SUP in Fiji: 36 Resorts & Tours With Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Last Updated: 23 June, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to SUP in Fiji

Enjoy a peaceful and eco-friendly way to explore stunning shores and vibrant reefs by stand-up paddleboarding in Fiji. Stand-up paddleboarding, commonly known as SUP, is a fast-growing watersport in Fiji where equipment hire for SUP boards and paddles is almost a staple of Fiji’s major resorts and even island cruises. For something truly special, why not seek out the limited but worthwhile SUP tours in Fiji? We go through some of the best in this complete guide to stand-up paddleboarding in Fiji.

5 Things You Need to Know About Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Fiji

Before you grab a paddle and hit the water, here are five essential things you should know about stand-up paddleboarding in Fiji:

Wear swimwear, sunglasses, fast-drying shorts and a top for any SUP outing. For tours or prolonged sessions, include a sunhat, sunscreen and bottled water on your packing list
Tour operators generally have a dry pack should you want to take a small number of valuables like a camera
SUP boards and paddles are typically free to hire at Fiji’s resorts. Note that not all come with a leg strap
Ask at the watersports hire centre of your resort for tuition on land before you head out on the water
If you’re new to SUP, start on your knees until you find your balance… And if you can’t, well, there’s no shame in staying on your knees.

Now that you’re equipped with these essential tips, you’re ready to learn more ways to make the most of your paddleboarding adventure in Fiji…

The Best Places for Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Fiji

Fiji Resorts with Free SUP Hire

Experiencing stand-up paddleboarding in Fiji is usually as simple as hiring a SUP board and paddle from your resort and giving it a go on the water. Here are just some of the resorts in Fiji that offer SUP hire for free:

Resorts with SUP Hire on the Coral Coast and Pacific Harbour

Likuri Island Resort, Coral Coast
Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa, Coral Coast
Tambua Sands Beach Resort, Coral Coast
The Naviti Resort, Coral Coast
Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort, Coral Coast
Mango Bay Resort, Coral Coast
Nanuku Resort, Pacific Harbour
Waidroka Bay Resort, Pacific Harbour
The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour

Resorts with SUP Hire in the Mamanuca Islands

Resorts with SUP Hire in the Yasawa Islands

Resorts with SUP Hire in Vanua Levu and Taveuni

Koro Sun Resort, Vanua Levu
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Vanua Levu
The Remote Resort, Vanua Levu/Taveuni
Tides Reach Resort, Taveuni
Raiwasa Private Resort, Taveuni

Resorts with SUP Hire in Kadavu and Lomaiviti Islands

Kauwai Retreat, Lomaiviti Islands
Toberua Island Resort, Lomaiviti Islands
Matava Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu
Papageno Resort, Kadavu

For more details on each accommodation listed, check out the 50 Best Resorts in Fiji: The Ultimate List.

Fiji Guided SUP Tours

Don’t just paddle around aimlessly at your resort but join one of the guided SUP tours in Fiji to use your paddleboard to get to some remarkable places.

Naveria Heights Lodge offers a range of exciting stand-up paddleboarding experiences for adventure seekers visiting Vanua Levu and Savusavu. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced paddler, there’s a tour to suit your skill level:

SUP Stand-Up Paddle Lesson and Tour around Navi: Perfect for newbies wanting to learn paddleboarding basics while exploring Navi’s beautiful coastline.
SUP Jungle River Tour: Combine paddleboarding with horse riding, a volcanic pool dip, and a picnic lunch for a full day of adventure.
Full-Day SUP Jungle River Tour: This comprehensive tour includes a boat trip to a private island, snorkelling, and a picnic lunch.

There are currently very limited options in Fiji regarding guided SUP tours but this page will be updated once more SUP tours in Fiji become available.

SUP in Fiji: 25 Resorts & Tours With Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Cruises and Day Tours with SUP Hire in Fiji

SUP hire and complimentary use of paddleboards during Fiji’s cruises are more ways you can experience SUP in Fiji.

Kadavu Lailai Day Cruise – Join Captain Cook Cruises for their day trip to Kadavu Lailai from Port Denarau. The island experience includes free use of SUP equipment to explore around the small island in the Mamanucas. See the 10 Best Island Day Trips in Fiji to learn more.
South Sea Sailing – This sailing day tour aboard the catamaran Sabre has paddleboards onboard to enjoy at a secluded sandbank. Check out the 10 Best Sailing Tours in Fiji to learn more.
Blue Lagoon Cruises – The adults-only small-ship cruises of the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands with Blue Lagoon Cruises also include free use of paddleboards. Check out The Guide to Cruises Around Fiji to learn more.
Sailing Fiji – Based on the island of Taveuni, Sailing Fiji offers day sails and multi-day charters on its catamaran yacht, Looping. Paddleboards are onboard free for guests to use. More information can be found in the 10 Best Sailing Charters in Fiji.
Big Blue Fiji – This luxury yacht charter company includes paddleboards among their onboard equipment. Again, see the 10 Best Sailing Charters in Fiji to learn more.

More About Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Fiji

That’s it for the best places for stand-up paddleboarding in Fiji. Check out these articles for more activity inspiration:

See more amazing experiences in the 101 Things to Do in Fiji. Plus, get even more tips from The Complete Travel Guide to Fiji.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])

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About The Author

Robin (Ruveni) C.

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

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