In the midst of the mesmerizing Mamanucas, you will find rustic chic vibes on Malolo Island. Surrounded by bright reefs and bright azure waters, Malolo is home to upscale resorts, incredible snorkelling, and first-class fishing to catch the famed dog tooth tuna. Movie buffs may recognize the islands of the Mamanucas as being the location set in the Tom Hanks film Castaway. With silica white sands, tall coconut trees, and plenty of island hopping on the cars, Malolo is a must. The warm blue sea is set for a whirlwind of watersports - offering everything from kayaking to windsurfing and sailing. Take time out, escape and untangle your mind with a stay on Malolo.
Forming part of the Sacred Island group, Navadra is a volcanic outcrop abundant in untouched beauty and verdant splendour. Uninhabited, the island offers an anchorage for local fishermen and passing yachts, giving guests the chance to swim in its cerulean waters and wander golden beaches backed by tropical flora. Rumoured to be the birthplace of Fijian culture, this sublime swathe of soft sand and sapphire waters is home to world-class diving and snorkelling spots which guests are guaranteed to love. Relatively unspoilt, the pristine waters around the island are home to turtles and colourful coral. Come sunset, the neighbouring islets of Vanua Levu and Eori provide a breathtaking backdrop for cocktails on the top deck.
Discover coral gardens, dive with manta rays, and immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of the Mua-Ira villagers on Drawaqa Island. Authentic in every way, Drawaqa Island can be found in the secluded scattered pearls of the Yasawa Islands. Fringed by white sands and electrically bright coral, this green and lush island is considered to be one of the top dive sites in the area. Drawaqa is famous for its manta rays that come to the channel between the months of May and October each year to feed and for charter guests, there is nothing more sublime than drifting alongside these peaceful creatures.
Part of the Yasawa Islands, Naviti can be found in the west of Fiji. Blanketed in tropical forest and rich in mangroves and coconut trees, this island delight is home to several scattered villages and white beach resorts. Charter guests should be sure to snorkel at the highly romantic Honeymoon Beach where shimmering fish and the brightest corals wait beneath the liquid blue. There’s even the option for charter guests to snorkel with manta rays. Life moves slowly around Nahiti and in between snorkelling, swimming, lazing in the hammock and toasting flaming sunsets, you can hike between the close-knit villages.
Turtle Island in Fiji is an exclusive paradise reserved for those seeking the ultimate luxury yachting experience. Located within a private island estate, its 500 acres of tropical landscape offer a wide array of amenities and natural beauty. Guests can enjoy breath-taking views, white-sand beaches, secluded bays and crystal clear waters. There are 14 private villas, each with an outdoor shower, plunge pool and stunning beach views, as well as a host of activities for all occasions – swimming, fishing, snorkelling, kayaking and much more. On-site dining is provided with restaurant-quality service and organic, locally-sourced ingredients. For those seeking the ultimate level of privacy, Turtle Island provides a unique, luxurious and private yachting escape.
One of the smallest islands in the Yasawa’s, the tiny island of Nanuya may be less than 2km long but it has plenty to keep you tethered. Like a dream sculpted into reality, Nanuya has a staggeringly beautiful beach called the blue lagoon. With its sloping pale as silk sand and striking clarity, you couldn’t wish for a better snorkelling spot. Flanking the beach you will find a dense oasis of verdant greenery as towering coconut trees provide a shady spot for stretching out. The island is etched with trails and the mountains taper up and down. From Nanuya you can walk across the low tide channel to turtle island. Other must-do things in Nanuya include sipping kava with the locals and soaking up the vibes.
Exciting, enchanting and utterly enrapturing, Sewa-I-Lau is paradise found. Located in the northern Yasawa Islands around 60 miles north of Viti Levu, this limestone hideaway is steeped in myth, with legend telling that a young Chief once absconded to the secret lagoon with his betrothed after her family threatened to marry her off. The caverns themselves were also made famous by the 1980 blockbuster, Blue Lagoon, where the emerald waters and limestone walls of the hidden grotto set the scene for romantic seclusion. Charter guests will adore the effects of filtered light playing atop emerald green waters, while the more adventurous on board can choose to discover a second cavern accessed by a secret underwater tunnel. Outside of the grottos, the island itself is a sun-soaked spot of striking white sand, vivid green foliage and glassy turquoise seas.
The Yasawa Islands are a true paradise, with the Fijian Islands' volcanic nature offering a stunning backdrop for cruising. Local villagers still live on the Yasawa Islands. Most sailing charter guests find them to be a welcome change from the Mamanucas and the Coral Coast's commercialism. The water is clean and clear, the fishing is excellent, and the people are welcoming.
Land of blissful beaches, it's no surprise that Fiji is a fantasyland for lovers of salt and sea and the beautiful Blue Lagoon doesn’t let this vision down. Named as one of the top 50 beaches in the world, it hits full marks for its remote peace, silken sands, and water that captures every shade of green and blue imaginable. Located on Nacula island in the northern reaches of the Yasawa Islands, this is Fijian warmth at its finest. The island also serves up first-class Robinson Crusoe delights with its rugged green backdrop, mangrove coves, and rainbow-bright corals for snorkelling. Fans of the 1980’s Brooke Shields film of the same name will be in their element to realize that this is the same blue lagoon that stars on the big screen.
An exclusive resort described as 'a slice of Fijian paradise,’ Treasure Island is a high-end hideaway where anything is possible. Located in the Mamanuca archipelago off the western coast of Fiji’s Viti Levu, this scenic spot is all Pina Coladas and palm trees, with hammocks slung between trunks and sublime turquoise seas lapping against the smooth white sand. There’s a range of activities and facilities for guests to enjoy, including spa treatments, turtle and iguana feeding, diving experiences and an array of watersports. Secluded and unspoilt, the neighbouring islands in this area are equally as exclusive, with beach clubs, spas and infinity pools looking out across the Pacific ocean.
Pretty Port Denarau is one of the main jumping-off points for those exploring the magic of the Mamanucas and the Yasawa Islands. A shoppers paradise, charter guests can find all their duty-free flights along with a solid range of restaurants for sampling all kinds of cuisine. The port is the perfect place to drop anchor and explore, making the most of being well stashed within the action. Active travellers who want to want to top up their leisure time can also hit the 18-hole championship resort.