Dravuni Island
Dravuni Island
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- Mandy MAuckland, New Zealand30 contributionsDravuni summit hikeBeautiful island. Walk to lookout well worth it for the amazing views. Even better views from the second summit. Locals were friendly and buying from their stalls helps the local economy.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 September 2024
- Russsll WTasmania, Australia3 contributionsGreat cruise destinationLovely friendly locals, always smiling. Great tiny island destination. The locals are trying very hard to promote their island, it was clean, tidy and like one big party with 3,500 passengers swimming, walking the tracks or having a cold beer from the little kiosk right on the water. DON'T take gifts for the school as previously advised, the Fiji Govt have put a stop to it. I had packed many school supplies and ended up giving them to the kids club on board our ship.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 November 2024
- Dominique RGatineau, Canada181 contributionsBeach paradise in the FidjiWow is an understatement. I did not know what to expect as I could not find any tours. Well you do not need a tour. The Princess cruiseship set anchor and a water shuttle took us. It's a tiny but beautiful island with fine light golden sand, no rocks in the water so no need for watershoes, many trees for shade and restrooms. When the sun is out, the water is crystal clear, shades of turquoise, blues, greens, wow. The water was not cold but cooler than I expected for Fidji. We took a 10$ pp boat ride around the island. Took about 20 min. The other side of the island is even more beautiful; it's money very well spent. If you want to bring school supplies or things for the kids just do it. I saw many passengers bringing bags of stuff, whatever it was. The kids I saw looked well fed and happy. I had brought sealed candy treats. Enjoyed the day, best so far in my cruise.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 November 2024
- Sandra R16 contributionsBeautiful BeachWhat a beautiful little island! I had a 25-minute massage for $20 that was outstanding. There were many vendors with sarongs, bracelets, hats, and wood carvings for reasonable prices. You could take a boat ride around the island for $10 per person. We brought our own snorkel gear, but you could rent it there for $15. There was a lot of coral and beautiful little fish. The beach is beautiful and the water is crystal clear. Beautiful.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 November 2024
- LynnB3 contributionsBeautiful Island with Gracious PeopleBeautiful island with beautiful friendly people who were happy to see us. We arrived on The Grand Princess & spent the day. Please disregard "Richard B" review. Some in our group brought school supplies that the school was thankful for. In fact they had a table set up outside for such donations. Just bring them & give them happily. Thank you DravuniVisited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 November 2024
- Melanie CHamilton, New Zealand19 contributionsDravuni Island is beautifulA stop on our P & O Adventure cruise was to Dravuni Island. We had to tender from the ship. The island was beautiful with a quaint village that was very welcoming. We swam off the shore in water that was so warm and refreshing. The locals we so friendly with many smiling happy people. Though we were from a cruise ship and there were hawkers selling their wares, the island has managed to maintained it's charm.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 4 December 2024
- jenthoLorrach, Germany854 contributionsDravuni's most beautiful island in FijiWhat a dream to be here on Dravuni. This island far exceeded my expectations. Beautiful white palm-fringed sandy beach, crystal blue sea, for bathing a dream, small village with nice inhabitants. The local mountain to hike and climb, a rainforest and fresh coconuts. This is how I imagine paradise🙏Visited December 2024Travelled soloWritten 3 February 2025
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Luciano P
Naples, Italy1,957 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
During cruise on Fiji Island we stop on this amazing island for one day.
Early morning was very cloudy but around 12 the sun come out and the day completely changed.
The sea was unbelievable clear and stunning.
Beautiful walking around on island enjoying fresh fruit on the beach with coconut banana and papaya.Very delicious.
We went on top of mountain and the view was amazingly.
This island is completely out from other world and stress.Wish to stay here for much more time for isolate myself from the real life.
Early morning was very cloudy but around 12 the sun come out and the day completely changed.
The sea was unbelievable clear and stunning.
Beautiful walking around on island enjoying fresh fruit on the beach with coconut banana and papaya.Very delicious.
We went on top of mountain and the view was amazingly.
This island is completely out from other world and stress.Wish to stay here for much more time for isolate myself from the real life.
Written 22 December 2023
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parrottdize
Dyer, IN2,395 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This was part of our South Pacific itinerary and well worth the stop. This small (2 miles long) island with a population of around 135 to 150 inhabitants welcomes approximately 2000 cruise passengers to their home several times a month.
