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He is our in-house expert at crafting personalised diving holidays, guiding guests from plans and dreams, to the perfect scuba diving holiday. And he loves to talk about diving!\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002FMarcTravel\u002F100\u002Fmarc_rowbottom_profile_pic-01.png?d=1718181218","Imagine yourself at sea, sailing from one incredible island to the next aboard a private yacht, stopping along the way to scuba dive and snorkel, wander pristine white-sand beaches, and take in Hollywood-worthy tropical scenery. This is a charter yacht trip in the heavenly Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. \r\n\r\nBased on their personal experience of the islands and genuine guest feedback, out dive travel experts explore the details of Fijian island-hopping charters, including sharing a few insider tips on where to go and what activities to expect. ",[176,177,178],"fiji","charter","pacific",[180,183,189,191,196,200,202,207,209,213,215,219,221,225,227,231,233,236,240,242,246,248,252,254,258,260,264,266,270,272,276,278,282,284,288,291,293,297],{"type":181,"text":182},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Imagine yourself at sea, sailing from one incredible island to the next aboard a private yacht, stopping along the way to scuba dive and snorkel, wander pristine white-sand beaches, and take in Hollywood-worthy tropical scenery. This is a charter yacht trip in the heavenly Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on their personal experience of the islands and genuine guest feedback, out dive travel experts explore the details of Fijian island-hopping charters, including sharing a few insider tips on where to go and what activities to expect. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":185,"headingType":186,"text":27},"heading","Why Fiji’s Mamanucas and Yasawas are ideal for an island hopping holiday",["Reactive",187],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},"h2",{"type":181,"text":190},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Two pristine island chains located off Viti Levu’s northwest coast\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Areas remain blissfully undeveloped and free from large-scale tourism\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Secluded spots with captivating culture, snorkelling, and scuba diving\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>World-class private charters with ample opportunities for customisation \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>If you’re looking for a remote island escape surrounded by idyllic scenery, no place on earth rivals this Fijian paradise. Located off Viti Levu’s northwest coast, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Ffiji\u002Fviti-levu-region\u002Fyasawa-mamanuca-islands\">Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands are one of the world's most exquisite tropical escapes\u003C\u002Fa>. These separate island chains feature dozens of islands in close succession, and a private yacht charter allows you to explore them in style, touring remote areas that only see a handful of visitors each year. What’s more, you can expect to stop along the way to explore stunning natural areas, scuba dive and snorkel to your heart’s content, and enjoy the country’s rich and unique culture. You’ll also find numerous resorts to visit en-route, with options ranging from remote island lodges to backpacker haunts and sprawling five-star properties complete with every luxury imaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As you venture further from the main island of Viti Levu, each stunning sand-fringed island appears more pristine and beautiful than the last, with most of the archipelago remaining blissfully undeveloped and free from large-scale tourism. And, there’s plenty to see and do, with picture perfect tropical scenery backed by powerful marine park protection, keeping the ocean ecosystem in near-perfect condition. Much of the Mamanucas' and Yasawas’ culture and tradition remains untouched as well, with daily rituals still in practice that date back hundreds of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Island hopping is hardly a new concept in fiji, thanks to the calm seas and prevailing winds that combine for fantastic sailing and cruising conditions. The region’s indigenous people have been taking advantage of this for centuries, travelling between the islands in open canoes known as Camakaus. Pirates, sailors, and ocean voyagers of all kinds have called these waters home, too - seeking safe anchorage in the calm lagoons. Today, these \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fwhat-is-a-charter-yacht\">private charter voyages can be customised to suit your every desire\u003C\u002Fa> – whether it's an unusual itinerary, personalised food and drink, or a selection of specific activities. And, best of all, you won’t share the experience with anybody but the vessel’s dedicated crew and your invited guests. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":192,"image":193,"description":194,"size":195,"text":27},"image","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPacific\u002FFiji\u002FYasawa-Mamanuca-Islands\u002FYasawa-Mamanuca-Islands-Diving-Fiji-7.jpg","Charter yachts in the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands combine island-hopping with daily activities and excursions","large",{"type":184,"heading":197,"headingType":198,"text":27},"Activities on offer while island hopping in Fiji",["Reactive",199],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":201},"\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fthings-to-do-in-fiji-when-youre-not-diving-with-sharks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003C\u002Fa>This adventurous destination is home to incredible natural wonders, both above and below water, with each island boasting its own stunning natural attractions. In addition to these exciting activities, be sure to leave plenty of free time in your schedule for impromptu excitement - you never know when a manta ray might pass by or a village local might invite you for a Kava ceremony. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":203,"headingType":204,"text":27}," Scuba diving",["Reactive",205],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},"h3",{"type":181,"text":208},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>World-famous shark encounters and manta ray experiences\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Renowned soft coral gardens, shipwrecks, walls, and more\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cdiv>Scuba diving is Fiji’s premier activity, with world-famous sites, some of the planet’s most impressive soft coral gardens, and exhilarating sustainable shark encounters. The country also boasts notoriously strong currents, shipwrecks, bustling cleaning stations, and breathtaking coral-encrusted walls that drop straight down into the abyss. But there’s far more to do than just dive while you’re exploring, especially in the remote Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. \u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"type":184,"heading":210,"headingType":211,"text":27},"Watersports",["Reactive",212],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":214},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>Kayaking, paddleboarding, and seasonal manta snorkelling\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>If you enjoy watersports, this place is a paradise. Fiji’s countless sheltered turquoise lagoons are perfect for exploration on kayaks and paddleboards. The islands are also home to some spectacular snorkelling, with seasonal manta ray sightings, limestone caves, and endless shallow reef flats with plenty of marine life.