Oarsman’s Bay Lodge offers a wide range of activities. Guests who crave an authentic Fijian experience can visit the local school or village or join the congregation at the local church on Sunday – a true Fijian musical experience. Guests who enjoy adventure are welcome to hike, snorkel or dive!
Sawa-I-Lau Limestone Caves
(Duration 2 hours)
The Sawa-I-Lau Caves are scenic ancient limestone caves located just 25-30 minutes (by boat) from Oarsman’s Bay Lodge. These awe-inspiring caves were carved over a millennia and are known as the resting place of the ancient Fijian ten-headed god Uluitini. From the main cave, you can explore other cave systems with the local guides, and the rare opportunity to enter the cave system via a subterranean channel.
What to bring: swimwear, sunscreen, hat, towel, snorkelling gear, waterproof camera and small change to purchase handicrafts.
Snorkelling
At the famous “Blue Lagoon” Beach (Duration 2 hours)
Experience the best of Fiji water, where you will get to go snorkelling at the famous Blue Lagoon beach, just 20 minutes south (by boat) to Nanuya Island (where it is located). Snorkel in one of Fiji’s most crystal blue waters, and colourful marine wonderland, while your local guide hand feeds the resident fish. You can even get to explore the island while you are there.
What to bring: swimwear, sunscreen, hat, towel, snorkelling gear, camera and water.
Reef Hopping
(Duration 2 hours)
With reef hopping, you will spend 30 minutes at each reef and be guided across some of the best snorkelling areas in the Nacula Island region. Surrounding Oarsman’s Bay Lodge are some of Fiji’s best snorkelling preserved reef sites. You will swim with colourful fish and coral, and even turtles and eels in crystal blue tropical water.
Island Hiking
(Duration up to 2-3 hours)
Nacula Island is home to some of the best island trekking in Fiji. The views from the top of the hill are spectacular. With multiple tracks up and around Nacula Island, your guide can tailor your hike from an easy to a more challenging route.
Hand-line Fishing
(Duration 2 hours)
Experience a true Fijian hand-line fishing trip, where your guide from the local Nacula Island village will take you to his favourite fishing spots. Depending on what you catch, our Chef will happily cook the fish for your next meal!
Scuba Diving
With roughly 30 dive sites to choose from, you need to experience some of the best dives Fiji has to offer. The Yasawa Island’s famous reefs, walls, drop-offs, swim throughs, and pinnacles are just a short boat ride from Oarsman’s Bay Lodge. Blue Lagoon dives occur three times a day, everyday from 9am, 11am and 3pm. All equipment is supplied and you will be guided by professional PADI Dive Instructors and PADI Dive Masters.