Port Denarau-Nadi, Fiji

Port Denarau, on Denarau Island near Nadi on the west coast of Viti Levu, is the main gateway to the Mamanuca and Yasawa island groups. More about Port Denarau-Nadi →

Aerial view of the Port Denarau centre and marina, with yachts moored beside the waterfront buildings
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Ship schedule

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ShipDateArrivalDeparture
December 2026
Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Tue 1 Dec
Arrival07:00
Departure17:00
February 2027
Oceania Vista
Oceania Cruises
Thu 18 Feb
Arrival09:00
Departure22:00
April 2027
ms Europa 2
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Fri 9 Apr
Arrival08:00
Departure15:00
December 2027
Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Thu 2 Dec
Arrival07:00
Departure17:00
Oceania Vista
Oceania Cruises
Wed 8 Dec
Arrival08:00
Departure18:00
February 2028
Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas
Thu 3 Feb
Arrival10:00
Departure22:00
Star Breeze
Windstar
Fri 18 Feb
Arrival08:00
Departure18:00

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Cruise Ships in Port Denarau-Nadi

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Planning a day in Port Denarau-Nadi?

The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.

See the Port Denarau-Nadi cruise crowd calendar

Where is the Port Denarau-Nadi cruise port?

Port Denarau Marina is on Denarau Island, a resort island joined to the mainland by a causeway, about 7 km (15 minutes) by road from Nadi town and 14 km (25 to 35 minutes) from Nadi International Airport. The marina passenger terminal sits beside the Port Denarau shopping and dining centre, and a hop-on resort bus links it with the island's resorts.

Terminal

Getting to the Port Denarau-Nadi cruise port

Nadi International Airport (NAN) → Port Denarau Marina passenger terminal

14.3 km · 24–35 min by car

Main arrival airport for cruises from Port Denarau.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Cruise line coach transfer
Freeper person
24–35 min
Free for cruise passengers on departure and arrival days; pre-book when booking the cruise.
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
24–35 min
Metered taxis from the airport rank. Fare not confirmed.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

Driving to the port

Port Denarau Marina is on Denarau Island, joined to the mainland near Nadi by a causeway. On the island, a hop-on resort bus links the resorts with Port Denarau and costs about FJD 12 per adult per day or FJD 35 for a five-day pass (approximate); children under 12 travel free with a ticket holder. Taxis must use meters. Distances and times are approximate.

Port Denarau-Nadi Cruise Terminals

1 terminal

Port Denarau Marina passenger terminal

The passenger terminal of Port Denarau Marina on Denarau Island is the base for the island ferries, day cruises and small cruise ships, whose passengers check in here. The shops and restaurants of the Port Denarau centre are next door.

Parking at the Port Denarau-Nadi cruise port

A car park lies about 180 m from the marina passenger terminal, beside the Port Denarau centre. No parking rates or long-stay arrangements for cruise passengers are published, so whether cars can be left for the length of a cruise is not confirmed. Free coach transfers run on cruise days from Nadi International Airport and from Nadi, Denarau and Wailoaloa hotels.

Parking facilities

FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Port Denarau Car Park
Port Denarau Marina passenger terminal
Rates not yet published
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Serves Port Denarau Marina passenger terminal · Reservation: —
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Where to Stay Before Your Cruise

Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.

Denarau Island

$167–213 / night

Walking distance to the marina and resort beaches

Typical hotel

$167–213 / night
Port ~1 min

Apartment hotels and beach resorts on the island, with the marina and Port Denarau centre a short walk or resort bus ride away.

Hotels here
  • The Palms Denarau - Apartment Hotel
  • The Terrace Apartments

Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi

$47–181 / night

Lower-priced stays between the airport and Denarau

Typical hotel

$47–181 / night
Port ~18 min

Beachfront hotels in Nadi, about 18 minutes by road from the marina.

Hotels here
  • Grand Melanesian Resort
  • Aquarius On The Beach

Prices are approximate lowest nightly rates for 2 adults, in US dollars; taxes not checked.

Eating in Port Denarau-Nadi

Restaurant dinner per person
FJD 40–160
per person

Meal prices are approximate, per person in FJD, at Port Denarau.

Where to eat

Port Denarau centre

Open-air shopping and dining centre next to the marina, with restaurants, bars, a bakery and a supermarket.

Nadi town

Cafes and Indian and Fijian restaurants along Main Street and Queens Road, about 15 minutes by road from the marina.

Destination

About Port Denarau-Nadi

Port Denarau, on Denarau Island near Nadi on the west coast of Viti Levu, is the main gateway to the Mamanuca and Yasawa island groups. Its marina is home to more than 50 marine businesses, from island ferries and day cruises to diving and fishing charters. Next to the marina, the Port Denarau centre has shops, restaurants and a free evening cultural show, while Nadi town, about 10 minutes away, has the colourful Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple and, beyond it, the orchid Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Nadi International Airport is about 20 minutes by road.

Climate
Hot tropical climate with a wet season and a dry season. Highs are about 31 C from November to April and 28.5 to 30 C from May to October, with lows of 19 to 23 C. December to March is the wettest period, with about 210 to 365 mm of rain a month, while May to October is drier, with about 50 to 90 mm a month. The tropical cyclone season runs from November to April; cyclones occasionally form in October and May.
Time zone
Fiji Standard Time
Currency
FJD

Things to Do in Port Denarau-Nadi

Port Denarau marina and centre

The marina is the busy heart of Denarau Island, with shops, spas and restaurants serving sushi, burgers, curries and seafood platters. A free cultural show of Fijian, Polynesian and fire dancing is held most evenings.

Mamanuca Islands day trip

Half-day and full-day boat trips leave Port Denarau for the Mamanuca Islands, with white-sand beaches, clear water and reef snorkelling, beach clubs and floating bars.

Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple

This brightly painted Hindu temple at the southern end of Nadi town can be visited on a guided tour for a small fee. Dress modestly, remove your shoes and take photos of the exterior only.

Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Sabeto mud pools

The garden at the foot of the Sleeping Giant mountain in Sabeto began with an actor's passion for orchids and now holds more than 2,000 of them among tropical plants and rainforest. Nearby, the Sabeto mud pools offer a mud lather and a soak in thermal pools.

Cruise Ships Visiting Port Denarau-Nadi

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line

Oceania Cruises