Your Guide to Island Hopping in the Mamanuca Islands
Cast Away Island: The 2000s movie, “Cast Away” featuring Tom Hanks was filmed on Monuriki Island located in Mamanuca Islands, Fiji. You might find Wilson there!
Cloud 9: The floating bar in the ocean! Jump off the top deck and snorkel around the many reefs there (snorkel gear for rent). Indulge in a pizza made in a wood-fired oven on the lower deck and enjoy with one of their many cocktails. Note that Cloud 9 is a bit smaller than Seventh Heaven but they don’t have an entry fee and they accept credit cards only.
Reservations are encouraged so please advise your trip concierge if you plan to stop by Cloud 9 on your boat charter island hopping adventure.
Seventh Heaven: The newest floating bar/restaurant in the Mamanuca Islands. Snorkel (snorkeling gear for rent), sunbathe and enjoy a refreshing cocktail along with their many food options. Note that Seventh Heaven charges $50 FJD per person for an entry fee and they accept credit cards only.
Reservations are encouraged so please advise your trip concierge if you plan to stop by Seventh Heaven on your boat charter island hopping adventure.
Malamala Beach Club: Malamala Beach Club is a dreamy slice of paradise in Fiji — the world’s first island beach club situated on its own little island in the Mamanuca group, just ~25‑30 minutes by vessel from Port Denarau. It is built for casual luxury: powder‑white sand beaches, a resort‑style infinity pool, peaceful beachside cabanas (some with butler service), an adult‑only plunge pool, and lots of open‑air spaces where you can soak up the sun and tropical views. If you want to reserve a poolside day bed (for 1-2 people) it costs $50 FJD, and it is $85 FJD to reserve a beachside cabana for 1-2 people that comes with a personal butler service.
Reservations are encouraged so please advise your trip concierge if you plan to stop by Malamala Beach Club on your boat charter island hopping adventure. Private vessels have a landing fee cost of $30 FJD per person and is payable upon arrival at reception. There is also a minimum spend on the island of FJ$50 per person.
Musket Cove Island Resort and Marina: 1. Head to the Island Bar where you can order drinks (frozen mojito highly recommended) and food from Trader’s Cafe (their pizza is so good!) Note there is a delivery fee of $5 FJD to get food delivered to the Island Bar. You can also walk over to Trader’s Cafe and order/eat there. 2. Shop at the market where you can buy groceries and other essentials. There is an ATM right outside. 3. Adjacent to the reception area is their boutique. 4. At the market take a right down the road and you’ll come to the pool area. If it’s not busy with hotel guests they may let you swim in the pool. Food and beverages are served there.
Mana Sand Bank: Just a short distance from Mana Island, on low tide, you’ll come across a sand bank surrounded by Fiji’s crystal- clear waters. With panoramic views in every direction, it's the perfect spot for sunbathing, snorkeling or seashell hunting!
