This cruise was the best part of our Fiji holiday. The crew were amazing & Tivua island is stunning. So many activities to do on the island. We managed to do paddle boarding, snorkelling & beach volleyball. We didn’t have enough time to kayak or go on the glass bottom boat. Lunch was delicious too.

Very very disappointing! 12+ cruises to Tivua and this was not what we expected or had experienced in the past, hence our repeated travel to the island…by far the worse experience… From the moment we booked to the time we returned to the marina.. Booking started with mis-information being provided; staff confirming that a cabana had been reserved only to be advised on the morning of travel that this was not the case…staff on the ship seemed more interested in entertaining themselves than the guests on board…one crew member appeared happy to ‘take a bribe’ from a passenger, ‘wiping’ the fee $99FJD for a cabana and instead pocketing a ‘tip’… The boat itself is in need of a desperate makeover…with awnings in questionable condition; the boat was dirty…certainly wouldn’t be rushing back and will be looking for alternate entertainment the next time I/we come to Fiji

Great day, boat ride was good, plenty of refreshments. Seating areas inside and out were spacious. Island Snorkelling was good with lots of fish and the coral planting, but did feel a bit rushed.

Spending the day with this incredible crew was an absolute pleasure! Yes, the boat may be older, but that didn’t detract from the fantastic experience from start to finish. We were warmly welcomed aboard with juice, coffee, and tea, setting the tone for the day. An hour later, we were treated to kava, accompanied by lively music that felt genuine and joyful—like the crew was singing simply for fun. By the time we reached Tivua Island, we felt more like family than guests. The island itself was stunning, with comfortable amenities. We enjoyed snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and lounging in cozy chairs. There was an open bar, free childcare, a delicious lunch, and even more live music. One of the highlights was a glass-bottom boat ride, where a passionate marine biologist shared fascinating insights about the coral reefs—we could have listened to him all day! The return trip was equally enjoyable and relaxing. The kids received custom-woven hats and warm Fijian pancakes freshly made before departure. Las, the engineer, amazed everyone by husking coconuts with his teeth and cracking them open with his fist—a moment that felt spontaneous and unforgettable! To top it all off, the crew gave us fantastic recommendations on things to do and places to eat in Fiji. This experience was truly one of my top three activities in Fiji—a day filled with warmth, fun, and authentic island hospitality.

Tivua is an incredible island, you would be hard pressed not to enjoy this tropical paradise! The lunch provided was amazing, plentiful and well presented. The bar is only open at the island. Soft drinks on the boat. The staff are great, funny, knowledgeable and full of Fiji spirit. The downside however is the boat itself. Old, rusty, worn, weathered and falling apart. So much so it broke down. This boat should have been retired decades ago. As a sail boat it doesn’t work - we learnt after the engines failed and someone questioned why the captain couldn’t just sail us home. Not a very safe feeling passage.

Cool sail boat with a fantastic crew that looked after us all from start to finish, nice leisurely cruise out to private island with time to snorkel, swim, scuba and relax .. great lunch & plenty of it .. an awesome day trip

Highly recommend this full day cruise out to Tivua Island . Entertainment by local musicians , kava ceremony and morning tea on the 90 minute sail out to the Island. Then it gets even better with white sandy beaches, shady cabanas , extensive and healthy bbq lunch, free drinks and amazing snorkeling !! There was also a glass bottom boat if snorkeling’s not your thing, plus the use of paddle boards and kayaks whilst you’re on the island . We absolutely loved our day on Tivua , the staff were helpful very friendly and do try ‘Lulus special’ drink if you get the chance !! We boarded the boat again at 3pm and the only thing that could have made this day better was having another hour on the island . Cherie NZ and Karen AUSTRALIA

