Travel Information

Planning Your Stay

Well Before You Leave

• For general Fiji travel information we recommend the Fiji Tourism website: https://www.fiji.travel/
• Check your passport expiration. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your scheduled departure date from Fiji and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. See Entering Fiji.
• Let us know you’re coming – we’ll need to know your arrival and departure dates.
• Purchase dive insurance (required for diving) that covers scuba-related activities.
• Travel insurance is recommended to ensure you are covered in the event of any type of disruptions to your holiday, delays, losses, injuries, illness etc.
• Order any additional medications you might need.
• Gather appropriate attire. Multiple bathing suits are a good idea =)
• If you will need child care please let us know.
• Pack an emergency contact list and copies of your passport and credit cards.
• If you plan to bring a mobile phone, please check with your provider about travel plan options.

What to Pack

• Sun protection: a hat, glasses and your preferred reef-safe sunscreen.
• Any medications you might need.
• Mosquito spray of your choice.
• Seasickness medications if you plan to boat and are prone to motion sickness.
• Bring a gift?
• A watertight windbreaker for boat rides.
• Surfers: spare leash, spare fins, wax, rash guard and booties are recommended.
• Divers: flashlight and batteries, safety sausage, swimmer’s ear drops, camera and chargers, certification card and your logbook. We recommend a 5mm wetsuit in the winter months and a 3mm in summer, of course depending on how cold you get.

Just Before You Leave

• Take advantage of pre-flight check-in.
• Allow extra time for every step of your journey so you don’t need to rush.

While You’re Here

• Tipping is by no means expected in Fiji, however it is highly appreciated, especially at the resort.
• Electricity: the power plugs and sockets in Fiji are of Type I. This is a three-pronged plug with one vertical prong and two slanting prongs. The electrical current in Fiji is 240 volts with 50 cycles per second.
• Wi-Fi access is provided in the main building.
• Telephone service is available at reception, to any destination worldwide at appropriate charges.
• Kayaks are available for free.
• Village visits: when in the village it is important to remove your hat and sunglasses as a sign of respect – wearing them is an insult to the chief. Always leave your shoes outside the door when entering a home and keep in mind that it’s also insulting to touch someone’s head – which can be tempting when you are surrounded by wide-eyed, smiling children. Please see the Dress Code as well. When visiting a village, it is customary to present a gift of kava, which is also known as “yaqona”. The gift, (a “sevusevu”), will cost less than $20 FJD for a half kilo. If you are accompanied by a guide, he/she will look after that. The sevusevu is presented to the traditional head of the village (“Turaga Ni koro”). After it’s been pounded into powder and mixed with water, it is usually served in the head person’s house. Fijians are the friendliest people in the world. Your respect for their customs and traditions will not only make you a welcome guest in their villages and homes, but add another dimension to your Fijian holiday.

Dress Code

Waidroka Bay Resort is a casual atmosphere and many of the activities involve water. Swimwear is appropriate around the resort, but casual attire is suggested for breakfast and lunch, and smart casual for dinner. This typically includes shorts and tops for both men and women during the day, while dinner attire may involve nice shorts or collared shirts for men and dresses or sundresses for women.

When visiting any Fijian village, it is important to dress appropriately and wear modest clothing. Men should always wear a shirt and shorts. Women should dress conservatively covering their shoulders at least and wear a long skirt.