FULL DAY ADVENTURE How does ‘Ultimate Encounters - Snorkel with Sharks’ operate? Boarding from Port Denarau, cruise past the picturesque Mamanuca Islands enroute to the stunning and more isolated Yasawa Islands. You’ll disembark at picture perfect Kuata Island, characterised by its friendly hospitality, superb location, warm waters and snorkelling with reef sharks. Following your safety briefing on Kuata Island beachfront, you’ll board a boat along with your guides and travel to our amazing reef site. This is the best location to experience an incredible thrill – snorkelling with Reef Sharks. Get up close and personal with these magnificent ‘ocean predators’ in their home environment as you enjoy superb snorkelling with good coral and abundant fish life.
Reef fringed Kuata Island
With no snorkelling experience required and safety instruction provided by our experienced guides, the ‘Ultimate Encounters’ experience is the easiest and most exciting way to snorkel with sharks in their natural Just crystal clear 25ºc water environment. Snorkel and stay on the surface to observe these graceful creatures from above or get closer, the choice is yours! between you and the sharks, You won’t go hungry after all that adrenalin – morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea are all included and served on Kuata Island. For the remainder of the day the facilities of Barefoot Kuata Island are available no cage, no aquarium… to you. The resort offers a ‘Robinson Crusoe’ style experience with the comforts of a restaurant, bar, hammocks and even a swimming pool! There’s good snorkelling close to the beachfront, kayaks, walking tracks and even a massage service available at an additional cost. …an adrenalin rush experience. WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Coach transfers from your Nadi / Denarau accommodation • Return scenic cruise to Kuata Island (approx. 2 hours each way) • FREE upgrade to the Captain’s Lounge onboard the vessel the ‘Yasawa Flyer’ (reserved seating in air-conditioned comfort) • Two course lunch • Snorkelling equipment and buoyancy aids if required • Guided snorkelling with sharks experience OUR SHARK GUARANTEE • Full use of Barefoot Kuata Island facilities As sharks are wild animals we cannot guarantee sightings, however we have a 95% + success rate of sighting sharks. In the event that you don’t see any sharks we are happy for you to return for a complimentary ‘Ultimate Encounters - Snorkel with Sharks’ within 3 days of your original cruise. Is it safe? Yes. You’ll be provided with safety instruction from our experienced guides who’ve spent hundreds of hours getting to know our resident school of sharks. Our guides will be in the water with you the entire time and will closely monitor the sharks behaviour to ensure your safety.
What type of sharks will I see? There are two main species of sharks encountered, White Tip Reef Sharks and Black Tip Reef Sharks, both are common in the tropical warm waters of the South Pacific. Each species can grow to a length of just over 1.5 metres although they can appear 25% larger underwater - a snorkelling face mask optical illusion. White Tips are the dominant species and are by nature an inquisitive shark not frightened to check you out. Their Black Tip relatives are by contrast timid and will shy away if they feel threatened.
How many sharks will I see? Numbers vary but it is common to see up to six sharks.
White Tip Shark - up to 1.8 metres
Just crystal clear 25ºc water Black Tip Shark - up to 1.6 metres
How deep is the water? between you and the sharks, Both Black Tip and White Tip Reef Sharks prefer shallower waters making snorkelling easy with good visibility. It’s even possible to see the sharks from our boat before entering the water. Water depth varies between no cage, no aquarium… 4 - 6 metres depending on the tide.
What if I’m not a good swimmer, haven’t snorkelled before or don’t want to snorkel …an adrenalin rush experience. but my travelling companion does? Buoyancy aids are available for less confident swimmers and because these sharks prefer shallow waters there’s no necessity to dive under the water to secure a thrilling view. Non-snorkellers can join the day but sit out the snorkelling experience.
Departures Daily Departs Denarau 8:30am Returns 5:45pm Departs Beachcomber & Treasure 9:15am Returns 5:00pm
OUR SHARK GUARANTEE Prices As sharks are wild animals we cannot guarantee sightings, however we have a 95% + success rate of sighting sharks. In the event that you don’t see any sharks we are happy for you to return for a complimentary FULL DAY ADVENTURE ADULTS US$163 CHILDREN US$96 ‘Ultimate Encounters - Snorkel with Sharks’ within 3 days of your original cruise. WHAT TO BRING • Swimwear and towel D • Money for optional purchases Kuata • Sun hat and lotion Cruise on board the • Your camera and spacious and comfortable a sense of fun! ‘Yasawa Flyer’ LAUT A
GENERAL INFORMATION & BOOKING CONDITIONS • All prices are in US Dollars per person and include taxes. • Child ages 5 to 15 inclusive. Under 5 free of charge - meals not included. T • FREE return coach transfers to Port Denarau from Nadi / Denarau properties are included for all day cruises. Please check with your Hotel Tour Desk for departure times. • South Sea Cruises reserves the right to alter prices, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, S S arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary. All cruises are I subject to sea and weather conditions. Should adverse conditions prevent operation, the D client is responsible for their own additional accommodation costs. South Sea Cruises is not responsible for missed flights due to late arrival at airline check-in counter. • As Sharks are wild animals we cannot guarantee sightings however we have a 95% + success rate of sighting sharks. In the event that you don’t see any sharks we are happy for you to return for a complimentary ‘Ultimate Encounters - Snorkel with Sharks’ within 3 days of your D R original cruise. RI • If poor weather and sea conditions result in the cancellation of the ‘Ultimate Encounters - NADI Snorkel with Sharks’, a substitute snorkelling safari will be provided. • If not booked locally all bookings should be reconfirmed with our office the day before departure +679 675 0500.
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