Day Trips

Snorkel with Sharks: Yasawa Island Day Trip With Buffet Lunch & Transfers

Name: Snorkel with Sharks: Yasawa Island Day Trip With Buffet Lunch & Transfers
Start: 2026-08-08T08:45:00
End: 2026-08-08T18:00:00
Location: Denarau Island

This day trip includes hotel coach pick-up, a high-speed catamaran ride, snorkelling gear, and a buffet lunch.

Snorkel with reef sharks in the clear waters of the Yasawa Islands under the guidance of experienced instructors, suitable for all confidence levels.

Spend five hours on Kuata Island with access to paddleboards, kayaks, and the Dive Shop area.

Relax on the catamaran’s air-conditioned lounge or open-air decks, with free Wi-Fi available.

Take in the tropical scenery, unique rock formations, and warm Fijian hospitality on Kuata Island.

Guided snorkelling with reef sharks

5 hours on Kuata Island

All snorkelling equipment and buoyancy aids

Round-trip coach transfers from most Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, and Wailoaloa hotels

Round-trip high-speed catamaran transfers from Port Denarau

Air-conditioned lounge and open-air decks on a catamaran

Free Wi-Fi on catamaran

Buffet lunch

Access to the Dive Shop area

Use of paddle boards & kayaks

Drinks (can be purchased at the resort)

Credit/debit card administration fee (2.5-3% for bookings paid by card)

Optional purchases (cashless, bring card)

Tips/gratuities

TOTAL DURATION9 hours - 9 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERCatamaran
Start point
Fiji Island
Get direction
1. Port Denarau
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise through the Mamanuca Islands toward Kuata Island in the Yasawa group of islands.
2. Kuata Island
3. Shark snorkeling
4. Return cruise
End point
Fiji Island
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Apr 2026
Wow, just wow. Did the reef shark snorkel with my husband and teen daughter and honestly, we keep talking about it nonstop. The boat ride out was chill (tip: bring snacks, breakfast was too early for me), and when we got to Kuata the staff greeted us singing! The gear was all clean and fit even my size 43 feet. The actual snorkel—EPIC! Sharks swam RIGHT under us, and the guides were super chill about helping my daughter who got a bit freaked (she’s not a fish person). After, the buffet lunch was surprisingly good (the pineapple, omg), and we just lounged by the pool. Def take extra sunscreen, I roasted my nose. Only thing: felt a bit rushed getting back on the boat. But still, 10/10!
Apr 2026
I can’t even believe I swam with sharks. Like, actual SHARKS (not huge ones, but still). Went with my partner. The guides made us laugh and feel super safe. The water was the clearest blue I’ve ever seen. Buffet lunch after was actually tasty, especially the veggie stuff. We hung out in hammocks after and just soaked up the island vibes. Best memory from Fiji so far. If you’re scared of sharks, don’t worry, you’ll forget that in 2 mins.
Apr 2026
Went solo, joined a group of strangers who turned into friends. The sharks are SOOO cool, even if you’re nervous. Water was a bit choppy but not scary. Staff kept checking if we’re ok and gave tons of tips for nervous swimmers. Loved the lunch but didn’t love the card surcharge (heads up: cash not accepted almost everywhere, except at the tiny market). Extra points for the underwater photographer. I bought a pic, totally worth it.
Apr 2026
So, I was honestly scared out of my mind but wanted to try something different. The guides were so friendly and made me feel safe the whole time. Saw 4 sharks and maybe 50 fish? Not sure, lost count. Only downside—felt like we didn’t get enough time in the water. But the views from the shuttle boat were unreal. Worth it if you love adventure, but maybe not for the faint of heart.
Apr 2026
Took my two kids (10 & 13) and honestly, it’s the highlight of their trip. The snorkeling is wild—sharks right under you and a million fish. The crew are LEGENDS, super patient with my son who panicked at first. Lunch was just okay (pasta a bit bland), but you don’t really care after that swim. Bring your own snorkel if you’re fussy about sharing. Would go again in a heartbeat.

Snorkel with reef sharks on Kuata Island, with round-trip transfers, equipment, and buffet lunch included on this full-day adventure.

Getting started

Begin your day at Port Denarau, where you’ll check in and board a high-speed catamaran with air-conditioned lounges and open-air decks. After a scenic 1 hour 45 minute cruise through the Mamanuca Islands, you’ll arrive at Kuata Island and receive a beachfront safety briefing from your experienced guides.

What to expect

Kuata Island, located in the southern Yasawa Islands, is renowned for its clear waters, striking rock formations, and thriving marine life. This day trip offers a rare chance to snorkel alongside resident white tip and black tip reef sharks, under the guidance of expert staff.

Features

Guided shark snorkelling: Swim with white tip and black tip reef sharks in their natural habitat, with guides monitoring safety throughout the experience.

Five hours on Kuata Island: Enjoy complimentary use of snorkelling gear, kayaks, and paddle boards, plus access to the Dive Shop area.

Buffet lunch: Refuel with a buffet lunch on the island, with drinks available for purchase at the resort.

Seamless transfers: Includes Round-trip coach transfers from most Nadi, Denarau, Vuda, and Wailoaloa hotels, plus high-speed catamaran transfers with free Wi-Fi.

What to bring

Bring swimwear and a towel.

Bring sunscreen and a hat.

Bring a credit/debit card for optional purchases, as the resort is cashless.

What’s not allowed

Infants aged 0-4 years are not permitted to participate in the shark snorkel experience. From 01 April 2027, infants 0-4 years are not permitted on the experience.

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Children aged 5–15 years must be competent swimmers to participate and pay the full adult price.

Life jackets are available for less confident swimmers.

A vegetarian lunch option is available if specified during booking.

Shark sightings are not guaranteed but have a 95%+ success rate.

Drinks are not included but can be purchased at the resort.

A non-refundable administration fee of 2.5–3% applies to bookings paid by credit or international debit card.

Tips and gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

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