Pacific Harbour Transport Guide: 8 Ways to Get to the Pacific Harbour & Beqa

1. Express Bus – How to Get to the Pacific Harbour

For travellers on a budget, the cheapest option to get to the Pacific Harbour (safely, that is – there are cheaper methods that we wouldn’t recommend them to newbies) is to take an express bus. Express buses take around one hour from Suva and three to four hours from Nadi with operators such as Pacific Transport and Sunbeam Transport. Check out approximate rates for this affordable transport method in How Much Does it Cost to Travel Fiji by Bus?

As for more information about what to expect from express buses, check out How to Travel Around Fiji by Bus.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

2. Taxis – How to Get to (& Around) the Pacific Harbour

Taxis can be taken to get to the Pacific Harbour from Nadi and Suva, as well as around the Pacific Harbour. In the Pacific Harbour, taxis are often stationed at the Arts Village. Alternatively, hotel concierges can contact local operators should you need a ride. Taxis in the Pacific Harbour are more likely to be “hire” vehicles, in other words, transfer companies rather than metred taxis, so don’t expect taxis to be as cheap as in Nadi or Suva. Agree on a fare before accepting a ride. Check out prices in Taxi Prices in Fiji: The Costs You Need to Know.

Taxis can also be a good option to get from Nadi International Airport or Suva to the Pacific Harbour without having to book in advance. However, pricing on taxis is not standardised and, therefore, can end up being quite expensive, especially from Nadi. Make sure you decide on a price before taking a taxi and make sure the taxi is registered (with number plates starting with LT for a “cheap” taxi or LH for a “transfer” service which might be a little costlier but tend to be in better vehicles). Check out approximate prices in How Much Does a Nadi Airport Taxi Cost?

Finally on taxis, check out 10 Things You Need to Know About Taxis in Fiji for more tips.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

3. Private Transfers – How to Get to the Pacific Harbour

If you want that “taxi experience” of getting from A to B quickly, while having the peace of mind of having a price set and something booked before arriving in Fiji, then a private transfer might be your best option. Private transfers offer a comfortable way to get to the Pacific Harbour from Nadi International Airport while having the option to stop at shops and services along the way. Your driver will be waiting at the airport for you with a sign and a friendly smile. If your flight is delayed, you won’t be charged extra. Check out private transfer services like Go Local Fiji, Epic Transfer & Tours, and Oceania Pacific Tours, as well as the 10 Best Airport Transfers in Fiji for a full comparison.

Private transfers widely range in price so make sure you do your homework, starting with How Much Does a Nadi Airport Taxi & Transfer Cost?

© FijiPocketGuide.com

4. Resort Shuttles – How to Get to (& Around) the Pacific Harbour

Working the same way as a private transfer, a resort shuttle or resort transfer is transport organised by the resort you are staying in. You will be greeted at Nadi International Airport before being whisked away straight to your resort’s doorstep. Transfers from the airport cost approximately the same as a private transfer, as listed in How Much Does a Nadi Airport Taxi & Transfer Cost?

© FijiPocketGuide.com

5. Car Rental – How to Get to (& Around) the Pacific Harbour

Staying in the same Pacific Harbour accommodation for your entire stay in Fiji? Then we don’t recommend renting a car, as most of the Pacific Harbour activities do pick-ups straight from your resort. However, if you plan to explore more on the island of Viti Levu then renting a car is a good way to go, as it can also be convenient for exploring the wider Pacific Harbour area. There are plenty of car rental options around Nadi International Airport, as well as in Suva, which we list in The Best Car Rentals in Fiji.

We also recommend that you become familiar with the local road rules, which we outline in How to Drive in Fiji + 10 Road Rules You Need to Know.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

6. Beqa Island Resort Boat Transfers – How to Get to Beqa Island

If you’re staying in a resort on Beqa Island, then you will need to book a boat transfer to the island. The Beqa Island resorts organise their own boat transfers from the Pacific Harbour, costing around FJ$150 for one person but around FJ$250 for four. The boat trip takes about 45 minutes.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

7. Beqa Island Local Boat Transfers – How to Get to Beqa Island

A cheaper alternative to get to Beqa Island is via a local boat out of Navua. The boat departs Navua somewhere between 11 am and 2:30 pm (the locals are on “Fiji time“) Monday to Saturday. Expect to pay around FJ$50 per person one way.

© FijiPocketGuide.com

8. Guided Tours – How to Get Around Pacific Harbour and Beqa

If you don’t want to find your own way to or around the Pacific Harbour or Beqa (or if, ya know, you don’t have a boat), consider a guided tour. Some resorts run their own tours, while there are also a few independent tour operators particularly taking guests out to the islands of Beqa and Yanuca. Learn more about them in the 15 Best Things to Do in the Pacific Harbour & Beqa.

© FijiPocketGuide.com