Getting to and Around in Yasawa Group

With the Yasawa Group’s growing appeal as an amazing vacation destination, more and more people are now visiting these beautiful islands. A great way to get here particularly if you are traveling on a budget is to take an organized sailing safari. Fun and economical, these safaris sail to many of the Yasawa islands, while providing you with both onboard and onshore accommodations, meals, and a plethora of activities for you to enjoy; from swimming and snorkeling to diving, fishing, trekking and village visits. Captain Cook Cruises offers a three to four day trip, which can be chartered from the Musket Cove Marina on Malolo, in the Mamanuca Group.

If you don’t mind spending your vacation on water, then a cruise is a superb way to see the Yasawa Group. Both luxury and affordable cruises are on hand to choose from. With comfortable onboard accommodations onboard, these cruises offer you good food alongside snorkeling and diving adventures. Your cruise will also stop for you to visit the many local villages and enjoy the Yasawas stunning beaches. Captain Cook Cruises and Blue Lagoon Cruises are two of the main cruise operators in the region. Blue Lagoon Cruises also offers a seven day dive cruise, which lets you live in style, as you go diving in Fiji.

Most people get to the Yasawa Group by boat via the fast catamaran the Yasawa Flyer, which leaves daily from the Denarau Marina every morning. Operated by Awesome Adventures Fiji, the length of the journey depends on which island you are visiting. If you are going to Tavewa, the trip takes roughly four hours, while if you are visiting Kuata or Wayalalai, it is an hour and a half long ride. The fare to each island also depends on how far you have to travel - the further you go, the higher the fare. If you have a flexible travel schedule consider buying a Bula Pass for $400 that allows you to island hop for 21 days. Many resorts also pick up their own guests by means of their own transportation.

There are two airstrips in the Yasawa Group; one is on Turtle Island, while the other is on Tavewa. Costing $ 100 one way, flying is an expensive option; however, the journey is an incredibly scenic one.