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Ultimate Encounter

Ultimate Encounter
2 Days | 1 Night | 1 Island Includes transfers, accommodation, & activty
Get up close and personal with reef sharks in their natural environment. Don’t panic, they are pretty docile Fijian sharks and you will have a guide with you for the duration. Overnight at this scenic resort at the start of the Yasawa Islands chain, which is surrounded by impressive volcanic peaks. Make the effort to hike to the summit to watch the sunset, it is worth it!

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Coach Transfers

To/from Port Denarau, prior/post your island trip

Vessel Transfers

To and from the resort

Accommodation

1 night at Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

Activities

A great pre-paid activity
To book you need to:
  1. Decide what sort of accommodation you want (Dorm or Bure) – more info on the Pricing tab
  2. Decide if you want to add on mainland accommodation for PRE ISLAND TRIP / POST ISLAND TRIP
  3. Click BOOK NOW!
Barefoot Kuata Island Resort - Snorkelling
Ultimate Encounter

Additional information

Days of departure

Daily
Duration

2 days, 1 night
Departs

Port Denarau at 8.45am
Returns

Port Denarau at 6.00pm
Islands visited

Kuata Island
Coach pick up/drop off

Included in package from/to most Denarau, Nadi, Vuda, and Wailoaloa hotels/resorts
Room types

Choose from a private Bure/Room or shared Dorm

For more details and info, check out the GENERAL INFO page

Girl snorkelling with White Tip reef sharks
Ultimate Encounter

Transfers

  • Complimentary scheduled return coach transfers from most Nadi, Wailoaloa, Vuda, and Denarau hotels to/from Port Denarau
  • Vessel transfers to/from Port Denarau to all resorts listed in the package

Accommodation & Activities

1 night in the Yasawa Gateway Region at:

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

  • Accommodation: Beachfront Levu Bure or Beachfront Siga Bure or Kuata Dorm
  • Activities: Snorkel with Reef Sharks or Marine Conservation Experience

Itinerary outline

  • Barefoot Kuata Island Resort - beach

     

    Day 1

    Depart from Port Denarau to Barefoot Kuata Island Resort at 8.45am arriving there at 10.30am. Explore the resort, famous for its adventure watersports, and its friendly staff.
    Accommodation: Barefoot Kuata Island Resort

  • Snorkel with sharks experience

     

    Day 2

    This morning you get to do your ‘Ultimate Encounter’ and go snorkelling with black and white tip reef sharks at an ocean reef, a truly awe-inspiring experience. Head back to Port Denarau at 4.05pm arriving there at 6.00pm.

Pricing

Pricing effective from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
DormTwinSingleTriple
Package Cost$205$288$407$262
Meal Costs$60$60$60$60
All prices are per person in United States (US) dollars
When paying with an international credit/debit card, an administration fee of 2.5-3% applies to all bookings.
Pricing effective from 1st April 2026 – 31st March 2027
DormTwinSingleTriple
Package Cost$218$310$439$280
Meal Costs$69$69$69$69
All prices are per person in United States (US) dollars
When paying with an international credit/debit card, an administration fee of 2.5-3% applies to all bookings.
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Fuel Surcharge

Fuel Surcharge applicable for travel

FUEL SURCHARGE IN EFFECT – UPDATED MONDAY 1ST OF JANUARY 2024

South Sea Cruises currently has a fuel surcharge to take effect for customers travelling with us on a resort transfer as well as applicable day trips. 

South Sea Cruises also notes that since setting the 2023/24 transfer rates, the Fiji Government has removed the 10c per litre duty concession which South Sea Cruises had factored into our rates at the time of issue and has now had to absorb. 

The applicable fuel surcharges in effect for travel as of Friday, 1st December 2023 are as follows:

  • Awesome Adventures Fiji Package or Pass customers – $15 per person. 
  • Resort Transfer only customers travelling to/from all Yasawa Island Resorts (including Vomo) – $15 per adult/$7.50 per child (2-15 years only) for each one-way sector. 

All fuel surcharges stated are in FJD and include applicable taxes.

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Weather Advisory

DISRUPTION TO OUR SERVICES

 ADVISORY #X, UPDATED XXXXXXX

As at x.xxam this morning, South Sea Cruises/Awesome Adventures Fiji continue to monitor the various weather models including the Fiji Met who have issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the whole of the Fiji Group. This heavy rain warning coupled with what is expected to be rough seas has resulted in some disruption to our services. 

Resort Transfer services to the Yasawa Islands are cancelled today in the interest of customer and crew safety. We ask all customers for their patience and understanding in this regard.

To re-book and confirm your departure, please contact our Cruise Centre at reservations@ssc.com.fj or phone +679 9995512. Customers who can not travel on another date and require a refund should contact their booking agent or if booked directly with South Sea Cruises should email: customerservices@ssc.com.fj

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Weather Advisory #2

DISRUPTION TO YASAWA DAY TRIPS

Awesome Adventures Fiji – South Sea Cruises Group
Wednesday 28th January 2026 – 7.00am

Bula,

The Fiji Met continue to have a Strong Wind Alert in place for the Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands due to Tropical Disturbance TD07F however we are not forecasting this system to directly affect Fiji.

Yasawa Day Trips have been suspended across Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of January 2026. All other South Sea Cruises products and services remain scheduled to operate, however please note:

  • All resorts and passengers alike should be aware that if localised weather conditions are deemed not safe to operate then South Sea Cruises Operations or the respective vessel Master may alter or suspend vessel services.
  • South Sea Cruises forecast that the small boat tendering process from vessel to shore (or vice versa) may be challenging later today and will only be undertaken in locations where vessel Masters deem it safe to do so. In some cases, the tendering process could be suspended or abandoned with little or no notice in the interest of customer and crew safety.
  • Some localized activities such as outer reef snorkelling or non-motorized watersports may be restricted subject to sea conditions.

South Sea Cruises will continue to monitor weather and sea conditions and issue a further memo only if required.

Customers travelling on an impacted Yasawa Day Trip who need to amend, change or cancel their booking with South Sea Cruises should email: reservations@ssc.com.fj or call +679 9995512. 

We encourage these customers to switch to any number of our other Day Trip products which remain scheduled to operate.

Vinaka.

South Sea Cruises Group