Fijian Islands and Snorkel Full-Day Whales Tale Cruise including Beach BBQ Lunch

Best boat excursion!

What a day! This was the best excursion! The lunch was so good and the snorkeling was amazing. Everyone that worked on the boat went above and beyond. Mike was our main tour guide and was absolutely fantastic. We couldn't have asked for a better day in Fiji!

Sail abroad the Whales Tale truly Fantasy Island In FiJi

Words cannot express the enjoyment our family experienced! The hospitality one point ! Such appreciation of their guest! My sister & I have never snorkel before of course not being swimmers we were scared to try. We say on the edge of the water debating what we would do whilst everyone else was out snorkeling, when out of no where Captain Nico and Maxi a mate in the Whales Tail came over and said let's go! Take the float noodles and we are off. The time of my life!! Couldn't believe what I had been missing my whole life. They were beyond attentive to their guest needs. Special shout out to Mike and Nathan!

Enjoyable day out

A great day out. The crew are lovely and extremely welcoming. The food was amazing. Well worth the money.

Fun in the sun and the Fijian Islands

The crew were absolutely fantastic from boarding until disembarking at the end the day! With a positive and fun attitude they looked after our every need.

Excellent!!!

Everything was excellent!!! Crew was fantastic So professional and safe. Made sure we all had a good time!

Relaxing fun day out.

Fun day. 🌴🍻 Good food, activities and crew. Enjoyed the music and guitars/ukulele entertainment 🎼💯 Will do it all again for a relaxing, fun day out. Vinaka 😎

Awesome Snorkeling and Island Snorkeling Trip

Great drinks with continental breakfast. Snorkeling was awesome. Equipment worked well. Food delicious. And I cannot say enough good things about the staff! Loved the music as we sailed back to Nadi!

Excellent Tour/Day!

Excellent day! We had great fun, from the transfer to drop off, lunch was great, snorkeling and day activities were excellent - the crew was wonderful, would highly recommend this tour - we would do it again, pleasant day/tour trip

Enjoyable

Fantastic experience, crew we’re very safety orientated and made the trip very memorable, guitar play was magical What an awesome time

Blue Starfish, amazing coral and fabulous staff - Don't miss it

This was a fun day, but sunscreen is not enough - cover your back and butt! The staff on this boat, including Captain Paul went above and beyond to take care of your every need. The island we went to had a beautiful beach and the fish and Coral were incredible. I felt like family and found myself singing along with the other guests on the way back on the boat at the end of the day. We got to see brain Coral, blue starfish and so much more.

💯👌 recommend this cruise. Amazing experiences!!!

I rate this tour as 5 out of 5. This tour was amazing and the crew were awesome and looked after everyone on the boat. The boat is in great condition for a boat that was built many years ago. The food was amazing. The snorkelling tour was great along the reef at one of the islands. The glass bottom boat tour was just as good in the afternoon as it was on the deep side of the reef and my daughter got to jump off the glass bottom boat into the water and was hand feeding the zebra fish on the reef. Such an amazing experience. So happy we booked this tour. Will definitely do this tour next time we go to Fiji.

Great day out, all happy

Great experience, lovely island destination. The crew were friendly, warm and provided great service. The food was lovely and plentiful. The drinks had alcoholic and non- alcoholic covered well, and kept nice and cool. If traveling with kids, there is volley ball and the water, but a frisbee would be quite good to bring along.

Beautiful holiday

The crew was amazing and activities were the best, food and drinks were exquisite , definitely highly recommend

Incredible day on the whale tail

We had such an incredible tour. The ship crew were awesome. The snorkeling experience was unlike any I’d ever been on.

Fantastic Day to remember

Fabulous day on our own Paradise Island for the day! The homemade cake for Breakfast and Tea was delicious and we had a tasty lunch on the Island with as many drinks as you wanted. The crew were absolutely lovely and made sure we had a fab day, they serenaded us with Fijian songs both on the way there and and back. We met lots of lovely people and everyone had loads of fun 🤩- definitely a day to remember 🙏😊🥰

Excellent Value

Great day out and a very enjoyable relaxing day. Bar open all day and drinks are included in the price.

