Fiji Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
33 ships from 16 cruise lines
Fiji cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 158 upcoming sailings on 33 ships from 16 cruise lines visiting Fiji, calling at 8 places. Cruises can start in Lautoka and end in Lautoka. Of 158 upcoming sailings, 35 start in Fiji and 32 end there. More South Pacific & Australia cruises.
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See every Fiji cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Fiji
Fiji is an archipelago nation of more than 330 islands, only about 110 of which are inhabited. It has no river-cruise tradition; the equivalent is island-to-island small-ship cruising among the Mamanuca, Yasawa, and northern islands. For the milestone traveler, this means unpacking once while waking to a new reef, village, or beach each morning. The key trade-off: Fiji is a long-haul flight from the US, and outer-island comfort is simple. Choose a small ship with a strong expedition and cultural program, respect village protocols, and go in the dry season from May to October for the smoothest seas.
Typical routes
- Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands — a sheltered chain west of Nadi known for sparkling lagoons, village visits, the Sawa-i-Lau caves, and relaxed small-ship cruising.
- Viti Levu / Vanua Levu / Kadavu Loop — a more culturally and ecologically diverse route connecting Suva, Lautoka, Levuka, Savusavu, and Dravuni Island.
Ports overview
Fiji's cruise infrastructure is modest by Caribbean standards: a mix of international deep-water ports such as Suva and Lautoka, an established marina at Port Denarau, and open anchorages at Savusavu, Levuka, and Dravuni. For small-ship travellers this is an advantage, because the ports feel authentic, uncrowded, and refreshingly unherded.
Cruise season
May to October is the prime cruising window, with drier weather, lower humidity, and calmer seas. November to April is the wet and tropical-cyclone season; local small-ship operators continue sailing but itineraries must be flexible.
Find your Fiji sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Fiji, earliest departure first.
13 Days One-Way from Lautoka to Papeete
Starts in Fiji. Also visits Tonga, Cook Islands, French Polynesia
Paul Gauguin
27 Days One-Way from Brisbane to Los Angeles
Visits Fiji. Also visits Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu
Seabourn Quest
46 Days One-Way from Brisbane to Miami
Visits Fiji. Also visits Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu
Seabourn Quest
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19 Days One-Way from Brisbane to Honolulu
Visits Fiji. Also visits Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu
Seabourn Quest
17 Days One-Way from Papeete to Lautoka
Ends in Fiji. Also visits French Polynesia, Society Islands French Polynesia, Cook Islands
National Geographic Resolution
12 Days One-Way from Sydney to Lautoka
Ends in Fiji. Also visits Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu
Norwegian Spirit
13 Days One-Way from Lautoka to Papeete
Starts in Fiji. Also visits Tutuila Island American Samoa, Samoa, Cook Islands
Norwegian Spirit
27 Days One-Way from Lautoka to Broome Wa
Starts in Fiji. Also visits Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Australia
Seabourn Pursuit
17 Days One-Way from Lautoka to Darwin
Starts in Fiji. Also visits Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Australia
Seabourn Pursuit
80 Days Brisbane, Australia Round Trip
Visits Fiji. Also visits Australia, New Zealand, Samoa
Grand Princess
80 Days Sydney, Australia Round Trip
Visits Fiji. Also visits Australia, New Zealand, Samoa
Grand Princess
50 Days One-Way from Sydney to Tokyo
Visits Fiji. Also visits Australia, New Zealand, Samoa
Grand Princess
Where Fiji cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Lautoka (130) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Lautoka (130)
Ships by type: 31 ocean 4 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Fiji cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Fiji cruise port guide →More South Pacific & Australia cruises
Australia · French Polynesia · Society Islands French Polynesia · New Zealand · Vanuatu · Cook Islands · New Caledonia · Papua New Guinea
Frequently asked questions about Fiji cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Fiji?
8 Fiji places are visited by 33 ships from 16 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Fiji cruise?
May to October is the prime cruising window, with drier weather, lower humidity, and calmer seas. November to April is the wet and tropical-cyclone season; local small-ship operators continue sailing but itineraries must be flexible.
Sources and further reading
Background on Fiji draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Fiji
- Britannica: Fiji
- Tourism Fiji: Official Tourism Website
- Captain Cook Cruises Fiji: Fiji Princess Small-Ship Cruises
- Ponant: Fiji Cruises
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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