Robinson Crusoe Island cruise: Full-day Fijian culture tour

Snorkel, cook and climb on Robinson Crusoe Island, then watch fire dancers over lunch

A full-day island cruise from Natadola to Robinson Crusoe Island with snorkeling, a Fijian cooking class or weaving demonstration, jungle walk, and a lovo earth-oven lunch paired with a live fire and knife dance show. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour departs at 10am and spends approximately five hours on the island itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island cruise with cultural activities

• Arrive at Robinson Crusoe Island Jetty
• Take 30-minute river cruise to island
• Enjoy 5 hours on the island
• Snorkel and swim off beachfront
• Participate in cooking class or weaving
• Take jungle bush walk or climb coconut tree
• Taste local coconut products
• Enjoy lovo lunch
• Watch Fijian dance show with fire and knife dancing

The experience

The day starts with a 30-minute river cruise from Natadola Jetty to Robinson Crusoe Island, where you choose how to spend your time. Snorkeling around the island, swimming off the beach, a jungle bush walk to an ancient pottery site, or learning to weave and carve are all on offer: the activities shift based on weather and what appeals to you that morning. A cooking class teaches you to prepare Fijian dishes, or you can watch demonstrations of traditional weaving, carving and pottery instead.

Lunch is a lovo, food cooked in an earth oven, served as a buffet with a live performance of traditional Fijian dance featuring fire and knife dancing. The island resort has change rooms, showers, a pool, a licensed beach bar and a tea and coffee station available to day-trippers. You'll also receive a welcome briefing with juice and fried coconut when you arrive. A fuel surcharge of FJD15 per adult and FJD7.50 per child (ages 4–12) is payable at the Robinson Crusoe counter when you check in.

Hotel pickups begin approximately two hours before the 10am departure, depending on where you're staying in Nadi or Denarau. The return transfer to your hotel takes roughly one to one-and-a-half hours. Vegetarian lunch options are available if you request them at booking. Let the operator know any dietary needs in advance.

What’s included

• Snorkeling or a Fijian cooking class.
• jungle bush walk and ancient pottery site visit.
• weaving, carving and pottery-making demonstrations.
• welcome briefing with juice and fried coconut.
• 30-minute river cruise to the island.
• lovo earth-oven buffet lunch with the Fijian dance show featuring fire and knife dancing.
• local English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off for selected hotels.
• access to resort facilities including change rooms, showers, pool, beach bar and tea and coffee station.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ex Nadi/Denarau HotelsGuide in English · 10:00The full-day cruise leaves from Robinson Crusoe Jetty at 10:00 hrs. The exact pickup time from your hotel will be confirmed when you book. Pickup is included.

Ex Warwick-Fiji MarriottGuide in English · 10:00The full-day cruise leaves from Robinson Crusoe Jetty at 10:00 hrs. The exact pickup time from your hotel will be confirmed when you book. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Paid on siteUS$ 6.92

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Rosie Holidays

Is this one for you?Book the Nadi or Denarau hotel option if you want pickup from your accommodation. The Warwick Fiji Marriott option suits guests staying at that resort. All activities and watersports are subject to weather conditions, so the operator may substitute activities or swap the lovo lunch for a BBQ if needed on the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What activities can I do on Robinson Crusoe Island during the day?

Snorkeling around the island, swimming, a jungle bush walk to an ancient pottery site, a Fijian cooking class, and demonstrations of traditional weaving, carving and pottery are all available. Weather conditions may affect which activities run on the day you visit, and the operator may substitute activities if needed.

Is the lovo lunch included, and what does it consist of?

Yes, the lovo buffet lunch is included. Food is cooked in an earth oven and served with the live Fijian dance show featuring fire and knife dancing. A vegetarian option is available if you request it at booking.

What time does the tour depart, and how long do I spend on the island?

The tour departs Robinson Crusoe Jetty at 10am. You spend approximately five hours on the island itself, not including the 30-minute river cruise to get there or the hotel transfer time before and after.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Nadi and Denarau. Pickups begin approximately two hours before the 10am departure depending on your hotel's location. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed at booking.

What should I bring or wear for the day?

Bring a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes and a camera. Cash or a credit card is useful for optional purchases on the island such as massage or hair braiding. Note that credit card payments attract an additional surcharge.