Warning

Just a warning to others.....never got past the booking. Went to book a snorkeling cruise, was happy with the price picking up from coral coast etc, until I clicked the book button to pay and discovered THAT price was now $140 plus dollars more. I did email the company, along with screen shots of the price difference for an explanation. They emailed back asking who I was going to book through, which was TripAdvisor, and I have not heard a thing back. If I cannot trust them to get a simple booking matter right, I feel I cannot trust them to do as they say on the cruise. I will now be looking elsewhere to do a snorkeling cruise where I do not feel conned and ripped off.

Incredible day out!

Best day and fantastic tour! The snorkelling off the island was incredible. The staff were so lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them! The boat ride was relaxing and the food was delicious! Highly recommend this tour

The best snorkel day trip

What a fun day! We looked into a few day trips and this one has the most consistent good reviews. So glad we went ahead and booked it. The boat, crew, food and drinks were all amazing and the time at Schooner Island was even better. So much fun with multiple activities to do. If your group wants to snorkel but you don’t, no worries! You can kayak, play beach volleyball, or just relax on the island. The crew is super fun and make the ride their and back fly by with music and dancing. Highly recommend!

Sun, Surf and Snorkeling Adventure

An amazing day snorkeling and enjoy the beautiful Fijian life. The crew were amazing, really attentive, friendly and helpful. The schooner was beautiful to sail on and we had a great day enjoying the sun and ocean. The only downside was that when we went to check in we were asked to pay an additional $36.80 (FJD) per person for "transfer" the tour does have that hotel pick up and drop off is included so unsure what this transfer charge was for.

Amazing day out

Fun excellent day out with a personalised experience. The crew was amazing and helpful. Enjoyed every second. Thank you to Naithen, Tye, Captain, James, Anna and all the other staff.

Amazing

We had the most amazing day! This locally owned business is staffed by some of the most professional, friendly, thoughtful, experienced, fun, entertaining people we have come across in Fiji! Thank you crew of Whales Tale for such an amazing sailing, island, snorkeling, local experience! Esp Captain Mike, Thai, Anna, Lloyd, Jeremy, James, Nathan, George, Joseph and all the crew! My 7 yo had his first sailing and snorkeling experience - the crew looked after him so well and made it an experience he will never forget. I felt so relaxed in the open sea as the made sure a guide was with him the whole time. The food was fresh and delicious, the beer and wine flowing, music and singing! Was such a great day we went again the following day! We will back!

Make your booking now

Book this now! You won’t regret it! You’re greeted with breakfast & bubbles and then set sail for a beautiful 90 boat ride to the island. Once you’re there they feed you a great buffet lunch. There are lots of activities for the day. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

90 min sail to private island

The sailing and crew were fantastic. Delicious food onboard and on the island. The only downside is that although the brochure says you’ll visit 4 islands, in reality you only go to one. Other islands are passed in the far distance, but again, not as drawn on the brochure, which was the only disappointing part.

Marvellous day out

Superb day out !! Everything about the trip was extremely well organised so everyone on the boat had a great time A lovely old schooner old but very well kept The trip out was calm relaxing athe the crew particularly made the whole day One crew toys all groups explained evythat was happening, alll island names as passing Stopped at paradise island and lunch was very enjoyable no shortage of inclusive drinks kept up by the crew the whole trip Would highly recommend

Day well spent

Crew is helping and polite. Helped me get up to speed with snorkeling. I was traveling solo so it felt a bit long trip but I could see people with families enjoyed to the fullest. Overall a good experience.

A Day Trip Like No Other

This trip for me was completely undersold! My husband and I had a blast from start to finish! You start the day with a complimentary breakfast with the choice of soft drinks, tea or coffee, or champagne to wake you up in the morning. We were taken to this small, remote island where you could engage in snorkelling, beach volleyball or simply relax in the sun. We opted for snorkelling where the crew gave you fish food to feed the fish. Lunch was a buffet style BBQ cooked and served by the crew. In the afternoon the activities resumed. On the way back to Port Denarau, some of the crew sat with all the guests and sang songs for us. They were even encouraging us to get up and dance! As it’s a small group, throughout the day we were getting to know everyone. There were people from all around the globe with us which made the trip even more exciting. The crew couldn’t have been more accommodating and friendly to everyone! We went as a couple but left the day feeling as if we were part of a huge group of friends!

