Beachcomber Island: Reefs, Fijian Culture and Turtles

Beachcomber Island offers experiences centred on reefs, Fijian culture and marine life. You can explore the island through water activities, take part in traditional food preparation and basket weaving, or discover what Beachcomber Island Resort has to offer. When planning your holiday, it helps to distinguish the day cruise from Port Denarau from the resort experiences on the island.

Day Cruise and Fijian Traditions

The day cruise to Beachcomber Island departs from and returns to Port Denarau. This provides a clearly defined visit that ends where it began. The cruise includes a traditional cooking class in which Fijian kokoda is prepared. Basket weaving is also part of the offering. If you are interested in local cooking traditions, you can combine a hands-on activity with a craft activity.

Beachcomber Island Resort also offers lovo cooking as a Fijian cultural experience.

Snorkelling, Diving and Water Activities

There are different ways to snorkel: Beachcomber Island offers snorkelling directly from the beach as well as guided trips to another reef. Snorkelling trips to three reef sites are also available.

Diving is also on offer. Dive trips to nearby reefs and dive sites take place daily. Introductory dives are available for beginners with no prior experience. Snorkelling and diving are different ways to experience the underwater world; when choosing, you can consider whether you would rather stay at the surface or try an introductory dive. Feeding shoals of tropical fish adds to the marine experiences.

Guests of Beachcomber Island Resort receive snorkelling equipment, kayaks, bodyboards and stand-up paddleboards free of charge. This equipment is intended for resort guests. When planning, it is therefore important to distinguish between the island’s general snorkelling and diving options and the equipment specifically listed for resort guests.

Turtles and Other Experiences

Visitors can see turtles up close in Beachcomber Island Resort’s sanctuary pool. The resort also runs a Hatchling Headstart Program: baby turtles are cared for in ponds until they are released.

Another resort activity is a one-hour handline fishing experience. Its set duration makes it a clearly defined activity to fit into your plans. When choosing, you can weigh up a fishing activity, the water-based options and the cultural experiences, and decide what you would like to focus your stay on.

Getting There and Choosing Accommodation

Beachcomber Island Resort operates scheduled and unscheduled speedboat transfers for its guests, including outside operating hours. The day cruise is separate: it begins and ends at Port Denarau. If you are looking for a holiday rental for your trip to Beachcomber Island, first consider which of the experiences described is most important to you and whether you are interested in the day cruise or the resort’s offerings.

You can also explore these other destinations here: Mana Island, Qalito Island and Treasure Island.

For the broader travel overview: Mamanuca Islands.