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.
