Faq
Cruise & Swim
Registrations for Ocean Swim Fiji Cruise 2026 will open at midday on the
15th of April 2024 (New Zealand time).
Yes of course. Below are indicative costs for an extra twin share or single room at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa.
| Twin | Single | |
|---|---|---|
| $ NZD | $850 | $691 |
| $ AUD | $765 | $600 |
| $ USD | $493 | $394 |
| $ SGD | $680 | $553 |
| ¥ JPY | ¥76,500 | ¥67,720 |
| $ CAD | $680 | $553 |
A NZD$1,000 per cabin non-refundable deposit is paid first to secure your spot at Ocean Swim Fiji Cruise – July 2026. Your first instalment is due 31 August 2025 (or within 7 days if after this
time) after confirming your plans with our travel team and agreeing to your travel quote. The final balance payment is due no later than 20 February 2026 or immediately if you book after this date.
If after booking to attend the 2026 Cruise event you decide to cancel, your NZD$500 per person deposit is non-refundable. Any instalment payments made at the time of cancellations will be refunded less a cancellation fee. Cancellation fees are per person and are stipulated in terms and conditions provided at the time of booking. If the 2026 Cruise event cannot be staged for reasons outside of the organisers control, it will be postponed to a new date. Any registered attendees booked will have their deposit and any instalment payments made transferred in full to the postponed event. It is essential you take out comprehensive travel insurance at the time you book and pay your deposit.
No. You can choose who you fly with and where you stay but note that the welcome cocktails and canape’s function takes place at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. Our travel team have great rates on airfares and the resort accommodation so get in touch to plan your trip.
No. During the event we take care of all transfers. Anything outside the event is your responsibility.
Most of the swim field will be social/recreational swimmers. If you can swim the distance you have entered competently in the ocean, then you’ll be fine. See question below re cut off times.
Everything is relaxed in Fiji (they call it Fiji time!) and so will we be, but if you’re still in the water after our official time cut offs, we’ll need to give you a quick lift into our safety boat, so you are nearer to the finish line to finish. Official time cut offs will depend on the distance of the swims but are unlikely to affect even the most recreational (slower) swimmers finishing.
Absolutely, there will be plenty for non-swimmers to do while swimmers do their thing including, beach time, relaxation, reading a book, supporting the swimmers and more.
There will be tender boats and stand up paddle boards with first aid qualified cruise staff on board to keep an eye on you while you swim. We will have a trained medic available to assist if needed. Please note our safety plans are a service to you and not a guarantee of your safety and well-being.
The date for final payment is 20 February 2026.
Wetsuits are optional – but we strongly suggest you won’t need it. The water temperature
averages a minimum of 26 degrees in July.
Minimum age for Ocean Swim Fiji Cruise is 18 years on 26 July 2026.
Our Travel Team has worked hard to create the best value packages for all kinds of travellers. To attend Ocean Swim Fiji Cruise 2026, you must book a package through our Travel Team
You’ll need to book your travel package through our Travel Team for Ocean Swim Fiji Cruise. Your travel package includes return airfares and accommodation
Our Travel Team has worked hard to create the best value packages for all kinds of travelers. To attend Ocean Swim Fiji, you must book a package through our Travel Team.
For your convenience, all purchases on-board are charged to your account for settlement at the end of the cruise. Drinks and any other purchases (massage and additional activities such as diving) are put on to a cabin tab.
Bill payment is made at the end of the cruise just before disembarking. All major credit cards are accepted on-board as well as Fijian dollars.
You may wish to have some small change and notes available for buying souvenirs at the village market. Please note that there are no banks or ATM machines in the Yasawa Islands.
Yes, the skilled chef and his team dish up a true range of enjoyable meals made all the more pleasing by the beautiful locations in which we eat. We cater to most food allergies with gluten free and dairy free options. We also have a vegetarian menu and can offer Halal meals.
Guests need to be mobile enough to move around the boat easily including getting up and
down relatively steep and narrow flights of stairs. While getting in and out of the tender boats can also require a certain degree of mobility, the crew will tailor shore landings to suit and there’s nothing wrong with staying on board for those who would prefer to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Yes, the ship has Wi-Fi thanks to their Starlink connection.
See our travel terms and conditions page for full details.
Please contact us with any questions about how we can tailor your trip to make it an experience of a lifetime.
What our Ocean Swim Fiji Swimmers say:
“Ocean Swim Fiji is a great way to combine my love of ocean swimming, as well as having a break together with my family. We came to the inaugural Ocean Swim Fiji in 2018 and are already signed up for 2021 – I can’t wait!”
“I loved the balance between swimming such amazing courses and relaxing poolside with a beer. It was the ultimate combination and the perfect break from everyday life.”