8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© Unsplash
8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji

10 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji ⛵ [2024]

© Unsplash

Our Recommended Sailing Cruises in Fiji

Hoist the sail and allow the winds to pull you along on an adventure around the Fiji islands. With no noisy motors and either private or small group numbers, nothing beats the serenity of sailing. What’s more, sailing is the more eco-friendly way to cruise the islands and over vibrant coral reefs. Discover Fiji’s top sailing tours and cruises on this list.

If you are more interested in sailing charters, then take a look at the 10 Unique Boat Stays in Fiji: Cruises, Yacht Charters & Boat Hire and 10 Best Sailing Charters in Fiji.

1. Exclusive Day Sail with QUIXOTIC Charters Fiji

Explore private beaches, snorkel unexplored reef systems, visit remote islands, or simply experience Fiji away from the usual land-based restraints with QUIXOTIC Charters Fiji! Available for day sails and full sailing holidays, this luxury catamaran is yours for exclusive use. An adventure on QUIXOTIC is complete with exquisite dining experiences of locally sourced provisions, while the menu of activities is just as impressive between Hobie sail kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, hiking, cave exploration, cultural experiences and more. Discover how QUIXOTIC can make your Fiji sailing dreams a reality over at quixoticcharters.com.

Location: Denarau, Viti Levu.

10 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji ⛵ [2023]© FijiPocketGuide.com

2. Tivua Island Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises

Set sail on a tall ship or a sailing catamaran for a day trip to Tivua Island! Departing from Denarau, but offering Nadi and Denarau resort pick-ups, the Tivua Island Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises is a seven-hour excursion to a small picturesque island in the Mamanucas. You are welcomed onto the island with a traditional Fijian kava ceremony before enjoying a day on the island at your leisure. Sunbathe, snorkel or explore the surrounding tropical waters by kayak or glass-bottom boat. Don’t worry about losing energy, as not only are morning tea, afternoon tea and a buffet lunch included but all beer, wine and soft drinks! Find out more about the tour, read reviews and book tickets on Viator or Klook

Location: Denarau, Viti Levu.

8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© Captain Cook Cruises

3. South Sea Sailing with South Sea Cruises

Experience the islands of the Mamanuca Group, along with sumptuous food, on the South Sea Sailing cruise with South Sea Cruises. Meet Sabre, your spacious sailing catamaran for the day complete with cosy bean bags in the sun and shady booths, laidback tunes, paddleboards and a slide straight into the tropical waters below. What’s more, your day cruise includes an irresistible morning tea and lunch buffet, while your arrival is complete with a mimosa cocktail! Find out more about the tour, read reviews and book tickets on Viator or Klook

Location: Denarau, Viti Levu.

8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© South Sea Cruises

4. Schooner Island Day Trip with Whale’s Tale

Jump on board an impressive schooner for a day trip out to the Mamanuca Islands with Whale’s Tale. Your destination is Schooner Island, known for its natural beauty and only accessible on this sailing cruise. In the morning, you’ll indulge in a continental breakfast with sparkling wine before getting to shore to explore the island, snorkel and then enjoy a beach barbecue. You can even opt to use water scooters for snorkelling. Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks are served throughout the day. Snorkel gear is provided. Plus, this tour also features in the 10 Best Day Cruises in Fiji.

Location: Denarau, Viti Levu.

8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© FijiPocketGuide.com

5. Mamanuca Day Cruise with Coral Cats

Set sail on the waters of the Mamanuca Islands on a day cruise from Port Denarau with Coral Cats. Lounge on their expansive nets as you glide over Fiji’s azure waters, stopping by the islands of Malolo Lailai, Tavarua and Namotu. Snorkel gear is included to use at plenty of snorkelling hotspots along the way. You’ll also get to indulge in a barbecue lunch and have some free time after lunch to swim, snorkel or relax. The cruise lasts approximately eight hours. We also list this tour among the 10 Best Island-Hopping Cruises in Fiji.