Inappropriate behaviour from staff

Overall the day was fun, well-organised and good value. Unfortunately one of the crew spent most of the day trying to hit on me to the point it made me extremely uncomfortable. At first I brushed it off but he was persistent and increasingly pushy. Other crew members noticed but just joked around about him having a wife rather than asking him to stop. It's not okay to harrass guests like that. It was exhausting to keep politely managing his ego with no way to leave the situation. A real shame because everything else about the cruise was good, but I was relieved to get out of there at the end (still had to endure an unwanted hug and a request for my number). Some boundaries severely needed.

Amazing

Amazing cruise, crew were friendly and welcoming. Great experience would definitely recommend to others.

Super Awesome Island Tour

Lovely spending time with family in a very relaxed environment. We take our hats of the crew who were awesome with their hospitality and humorous personalies. I recommend White Tale Cruises to anyone looking for a chilled out relaxing full day private island tour in Fiji

Fun crew and beautiful little island

Had a 17 hour layover so decided to book the Whales Tale Cruise. Pick-up from Fiji Gateway which is a 2 minute walk from the airport. Crew were all friendly and it was a very fun cruise and they gave great service making sure we were having a great time. The snorkelling was fantastic and there was a lot of time to just relax.

Best trip on boat for personal service and attention

Captain Mike and assistant Anna were the best seagoing people we’ve encountered - so helpful and friendly, but most of all so thoughtful in assisting our group with access on and off the boat as well as snorkel lessons. Birthday celebration was unexpected and fantastic memory! I feel completely relaxed on the island and glass bottom boat saw plenty of fish even looking over to water surface!

Fantastic experience

Fantastic experience with very freindly staff and well-organised tour. There was no limitation in timing for snorkeling. Lunch was very delicious and warm. They even provided a light breakfast and afternoon tea with nice chocolate cake. I would give 10 out of 10 stars if there was such an option.

Great Day Cruise excellent value

Very relaxed and a great way to spend the day with a private island with everything including a great lunch and all.drinks in the price. The staff were amazing and the.level of service outstanding. Feels like you are an invited guest at every point of the trip. Have done many tours in Fiji. If you are looking for a Cruise with character and a taste of true Fijian hospitality without breaking the Bank. Highly recommended

Wonderful!

Apart from meeting the super friendly, helpful and happy Fijians this was the highlight of our trip to Fiji. Everything is indeed included for a full fantastic day and the wonderful staff will ensure that you do not go hungry or thirsty. I was encouraged to have even more beers! Top tips if you want to go snorkelling. Time your trip with a mid-day high tide if you can. If the water level is low then follow your guide. They know their way around the coral and you do not want to get cut by coral. Google it if you think this is excessive advice. Pack an underwater camera. If you are not snorkelling then keep an eye out for the glass bottom boat leaving after lunch. Enjoy!

Value for money

What a great relaxing day! Great food, service and entertainment. Enjoyed sailing on the lovely old schooner and snorkelling off the island in the Mamanuca group. Value for money.

Fabulous day sailing and snorkelling

Everything was perfect. The yacht, crew, food, beverages, entertainment and snorkelling was spot on- a very relaxing and all inclusive day.

Slow cruise to your own island

Such a fun day! Boarding the schooner and being serenaded by the crew was the perfect start to the voyage. Food and drinks while you set sail for Savala island where you are met with white sand and some great snorkeling. The varieties of fish and the coral reef of the island you could spend days or there and still not see everything. Lunch is provided and is excellent. Mike and the crew do everything they can to make sure you have an enjoyable time.

Still a great day out!

We did this cruise 13 years ago and again yesterday. The crew are the same beautiful, helpful people & the sturdy old boat chugs on. The food is fine and the alcohol flows throughout the day as does the intermittent serenading of harmonious Fijian voices. Sadly the accessible coral around the island is a bit worse for wear but the fish are plentiful and very entertaining to watch! Victor, who has been working on the Whale's Tale for 25 years, now has a side-hustle renting 'power snorkelers' so if you're feeling the inner James Bond hire one! We looked forward to the traditional rum & cokes on the trip home, but, sadly, rum has been banned because some idiots took it too far and started a fight.