We booked to go to Tivua Island with some friends who had been previously and had an amazing time. We'd already booked on Captain Cook's sunset dinner cruise and visited another island (South Sea Island) with another company but we were looking forward to visiting Tivua on a tall ship as shown in the photos and enjoying a full day on the island, including planting some coral. However, the reality was very disappointing. Rather than boarding the magnificent tall ship Spirit of the Pacific, we were directed onto the catamaran in front of it - the same boat as used for the sunset cruise. Speaking to a member of staff on board, this was necessary because they were too many passengers for the capacity of the tall ship, which can only hold 90 people compared to the catamaran that can take 220 (so much for the website's claim of a maximum of 100 people on each visit). The Captain Cook website does include small print to say that the vessel can be changed but it also describes the alternative as a 'luxury sailing catamaran' but it is anything but luxury - the inside cabin is austere with basic furniture, badly fitting carpets and a distinct smell of damp. There were also too many people for the number of seats inside, so many people had no option but to sit outside in the hot sun without any shade. The number of people outside also meant there was no way any sails would be hoisted, so it actually felt more like a ferry! Nevertheless, we were looking forward to visiting such a special island... The journey took approx 90 minutes and we arrived around 11:45. We found the cabana we'd pre-booked for an extra charge with more disappointment - it was described as a 'cabana for 4 people' but turned out to only have 2 loungers...the other 2 people would have to sit on uncomfortable plastic chairs! Nevertheless, it was still a good option as there wasn't enough shade for all passengers. We were informed that lunch would be served at 1, so we decided to enjoy the view with free beer from the bar and wait until after we'd eaten to enjoy the water activities. Lunch offered great variety and was tasty - a couple of staff played various songs on guitars and we had a great time. After I'd digested my lunch, I fancied a spot of paddleboarding so went to the activities shack only to be told that all paddleboards were being used. Never mind, I could go snorkelling...ah, there were no adult masks available either! Kayak? Sorry, all being used! Disappointed, I tried to find out what time we'd be planting coral...I found the resident botanist who was surprised that we'd booked the coral planting as he hadn't been told there'd been any bookings. By now the time was 2:00 and he was just about to go out for the last glass bottomed boat tour but would be back in 10 minutes, so I decided to wait as this was something my wife was particularly looking forward to. Hopefully, by the time we'd done that, there'd be a paddleboard, mask or kayak available. However, whilst waiting for the botanist to return, an announcement over the tannoy informed us the bar would be closing and we'd need to board the catamaran (ferry) for our return to Denarau at 3:00!! By the time the botanist return 30 minutes later (rather than the expected 10 minutes), it was close to 3:00 and there was no time for the planting, although he did offer my what looked like some pieces of rope that he said we could tie onto the jetty as we boarded the boat! This wasn't the type of ecological regeneration experience we were expecting! All in all, the day was a disappointing for many reasons: - Travel on a glorified ferry rather than the anticipated tall ship - Less than 3.5 hours on the island rather than a full day - Many more passengers than the advertised maximum - Insufficient equipment for the number of people to enjoy the surrounding water - None of the additional activities described (kava ceremony, nesting tours, cultural entertainment) By comparison the trip to South Sea Island was much more enjoyable: - Although we travelled by the same type of catamaran, this is clear in the description - Shorter journey, so much more time on the island - More entertainment on the island, including the option for a massage and a pool for the toddlers

Absolutely the best money we spent on our holiday. Crew were amazing. Location superb. Would do it again in a heartbeat. We had 2 adults, 3 children and 1 infant (luckiest 8 week baby) and the trip catered wonderfully for us all.

Beware. I booked a cruise on Calendonian Sky for January 2025 and paid $4000 deposit. They cancelled the cruise, but have not returned my deposit.

Tivua island was magical for me! A small deserted (uninhabited) island about an hour away from Nadi. This was the perfect day trip! I rented a bungalow on the beach for about $40 US. It was worth it. I got one far away from the tour setup. Pristine blue water with just the sounds of small waves.... incredible! The food was amazing and staff great! Do NOT miss this trip! The island is about 100 meters long. One end is completely empty. Just trees, sand and the ocean!

Fantastic trip by boat to a lovely island the staff on board the ship were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended

If you want a full day out, packed with things to do, with a tour that is keen to entertain you. Well, here it is.... All the crew were focused on everyone having a great experience. Snorkelling, Paddle Boarding, glass bottom boat ride and Jay's special nature walk about the local medicines and plant uses. The sing-a-long on the return boat ride was a hit, with everyone joining in.

Overall the experience was a great one. However, it took an 1 hour of boat trip thus making little time in terms of experience on the island. The service was great and the crew members talked and laughed with the with the guests.

Awesome day out! The staff were very lovely and had a good sense of humour - there is plenty to do on the island itself and you can do the activities at your leisure. Would recommend the glass bottom boat as it is interesting to learn about the coral reef system around the island. We had a great time and found it was the perfect amount of time on the island to not be too exhausting of a day out. Would recommend!