GETTING HERE

Direct Boat Transfers to Octopus Resort

Octopus Resort is located 27 nautical miles from the Fijian mainland, on Waya Island, the largest of the islands in the Yasawa island group.Getting to Octopus is simple and stress-free with our direct resort boat transfers.

We operate our own service between Naisoso Marina—just five minutes from Nadi Airport—and the resort in the Yasawa Islands.

With two scheduled departures every day, connecting from the mainland has never been easier.

Sit back and enjoy the scenic one-hour-and-fifteen-minute journey aboard our new 40-seater transfer boat, Finnoki Kai. You’ll arrive with your feet in the sand and ready to relax by the pool in no time.

What’s included with your boat ticket:

Complimentary shuttle pick-up and drop-off from Nadi International Airport or your Nadi mainland accommodation Access to our air-conditioned Guest Lounge at Naisoso Marina Starlink Wi-Fi on board so you can stay connected throughout the trip

Transfer Schedules

Naisoso Marina to Octopus Resort Departures: 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM daily.

Please note: Inbound flights must land before 1:30 PM to connect with the afternoon departure.

Octopus Resort to Naisoso Marina Departures: 10-10.30 AM or 4.15-4.30 PM daily.

Guest Lounge Experience

Our comfortable, air-conditioned lounge is there to make your wait easy and enjoyable. On arrival you’ll be met by our transfer team, who will collect you from the airport or your hotel and bring you straight to the lounge. Freshen up with a shower, enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, and complete your pre-check-in so you can head directly to your room when you arrive at the resort.

On the return journey, relax with a cold Fiji Bitter or a glass of wine, grab a snack, take a shower, and change before your flight.

We’ll drop you at the airport in perfect time for check-in.

Important Information Boat departure times may occasionally shift slightly (between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM) to accommodate flight delays. Maintenance or sea conditions can also affect schedules.

We will always confirm the exact departure time with you the day before—by email or in person at the resort.

We recommend allowing extra time for airport delays and customs, and we strongly advise having travel insurance in case of any changes caused by weather or operational needs.

Pricing (one way) Adult: USD $94

Child (4–15 years): USD $70

Charter Options Need more flexibility?   

Private charters on our 20-seater boats are also available. Just contact our team to arrange. For bookings or more details, please reach out to our reservations team—we’re happy to help make your journey seamless. Charter rates from $1399 USD one way for up to 20 people.

*As we endeavor to accommodate as many customers as possible by occasionally changing our boat departure times to allow for flight delays changes, the departure time is subject to change slightly between 8.30am and 9.30am. At other times scheduled maintenance or sea conditions could delay the scheduled departure time.

We ask you to consider airport delays and customs clearance when considering your transfer options and ensure you have travel insurance for any changes or weather disruptions.

Please note whilst best endeavours are to have a set schedule, there may be operational requirements that mean transfers times can vary. This may affect times of departure and arrival and will be confirmed to you prior to departure, the day prior by email or in person at the resort.