Taveuni Island Fiji
Fiji
33
Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Windstar Cruises (30 Cruises)
Star Breeze
30 Cruises
| 17 February | 14 days | One-way from Lautoka to Papeete |
| 17 February | 28 days | One-way from Lautoka to Papeete |
Frequently Asked Questions
By tender. With no large wharf, ships anchor in the bay off Waiyevo on the west coast and land passengers at the small jetty. The village has a few shops, a market and taxis ready to head out.
Because generous rain feeds its slopes: dense forest, lively rivers, flowers everywhere. It is Fiji's third-largest island, and the call suits lovers of fresh water, trails and reefs far more than shoppers.
Three waterfalls stepped through the forest on the north-east coast, protected by a heritage park. The first and highest is reached in about ten minutes of easy walking from the visitor centre.
The two upper falls call for a more sustained hike, rewarded by pools where a swim does a world of good. Guides from the neighbouring villages often come along, naming medicinal plants, kava trees and birdsong as you climb.
A trail of about ten kilometres there and back along dark sand beaches, villages and cliffs, ending at a waterfall you must swim the last few metres to reach. The route is broadly flat and best savoured slowly, greetings to villagers included.
Yes, a simple meal can be ordered in advance at the village for walkers spending the day there. It is arranged before setting out, not along the way.
Yes. A few minutes from Waiyevo, a sign marks the 180th meridian: you can stand with one foot in today and the other in yesterday. Nearby, a rock slab polished by the river serves as a natural waterslide for local children.
At the Waitabu marine reserve, closed to fishing, which offers easy snorkelling over teeming corals. Certified divers head instead for the neighbouring walls, famous for their soft corals. Even from the beach, mask on, you meet parrotfish and blue starfish.
Yes, entry is usually settled at the village: a few Fijian dollars that fund trails and schools. Bring small notes.
Walking shoes that can handle mud and a swimsuit under your clothes: the day mixes trails and swimming. Showers pass quickly, but a waterproof bag protects cameras and phones. Book transport early, as vehicles are limited.
