Nanuya Balavu Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Two kayaks on a sandy beach with clear blue water and a forest in the background.
A coral reef with various fish species and coral formations.

Visit this tiny island in the Yasawa Island chain to swim withmanta rays, relax on quiet beaches and explore awe-inspiring reefs with yoursnorkel or dive gear.

Nanuya Balavu is an idylliclittle island in the Yasawa Island chain. With only one resort, the MantarayIsland Resort, most of Nanuya Balavu remains free for travellers to roam andexplore. Enjoy a holiday at the resort or visit Nanuya Balavu for the dayduring a charter boat tour from nearby islands.

The island is known for themagnificent manta rays that settle in the local lagoons between May andOctober. The graceful rays return annually to the channel between Nanuya Malavuand Drawaqa Island for a feast of plankton and can be seenstretching a wingspan of up to 7 metres (22 feet) in the island’s waters. Jointhese stunning and harmless sea creatures for a swim with your snorkel.

While you can’t scuba dive aroundthe rays, you can explore nearby reefs and beautiful dive spots year-round. Snorkeland diving trips for beginners and experienced divers depart from the resortand qualified instructors will guide you through the island’s brightly-colouredreefs. Tour around the island’s sheltered waters with a kayak or paddle acrossthe channel to find beautifully secluded beaches.

Join a charter boat trip toexplore beyond the island’s reefs, where excellent fishing opportunities await.Marlin, tuna and giant trevally are among the types of fish you might reel in.The resort will prepare and cook your catch for you. Relax and enjoy thedelicious, freshly-barbequed fish that you caught just hours earlier.

The Mantaray Island Resort has alimited number of private, single-room villas as well as dorm-styleaccommodation. Find other lodgings at other islands in the Yasawa Island chain.Reach Nanuya Balavu in 3 hours by boat from Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island.

Mantaray Island Resort

Mantaray Island Resort

3 out of 5
Yasawa Island Nanuya Balavu Island
The price is AU$436 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$436
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Nanuya Balavu Island. Enjoy a beach locale, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Manta Ray Beach and Sunrise Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
"Great island retreat to relax with great snorkeling as well as other activities. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Nice property to enjoy a real Fiji feeling on your vacation."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Mantaray Island Resort
Paradise Cove Resort

Paradise Cove Resort

4.5 out of 5
Naukacuvu Island Naukacuvu Island
The price is AU$426 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$426
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Naukacuvu Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Naukacuvu Beach and Manta Ray Beach ...
Paradise Cove Resort
Barefoot Kuata Island Resort Fiji

Barefoot Kuata Island Resort Fiji

3 out of 5
Yasawa Islands Kuata Island
The price is AU$296 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$296
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach property in Kuata Island. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a private beach and on-site spa services.
Barefoot Kuata Island Resort Fiji
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Snorkeling with sharks (homestay)

Snorkeling with sharks (homestay)

Yasawa Fiji
Stay at this holiday home in Wayasewa Island. Enjoy laundry facilities.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"We were picked up and brought directly to our homestay. Their son took us to snorkeling with the sharks, very happy and professional. We always felt safe and part of the family. A family member had passed away amd they included all 7 of the homeestays in all of the true Fijian traditions. We felt ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Snorkeling with sharks (homestay)
Paradise Village Homestay in Yasawa Islands, Fiji. Wifi available!

Paradise Village Homestay in Yasawa Islands, Fiji. Wifi available!

Wayasewa island Waya
Stay at this holiday home in Ba. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Imeri and her family are wonderful! The food is spectacular, authentic, and plentiful. The entire village was so friendly, everyone sayibg bula day and night. It was really hard to leave such a wonderful place. The house, and in particular the view, were absolutely amazing. I highly reccomend staying ..."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Paradise Village Homestay in Yasawa Islands, Fiji. Wifi available!
Fijian family community stay in paradise.

Fijian family community stay in paradise.

Yasawa Islands Fiji
Stay at this beach holiday home in Wayasewa Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"For tourists who want a realistic understanding of Fijian culture in the Yasawa Islands and not a resort that could be anywhere in the world, this is the place! The sleeping accommodation is simple dormitory style divided by colourful curtains and buntings and each bed is provided with a mosquito ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Fijian family community stay in paradise.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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