As one of the most exclusive island resorts in Fiji, we chose Matamanoa to ensure the ultimate in peace and tranquillity for your island getaway. With jaw-dropping scenery, discreet and attentive staff and outstanding cuisine, the resort reflects our ideals that your holiday should be a relaxing experience. With only 47 rooms on the whole island, you can indulge in your desert island fantasies while leaving your busy life behind.  

The blend of cultural activities, snorkelling and scuba diving, hiking and discovery on the island are as varied as the incredible local and international cuisine served in the restaurants, guarantee an escape as relaxed as you want it to be. 

With MV Fiji Princess, we wanted to find a cruise that perfectly complimented your stay on the island. Small, exclusive, packed with amenities and a staff that will delight, your three-night cruise will allow you to explore more of the natural wonder of Fiji. Perfectly blend the daily excursions by glass-bottomed boat, kayak or on foot to local beauty spots, with the world-class amenities onboard the boat to get exactly the experience you want from your cruise. The vast knowledge of the crew will guide you through the marine life of the reefs, take you through cultural voyages to Sacred Island or even help you join the clean ocean programme to become an ocean ambassador. 

Experience paradise with this dream combination of relaxation and discovery of the very best Fiji has to offer.

Matamanoa Island is located approximately 30km (19 miles) west of Nadi International Airport. A 20 min taxi journey from Nadi International Airport will bring you to Port Denarau where transfers to Matamanoa Island can be accessed easily by catamaran, private speedboat, water taxi and helicopter.

Catamaran transfers - South Sea Cruises fast catamaran departs twice daily from Port Denarau, and takes approximately 90 minutes.

Private speedboat & water taxi transfers - Mamanuca Express and Sea Fiji operates private transfers to and from Port Denarau and take approximately 1 hour (weather dependent).

Helicopters - Island Hoppers & Pacific Island Air helicopters depart on demand from Nadi Airport and Denarau Island and take approximately 12 minutes. Helicopters operate in daylight hours only.

Please Note: Matamanoa will not accept arrivals or departures before 8.00am and after 5.00pm.

On the departure day of your cruise, you will be transferred back to Port Denarau where your cruise will depart. On return, transfers will be arranged to take you to the airport or most Nadi and Denarau hotels.

Matamanoa Resort 

• Vale Ni Blau restaurant and bar
• Infinity pool
• Spa
• PADI accredited scuba diving school and guides
• Snorkel, kayak and Hobie cat hire
• Tennis court
• Beach volleball court
• Table tennis tables
• Wi-Fi

MV Fiji Princess

• Open-air dining room, lounge, and bar
• Open-air sky deck with bar
• Splash pool
• Onboard Spa
• Snorkelling gear, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards
• Free Wi-Fi in public spaces (where coverage allows)
• Self-service guest laundry
• Onboard books and games
• Sun-loungers
• Filtered drinking water stations throughout the ship (M.V. Fiji Princess is single-use plastic-free)
• Complimentary 24-hour barista tea/coffee (we have 2 great machines available onboard)
• Souvenir items are available for purchase onboard

Exclusions

• Return international flights
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Tips & gratuities
  
  

Age restrictions

• This tour is restricted to guests aged 18 years or older
  
  

Occupancy

• Minimum number for this trip to operate is two people
• Double or twin share basis
  
  

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants)
• Visitors may require a visa to enter
• It is the visitors responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times
  
  

Travel insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package
  
  

Health & vaccination

• Travellers are advised to check with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccinations require 30 days or more to be effective
• We do recommend wearing mosquito repellant and sunscreens
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance
  
  

Porterage

• Porterage is not available throughout the whole trip
  
  

Tipping

• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion
  
  

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces and in some cases climb stairs
  
  

Dietary Requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements
• In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you
  
  

Transfers

• Not all transfers are included on this trip
  
  

Documentation

• Any applicable pre-trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com
  
  
  

DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving
  
  

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time
  
  

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com 
• In the event that your trip is unavailable for the dates you have chosen, we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates
  
  

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest
  
  

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
  
  

Date changes

• Date changes are not permitted
  
  

Refunds

• Please refer to our booking conditions for all information on refunds
  
  

Special requests

• If you or any members of your travelling party have any special requests (for example a dietary requirement, specific room location etc), please let DealsAway know at the time of booking and we will endeavour to assist you with your request

Behaviour

• Please be aware that the booking conditions state that your holiday can be terminated, with no refund, if the behaviour of you or any members of your travelling party does not meet an acceptable standard. You will also often be required to pay for any damages you or members of your travelling party cause to accommodation, coach, train or cruise ship
  
  

Holiday extras

• If you wish to purchase any extras or upgrades please contact us at support@dealsaway.com for information on our optional extras

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