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Port Denarau (Nadi) → Malolo Island (Likuliku, Tropica)
Three South Sea Cruises boats a day link Port Denarau with Malolo Island, the largest of the Mamanucas, stopping at Likuliku Lagoon Resort and at the Malolo/Tropica jetty. The 3:15pm departure is the quickest, reaching Likuliku in 50 minutes; the morning and midday boats call at other islands first. Malolo Lailai, with Musket Cove and Plantation Island, is a separate island next door.
Port Denarau (Nadi) to Malolo Island (Likuliku, Tropica) ferry at a glance
The ferry from Port Denarau (Nadi) to Malolo Island (Likuliku, Tropica) takes 50m – 1h 50m across the Mamanuca Group, operated by South Sea Cruises. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: 3 departures daily from Port Denarau (South Sea Cruises).
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-29.
Sources: issuu.com · southseacruisesfiji.com · How we verify
Return crossing: Malolo Island (Likuliku, Tropica) to Port Denarau (Nadi)
South Sea Cruises also sails Malolo Island (Likuliku, Tropica) to Port Denarau (Nadi), taking 50m – 1h 50m. From Malolo Island, boats leave Likuliku at 10:50 (to Port Denarau 11:45), Malolo/Tropica and Likuliku at 14:00–14:05 (15:00), and Likuliku and Malolo/Tropica at 16:05–16:10 (via the other islands, 18:00)
Port Denarau (Nadi) to Malolo Island (Likuliku, Tropica) ferry timetable & sailing pattern
3 departures daily from Port Denarau (South Sea Cruises)
Published departure times
- 09:30 → 10:40 Malolo/Tropica, 10:50 Likuliku
- 12:15 → 14:00 Malolo/Tropica, 14:05 Likuliku
- 15:15 → 16:05 Likuliku, 16:10 Malolo/Tropica
Return: From Malolo Island, boats leave Likuliku at 10:50 (to Port Denarau 11:45), Malolo/Tropica and Likuliku at 14:00–14:05 (15:00), and Likuliku and Malolo/Tropica at 16:05–16:10 (via the other islands, 18:00)
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official South Sea Cruises timetable →Check prices & book on Bookaway →Source: South Sea Cruises Resort Transfers timetable (valid from 1 Sep 2026). Verified 2026-10-29.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Port Denarau (Nadi) and Malolo Island (Likuliku, Tropica)
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| South Sea Cruises | 50m – 1h 50m | High-speed catamaran |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
12 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Check in at the South Sea Cruises desk in the Port Denarau Marina passenger terminal.
- South Sea Cruises runs coach transfers to Port Denarau from Denarau, Wailoaloa and Nadi hotels (FJ$11 adult, FJ$8 child one way) and from Nadi Airport (FJ$49 adult, FJ$32 child).
Tips for the Port Denarau (Nadi) to Malolo Island (Likuliku, Tropica) Crossing
- South Sea Cruises says bookings are essential, and that it can’t be held liable for missed flight connections: leave a margin before a flight from Nadi.
- Bookaway sells Mamanuca Express transfers on this crossing, not South Sea Cruises seats, so its times and prices differ from the timetable on this page. To ride South Sea Cruises, book with South Sea Cruises.