Most visitors take advantage of the beaches and snorkeling there. There is a school there that many visitors bring supplies to which is well appreciated. While there you can do boat rides around the island, shop for crafts or buy refreshments.
There are several trails around the island, if you head to the right, you can hike to the highest point of the island. We chose the less traveled path (to the left) and for most of it, it felt like we were the only people on the island.....we came across a unique cemetery, a wild pig and a deserted beach.
Most visitors take advantage of the beaches and snorkeling there. There is a school there that many visitors bring supplies to which is well appreciated. While there you can do boat rides around the island, shop for crafts or buy refreshments.
There are several trails around the island, if you head to the right, you can hike to the highest point of the island. We chose the less traveled path (to the left) and for most of it, it felt like we were the only people on the island.....we came across a unique cemetery, a wild pig and a deserted beach.
Written 26 December 2023
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Dimity P
Gold Coast, Australia124 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Idyllic beaches. Easy to navigate walking treks. Drop dead stunning vistas and the most welcoming smiles in the South Pacific, which is hard because everyone is so incredibly welcoming, makes Fiji's Dravuni Island a gorgeous place to visit.
I did as many do on their one cruise ship day trip: pop into the local primary school and Kindy to donate essential school supplies. Only being a children's author, my gift to the beautiful kids there were a couple of my most popular picture books. Wonderful to witness their smiling gratitude.
Oh and swimming in the pristine waters was an extra treat. The snorkelling was fare, we brought our own gear along. Perhaps a simple highlight was supping on freshly caught, filleted and BBQ'd tuna with cassava and fresh pineapple for lunch. Omg, out of this world delicious 😋!
I did as many do on their one cruise ship day trip: pop into the local primary school and Kindy to donate essential school supplies. Only being a children's author, my gift to the beautiful kids there were a couple of my most popular picture books. Wonderful to witness their smiling gratitude.
Oh and swimming in the pristine waters was an extra treat. The snorkelling was fare, we brought our own gear along. Perhaps a simple highlight was supping on freshly caught, filleted and BBQ'd tuna with cassava and fresh pineapple for lunch. Omg, out of this world delicious 😋!
Written 5 August 2023
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Richard B
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Nov 2024 • Couples
We are currently on Royal Princess and were hoping to make a donation of books etc to the School along with some clothes etc.
We asked permission to be allowed to take a bag off for this purpose. We asked on day 1 of the cruise and we have not reached the Island yet. Guest Services told us that they would send an email to the local authorities. We have just heard that we will not be allowed to make a donation.
We have been there before and have made such a donation but this time they have told us no. Princess say that the response came back from their Fijian Agent.
We asked permission to be allowed to take a bag off for this purpose. We asked on day 1 of the cruise and we have not reached the Island yet. Guest Services told us that they would send an email to the local authorities. We have just heard that we will not be allowed to make a donation.
We have been there before and have made such a donation but this time they have told us no. Princess say that the response came back from their Fijian Agent.
Written 1 November 2024
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Mary&Bobontheroad
Friendswood, TX1,299 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Expecting an idyllic South Pacific beach day, we arrived to a cool, windy, cloudy morning. Waves and sea state were so bad that now lines were broken on tenders checking possibilities of tendering to shore. No go. We sailed on to Lautoka without our beach day!!
Written 24 October 2022
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Susan P
Tauranga, New Zealand24 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Our cruise ship anchored offshore.
Lots of crafts for sale. Some massage booths...cheap but you get what you pay for. Some fruit for sale.
Can visit the school. Students there.
Cruise people had left gifts for the school.
Found out that every time a cruise ship anchors and people come ashore The Cruise company pays approximately 7,000 dollars to the island committee so the island is doing very well although you really can't see where the money goes as there are a lot of run down buildings.
Nice beach and swimming looked fun.
Lots of crafts for sale. Some massage booths...cheap but you get what you pay for. Some fruit for sale.
Can visit the school. Students there.
Cruise people had left gifts for the school.
Found out that every time a cruise ship anchors and people come ashore The Cruise company pays approximately 7,000 dollars to the island committee so the island is doing very well although you really can't see where the money goes as there are a lot of run down buildings.
Nice beach and swimming looked fun.
