Nacula is one of many islands in the Yasawa group, which stretches northwest of Fiji’s main island. It is close to the northern end of this island group and features stunning paradise beaches and lush green hills, like all the islands around here. Picking one of the many options of islands and resorts in Fiji is like choosing between a rock and a hard place—in a good way. They are all similar but unique. What makes this one special is its proximity to the Sawa-i-Lau cave, a beautiful limestone cave featured in the 1982 movie “The Blue Lagoon.”
From Nadi to Nacula
There is only one ferry service that connects all islands of the Yasawa group with Port Denarau. The ferry departs every morning at 8:30 and makes its way up, stopping at each island along the route. It is well-organized but takes time if you go all the way to the northern end of the island group – about 4.5 hours. After Nacula, there is one more island further north, after which the ferry heads back south to pick up guests who want to travel to another resort or return to Port Denarau.
Nacula
Nacula is one of the larger islands in the Yasawa group. There are a few homestays and resorts to choose from. The resorts typically offer a choice between dorm rooms and private accommodations, with a significant price difference, of course. I stayed at Oarsman’s Bay Lodge, where the dorm room cost about €20 per night, plus an additional €50 per day for the (mandatory) full meal plan. The lodge offers various activities throughout the day, many of which are free, like beach volleyball, basket weaving or an introduction to kava (a local sacred drink), and more. There are also a few paid options, the most notable being a trip to the Sawa-i-Lau Cave, a beautiful limestone cave. Aside from the activities, the general setting is of course inviting to just relax on the beach.
Enjoy tropical paradise pictures :