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":216,"headingType":217,"text":27},"Surfing",["Reactive",218],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":220},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Surfing for all experience levels, wake-skating, fishing, and more\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Fiji’s consistent swell means surfing is top of the list for many visitors, with local waves to suit every experience level. Other water sports like wake skating and biscuit rides are offered by both luxurious chartered yachts and the five-star resorts where they often stop for excursions ashore. Fishing and spearfishing are also permitted, with rigid environmental guidelines in place to keep Fiji’s marine ecosystems thriving. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":222,"headingType":223,"text":27},"Relaxation",["Reactive",224],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":226},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Beach barbecues, sunset cocktails, day spas, desert islands, and more\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>For adventurers who prefer more laidback pursuits, the islands also boasts incredible sightseeing and relaxed island activities. Indulge in sumptuous beach barbeques and sunset cocktails, wander deserted sandbars and uninhabited islands, or curl up with a good book and take in the views. You’ll also find fantastic spa services at many of the high-end resorts, with treatments such as massage and bodywork set to the sound of waves and easy access from your private yacht.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":228,"headingType":229,"text":27},"Sight-seeing",["Reactive",230],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":232},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Stunning scenery that has been used in numerous films and TV shows\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Keep your camera handy throughout your adventure in the Mamanucas and Yasawas. These islands are home to such impressive scenery that they’ve been the backdrop for countless movies and TV shows. Castaway was shot on Monuriki, and the Hollywood classic, Blue Lagoon, was set on Turtle Island. The Mamanucas have also provided the backdrop for reality TV sensation, Survivor, since 2066 - making it the most-used setting in the show’s history.  \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":192,"image":234,"description":235,"size":195,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPacific\u002FFiji\u002FYasawa-Mamanuca-Islands\u002FYasawa-Mamanuca-Islands-Diving-Fiji-11.jpg","Snorkelling with mantas is a popular activity during charter yacht itineraries in the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands",{"type":184,"heading":237,"headingType":238,"text":27},"Sample island hopping itinerary in Fiji’s Mamanuca and Yasawa islands",["Reactive",239],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":241},"\u003Cp>Typical Fiji sailing charters and island hopping adventures depart from the main island of Viti Levu, home to the region’s international airport. Lasting a week or more, these trips tour the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, arcing north from the port of Nadi. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":243,"headingType":244,"text":27},"Malolo Lailai",["Reactive",245],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":247},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Rich reefs, quality surf breaks and stunning beaches\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Spend the start of your adventure exploring rich coral reefs with fantastic scuba diving, snorkelling, and paddleboarding. This island is also home to some of Fiji’s very best surf breaks, with a wave for every skill and comfort level. Top it all off with a trip to the Malolo sandbar, one of the archipelago’s most stunning beaches and the perfect place to enjoy a traditional beach barbecue and cocktails before sailing onward.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":249,"headingType":250,"text":27},"Monuriki",["Reactive",251],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":253},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Provided the backdrop for Tom Hanks’ classic movie, Castaway\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Monuriki Island is home to some of Fiji’s most famous scenery, having provided the backdrop for Tom Hanks’ movie, Castaway. Wander the footprint-free white sand beach, snorkel in the calm, clear lagoon, and enjoy a stunning sunset either from the comfort of your charter yacht or out on the water in a kayak or atop a paddleboard.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":255,"headingType":256,"text":27},"Sacred Islands",["Reactive",257],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":259},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Believed to be the birthplace of Fijian culture\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Believed to be the birthplace of Fijian culture, this group of four islands in the northern Mamanucas is the setting for many local legends – and it’s one of the most picturesque parts of the entire South Pacific. Explore endless aquamarine lagoons, scuba dive and snorkel beautiful swaying soft coral gardens, and head ashore to discover an uninhabited paradise of exotic plants and animals.  \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":261,"headingType":262,"text":27},"Nanuya Balavu",["Reactive",263],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":265},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Seasonal manta ray encounters between May and October\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>One of Fiji’s most beloved spots for snorkelling and scuba diving, this island is home to kaleidoscopic coral gardens and marine wildlife in all shapes and sizes. Each year, between May and October, its waters are graced by a gathering of manta rays, gracefully swooping and barrel rolling in the surf as they feed. This is also a hotspot for sharks with nearly guaranteed encounters of multiple species.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":267,"headingType":268,"text":27},"Blue Lagoon",["Reactive",269],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":271},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Some of Fiji’s most dynamic diving and ancient cave paintings\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Surrounded by some of Fiji’s most dynamic diving, this idyllic destination in the northern Yasawas offers access to over 30 different sites. It’s also home to the famous Sawa-i-Lau caves, an otherworldly snorkelling spot with fascinating limestone formations, as well as ancient paintings and inscriptions. This frequently photographed site is also home to a fantastic play of light against crystal clear water. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":273,"headingType":274,"text":27},"Octopus",["Reactive",275],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":277},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Perfect setting for watersports and possible manta sightings\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Headed back toward Viti Levu, this quiet seaside resort is home to excellent scuba diving and snorkelling, with intricate hard and soft coral formations and extensive reef flats in its calm, clear lagoon. Other watersports like paddleboarding and high-speed biscuit rides are also available, and lucky snorkellers might encounter giant oceanic manta rays between May and October.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":279,"headingType":280,"text":27},"Likuliu",["Reactive",281],{"label":206,"value":206,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":283},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Laid-back reef exploration with clouds of fish and colourful corals\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Likuliu is the perfect end to your Fijian adventure. This island is the ideal place to enjoy some laid back reef exploration with clouds of colourful fish, sea turtles, and striking coral formations. Explore the coast on a paddleboard, spend a bit of time beachcombing, or try your hand at wakeskating. 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