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Port Denarau (Nadi) → Serenity Island
South Sea Cruises stops at Serenity Island Resort three times a day from Port Denarau. The 12:15pm boat takes 35 minutes and the 10:00am 50 minutes; the 3:15pm calls at the outer islands first and arrives at 5:25pm. The last boat back leaves at 5:25pm and reaches Denarau at 6:00pm.
Port Denarau (Nadi) to Serenity Island ferry at a glance
The ferry from Port Denarau (Nadi) to Serenity Island takes 35m – 2h 10m 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: Serenity Island to Port Denarau (Nadi)
South Sea Cruises also sails Serenity Island to Port Denarau (Nadi), taking 35m – 2h 10m. From Serenity, boats leave at 10:50 (to Port Denarau 11:45), 12:50 (via the outer islands, 15:00) and 17:25 (18:00)
Port Denarau (Nadi) to Serenity Island ferry timetable & sailing pattern
3 departures daily from Port Denarau (South Sea Cruises)
Published departure times
- 10:00 → 10:50 (via Malamala, South Sea Island)
- 12:15 → 12:50 (via South Sea Island)
- 15:15 → 17:25 (via Malolo, Castaway, Mana, Treasure/Beachcomber)
Return: From Serenity, boats leave at 10:50 (to Port Denarau 11:45), 12:50 (via the outer islands, 15:00) and 17:25 (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 Serenity Island
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| South Sea Cruises | 35m – 2h 10m | High-speed catamaran |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
7 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 Serenity Island 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.