Matamanoa Island combines reef experiences with diving opportunities, Fijian culture and cuisine. Matamanoa Island Resort is located in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. When planning, it helps to consider the different activities based on where they start and what form they take: some take place at the resort, while others are offered from the island.

Snorkelling and Diving on the Reef

Guests at Matamanoa Island Resort can snorkel in the marine reserve just a few steps from the beach. The coral reefs around Matamanoa Island are home to table corals, large gorgonian sea fans, turtles, reef sharks and colourful reef fish. Both the reef structures and the marine life are part of what the island has to offer snorkellers and divers.

For those looking for a guided snorkelling tour, there is another option: Purple Turtle offers a guided snorkelling safari from Matamanoa Island every day. This is a different format from snorkelling in the marine reserve near the beach—a guided tour rather than an experience that starts directly at the beach.

There are also different formats for diving. PADI Discover Scuba Diving includes basic theory, a pool session and a shallow dive on the resort’s house reef. Purple Turtle, a PADI 5-Star provider based at Matamanoa Island Resort, also offers dives at more than 30 dive sites in the Mamanuca Islands.

Purple Turtle Fiji is based on Matamanoa Island and offers freediving experiences for everyone from beginners to advanced divers. You can choose between snorkelling, a guided safari, a programme with theory and a pool session, dives at Mamanuca dive sites and freediving.

Getting There by Water Transfer

Matamanoa Island can be reached by fast catamaran or speedboat. Purple Turtle Fiji operates a direct scheduled water transfer between Denarau Marina and Matamanoa Island Resort, with two return services a day. Schedules and fares may change, so check the current service and fare before planning your trip.

Culture, Cuisine and Other Activities

Matamanoa Family performs a Polynesian fire dance. Guests can also observe a kava ceremony. A traditional Fijian cooking class adds a shared cooking experience to these cultural activities.

Vale Ni Blau offers international and Fijian-inspired cuisine. The culinary options range from dishes that combine these influences to a cooking class where you can explore traditional Fijian cuisine.

There are more activities beyond reefs, cuisine and culture: Spa Matamanoa offers a comprehensive range of spa and “Sea to Skin” treatments. Tennis is also available at Matamanoa Island Resort. Together, these make up a range of water activities, cultural experiences, food, treatments and sport that can shape your choice of what to do during a stay on Matamanoa Island.

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