Whale's Tale Day Cruise from Port Denarau
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Whale's Tale Day Cruise from Port Denarau
By Whale's Tale Cruises Fiji
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Ages 3-60, max of 50 per group
Duration: 6–7 hours
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Live guide: English
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- Return Ground Transport from Denarau/Nadi Area Included.
- Bula Continental Breakfast with Champagne & buffet lunch. Freshly prepared by our own onboard Chef.
- Complimentary Beverage Service- Beer (Fiji Gold & Bitter),wine,soft Drinks and "Bottled Fiji Water
- Snorkel Gears- Mask , snorkel and Fins provided free of charge
- Complimentary Wi-Fi- Both on Island and Onboard 'Whale's Tale"
- Start:
- Denarau Island, FijiWhale's Tale Day Cruise
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 333275P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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Itinerary
- Denarau Island, FijiWhale's Tale Day Cruise
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- paulbricklebank0 contributionsFamily Trip in January 2024Family of four including a 10 year old and 8 year old. Amazing day. Beautiful cruise, great snorkelling and delicious food. The staff were super friendly and went above and beyond looking after us and our 8 year old boy while snorkelling. Great value- especially with the snacks, bbq lunch and all drinks provided. Highly recommended.Written 12 January 2024
- bmarchwtti260 contributionsThe best island cruisAbsolutely 10 out of 5. Our experience was so amazing. The guys on the boat were so good with the kids and also helped me out as I had an injury. It was an intimate group on the boat which was so much better than a big group. Even the lady we booked with was the best.Written 9 January 2024
- kmc30120 contributionsGreat tripGreat day out but you don’t visit 4 islands you go to one which is lovely. Very small. The crew are wonderful and their singing was beautiful. The lunch was amazing and very delicious. Would recommend this trip but don’t expect to visit 4 islands, it’s just one island.Written 5 January 2024
- edwinaskye0 contributionsA hoot of a day!What a hoot!! The crew were great, chilled and very entertaining! We met heaps of fantastic people and new friends! The lunch was great, with lots of variety. We went snorkeling off the island and a glass bottom boat trip to see the coral and fish. It was a excellent day out!Written 28 October 2023
- 239draganac0 contributionsLoved this cruise!!Such amazing whole day experience! Breakfast, bbq lunch and afternoon tea accompanied with all day drinks was such great value for money. Also, the crew were super friendly, and went out of their way to make this experience enjoyable. Snorkeling was so much fun and they paid special attention to kids which was greatly appreciated. Highly recommended 10 out of 10 experience. ❤️Written 6 October 2023
- michellewL3768PZ0 contributionsSnorkeling on Schooner IslandFantastic day out. Crew so helpful and welcoming. Great drinks, food, snorkeling and music by the locals on the way back. 10 out of 10Written 5 October 2023
- DerekV5670 contributionsNice dayOverall a great trip. The staff is excellent and fun. Visibility was not great and it was low tide which impacts this trip.Written 1 October 2023
- L3988CXmariaa0 contributionsGreat SchoonerThe cruise to Schooner Island in Fiji with Whale's tale crew was relaxing and full of positive vibe. Great snorkelling spots, good foods, good drinks. A well spent expense.Written 14 May 2023
- Sangeeth19670 contributionsWonderful experience and great day on the Schooner Island that is exclusively for Whales Tales CruisesWonderful experience and great day on the Schooner Island that is exclusively for Whales Tales cruises. The whole trip was engaging, crew was lovely, attentive and entertained us by singing songs on our way back. Best time in Fiji so far.Written 15 April 2023
- AAbhishay0 contributionsAnnoying staffI hate to do this but their marina staff was extremely irritating. We went to the marina to enquire about the day trip but I found the staff to be extremely pushy and condescending. The staff kept telling me I won't find an all inclusive day cruise which is not true because Captain Cook Cruises and South Sea Cruises both offer similar experiences. The overly pushy sales tactic annoyed me and when I told the staff I will check around before making my mind she became more defensive as though she was offended that I'm going to exercise my right as a consumer to look around. She even took the pamphlet from my hand much to my shock. I don't know what the day trip itself is like and I guess I never will know at least not till that staff is around.Written 9 April 2023
- Y4839NUveronicam0 contributionsGreat day tripWas a wonderful time. Not a large crowd went to a private island did some snorkeling and beach volleyball. Food was nice and the singing was wonderful. The whole sailing team was so nice and accommodating.Written 27 March 2023
- Dwirty0 contributionsStunning snorkelingWe had a great day. Also had done another competing cruise to another island and much preferred this day. Nice old schooner, great food, cheerful staff & a perfect tiny paradise Island. Suited for snorkeling, and well worth it with the reefs nearby.Written 23 March 2023
- Harry-Jean M0 contributionsWhale´s taleThis one of the best excursions to do. Very friendly staff and a nice destination, small unhabited island. Time to relax and/or snorkelingWritten 21 March 2023
- Mel00Sydney0 contributionsFantasticFantastic! Went on cruise today and loved it. The crew was amazing and we had a great day. Would definitely go again.Written 20 March 2023
- Venture028411557020 contributionsBest experience everWow. What a day. All the guys on the boat were absolutely lovely. Gave us all a great day. Went out of their way to ensure we had a fantastic time. Thank you Sula for taking me snorkeling when I was afraid of it. I loved the experience because of you. Would highly recommend x one million. Lunch was exceptional and drinks free flowing. Thank you guys of whales talesWritten 13 March 2023
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Quite possibly the best experience on a boat we’ve had in a long whole, much better than some of the busier cruises with the extra special touch of Fijian soul. The sightseeing to your own private island, the delicious food lovingly cooked by the crew and fun experiences snorkelling, glass bottom boat and fantastic scenery… but the best thing of all.. the crew!! Quite possibly the most multitalented team of lovely, happy locals with Fijian relaxed humour and hospitality and the most amazing sing along both ways on the boat. We had unlimited booze which kept getting topped up for us on our way back with every song request we requested from the wonderfully jovially crew. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a great day out to the islands, we had a young family - the boat was a real mix of families, couples and travellers everyone looked like they had as much fun as we did! 😊
Written 28 April 2022
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Bula ,
Thank you for your feed back on our day cruise .
