Return trip: Manta Ray Island Resort to Port Denarau

Port Denarau to Manta Ray Island Resort

5–6 stops

Fastest: 2h 50m
A week: 8
Operators: 2
passengers only: Foot

South Sea Cruises and Blue Lagoon Cruises sail from Port Denarau, on Viti Levu, to Manta Ray Island Resort, in the Yasawa Islands, eight times a week between them, all year round. The ferries call at South Sea Island, Waya Island and Paradise Cove on the way, some also at Vomo Island, Kuata & Wayalailai, Naviti Island or two other ports, and the trip takes 2 hours 45 minutes to 6 days. Foot passengers only.

Operators

South Sea Cruises

DailyFoot passengers onlyHigh speed

2h 50m

Via South Sea Island, Vomo Island, Kuata & Wayalailai, Waya Island and Paradise Cove

Daily at 08:45.

Yasawa FlyerBuilt 2025 · 320 passengers · 24 knots

Seats and cabins: Seats · Premium seats
Facilities: Café · Bar · Wi-Fi · Outdoor deck · Air conditioning

Blue Lagoon Cruises

WeeklyFoot passengers onlyOvernightCabins

6 days

Round trip from Port Denarau, via South Sea Island, Naviti Island, Paradise Cove, Waya Island, Nanuya Islands and Sawa-i-Lau

Fri at 15:00 (overnight).

Also sold as a 3-night cruise (Friday to Monday) and a 4-night cruise (Monday to Friday), changing at Waya.

Yasawa Princess IICabinsBuilt 2009 · 44 passengers

Seats and cabins: Sea-view cabins · Premium cabins
Facilities: Restaurant · Bar · Shop · Wi-Fi · Outdoor deck · Air conditioning · Spa

Questions

How long is the ferry from Port Denarau to Manta Ray Island Resort?

2 hours 45 minutes to 6 days, depending on where the ferry calls on the way. South Sea Cruises is the fastest, in 2 hours 50 minutes.

How often does the ferry from Port Denarau to Manta Ray Island Resort run?

Eight times a week, all year round. By company: one a week with Blue Lagoon Cruises and one a day with South Sea Cruises.

Is there a direct ferry from Port Denarau to Manta Ray Island Resort?

No. Every sailing calls at South Sea Island, Waya Island and Paradise Cove. The quickest, with South Sea Cruises, takes 2 hours 50 minutes and goes via Vomo Island and Kuata & Wayalailai. Other sailings go via Naviti Island, Nanuya Islands and Sawa-i-Lau and take 6 days.

Can I take my car on the ferry from Port Denarau to Manta Ray Island Resort?

No. Foot passengers only.

Can I get a cabin on the ferry from Port Denarau to Manta Ray Island Resort?

Yes, on Yasawa Princess II (Blue Lagoon Cruises).

Other ferries

Ferries from Port Denarau

Castaway Island Likuliku Lagoon Resort Malolo Island Mana Island Matamanoa South Sea Island Tokoriki Island Treasure & Beachcomber Islands

All ferries from Port Denarau

Ferries to Manta Ray Island Resort

Kuata & Wayalailai Nabua Lodge Nanuya Islands Naviti Island Paradise Cove South Sea Island Vomo Island Waya Island