About Fiji

Fiji is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean comprising roughly 330 islands, of which only a third are inhabited. A leader in eco-tourism and home to an endless amount of picture-postcard beaches and vibrantly coloured coral reefs, Fiji is beautiful both on land and beneath the waves. It’s also regarded as the ‘soft coral capital of the world’, offering some of the finest diving locations in the Pacific. Fiji has a huge variety of choice when it comes to finding your perfect setting, the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands scattered across the main island’s northwest coast offer everything from a buzzing nightlife to spectacular scenic walks. On the other hand, Viti Levu’s energetic, multicultural towns and markets offer a break from those lazy afternoons at the beach. Given the amount of islands and islets in Fiji, there is an enormous choice of sailings departing from Denarau on Viti Levu’s west coast. With many routes provided numerous times a day, travelling by ferry is by far the easiest way to get around this tropical paradise.

About Drawaqa Island

Drawaqa Island, known locally as ‘Barefoot Manta Island’, is part of the Southern Yasawa Group in western Fiji. As the local name suggests, the island’s surrounding seas are home to an abundance of manta rays and approximately 7,000 species of fish with bright coral reefs found just offshore. It also offers over a dozen dive sites with varying difficulties and numerous snorkelling spots, so you can enjoy the crystal clear waters and colourful marine life whether you’re a total beginner or seasoned professional. A hike along one of the inland trails will take you through welcoming local communities and densely forested areas and, of course, some spectacular coastal views. Drawaqa Island’s ferry terminal is located on the north coast, offering daily sailings to Denarau on the island of Viti Levu, commonly referred to as the Fijian ‘mainland’.