We are glad to know that you and your family have enjoyed our day cruise with our fantastic crew and the food and the drinks and all the singalongs .
We hope to have you and your family and friends back on board the Whales Tale on your next trip to Fiji .
Thank you .
Written 3 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hew B
6 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
A sensational day out on the water on the magnificent Whale’s Tale schooner. An experience not to be missed when visiting Fiji. Fully catered with plenty to eat and drink; champagne, beers,wines and soft drinks. Light breakfast upon arrival with lunch served on a ‘remote’ island about an hour out of Denarau. Fabulous crew and some awesome singing and guitar playing by the boys with most of the 50 on board joining in.
Snorkeling, coral viewing and so much more.
Around 7 hours of fun, singing and laughter at an extremely reasonable cost.
Lock it in, you’ll be so glad you did.
Snorkeling, coral viewing and so much more.
Around 7 hours of fun, singing and laughter at an extremely reasonable cost.
Lock it in, you’ll be so glad you did.
Written 17 May 2022
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Bula Hew ,
Thank you for your feedback .
It is great to know that you had a sensational day and you enjoyed everything about our cruise , the lunch , drinks , snorkeling and the singalongs from our fabulous crew .
We hope to have you and your family and friends back on board the Whales Tale on your next trip to Fiji .
Thank you .
Written 18 May 2022
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Annelore2014
Auckland Central, New Zealand21 contributions
June 2022
What an awesome day trip! easy pick up from our hotel and check in and onboard by 10am. The older ship is cool. With champagne and pastries for breakfast, we made our way to the private island, which takes about 1 1/2 hours. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available and included all day. Along the way, the guides pointed out different islands and points of interest on the mainland and played the guitar to keep us entertained.
Once we got to the tiny private island, we made our way there and had a mini kava ceremony.
We opted to pay the extra $90FJD pp and do the power snorkeling with small motorised floats that power you along. We saw way more fish and were able to go out further and deeper. We even saw a wee reef shark sleeping under the coral.
For lunch, Fresh fish and salads were a great light meal while watching the waves.
After a bit more snorkeling and relaxing we hopped back onto the ship and made our way back to Denarau marina by 5pm. Afternoon tea was provided on the way back.
Once we got to the tiny private island, we made our way there and had a mini kava ceremony.
We opted to pay the extra $90FJD pp and do the power snorkeling with small motorised floats that power you along. We saw way more fish and were able to go out further and deeper. We even saw a wee reef shark sleeping under the coral.
For lunch, Fresh fish and salads were a great light meal while watching the waves.
After a bit more snorkeling and relaxing we hopped back onto the ship and made our way back to Denarau marina by 5pm. Afternoon tea was provided on the way back.
Written 29 June 2022
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Bula Anne ,
Thank you for your feedback .
It is great to know that you had a great day and you enjoyed everything about our cruise .
We hope to have you and your family and friends back on board the Whales Tale on your next visit to Fiji .
Thank you .
