Denarau - Bay of Plenty Resort
Ferries to Matacawalevu Island
Denarau - Bay of Plenty Resort
Ferries to Matacawalevu Island
Compare live pricing across ferry operators worldwide and find the sailing that fits your trip. Booking sooner rather than later is the simplest way to secure the best fares and the widest choice.
Direct Ferries runs discounts across the calendar year. If your route qualifies for a senior discount, it's applied for you automatically as soon as you choose the correct age bracket in the passenger options when you search.
Students and recent graduates qualify for a 5% saving on their ticket. Register with our partner Student Beans to confirm your eligibility, then apply the discount code you receive at checkout.
A resident discount is also on offer for a number of Spanish and Italian crossings — select the "Residents" option where available and the price will adjust automatically. Make sure you can show proof of address, such as a residency certificate or ID card, when you check in.
Document requirements differ by route, so check what you'll need well before departure. Travelling from Denarau to Bay of Plenty Resort generally calls for a valid passport, plus any visa or national ID your nationality requires. Since rules depend on both your citizenship and your destination's regulations, our Check-in, Travel Documents & Tickets guide is a good place to check the details and avoid delays at check-in.
Getting your tickets is simple — enter your departure port, arrival port, and preferred travel date to see every fare and sailing available. From there, you can compare alternative routes and departure times to land on the best option for your trip.
Watch for early-bird pricing and flexible ticket formats, such as upgrades or flexi-fares that allow later changes or cancellations. Enter your details accurately, including passenger count and vehicle information, to keep your booking process smooth.
A confirmation email lands in your inbox the moment your booking is finalised. How your boarding pass gets issued from there depends on the specific ferry operator.
Certain operators release your boarding pass right after booking; others want you to check in once you reach the port. Where available, the Direct Ferries app lets you check in online ahead of time.
Ticket desks sit near the ferry terminal in most cases. Give yourself extra time before departure to collect your tickets and complete check-in without stress.
You'll need to present your confirmation email plus valid photo ID — a passport or identity card — at check-in. Pet owners should bring vaccination and insurance paperwork, and anyone using a resident discount should have proof of address on hand.
A handful of reasons can explain the lack of departures from Denarau to Bay of Plenty Resort on your selected date — timetable adjustments, sold-out sailings, or a seasonal gap are the usual culprits. Try a different date or browse other routes through our Route & Port finder.
Booking your Denarau to Bay of Plenty Resort ferry early usually pays off, both in terms of price and choice — earlier bookings tend to unlock better fares and more departure and cabin options.
A few weeks' notice is generally enough to catch the best deals, though fares can still move depending on the season and remaining availability.
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Port Denarua is on a small private island in the northwest corner of Fiji’s mainland, Viti Levu. It is the main gateway to some of the beautiful islets along the northwest coast and is just twenty minutes from Nadi International Airport by car. It is considered the island’s finest marina facility, offering restaurants, a spa, a large supermarket and a wide selection of shops. You can also book tours and activities inside the terminal. There are a number of luxurious hotels on Denarau Island where you can relax overnight before your journey as well.
Found on the inside curve of the horse-shoe-shaped Matacawalevu Island, one of the larger landmasses that make up the streak of isles off the north coast of Fiji, is the Bay of Plenty Resort. This small settlement of holiday cabins is built upon the grassy hills that line the coast, their flat-topped peaks offering views across the glassy waters of the South Pacific Ocean. This largely uninhabited isle is home to just two quaint coastal villages – Vuake and Matacawalevu Village – that sit at opposite ends of the south-facing bay. Both villages are rich in the colourful local culture and are shadowed by the steeper inland climbs that rise towards the Fijian skyline. The port at the Bay of Plenty is nothing more than a designated area of the beach, and as such does not have any facilities beyond those offered at the nearby resort. Due to the lack of roads or public transport, the port can only be reached on foot. Currently only one service operates from the port at the Bay of Plenty Resort. An Awesome Adventures Fiji line leaves the bay a number of times throughout the week, heading the short voyage south to the port-town of Denarau on the mainland coast of Fiji.
