Frequently Asked
Questions

Yes of course. Below are indicative costs for an extra twin share or single room at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa.

Registrations for the 2024 event will open on 11th October 2023.

The event officially starts on 27^th of May at 6:00pm for the Welcome Drinks and Dinner and Registration at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. The event officially ends after the Awards Dinner and Party on the 30^th of May at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. We encourage you to take an extra day to relax and have some fun on 31^st of May with a breakfast and glass of champagne, half-day tours and activities, rest and relaxation.

Check our website oceanswimfiji.com to view our 2024 swim courses. Be ready to venture out into the clear blue waters and pass over coral reefs. Your swims will be epic!

Yes! Return economy airfares flying Fiji Airways and four nights at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa are included in your package. You’ll also receive your Swimmer event entry or Supporter event entry. If you wish to tailor your flights or accommodation, simply speak to our travel team.

Absolutely. The event officially runs from 27 May to the evening of 30 May. Many of our guests choose to arrive into Fiji a few days prior or stay a few extra days after to get the perfect balance of swimming and total relaxation. Our travel team are ready to help plan and book your perfect Fijian break.

Get in touch with our travel team to confirm your pricing for children attending, but not swimming.

If you’ve clicked on the ‘Secure your Spot’ button on our website and you have been able to pay your NZ$500 per person deposit, you’re in!

If not sold out prior, registrations for the May 2024 event will close on 30 April 2024.

Your all-inclusive package includes the following meals and drinks:

• • Buffet dinner and two complimentary drinks at the Event Registration & Welcome Function taking place at Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
  • Buffet lunch and drinks (open bar all day) at South Sea Island
  • Buffet lunch and two complimentary drinks Waitui Beach Club
  • Buffet lunch and two complimentary drinks at Malamala Beach Club
  • Two complimentary drinks at the two Sundowner Functions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
  • Ticket to attend the Awards Dinner & Party at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa beachfront (or Grand ballroom if wet weather) including buffet dinner, dessert and two drinks
  • 10% discount on all food, beverage and So Spa treatments purchased at the Sofitel Resort & Spa between Monday 27 May and Friday 31 May 2024 when event accreditation is shown at the time of purchase.
  • *Champagne Breakfast exclusively for Ocean Swim Fiji swimmers and supporters at the Sofitel Fiji Report & Spa on the final day of Ocean Swim Fiji.

A NZ$500 per person non-refundable deposit is paid first to secure your spot at Ocean Swim Fiji – May 2024. Your first instalment is due within 7 days after confirming your plans with our travel team and agreeing to your travel quote. The final balance payment is due no later than 1 March but can be paid earlier.

If after booking to attend the 2024 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 2024 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 instalments payments made transferred in full to the postponed event.

No. You can choose who you fly with and where you stay but note that a number of functions, events and coach pickups take place at/from the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. Our travel team have great rates on airfares and hotel accommodation so get in touch to plan your trip.

To join registered swimmers at all of the swim locations, attend functions, enjoy lunches and dinners and many other exclusive benefits you’ll need to purchase one of our Swimmer + Supporter Duo packages. If you’d prefer to laze by the hotel pool at the Sofitel and do your own thing you are still more than welcome to come to Fiji with your swimming companion but will not be able to enjoy the benefits of a Supporters Event Entry.

Your all-inclusive package includes:

• Return airport to hotel transfers in Fiji
• Return coach transfers to Port Denarau for Swim 1 and Swim 3
• Chartered ferries to and from South Sea Island (Swim 1) and Malamala – Beach Club (Swim 3)

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 pretty relaxed in Fiji and so will we be, but if you’re still in the water swimming 45min after the start of the 1km and/or 2 hours after the start of the 3km we’ll need to give you a quick lift into our safety boat so you are nearer to the finish line to finish.

We are working with Ian Muller from Fiji Surf and his fantastic team of qualified lifeguards. They know the Fijian waters well and will be keeping a watchful eye over you during your swims.

The date for final payment is 3 May 2024.

Wetsuits are optional – but we strongly suggest you won’t need it. The water temperature averages a minimum of 24 degrees at this time of year. Please note that people wearing wetsuits will be excluded from the age group or overall competition but will receive a finisher’s medal.

10 years for the 1km and 12 years for the 3km. All swimmers must be competent swimming their entered distance in the open water. Age is as at the start date of the event. Younger swimmers with exceptional ability may be accepted at the sole discretion of the Event Director Scott Rice.

Our Travel Team has worked hard to create the best value packages for all kinds of travelers. To attend Ocean Swim Fiji – August 2023 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 – August 2023. Your travel package includes return airfares and accommodation.

See our travel terms and conditions page for full details.

Certainly! To ensure your group of friends or family members doesn’t miss out on this incredible swimcation adventure, one person can pay the deposits for all travelers in a single transaction. Here’s how it works:

1. 1. Group Payment: One person from the group will initiate the registration process and pay the deposits for all travelers in the party. This can be done in a single transaction, making it convenient and ensuring all spots are secured together.
   2. Group Questionnaire: The group head will be required to add details for all travelers, which includes fields for all group members’ names, passport details, email addresses, and other necessary information. Completing this questionnaire may take a little time, but it ensures that everyone in your group “gets in” together.
   3. Individual Event Info: After the group questionnaire has been completed, each individual traveler will receive subsequent emails with event-specific information and any further details needed for their participation.

   By registering as a group and paying deposits together, you can guarantee that your entire group will enjoy the adventure together without the risk of spots running out.