Excursions
Purple Turtle Fiji offer a range of excursions from Matamanoa Island Resort. All excursions are guided by PADI professionals who have extensive knowledge of the excursion sites and surrounding area
Prices are in Fiji dollars and include all government taxes
Village Visit
No trip to Fiji would be complete without visiting a local village. Tavua, home to most of the Matamanoa staff, is a short boat ride away. Here you will see how they live, how they have made pottery for the last 100 years and have a chance to shop at their shell market, contributing directly to their economy
Tuesday & Friday (weather permitting), departing 9:30
April 25 to March 26 – $110 FJD per person
April 26 to March 27 – $110 FJD per person
Tavua Church Trip
Listen to the beautiful singing and harmonizing as well as experience an extremely important ceremony to the Fijians. You won’t find this experience anywhere else in the world
Sunday (weather permitting) – departing 10:00
April 25 to March 26 – $95 FJD per person
April 26 to March 27 – $95 FJD per person
Monuriki Island “Cast Away” Tour
Monuriki is the island made famous by Tom Hanks and ‘Wilson’ in the film Cast Away. Your guide will take you to some of the set locations and tell you about the film. On the tour you’ll also learn about local flora and fauna, including the Fiji Crested Iguana, which is only found on 2 other islands in the world. There is also a chance to enjoy some pristine snorkeling or just relax on the beach
Scheduled days and times to be advised
April 25 to March 26 – $130 FJD per person
April 26 to March 27 – $130 FJD per person
Sacred Islands (Aug-Feb)
The sacred islands are situated eleven miles north of Matamanoa and are thought to be the site where the Fijian ancestors first set foot in Fiji almost two thousand years ago. Make an offering to the local Gods, hear stories of ghosts and giant warriors. Walk through the center of the island and see where the Fijian ancestors lived and cooked
Scheduled days and times to be advised
April 25 to March 26 – $175 FJD per person
April 26 to March 27 – $175 FJD per person
Cloud 9 Floating Platform
Cloud 9 is Fiji’s only two level floating platform situated literally in the middle of the ocean surrounded by nothing but turquoise blue water, coral reef and the horizon… a floating paradise!
This unique venue has an internationally stocked bar, Italian wood-fired pizzeria, surround sound system throughout, sun decks, hanging chairs and day beds
Available on request and weather permitting
April 25 to March 26 – $225 FJD per person
April 26 to March 27 – $225 FJD per person
Sports/Light Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing – cast your line in search for those delicious reef fish
Sport Fishing – troll on the outer reef for Giant Trevally (catch and release), Tuna or other exciting sports fish
Scheduled days and times to be advised.
April 25 to March 26 $700 FJD (for the boat – maximum 4 people)
April 26 to March 27 – $700 FJD (for the boat – maximum 4 people)
Handline Fishing
Scheduled days and times to be advised
April 25 to March 26 – $41 FJD per person
April 26 to March 27 – $41 FJD per person
Snorkel Safari
We have selected some of our favourite reefs for this snorkel adventure just 15 minutes away by boat. Our in-water guide will be there to show you some interesting marine life (approximately 2 hours)
Scheduled days and times to be advised
April 25 to March 26 – $105 FJD per person
April 26 to March 27 – $105 FJD per person
Daily Guided Snorkel Trip
Explore our house reef and other nearby reefs directly from the boat with our experienced snorkel guides. Ideal for all levels
Scheduled days and times to be advised
April 25 to March 26 – $28 FJD per person
April 26 to March 27 – $28 FJD per person