Written 18 December 2023
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urlookingood1
Palmview, TX67 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Amazing island with a beautiful beach, lots of shells, and a trail. We visited the island on a cruise. Wish we could have stayed longer. The natives were friendly and offered myriad products for sale. No motorized vehicles. The island is so small that many of our group chose to walk around it! It was clearly the best stop on our cruise. There is some shady spots on the beach. Snorkeling can be done right from the beach. Be sure to take suntan lotion and a bathing suit! Locals did provide a ride around the island by boat to get a different perspective. This is a peaceful and tranquil place. No hotels or stores. Locals do provide drinks and home cooked meals.
Written 15 December 2023
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speaktruly
australia654 contributions
Jan 2020
Arrived on a tender from our ship on a perfect sunny day to enjoy a few hours on the white sands and clear waters near the local village. Friendly locals selling the usual souvenirs and fresh coconuts were happy to see us and make some money. A walk to the other side of the Island took about 12 minutes on a level but narrow path, but not as nice a beach there.
Written 31 January 2020
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June A
Auckland, New Zealand14 contributions
June 2019
This is unashamedly a very poor community, but hospitality second to none. Friendly smiles everywhere. Best ocean swim I had in 14 days of cruising. Easy walk around the island, and seemed no no-zones.
Written 21 April 2020
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Mikenliz
Perth, Australia156 contributions
Jan 2020
Beautiful beach, very friendly locals, incredible snorkelling, the ocean was very clear.
Very few people live on this island, and there is not much there because they want to keep it pristine, and good luck to them.
Because of that, not much available in the way of food. I bought water from a local lady.
Would return in a heartbeat.
Very few people live on this island, and there is not much there because they want to keep it pristine, and good luck to them.
Because of that, not much available in the way of food. I bought water from a local lady.
Would return in a heartbeat.
Written 9 February 2020
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Marilyn B
Greater Sydney, Australia
I would like to know what the school needs. We are visiting on29th October,2023 and have visited the school before. I do not want to take any plastic items that would pollute their beautiful Island. Any suggestions? Do they learn English? maybe story books to read.
Written 4 August 2023
Hi there, it seems many take exercise books, pens, pencils etc. I personally donated my own picture books and book marks which the kids seemed keen on. They do learn, terrific, English and many of the wall displays and learning charts were in English. Perhaps a roll of large butcher's paper would be useful. Or poster paints, paintbrushes etc. Not everyday items but hugely useful in the classroom. Of course more books would be ideal too!
Written 6 August 2023
Is there any special admin required to donate to the school or can we just bring things with us on the cruise?
Written 6 May 2023
Is it possible to do Dravuni Island as a daytrip from Suva? I saw that the ferry takes over 5 hours one way, are there faster methods to get to the island? Thanks!!
Written 27 January 2020
Locals offer a private boat from Suva (boat for 8-10 passengers) round trip 500F$ or 300F$ one-way for all boat and it takes about 2.5-3 hours to reach the island. And you can find a rooms for rent on the island (80F$ per night)
Written 17 April 2020
Hi there
We are cruising to Suva in February and this sounds wonderful. How did everyone arrange transfers as they dont seem to be available on our ship?
Thankyou!
Renee
Written 31 December 2019
Is your question about Dravuni or Suva?
Your ship will anchor off Dravuni. You will then be tendered to the island. There are no transfers to be purchased. There is only one way to get to the island and that is by cruise ship tender. Your cruise ship will inform you of the routine once you are onboard.
This is a tiny island with only 200 people. There is no transport on the island. It is so small you can walk end to end in about 20 mins.
Hope you have a great day there.
Written 31 December 2019
Where exactly on Dravuni Island was the nicest beach? And massage -- is it out on the open beach? How much are massages there?
Written 27 December 2019
nicest beach was all along to the right of dock. No massage is either under leanto or tree. I believe it was $10.us for 10 min
Written 27 December 2019
we were on a cruise and it was a stop, however, you can get there by private boat. there is no scheduled service that I am aware of.
Written 28 December 2019
You can only get there by boat. We went on a cruise and it was part of a stop over.
Written 25 January 2019
How do I book a tour to this island? How much does it costs?
Written 22 September 2018
The only way to visit this island is by ship. Cruise ships sometimes visit this island but the cost of a cruise varies.
Written 11 December 2018
Can you snorkel at the beach? Much to see?
Written 19 September 2018
Snorkelling was very disappointing. First of all it was quite rough and as near as I knew there were no reefs within walking distance of the pier where we landed. Where I did go in the water there was nothing.
Written 19 September 2018
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