coach pickup time or refer to the coach timetable on our website. Please be waiting 10 minutes prior to the pickup time at the current pickup location. If you miss the complimentary coach transfer, you will need to find your own way to Port Denarau before the vessel departs at your own cost. If you do not require a pickup, please find your own way to the meeting point—South Sea Cruises check-in counter, Passenger Terminal, Port Denarau. Check-in starts 30 minutes prior to the day cruise departure time. You will need to provide the voucher number of your booking at the South Sea Cruises check-in counter to redeem your boarding pass for the trip. Travel insurance is recommended for all bookings. 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.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Average physical condition is required.
• Contact South Sea Cruises at least 24 hours before the activity to confirm your booking and arrange transport.
• Present your confirmation or voucher during check-in to receive your boarding pass.
• Coach pick-up at 7:00 am: First Landing Beach Resort, Nila Resort and Landers Bay Resort.
• Coach pick-up at 7:10 am: Anchorage Beach Resort and Nalagi Hotel.
• Coach pick-up at 7:15 am: 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 and Matasawa Resort.
• Coach pick-up at 7:20 am: Club Fiji, Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa Fiji and Tokatoka Resort Nadi.
• Coach pick-up at 7:30 am: Fiji Gateway Hotel, Trans International Hotel and Oasis Palms.
• Coach pick-up at 7:35 am: Novotel Nadi.
• Coach pick-up at 7:40 am: Fancy Hotel, Tanoa International Hotel and Ratsun Nadi Airport Apartment Hotel.
• Coach pick-up at 7:45 am: Grand Melanesian Hotel and Tanoa Skylodge.
• Coach pick-up at 7:50 am: Mercure Hotel Nadi, Hexagon International Hotel, Capricorn Hotel Nadi and Travelers Apartments.
• Coach pick-up at 7:55 am: Nadi Bay Resort.
• Coach pick-up at 8:00 am: Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa and Hilton Fiji Beach Resort.
• Coach pick-up at 8:10 am: Sheraton Fiji Resort and The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa.
• Experienced guides accompany participants in the water to monitor shark behaviour.
• White-tip sharks are curious, while black-tip sharks are more timid.
• It is common to observe up to six sharks, although sightings cannot be guaranteed as they are wild animals.
• If no sharks are seen, a new session may be offered within 3 days of the initial cruise.
• Flotation aids are available for less confident swimmers.
• Non-snorkellers can participate in the day trip without entering the water.
• If bad weather cancels the shark snorkelling, an alternative snorkelling safari is offered.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel, sun protection (hat, sunscreen), light clothing for cooler weather, a camera, and a payment method for optional purchases.
• The activity is limited to a maximum of 20 travellers.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund if made at least 24 hours before departure.

• No refund possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
• The activity may be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient number of participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers with average physical condition.
• People wishing to observe marine wildlife without necessarily being expert divers.
• Groups or solo travellers (maximum 20 people per group).
• People who understand English (guiding language).

What makes it different

• Complete round-trip transfers included by catamaran and coach from multiple pick-up points.
• Buffet lunch included at Barefoot Kuata Resort.
• Free access to kayaks and paddleboards on the island.

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Product code: 5204P20

Activity offered by South Sea Cruises, Yasawa Adventures Fiji, Blue Lagoon Cruises via Viator.