Written 3 July 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sue W
Auckland, New Zealand40 contributions
Aug 2022
Booked this soon after we booked our flights. Picked up from resort and delivered to Port Denarau and taken back at end of day. Boarded schooner (100ft long) and continental breakfast served with complimentary drinks (bubbles, juices, water, coffee, tea). Throughout the day all drinks were complimentary including wine and beer. 1 1/2hour motoring out to Schooner Island (their own private small island) with shade from little bure shelters and a few palms along with a large bure where lunch was served. very little wind so motored all the way. Taken ashore on smaller boat. First up a kava ceremony then first group could go out snorkelling or if preferred go on the glass bottom boat. A guide led our group out a little way where we saw some coral regrowing and some small colourful fish. Water warm and enjoyed this. Back for lunch consisting of fish in coconut milk, chicken and sausages along with potato, rice and breads with fruit to finish. Went for another swim while others snorkelled and lay on a lounger provided. Some played volleyball with the crew prior to boarding again at 3pm for departure at 3.30pm arriving back at Denarau at 5pm. Crew played the guitars and sang with a couple of the guests joining in. Enjoyed the entertainment and very pleasant sitting on top sun deck enjoying the breeze and talking to other guests. Crew were all friendly. A fabulous day out and would recommend this tour.
Written 28 August 2022
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Lyle W
Miami, FL5,569 contributions
We read a lot of reviews for many of the different "day cruises" that are available from port Denarau and the one common thing that we seemed to find, was that some people do not actually read the tour descriptions. We wanted to do something that included lunch, so Whales's Tale was the one we chose, with the continental breakfast and leisurely cruise being two determining factors. We boarded the ship and started out of the port, after a short and entertaining safety briefing, breakfast was avalable. We thought the breakfast was good, consisting of Watermellon, Pineapple, Papaya, Apple, and two types of bread, one like a spice cake, the other was some fried balls that were very good. We made our way out to the island, with the crew pointing out several of the islands that we passed on the way (more than 4), with the trip taking just about 90 minutes. When we arrived at the island we boarded the smaller boat to transfer to the island (may not be good for mobility impaired people), once there they performed a Kava ceremony and then we did the first snorkeling tour. After snorkeling they served lunch, which was what one might expect from a buffet lunch, not 5 star, but tasty and filling, with chicken, sausage and fish being the protiens, and a variety of potatoes and salads being offered, and we saw a Vegan plate and a couple gluten free options for those that requested them in advance. After lunch there was more snorleling, a trip over the reef in the glass bottom boat, volley ball, swimming and general relaxing. When the time came to depart, we all boarded the small boat and transfered back to the ship, there everyone was invited to jump off the upper deck before actually departing. All in all this was a good day, our weather was nice, the food was good, there was plenty to eat and drink, including the sparkling wine and beer, the crew was nice and helpfull and they had a birthday cake for one of the passengers on our return to the port. Yes they motored out and back, but we had a head wind going out and a cross wind on the return, running under sail would have greatly added to the transfer time, so I am glad they did not choose to sail, I believe most people would rather have the full time on the island, over running under sail and maybe only having half the time on the island. An enjoyable day that we would recommend to any considering this trip.
Written 12 July 2023
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Joanne J
13 contributions
Apr 2022
What an amazing trip.
The wonderful gentleman at the ticket office was so friendly and full of information
The trip to the island on the Schooner was excellent and not to mention the entertainment that we got involved in with the singing. We enjoyed the light breakfast
I experienced some amazing snorkeling with gorgeous coloured fish and coral.
The guides were fantastic keeping an eye on the swimmers.
What a fantastic spread for lunch - so much food. The trip catered drinks on the boat to and from the island and on the island. Nothing was a bother.
The trip home was celebrated with birthday cake for myself, my Auntie and 3 other travelers. What an experience. Highly recommend this trip. Best value for money
Thanks to Sean one of the crew members who had an amazing voice and a great repertoire of songs that we all enjoyed the sing a long.
The wonderful gentleman at the ticket office was so friendly and full of information
The trip to the island on the Schooner was excellent and not to mention the entertainment that we got involved in with the singing. We enjoyed the light breakfast
I experienced some amazing snorkeling with gorgeous coloured fish and coral.
The guides were fantastic keeping an eye on the swimmers.
What a fantastic spread for lunch - so much food. The trip catered drinks on the boat to and from the island and on the island. Nothing was a bother.
The trip home was celebrated with birthday cake for myself, my Auntie and 3 other travelers. What an experience. Highly recommend this trip. Best value for money
Thanks to Sean one of the crew members who had an amazing voice and a great repertoire of songs that we all enjoyed the sing a long.
Written 6 May 2022
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Bula Joanne ,
Thank you for your feedback on our day cruise .
It was great to know that you had a great time and you enjoyed our day cruise with our amazing crew , enjoyed the lunch , the snorkeling and the singalong .
We hope to have you and your family and your friends back on board the Whales Tale on your next trip to Fiji .
Thank you .
Written 9 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tomy M
5 contributions
Aug 2022
We booked this day cruise at the last minute, and the local tourist information centre recommended it. We had no high expectations, but the day cruise was quite fun.
