Port Denarau Cruise Port
Nadi, Fiji · Pacific
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Nadi — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Plan my port daysTender port: ships anchor off Denarau Island and tenders land at the Port Denarau Marina terminal. Shops, cafés, ATMs and island day cruises are at the landing; Nadi town is 15 minutes by taxi or local bus, and the Sabeto mud pools and Garden of the Sleeping Giant about 40 minutes.
At a glance
Port summary
Denarau is a low, reclaimed island of mangroves turned resort zone, joined to the mainland by a short causeway about 7 km from Nadi town. Big resorts (Hilton, Sheraton, Westin, Radisson, Sofitel, Wyndham) line its shore around an 18-hole golf course, and Port Denarau Marina on the north side is the main departure point for ferries and day cruises to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands. Cruise ships anchor off the island and tender passengers to the marina terminal pier. The marina complex has a supermarket, bakery, souvenir shops, ATMs, tour desks and restaurants from casual cafés to the Hard Rock Cafe, so a relaxed day without transport is easy. The hop-on, hop-off Bula Bus loops between the marina and the resorts, where non-guests can often buy a day pass or lunch by the pool; Denarau's beaches are man-made and murky, so for good swimming take an island cruise or head to Wailoaloa Beach. In Nadi town, 15 minutes away, visit the colourful Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere, and the produce market. The Garden of the Sleeping Giant orchid garden and the Sabeto hot springs and mud pool are about 40 minutes away. Island day cruises to South Sea Island and other Mamanuca islets leave from the same marina but book with a margin, as boats return late afternoon. Note that some cruise lines list calls at Lautoka as 'Nadi'; check where your ship actually stops.
Cruise dock
Port Denarau Marina terminal pier (tender landing)
Tender landing at the Port Denarau ferry terminal, shared with Mamanuca/Yasawa ferries. Ships anchor off Denarau Island in Nadi Bay, 15–20 min tender ride; marina shops, ATMs, taxis and Bula Bus at the landing; Nadi town about 7 km.
Latitude: -17.77187, Longitude: 177.381104
See dock on port map →Getting to Nadi
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Withdraw some Fijian dollars at the marina ATMs for taxis, the Nadi market, temple entry and the mud pools; use a card for restaurants and day-cruise bookings. Some sellers quote in Australian dollars, so check the currency before you pay.
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Excursions compared
3 comparedSabeto village welcome, kava ceremony and thermal mud pool
≈ 4.5 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€155$173
Do it yourself
€46$51
Save ≈ €109Save ≈ $122 (70% off)
Tender to the Port Denarau Marina terminal pier and walk 5 minutes to the taxi rank in front of the complex. Hire a taxi for the half day (about FJ$140 per car including waiting, agree it first, ≈€28 pp for two) for the 40-minute drive via Nadi to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant (about FJ$25 adult, juice included), then 10 minutes on to the Sabeto hot springs and mud pool (about FJ$20 pp; bring swimwear and an old towel). Pay entries in Fijian dollars cash.
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Nadi sightseeing: Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple and town market
≈ 3 h · sold by 1 cruise line
Cruise line
€60$67
Do it yourself
€18$20
Save ≈ €42Save ≈ $47 (70% off)
From the marina taxi rank take a taxi about 15 minutes to the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple at the southern end of Nadi's main street (about FJ$15–20 per car, ≈€4 pp for two; the Westbus local bus is cheaper but needs an eTransport card). Temple entry is about FJ$5 (knees covered, shoes off, guided tours every half hour 8:30am–3pm); walk 10 minutes up the main street to the market and a curry lunch, then taxi back.
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Ready-made port days
5 plansDenarau for Free: Marina & Beachfront Walk
Watch the island boats come and go, then walk the resort waterfront to Denarau's best stretch of sand, all without spending a dollar.
Nadi: Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, Market & Handicrafts
Fiji's most dazzling temple, a buzzing produce market and Nadi's handicraft shops, by a 15-minute taxi ride from the marina.
Sabeto Mud Pool & Garden of the Sleeping Giant
Raymond Burr's orchid garden and a warm mud bath under the mountains: the classic west-Fiji half day, at a fraction of the ship price.
South Sea Island Day Cruise from the Tender Pier
Step off the tender onto a catamaran and spend the day on a tiny coral-fringed sand island in the Mamanucas.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Nadi?
- Nadi is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Nadi?
- Walking into Nadi from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Nadi centre?
- Typical options include Other transport, Hop-on Hop-off bus, Local bus, Taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Nadi?
- Plan for at least 2.5 hours ashore to see Nadi independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Nadi and are cards accepted?
- Nadi uses the Fijian dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Nadi cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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