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South Sea Cruises Group acquires Tivua Island from Captain Cook Cruises

South Sea Cruises Group acquires Tivua Island from Captain Cook Cruises

By Mosese Raqio
28/11/2024

Fiji’s leading marine tour operator, the South Sea Cruises Group has acquired Tivua Island from Captain Cook Cruises Management Pte Ltd.

In a statement, South Sea Cruises says under the acquisition terms, Captain Cook Cruises will continue to operate on Tivua Island until the 31st of May, 2025 including the continuation of their Tivua Island Day Sail Experience.

They add they will then close the island to undertake a major redevelopment to transform it into Fiji's newest day trip destination offering a world-class customer experience.

South Sea Cruises say the redevelopment and reopening of Tivua Island are set to complement the unprecedented surge in hotel and resort projects currently underway in the greater Nadi and Denarau area by offering an increase in the number of quality experiences available to the islands.

They say they understand better than most that international guests staying in these hotels and resorts aspire to explore the islands through one or more day trips and a redeveloped Tivua Island will cater to this demand, offering an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of one of Fiji's very best beaches and extensive coral gardens all while experiencing the world-class hospitality and upgraded on-island facilities.

They further say they look forward to sharing their redevelopment plans for Tivua Island in the next several months, and more so the development itself upon reopening the island in 2026.

They say the acquisition of Tivua Island extends SSCG’s extensive portfolio of award-winning products and services which includes Fiji's two most visited day trip destinations, the South Sea Island and Malamala Beach Club, as well as the highly successful Sabre by South Sea Sailing.

They add that South Sea Cruises is set to launch an exciting fast-boat experience under the South Sea Cats brand in April next year.

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