The sailing to Schooner Island took about 1.5 hours. We get to the island using a smaller boat. There's an option to use the provided snorkelling gear, but we brought my own to be on the safe side. Guests can go with the glass bottom boat, join the group snorkelling, or use the power snorkel gear (attract additional costs). I opted to snorkel instead of joining the boat. It was our first time snorkelling, and Captain Mike happily offered to guide me and my wife to the reef, sight-seeing underwater coral, fish-feeding, and showing us other sea lives (starfish, shells & sea cucumber).
Lunch on the island was pretty basic, nothing too fancy. Water, soft drinks, beer & wine are complimentary. We left the island at about 3 pm to return to Port Denarau. The crew prepared cakes for those having their honeymoon or celebrating a birthday. They also sang a couple of songs before reaching the Port.
Overall, I find the crew quite friendly, accommodating and hospitable. The ship seems a bit old and has some lingering smells. It could be something for management to improve on.
Vinaka Vakalevu
The sailing to Schooner Island took about 1.5 hours. We get to the island using a smaller boat. There's an option to use the provided snorkelling gear, but we brought my own to be on the safe side. Guests can go with the glass bottom boat, join the group snorkelling, or use the power snorkel gear (attract additional costs). I opted to snorkel instead of joining the boat. It was our first time snorkelling, and Captain Mike happily offered to guide me and my wife to the reef, sight-seeing underwater coral, fish-feeding, and showing us other sea lives (starfish, shells & sea cucumber).
Lunch on the island was pretty basic, nothing too fancy. Water, soft drinks, beer & wine are complimentary. We left the island at about 3 pm to return to Port Denarau. The crew prepared cakes for those having their honeymoon or celebrating a birthday. They also sang a couple of songs before reaching the Port.
Overall, I find the crew quite friendly, accommodating and hospitable. The ship seems a bit old and has some lingering smells. It could be something for management to improve on.
Vinaka Vakalevu
Written 19 August 2022
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Warren P
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
A full day on a beautiful restored yacht to Schooner Island. Good food with alcohol included in the price, great snorkelling and everything needed was included. But the best part of our day was the crew who were so friendly and obliging. Playing their guitars and ukuleles, making us all laugh and making the day very special. Would definitely recommend this cruise.
Written 8 May 2022
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Bula Warren ,
Thank you for your feedback on our day cruise .
We are glad to know that you have enjoyed our day cruise with our friendly crew with all the singing and laughing and you enjoyed the lunch and the drinks , yes our day cruise includes everything .
We hope to have you and your family and your friends back on board the Whales Tale on your next visit to Fiji .
Thank you .
Written 9 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
thrilosthira7
Melbourne, Australia20 contributions
June 2022
BULA .GREAT DAY OUT . Greeted by crew singing and playing music . All could carry a tune !!!! . Schooner did about 7 knots to Savala Island . Took just over 1.5 hours . Drinks are available on board as well as a light snack . Skipper will let you have a go at the helm for photo opportunity (but he is in command) . Moored about 150 yards off shore and a launch would take you to the island from the boat or you can dive off and swim . The water is amazing . Snorkelling (or power snorkelling for a fee) in crystal sea or enjoy the glass bottom boat . On shore a great bbq style lunch is waiting for you and a KAVA ceremony also . Beach volleyball is good fun especially watching the Kava enthusiasts trying to return the serve or a spike . Like I said crew welcomed us with music and that set the mood for the entire day . They all did their job well and you can help them raise or lower the sails to get a feel of it . It is all part of the experience . You can get a good view of the sleeping giant from the vessel also . Bring a towel and sunscreen . I shall end review by saying Thank You .
Written 15 July 2022
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Bula ,
Thank you for your feedback .
It is great to know that you had a great day out and enjoyed everything about our cruise .
We hope to have you and your family and friends back on board the Whales Tale on your next visit to Fiji .
Thank you .
Written 17 July 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Louise T
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam53 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This was an absolutely amazing experience for our honeymoon in Fiji. The boat is smaller so there is less people, which makes everything seem so personable and friendly. The crew were incredible! They were energetic and attentive - making sure you were well fed and always had a drink in your hand (juice, sodas, beer, wine, sparkling wine, tea or coffee!!). We were greeting with singing and then had a breakfast of fresh fruits and muffins / banana bread. While enjoying the view on the way to the island, we were serenaded with a few songs. Once on the island, we had a welcoming ceremony followed by snorkelling with the crew to feed the fish or a trip on the glass bottom boat / kayaking. Lunch was delicious! The afternoon was also very chilled before a game of volleyball. On our way back, the crew gave us a ‘happy honeymoon’ cake, song and some very kind words of good luck to our marriage. The weather turned stormy but the crew handled this well and we felt very safe. On the way back, they got the guitars out again and sang some country classics for us all to sing along too! It was such a special and fun day - would 100% recommend this all (families, couples, special occasions etc, just a trip for fun).
Written 8 January 2024
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