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The Island
A beautiful deserted tropical isle, a tranquil blue lagoon, fringing coral reefs, a long white sandy beach, swaying palm trees, a traditional thatched bure, soft island music, fresh tropical fruits, abundant seafood and friendly pacific islanders.
This and much more awaits you on the shores of Robinson Crusoe Island.
Location
A few miles north of Natadola Beach on Fiji's Coral Coast and only 40 minutes drive from Nadi, this 25 acre island paradise lies only 10 minutes across the bay from Viti Levu in calm clear waters.
Access is boat only and includes a 30 minute jungle river cruise followed by a short trip across the lagoon.
History
The sacred island of Likuri also known as Robinson Crusoe Island has an amazing history which dates back 3,500 years to when the First Polynesians landed their huge outrigger canoes on the shores of the Fiji Islands.
Almost 500 years later, the next wave of people landed, these were the Melanesians.
Today the indigenious Fijians are descendants from a mix of the two cultures - Polynesians and Melanesians.
Since those early days Likuri Island was used for traditional ceremonies and chiefly gatherings. In fact it was almost solely used for the chief's pleasure, a custom which was handed down from generation to generation. Only recently has the island been opened up for tourism thanks to the High Chief - Ka Levu Tui Nadroga and the chiefly family who have become our partners in this very successful eco cultural budget resort.
Dining
Robinson Crusoe Island prides itself in maintaining a high level of cleanliness and hygiene and is able to offer the freshest seafood caught daily from our fringing coral reefs and fresh fruits and vegetables from our nearby village suppliers.
Fresh & healthy Fijian style cuisine, cold beer, wine, soft drinks and mineral water served under a thatched bure right on the beach to the sound of south sea island guitars.
Cold drinks & snacks available from the Wreck Bar.
Activities at Extra Cost
- Scuba Diving - $155.00 for 2 Tank Dive (Includes all gear) Can be arranged on arrival
- Windsurfing - $15.00 / hour
- Water skiing : $25.00 - 10 minutes ( experienced skiers )
- Monster Tube Ride : $15.00 / pp
- Big Banana Ride : $12.00 pp
- Hair braiding - $1.00 per braid
- Polynesian massage : $15.00 -1/2 hour
- Day Cruises
- Sports Fishing
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Step aboard the 22' sports fishing vessel " Troppo Cat" or the 25' twin outboard "Gone Troppo" for some of the best lagoon, reef and deep sea sport fishing in Fiji.
Well equipped with the most up to date and well maintained sports fishing gear for trolling the fringing reefs and the deep blue waters off Robinson Crusoe Island.
Miles from the nearest port this island remains untouched except for the local villagers who fish in long punts and use mostly spears.
The fishing starts only 3 minutes off the beach and depending on the time of the year, you can expect Yellow Fin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Reef Trevally, Spanish Mackeral, Giant Barracuda, Mahimahi, Marlin, Whahoo and much more.
Also fish our two local rivers for record - breaking Mangrove Jack from our 16' mangrove boat that makes up our full compliment of Deep Sea, Game and Sports, Bottom and Mangrove Fishing as featured in Australian Modern Fishing, Modern Boating, Fishing Monthly Dec 2003.
Fish as a group or an exclusive charter, prices are from FJD $25 per person based on min. 4 passengers. (This special rate is available
Free Activities
- Fishing and snorkeling trips to our magnificent fringing coral reefs
- Learn about traditional island medicine on our jungle bush walk.
- Learn how to husk a coconut and how to catch coconut land crabs
- Join a traditional fish drive and cook your own catch over hot coals
- Learn how to make your own coconut jewelry or Kava bowl.
- Beach volleyball - Robinson Crusoe Island Vs The world daily
- Reef walking with a village guide " Sunday services and village visit
- Learn Polynesian / Melanesian dance then be part of the awesome island night entertainment
- Beach party "Fiji style" around an open fire under a starry sky
only to guests staying on Robinson Crusoe Island).
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