I had a great experience!...

I had a great experience! Met people from all over! the wine never stop flowing! the staff got everyone singing along!

Cruise

Long slow trip out to a small island with concrete mixers tools and building materials.If you can look past this then it’s fine. Paid almost double than what it costs through trip advisor. Look for other cruises as this is a poor cousin.Boat is old and run down ,seating is plastic chairs that wobble with the chop of the waves and swells. Staff were the upside .Very helpful and friendly.

Very nice day trip

It was a nice tour. I got free drinks all day. Lunch and snacks are included. The glass bottom boat was the highlight, I saw a lot of fishes and coral reefs. They were beautiful. And they had live music on the way back.

Great Day Trip

As a lover of old boats and all things sailing I insisted on going on this tour. The crew were very helpful and friendly, the trip was great out to the island. Once there we had a kava ceremony and there was some time to go snorkeling which on this island wasn't bad. The food was good however they ran out of fresh water which wasn't ideal. Not a huge deal as there was more water on the boat and they had other drinks on the island. The glass bottom boat was great. The power snorkels were overpriced so we didn't bother, didn't feel like good value for money. They took the kids out to find hermit crabs and volleyball was popular saw a few games with kids and adults. On the way back they had some singing and they raised the mainsail and we had a relaxed trip back. I honestly could have done this trip a few more times and still enjoy it. Bring sunscreen as a lot of the seats on the ship can end up in the sun, not sure how this trip would go if it rained. If you're like me and drink a lot of water to cope with the tropics probably easier to bring your own water.

Fun day out sailing and snorkeling

Had an awesome time sailing on the whales tail. Loved that it was unlimited drinks needed them on a hot Fiji day. Snorkeling with Mike was great he led myself and another nervous snorkeller through the water. I also tried the power snorkeling which was an additional 100 Fiji but worthwhile to go out a bit further. Husband and kiddies enjoyed the glass bottom boat and hanging out on schooner Island.

A must do snorkeling adventure. A great day with our family. Wonderful crew and great day out

We had a family group of 13 people and booked the Whale sailing boat adventure. The boat only takes around 50 people and being an older sailing boat is a great atmosphere. The crew were awesome and the day started with a morning tea of fresh scones and cakes with cold drinks or hot beverage’s. The cruise out to the island was laid back and the crew kept bringing us drinks. The small island is perfect and has toilets and sheltered areas . Had two guided snorkeling tours and 2 trips on the glass bottom boat so everyone could do at least one snorkel and glass bottom. Lunch was excellent and again all the cold drinks , beer , wine and soft drinks and water were available all the time we were on the island and the boat and was great that it was all included in the fare . This is a great day out and really good for young and older people. A big shout out to Mike and the whole crew as they did everything possible to make our day enjoyable. Great value for money and a great day out. Just have plenty of blockout and hats .

Must do!

The crew are was exceptionally friendly and above else accommodating. They’ll make you sing along with them no matter where you’re from. The day was filled with snorkelling around the reef, had a great lunch, plenty of good laughs, great company and crystal clear waters around the island. Highly recommend it as a full day activity for all ages.

Viti Smile

Really great time. The crew was so friendly and welcoming to everyone. Love the atmosphere all around

Great e perience!

The best part was chatting with the crew and other guests, food and drinks were plentiful and the guided snorkeling was great. Captain Majic Mike and all the crew members were extremely friendly and personable. Enjoyed chatting with a young crew member, can't remember his name, about his experience getting trained on ships. Met a lot of nice people on board and on the private island.

Bula Vinaka

A very pleasant day can be enjoyed on this trip. The crew were splendid, our time spent on the island was timely and the food throughout the trip, especially lunch, was simple but fresh and highly enjoyable. We were also able to join in a singalong to some very well known songs. I could not recommend the cruise more highly! Ross S

Fabulous fun day cruise

Great fun filled day on the water with the crew - sing-a-long, snorkelling, drinks, food & beach volleyball. Weather wasn’t the best however the crew made it an amazing day.