Ferry to Yasawa, Fiji

 Tighe and I are exploring the Yasawa Islands in Fiji for the next six days. Erik was going to join us too, but his broken shoulder makes it too difficult for him to travel, and snorkel.

Taking the ferry to Octopus Resort, nestled in Liku Liku Bay on Waya Island, in the Yasawa Islands. 

It's about a 2 1/2 hours ferry ride.

An early morning bus ride from the airport hotel to Port Denarau. Watched the crew load the ferry up with everyone's gear.

Leaving mainland Fiji, Port Denarau at 8.45am . Nice day for a ferry ride.

First stop was the smallest island resort I had ever seen. South Sea resort.

Here's the sand bar that Quinn and Tighe visited back in 2014.

Tighe on the top deck of the ferry with mainland Fiji behind, and a glimpse of the sandbar.

Tighe and Beachcomber Island.

Looking towards the Yasawas.  

We sailed between two islands. Both had great rock formations.

There are resorts on both islands. This one is Barefoot on Kuata Island.

Small boat for a transfer with thevWayalailai Eco resort. This island is also called Wayasewa.

At the end of the gap between the islands, is Warrior Rock, Kuata Island. There was a warrior singing and dancing at the top. Starting to feel like we are in Fiji.

Looking back at Kuata Island.  On the right is Warrior Rock.

Looking towards Waya Island, we will be staying here for the next five days.

I really like the rocky landscape. Really looking forward to exploring this island.

Octopus Resort nestled in the trees at the edge of the island. Looks like the reef is next to the shore.

The ferry is quite small. It has another 3 hours to go until it reaches to northern islands of Yasawa.