Denarau Island in 1 Day for Friends - Self-drive electric boat — be your own captain
In Collaboration with BBQ E-Boat Fiji. Updated on February 19, 2026.
Captain your own 100% electric BBQ boat from Port Denarau Marina. Includes a 30-minute skipper training, then 2.5 hours of self-drive mangrove cruising with the option to BBQ onboard (if BBQ set added). Bring your picnic or add the optional BBQ set; make your own way to Port Denarau Marina for check-in.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with BBQ E-Boat Fiji, inspired by the tour Self-Drive BBQ E-Boat Cruise (2-6 Guests Per Boat). Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Self-drive electric boat — be your own captain
- 30-minute skipper training before departure
- 2.5 hours cruising Fiji’s mangrove waterways
- Optional onboard BBQ setup and marinated BBQ box
- Service-boat support, safety equipment, and onboard music
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at the BBQ E-Boat Fiji office in Port Denarau Marina for check-in, receive a 30-minute skipper briefing, then depart for a 2.5-hour self-drive mangrove cruise with time to stop and BBQ or picnic.
Skipper Training
30-minute mandatory skipper training and safety briefing at the BBQ E-Boat Fiji office before you take the helm. Covers boat controls, safety gear, VHF use, anchoring and how to operate the onboard BBQ (if added).
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes before the listed check-in; walk through the Port Denarau Passenger Terminal and find the BBQ E-Boat Fiji office on the right-hand side.
- Bring photo ID for check-in and have any dietary restrictions ready to confirm if you ordered a BBQ set.
- Wear non-marking, flat shoes or sandals — marina decking can be slippery when wet.
Self-Drive cruising
Board your reserved eco-electric BBQ boat and cruise through Denarau’s mangrove channels escorted by a service boat. Enjoy 2.5 hours of quiet cruising, onboard amenities (sunshade, table, mini speaker), handline fishing and time to BBQ or picnic at a calm mid-river spot. Service boat support remains nearby throughout.
Tips from local experts:
- Limit bulky coolers—space on board is limited; use soft-sided bags and sealable containers to keep the deck tidy.
- If you plan to BBQ, bring a small tongs or spatula only if you prefer your own; otherwise use the provided BBQ tool kit when the BBQ set is added.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof phone case for photos during stops — water spray and BBQ smoke are likely.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 2 |
| Total Places | 2 |
| Activities Types | Experience, Outdoor |