Robinson Crusoe Village & Crab Catching Tour

Robinson Crusoe Island, Coral Coast6 hours4.47 (3 reviews)

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Robinson Crusoe Village & Crab Catching Tour is a 6 hours Fiji experience in Robinson Crusoe Island, Coral Coast, priced from FJ$259 per person and bookable online with Discover Fiji.

The Robinson Crusoe Village & Crab Catching Tour is a 6-hour Fiji day tour departing at 10:00am and returning at 4:00pm. Guests visit historic Vusama Village on the Tuva River for a traditional sevusevu welcome ceremony, join the crew for mud crab catching en route to Robinson Crusoe Island, then snorkel, kayak and learn to cook their morning catch with island-sourced ingredients. It operates Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from FJ$259 per adult.

Visit one of Fiji's most historical sites, Vusama Village, on the Tuva River. You are welcomed into the Chiefly Bure where you take part in a traditional sevusevu welcome ceremony.

Explore the village, interact with local people and experience genuine cultural immersion. After the village tour you join the crew in a mud crab catching adventure on the journey to Robinson Crusoe Island.

Spend the day relaxing on the island with snorkelling, kayaking and swimming. In the afternoon the crew teaches you how to cook your morning mud crab catch using natural, island-sourced ingredients.

Key facts

Departs from: Robinson Crusoe Island Jetty, Natadola
Operates: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday · Departs 10:00am, returns 4:00pm
Best for: Travellers seeking real village life and hands-on Fijian cooking

Highlights

Traditional sevusevu ceremony in the Chiefly Bure
Guided walk through historic Vusama Village
Mud crab catching on the Tuva River
Mud crab cooking lesson with island ingredients
Snorkelling, kayaking and swimming on the island
Buffet lunch and island activities

Itinerary

10:00am
Boat departs the jetty for Vusama Village
10:30am
Sevusevu welcome ceremony and village walk
11:30am
Mud crab catching on the way to Robinson Crusoe Island
12:30pm
Buffet lunch on the island
1:30pm
Snorkelling, kayaking and the mud crab cooking lesson
4:00pm
Return to the mainland and hotel transfers

What's included

Return hotel transfers from Nadi, Denarau and Coral Coast
River cruise and village visit with sevusevu ceremony
Guided mud crab catching experience
Mud crab cooking lesson
Buffet lunch on Robinson Crusoe Island
Snorkel gear, sea kayaks and island activities

What to bring

Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat and insect repellent. The tour involves moderate walking.

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Robinson Crusoe Village & Crab Catching Tour: frequently asked questions

What is a sevusevu ceremony?

Sevusevu is the traditional Fijian welcome ceremony performed in the Chiefly Bure, where visitors present a gift of kava and are formally welcomed into the village.

What should I wear to the village?

Dress modestly with a sulu (sarong) and covered shoulders. Spare sulus are provided for guests who forget.

Do I actually catch and eat the mud crabs?

Yes. Guests join the crew catching mud crabs on the Tuva River, then learn to cook the morning catch on the island using natural, island-sourced ingredients.