THE HEART AND SOUL OF FIJI

Cruise to Suva, Fiji Islands

The largest city in Fiji, Suva is a melting pot of hustle and bustle. The diverse population represents a blend of Indian, Fijian, Chinese and even Japanese culture. Visit the Fiji Museum, where you can learn more about the region's history through 3,500 years of archaeological findings, including a full-size war canoe. Wander the Thurston Botanical Gardens under royal palms and alongside gingers and water lilies. Cruise to Suva, Fiji and hike to the summit of Tamavua Heights, where you can see the exotic coastline from above. Or trek through the rainforest at Colo-I-Suva forest park just north of the city, and take a dip in one of the waterfall pools.

National Language Fijian, Fiji Hindi, English

Currency Accepted Fijian Dollar‎ (‎FJD‎)

Things To Do in Suva

A waterfall in a forest in Suva, Fiji

Into the Jungle

The Colo-I-Suva rainforest will entrance you with its stoic grace. Green branches provide shelter from the sun and a resting place for darting tropical birds. At the end of the path, you'll find a series of natural pools you can daringly jump into using a rope swing. Don't forget to yell "Canonball!" as you splash through its crystal blue surface.

A Fijian man dancing

Fiery Feet

On your arrival at the Pacific Harbor arts village, you'll be greeted by beating drums and whistling conch shells. The Beqa Firewalkers brave white-hot coals to tell the story of their ancestors. See acrobatic displays complete with laughter and thrills, and watch locals create traditional handicrafts.

All Things Fiji

All the cultural customs of Fiji will leave you with more questions than answers. Head over to the Fiji Museum for a crash course in all things Fiji with your cruise. With boat building artifacts, war canoes and lessons on the gift-giving customs, you'll quickly become an expert.

Local Cuisine

Suva Municipal Market holds all manner of seasonal tropical fruits, freshly caught fish, spices and exotic vegetables. With fusion dishes from India, China and Japan, you'll find an array of unique flavors to delight any palette. Narrow city streets house tiny aromatic curry shops enticing you with their unique spice mixes. During your Fiji cruise vacation, be sure to try kokoda, the island's equivalent of South America's ceviche, made up of finely chopped raw mahi-mahi fish, dressed with coconut milk and citrus.

Shopping

Take a break from the tropical heat and step into the air-conditioned Tappoo City shopping mall. A mix of high-end stores and everyday shops, it's a shopaholic's island dream. At the Municipal Handicraft Center, find bargains on tapa cloth, jewelry, traditional wood carvings and decorated bowls.