Shore Excursion

Private half-day tour from Denarau covering the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Jack's of Fiji in Nadi town, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant orchid gardens, and the Sabeto mud pools — dedicated vehicle and guide for your group, hotel pickup included. Rated 4.8/5 (25 reviews). From $84 USD.

Private shore excursion from Lautoka Port covering Viseisei Village — the historically significant first landing site of Fiji's ancestors — plus the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Sabeto Mud Pools, and a drive through the Nadi area. Rated 4.5/5 from 11 reviews. $111 USD per person.

Five to six hour shore excursion covering Nadi's cultural highlights — Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, orchid gardens, local markets, and shopping. Designed for cruise ship passengers at Port Denarau and hotel guests. Operated by Iconic Fiji Tours. From $79 USD. Rated 5.0/5.

Private 4-hour shore excursion from Suva cruise port — a dedicated cruise ship specialist takes your group through Fiji's capital at your own pace. Covers the Fiji Museum, Suva Municipal Market, colonial waterfront, and harbour views. Priced per private vehicle group from $331 USD.

Half-day shore excursion from Denarau or Lautoka port — the Garden of the Sleeping Giant's 2,000+ orchid varieties followed by Sabeto mineral mud pools and hot springs, with all entry fees included and time-conscious routing for port-day visitors.

Private shore excursion from Port Denarau for cruise passengers or hotel guests: Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Nadi town markets, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant orchids, and the Sabeto hot springs and mud pools. About 4 hours, private air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees typically included. Pickup near Hard Rock Cafe at Port Denarau for cruise passengers. Tell your guide your all-aboard time before departing.

Shore excursion from Nadi/Lautoka covering the Nadi region's top cultural and nature stops: Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple (tallest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere), Lautoka or Namaka market, Garden of the Sleeping Giant (orchid garden started by Raymond Burr in 1977), and Sabeto hot springs and mud pools. Suited to cruise passengers from Lautoka Wharf or Port Denarau. Sunday closures: Namaka Market and Garden of the Sleeping Giant both closed Sundays. Grey mud at Sabeto stains permanently — bring old swimwear.

Suva shore excursion to the Navua River: longboat ride upstream through rainforest canyon scenery, visit to a remote Namosi Highlands village, jungle walk to a waterfall and plunge pool, lunch at basecamp, and a tubing run down gentle rapids with the option to link tubes as a group. Approximately 5.5 hours. Timed around cruise ship schedules with flexible Suva Port pickup. Suitable for families, including seniors (pace the jungle walk). One of the most consistently well-reviewed shore excursions in the South Pacific.

Colo-i-Suva Forest Park tour from Suva: guided rainforest walk to natural swimming pools and small waterfall cascades approximately 11km from Suva city centre. Approximately 2–3 hours. Popular with cruise passengers on short port calls. Multiple pool levels (lower pools accessible on short walk, upper pools require more time). Water clarity best during dry periods — can be murky after heavy rain. Bring water shoes for slippery rocks, insect repellent, swimwear, and a packed lunch if you want a picnic. Guides meet cruise passengers at Suva Port exit gate.