Location: Denarau, Viti Levu.

8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© Coral Cats

6. Drua Experience with Rosie Living

For something a bit unique yet a more authentic Fijian experience than the rest, check out the Drua Experience with Rosie Living. Set sail on a replica of a traditional Fijian warship, known as a drua where you’ll have the opportunity to sail and steer the vessel. Learn about the Fijian culture and history as you sail around Nadi Bay, passing scenic islands and gliding over the glistening waters to a coral patch for a snorkel. Drink kava with the crew and learn about how early islanders navigated the ocean in these vessels.

Location: The tour departs from Vuda Marina with complimentary pick-ups from Nadi and Denarau, Viti Levu.

8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© Rosie Living

7. Serenity Island Cruise with PJ’s Sailing Adventures

One of the more affordable sailing cruises in Fiji, PJ’s Sailing Adventures offers cruises to Serenity Island in the Mamanucas. Jump onboard Pelorus Jack from Denarau with a friendly crew of Fijians who are affectionately known as “PJ’s crazy crew”. Their Serenity Island tour is the more affordable option with BYO on the boat yet still plenty of snorkelling, Fijian weaving, tribal face painting and even turtle viewing is involved. Private charters are also available, which you can learn more about the tour on Viator

8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© PJ's Sailing Adventures

8. Sailing Taveuni with Sailing Fiji

For those vacationing on the lesser-visited island of Taveuni, why not treat yourself to a luxury sailing cruise to a deserted beach or reef? Sailing Fiji, based at the five-star villa Vacala Bay Resort, offers private half-day and full-day sailing tours around the islands of Taveuni. Their Honeymoon Island Cruise is the half-day option, taking private groups to a gorgeous off-shore island with excellent snorkelling and exploring via stand-up paddleboard. Onboard, you’ll enjoy an included lunch, a bottle of wine and sunbathing on the sailing yacht’s expansive nets. Learn more about Taveuni’s luxury offerings in the 10 Luxury Experiences on Taveuni.

Location: Matai, Taveuni.

8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© Vacala Bay Resort

9. Fiji Islands Day Cruise with Big Blue Fiji

The 44 ft (13 m) luxury catamaran Aparima is your group’s for the day, so plug in your phone to play your holiday playlist through the yacht’s speakers and kick back with some drinks and nibbles as the crew of Big Blue Fiji give you a day to remember. Get your holiday group together and make use of the yacht’s toys, such as snorkelling gear, paddleboards, biscuit rides, wakeskates and more. A barbecue lunch is included, either onboard if there is a minimum of 15 people or at the bar of the Musket Cove Resort. Note that the minimum group size is 10.

Location: Denarau, Viti Levu.

8 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji© Unsplash

10. Day Charter with Sail in Fiji

Explore the gorgeous islands in easy reach of Nadi and Denarau on one of the gorgeous sailing yachts with Sail in Fiji. Gipsea or Fantasea is exclusively yours for the day, which can accommodate up to 25 passengers. Whichever you choose, fishing gear, floating lilos, a hammock, snorkelling sets and a tender are available on board for your use as you sail around the Mamanuca Islands. Fruit platters, snacks, lunch and soft drinks are also included, while alcohol is BYO. For more private charters, take a look at the 10 Unique Boat Stays in Fiji: Cruises, Yacht Charters & Boat Hire.

Location: Wailoaloa, Nadi or Denarau, Viti Levu.

10 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji ⛵ [2023]© FijiPocketGuide.com

More About Sailing Tours in Fiji

That’s it for our list of the best sailing tours in Fiji. For more about getting out on the water, check out these other cruises in Fiji:

Finally, plan your entire bucket list with the 101 Things to Do in Fiji: The Ultimate List!

Author

Laura S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Fiji. She knows the islands inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Fiji’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

Was this article useful?

Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter