Nadi to Mana

gumbarge06:54 UTC28 Dec 2010

Hello

We are off to Fiji next September on a RTW trip

We will arrive on a Monday at 1pm and as we dont have much time we want to get to Mana Island as soon as possible

I understand the ferry and flights are about the same price - so we would like to go for the quicker flying option - I understand Air Pacific do the route but I can't find anything on their site. Does anyone know the timetable/fares/how to book ??

Our flight out of Nadi is early on the Friday so we also need to get to Nadi on the Thursday , probably in the afternoon I guess....

cheers

smandkjc20:45 UTC28 Dec 2010

We believe Air Pacific have stopped flying to Mana and MaloloLaiLai.
We just had to book a seaplane to get us to Malolo Resort as the helicopter does not fly there.
We did see an occasional plane land at Mana when we were at Matamanoa in November but they were evidently charter flights.

gumbarge04:14 UTC29 Dec 2010

ok cheers - so I guess the best/only option is to get down to the pier as soon as we land and get on the first boat...

newfie4323:55 UTC29 Dec 2010

If you check out the Mana Island forum at tripadvisor you should get the latest details on transportation - it is a very popular island with many repeat visitors. I recall a lot of comments when Air Pacific shut down that route - everyone was looking for alternative ways of getting there.

thurstonhowell4th06:44 UTC08 Jan 2011

you will find all the boat and resorts info and options as you come out of the Nadi airport arrivals hall, sometimes boats go from Vu(n)da as well as Denaru

stephanemth23:23 UTC10 Jan 2011

Hi! It's awesome to hear you are heading to Mana - what a beautiful place to stay! South Sea Cruises operate a resort connections service to connect your flights with the ferry service. You can see exactly how it works here: http://bit.ly/hzEaeY Or, as you mentioned, the other option would be to take a seaplane - not so sure these are cheaper though! Have a look here for option on gettinng to Mana http://www.manafiji.com/transfers.html

I hope this helps gumbarge!

Have fun in the Mamanuca Islands :)

diane6615:36 UTC17 Mar 2011

I use the Mana Flyer, in Feb 11 ,cost FJD $60 one way goes all over the Mamanuca Group, trip advisor gives the phone contact

Nadi to Mana Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
gumbarge06:54 UTC28 Dec 2010	Hello We are off to Fiji next September on a RTW trip We will arrive on a Monday at 1pm and as we dont have much time we want to get to Mana Island as soon as possible I understand the ferry and flights are about the same price - so we would like to go for the quicker flying option - I understand Air Pacific do the route but I can't find anything on their site. Does anyone know the timetable/fares/how to book ?? Our flight out of Nadi is early on the Friday so we also need to get to Nadi on the Thursday , probably in the afternoon I guess.... cheers
smandkjc20:45 UTC28 Dec 2010	We believe Air Pacific have stopped flying to Mana and MaloloLaiLai. We just had to book a seaplane to get us to Malolo Resort as the helicopter does not fly there. We did see an occasional plane land at Mana when we were at Matamanoa in November but they were evidently charter flights.	1
gumbarge04:14 UTC29 Dec 2010	ok cheers - so I guess the best/only option is to get down to the pier as soon as we land and get on the first boat...	2
newfie4323:55 UTC29 Dec 2010	If you check out the Mana Island forum at tripadvisor you should get the latest details on transportation - it is a very popular island with many repeat visitors. I recall a lot of comments when Air Pacific shut down that route - everyone was looking for alternative ways of getting there.	3
thurstonhowell4th06:44 UTC08 Jan 2011	you will find all the boat and resorts info and options as you come out of the Nadi airport arrivals hall, sometimes boats go from Vu(n)da as well as Denaru	4
stephanemth23:23 UTC10 Jan 2011	Hi! It's awesome to hear you are heading to Mana - what a beautiful place to stay! South Sea Cruises operate a resort connections service to connect your flights with the ferry service. You can see exactly how it works here: http://bit.ly/hzEaeY Or, as you mentioned, the other option would be to take a seaplane - not so sure these are cheaper though! Have a look here for option on gettinng to Mana http://www.manafiji.com/transfers.html I hope this helps gumbarge! Have fun in the Mamanuca Islands :)	5
diane6615:36 UTC17 Mar 2011	I use the Mana Flyer, in Feb 11 ,cost FJD $60 one way goes all over the Mamanuca Group, trip advisor gives the phone contact	6