Travelling to Fiji
Fiji is open to fully vaccinated travelers from all over the world, quarantine-free.
You can now safely holiday at Matamanoa Island Resort with the knowledge that everyone you interact with will be fully vaccinated and best-practice health & hygiene practices have been implemented across the island
Prior to booking, ensure you understand your country’s latest restrictions on travelling to and from Fiji. These are fluid and may include mandatory tests and quarantine requirements upon your return
Getting to Fiji
Nestled in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Fiji may seem far away, but getting here is easy. Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national carrier, has regular flights from the following international destinations:
New Zealand
Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
Australia
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Asia
Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan
United States
Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas
Canada
Vancouver
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Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Air Vanuatu also fly regularly to Fiji
Visa Requirements
A four month visa is granted automatically on arrival to visitors from most countries, you can check the list here. All you need is a valid passport for at least 6 months beyond your stay. Passport holders of countries not on the automatic visa entry list will need to apply for a visa at their nearest Fiji High Commission or Embassy. Visa applications can also be lodged by fax or post to the Visa Processing Officer. For more information click here
Getting to Matamanoa
Located approximately 30km (19 miles) west of Nadi International Airport, Matamanoa Island can be reached by high-speed catamaran or speedboat (fixed schedule or private). Our Reservations Team can assist you with all your transfer needs
By Boat
South Sea Cruises provide fast, stable catamaran transfers from Port Denarau Marina to Matamanoa Island Resort daily and cost FJ$195 per adult, each way (valid until 31 March 2026)
The South Sea Cruises tranfer from Port Denarau Marina to Matamanoa Island Resort departs at 12:00pm and arrives at 1:15pm.
The return transfer from Matamanoa Island Resort to Port Denarau departs at 1:15pm, arriving at Port Denarau at 3:pm.
South Sea Cat’s new premium service offers an additional earlier departure from Matamanoa Island Resort, departing at 9:45am and returning to Port Denarau at 11:30am, which costs FJ$235 per adult, one way and includes complimentary bottled water and soft drinks en route:
More information can be found on the South Sea Cruises website
Direct Speedboat Transfers & Water Taxis
Purple Turtle Fiji offer the only direct scheduled services between Port Denarau & Matamanoa Island Resort, twice daily. The 75 minute scenic journey departs Port Denarau Marina at 08:15 and 14:45 (with return departure times 09:45 and 16:15). FJ$245 per person, one way fully inclusive of Nadi airport/Nadi hotel ground transfers and complimentary water.
For flights that do not meet Purple Turtle Fiji’s scheduled services, they offer private flexible timed water transfers (with the latest flight arrival being 16:00). Prices start from FJ$1,160 one way (1-6 people) inclusive of complimentary ground transfers between Nadi airport/hotels and Denarau Marina.
Purple Turtle Fiji also offer transfers from Matamanoa Island to other island resorts and destinations in and around the Mamanuca Islands. For a full list of destinations and prices please click here
By Boat
South Sea Cruises provides fast, stable catamaran transfers from Port Denarau Marina to Matamanoa Island Resort twice daily.
South Sea Cruises operates a daily afternoon service aboard its comfortable high-speed catamaran with air-conditioned lounges and open-air viewing decks. One-way transfers are priced at FJ$195 per adult.
South Sea Cat’s new premium service offers an additional early morning departure from Port Denarau and Matamanoa Island Resort aboard smaller and faster catamarans. One-way transfers are priced at FJ$235 per adult, and includes complimentary bottled water and soft drinks enroute:
Transfer options from Port Denarau Marina to Matamanoa Island Resort:
Depart 8:30am, arrive 9:45am (South Sea Cats)
Depart 12:00pm, arrive 1:15pm (South Sea Cruises)
Transfer Options from Matamanoa Island Resort to Port Denarau:
Depart 9:45am, arrive 11:30am (South Sea Cats)
Depart 1:15pm, arrive 3:00pm (South Sea Cruises)
More information can be found on South Sea Cruises website
By Helicopter
Take a stunning scenic flight to Matamanoa Island by helicopter, departing on demand at a time suitable to you*, our preferred Helicopter companies of Island Hoppers and Pacific Island Air offer fast and convenient transfers from Nadi Airport or Denarau Island direct to Matamanoa Island. Prices start from $706 FJD per person** one way (weight restrictions apply)
