Manta Ray Experience
Overview
Cruise from Port Denarau through the Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands to Mantaray Island Resort around 3 hours each way. We drop off/pick up guests from resorts along the way before disembarking at Mantaray Island Resort.
Following a short briefing, you’ll head out on tender boats to snorkel alongside the majestic manta rays. For those less confident in the water, buoyancy aids are available to ensure you feel comfortable & safe.
We partner with the experienced team at Mantaray Island Resort to select dates based on weather & environmental factors, increasing the chances of manta ray sightings in the manta channel. However, as wild creatures, their presence isn’t guaranteed. If they aren’t spotted, you'll still enjoy a guided snorkel through one of Fiji’s most vibrant reefs.
Your adventure also includes lunch at the resort’s “Manta Pizza Shack” along with a soft drink or bottled water. Additional drinks can be purchased, and vegetarian options are available—just let us know when booking.
What's Included
- 3 hours at Mantaray Island Resort including a pizza lunch, a soft drink and water
- Full use of Mantaray Island Resort facilities
- Return coach transfers from select hotels/resorts in Denarau, Wailoaloa, Nadi, and Vuda.
- All snorkelling equipment and buoyancy aids if required
- Return vessel transfers via high-speed catamaran with air-conditioned lounge, open air outer decks.
- Guided manta ray experience or alternatively a reef snorkelling experience with specialised guides
- Infants 0-4 years inclusive are not permitted on this Day Trip
Meeting and Pickup
NOTE: Departing Port Denarau Marina daily at 8:45am, you must double-check your coach transfer pick-up time and failure to do so will result in you missing your tour.Please note that the departure time shown on your tour is the VESSEL DEPARTURE TIME FROM PORT DEANRAU, NOT YOUR COACH PICK UP TIME. If you require a hotel pick up, please select your hotel from the list of pick-up points in your booking process.All coach transfers must be pre-booked with our Reservations office at least the day before your tour by phoning our Call Center. The coach pickups commence approximately 75minutes before the vessel departs from Port Denarau. Please check with our reservations team for your coach pickup time or refer to the South Sea Cruises coach timetable on our website for more info.
What To Expect
Are you ready to dive into Fiji’s best wildlife experience?
Our Manta Ray Experience will see you leaping into the pristine waters of the Yasawa Islands to ride the current alongside the majestic manta rays that frequent a particular channel between May and October each year. Seeing these beauties in their natural environment is widely regarded as one of the most amazing experiences nature has to offer!
You’ll cruise through the Mamanucas and Yasawas before disembarking at Mantaray Island Resort. Following a briefing and welcome tropical juice, you’ll board tender boats for your 75-minute guided manta ray experience. From May to October and on specific tides which we’ve carefully chosen along with the experienced team at Mantaray Island Resort, there is a high chance that manta rays will be feeding in ‘manta channel’. You’ll have the chance to swim and snorkel amongst them whilst they glide throughout their popular feeding grounds. You’ll return to the resort for lunch then have time to explore the fantastic snorkelling just off the beach – if the tide is high enough. Our catamaran will collect you again at 3pm for your return journey to Port Denarau.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants 0-4 years inclusive are not permitted on this Day Trip
- Manta rays are wild creatures, they follow their own schedule and there is no guarantee that Manta Rays will be seen
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(11)Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
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Activity code: C-5204P38
Reviews
Average 2.60 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Yes, we allow pregnant women to go on snorkeling. However, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before doing so to assess your individual health and pregnancy stage.
Jan 2022Yes, this is possible, as long as you are comfortable going into the water. All City Boat Tours snorkeling tours adhere to strict safety regulations and have been designed to be enjoyed by all.
Your safety is our #1 priority, which is why:
- You will be wearing a flotation device at all times.
- On many tours, there is a stairway from the boat into the water so you won’t have to “jump” in!
- There are trained staff in the water and watching from the boat at all times.
For these reasons, we believe that even non-swimmers can have a wonderful time on our snorkeling trips, however, the final judgment call is yours to make. Please note we do not give refunds if you decide not to snorkel on the trip.
Oct 2021The snorkel gear we use on City Boat Tours tours is high quality and for your protection, the equipment is sanitized after each use. However, if you feel more comfortable using your own snorkeling equipment, feel free to bring it on the tour. Please note, there is no discount for providing your own equipment and we can’t be responsible for any lost or damaged items.
May 2023First-time snorkelers can be assured of one-on-one instruction and assistance. We find introducing folks to our world very rewarding!
Oct 2021There are no legal age limits for snorkeling. We have found that age 5 or 6 is a good age to learn the basics of snorkeling, however, it’s entirely up to individuals to make the best choice for their family.
Sep 2021- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+12).
- 3 hours at Mantaray Island Resort including a pizza lunch, a soft drink and water.
- Full use of Mantaray Island Resort facilities.
- Return coach transfers from select hotels/resorts in Denarau, Wailoaloa, Nadi, and Vuda.
- All snorkelling equipment and buoyancy aids if required.
- Return vessel transfers via high-speed catamaran with air-conditioned lounge, open air outer decks.
- Guided manta ray experience or alternatively a reef snorkelling experience with specialised guides.
- Infants 0-4 years inclusive are not permitted on this Day Trip.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Manta Ray Experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Manta Ray Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 3 hours at Mantaray Island Resort including a pizza lunch, a soft drink and water
- Full use of Mantaray Island Resort facilities
- Return coach transfers from select hotels/resorts in Denarau, Wailoaloa, Nadi, and Vuda.
- All snorkelling equipment and buoyancy aids if required
- Return vessel transfers via high-speed catamaran with air-conditioned lounge, open air outer decks.
- Guided manta ray experience or alternatively a reef snorkelling experience with specialised guides
- Infants 0-4 years inclusive are not permitted on this Day Trip
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants 0-4 years inclusive are not permitted on this Day Trip
- Manta rays are wild creatures, they follow their own schedule and there is no guarantee that Manta Rays will be seen
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
