Cruising Fiji’s northern and eastern islands just got more enticing thanks to Savusavu’s newest marina. Cradled between the small islands of Nawi Levu, Korovesa and Nawi Lailai, it is a cutting-edge marvel that adheres to Australia’s stringent design standards. It’s horseshoe shape provides a haven from severe wind and waves but also ensures Category 5 cyclone resistance for year-round mooring. Boasting 132 berths, including 17 for superyachts up to 85m as well as a seaplane dock.
Essential facilities at Nawi include fuel, gas, sewer pump out, power, spacious bathrooms, chandlery, Wifi and 24hr security. The Marina also has a restaurant, bar, bakery,coffee shop, activities center and currency locale.
Further enhancements in progress and open in May 2024 - the Beach Club, spa and pool. At Valaga Bay is Nawi’s full utility boatyard with haul out facilty, dry dock and maintenance centre. Residences and hotel to follow.
Coordinates: S16* 46 506 E179* 20 037
Port Denarau Marina in western Viti Levu is the ideal place to begin your exploration of Fiji.
Port Denarau boasts 52 fully serviced berths and 16 swing moorings, including 20 berths capable of taking superyachts up to 85metres in length with a 5-metre draft.
There is a supermarket, pharmacy and money exchange at the Port’s retail area with numerous shops, spas and restaurants to help you restock and relax. Denarau Island famous resorts are just a short stroll or Bula Bus ride away and if you need to, it’s easy to flag a taxi or bus ride to Nadi town and the Nadi International Airport.
Coordinates: 17o 46’18” South | 177o 22’56” East
VHF 16 & 14
If you’re planning on being in Nadi for a while, Vuda Marina on the other end of Nadi Bay is another convenient berth.
Accessible through a 25m reef channel, the Marina is a yacht haven with space for 78 boats including 40 cyclone pits for monohulls.
The Boatshed restaurant is an excellent place to grab a meal and cold drink and there is a chandlery, general store, showers, laundry and accommodation facilities onsite as well. The area has a number of resorts along the same stretch of road and it’s just a short taxi or bus ride away to Lautoka city, Nadi International Airport and Nadi town.
Coordinates: 17° 41.00 South | 177° 23.00 East
VHF:16 & 11
This picturesque home of the annual Fiji Regatta Week is located on Malolo Lailai in the stunning Mamanuca Islands.
The Musket Cove Resort and Marina has sheltered moorings, marina berths and access to the resort’s excellent restaurants, bars and facilities like fuel, laundry, showers, a general store and ATM services.
It’s worth staying a while because these islands are a magnet for water lovers with plenty of fishing, diving, kiting and surfing, especially at nearby world-class breaks like Cloudbreak, Restaurants and Wilkes.
Coordinates: 17° 4.27 South | 177° 11.45 East
VHF Channel 64, 68
This historical Savusavu landmark was renovated in 1989 to house the Copra Shed Marina - an icon in this charming Vanua Levu town.
Centrally located along Savusavu’ s waterfront, the Copra Shed is sheltered from bad weather by Nawi Island. The marina contains 24 floating dock berths for vessels up to 20m and 21 moorings in total.
Besides an excellent restaurant and cafe, you will also find the Savusavu Yacht Club, Fiji Airways and Fiji Link offices, chandlery, an art gallery, and a gift shop within the same building.
Laundry, shower, and accommodation facilities are also available and getting to town is as easy as stepping onto the street – you are practically in the middle of it all.
Coordinates:16° 46.7 South | 179° 20.0 East
VHF Channel 16 & 17
Boat traffic in Suva Harbour can get busy, so if you’re planning on visiting Fiji’s capital city- Suva, the Royal Suva Yacht Club is a good spot to base yourself.
The RSYC caters mostly to local boat owners but do a number of mooring facilities for visiting yachts. You will need to become a temporary RSYC member if you want to use any of the Club’s facilities.
Coordinates: 18° 07.04 South | 178° 25.80 East
VHF Channel 16 & 68
Located at the end of Nakama creek and protected by the Nawi island and a ‘dog’s leg’ reef, Savusavu Marina is one of three marinas in Savusavu.
Expect to find all the usual facilities here – Wi-Fi, electricity and water supply, showers, freezer, and laundry services. But one of the marina’s best features is cyclone safety – with haulout and yacht services available and 20 strong cyclone moorings to see you through the season. Each mooring has 3 spiral pins for extra strength during bad weather.
Like the others in the town, Savusavu Marina is just a short stroll away from all the area’s best supermarkets, hospitals, restaurants, butchers, bakeries, and banks.
Coordinates: 16ᵒ 46.5335 S, 179° 20.590 E
VHF Channel 16