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 24 to March 25 – $100 FJD per person

April 25 to March 26 – $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 24 to March 25 – $87 FJD per person

April 25 to March 26 – $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 24 to March 25 – $120 FJD per person

April 25 to March 26 – $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 24 to March 25 – $170 FJD per person

April 25 to March 26 – $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 24 to March 25 – $205 FJD per person

April 25 to March 26 – $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 24 to March 25  $700 FJD (for the boat – maximum 4 people)

April 25 to March 26 – $700 FJD (for the boat – maximum 4 people)

Handline Fishing

Scheduled days and times to be advised

April 24 to March 25 – $38 FJD per person

April 25 to March 26 – $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 24 to March 25 – $95 FJD per person

April 25 to March 26 – $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 24 to March 25 – $25 FJD per person

April 25 to March 26 – $28 FJD per person

Matamanoa Island Resort is fully accredited under the Care Fiji Commitment program, a government led initiative developed in line with World Health Organisation guidelines to give visitors to Fiji an assurance for a healthy, safe holiday, through the implementation of best-practice COVID-19 policies and protocols.

What you can expect when booking a holiday with Matamanoa Island Resort:

  • 100% fully vaccinated staff and guests
  • Fully trained staff in best-practice Health & Hygiene procedures
  • Fully trained Wellness Ambassador to monitor safety standards and a point of contact for guests
  • Best-practice health & hygiene across the island

For more information on COVID-19 travel, see Tourism Fiji’s official Travelling to Fiji page which is regularly updated with the latest travel requirements and information