Nadi International (NAN)

Pacific & Americas
Vuda Marina Yacht Berthing (Fiji Charter)
Vuda Marina is a cyclone-pit marina situated west of Nadi, serving as a base for Fiji yacht charters within the Pacific and Americas. The destination accommodates yachts with an indicative maximum LOA of 40 metres and has fuel available on site.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 40 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 4 m
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Charter region
- Fiji
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Berthing at Vuda Marina
Berthing & mooring at Vuda Marina
Approach Vuda Marina with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Door-to-deck
Primary gateway NAN. We choreograph chauffeur or helicopter into the gangway window.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Vuda Marina typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Vuda Marina?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark at Vuda Marina
Door-to-deck for Fiji: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Vuda Marina — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Vuda Marina typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Approach Vuda Marina with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
Gateways
- NAN →
Primary gateway NAN.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Vuda Marina
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Vuda Marina
Marina & nearby anchorages
Yachts for Vuda Marina
Crewed yachts that can operate or berth around Vuda Marina.
Berth fitTHE BEAST
Berth fitLANCE
Berth fitRASCAL
Berth fitBELUGA
Berth fitSHORETHING
Berth fitABUNDANCE
Berth fitPACIFIC MERMAID
Berth fitINDIGO
Vuda Marina berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Vuda Marina?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your NAN arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Vuda Marina?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for Fiji.
- What does berthing cost at Vuda Marina?
- Vuda Marina berth fees move with demand. Blue Ocean Club holds an indicative band for your LOA and dates, then locks the written quote before APA is set for the Fiji week.
- Is yacht charter available from Vuda Marina?
- Boat charter and crewed yacht charter both use Vuda Marina as a working berth when LOA fits. We match hull class to quay politics and your itinerary.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Vuda Marina?
- For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. We start the berth conversation when the yacht shortlist is open.
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Vuda Marina?
- Primary gateway NAN. We choreograph chauffeur or helicopter into the gangway window.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Blue Lagoon, Yasawa is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
- What services should we expect at Vuda Marina?
- We confirm fuel, shore power, water and waste against your LOA with the marina agent before contract.
Charter destinations near Vuda Marina
Explore in-depth guides for the cruising grounds you can reach from this port.
Reviewed by Sophie Laurent, Senior Charter Specialist at Blue Ocean Club. Specs last verified 1 July 2026.
Vuda Marina is a cyclone-pit marina situated west of Nadi, serving as a base for Fiji yacht charters within the Pacific and Americas. The destination accommodates yachts with an indicative maximum LOA of 40 metres and has fuel available on site.
Why charter from Vuda Marina
Marina facilities
Around Vuda Marina: anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Blue Lagoon, Yasawa
Drawaqa manta channel
Malolo island bays
Cloud 9 reef
Where to dine
Ports O' Call Denarau
Marina dining strip.
Nabua Restaurant
Denarau fine dining.
Octopus Resort dining
Yasawa shore night.
Savusavu Yacht Club
North coast casual.
Planning your charter from Vuda Marina
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Vuda Marina: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Maximum LOA
- 40 mindicative
- Last verified
- 2 August 2026
Yacht suitability checker
Length alone never decides a berth. We check beam and draft too, then confirm availability and harbourmaster approval before you commit.
We hold published limits for Vuda Marina. Enter your yacht's length, beam and draft to check them — every verdict stays subject to harbourmaster approval.
- Length overallEnter your yacht's figure to check
- BeamNo verified limit on record
- DraftNo verified limit on record
- · Published limits are not a berth guarantee: allocation depends on live availability, neighbouring vessels and harbourmaster discretion.
- · Beam, draft and manoeuvring room can rule out a berth even when length fits.
- · Berth counts for this marina are not yet verified on record.
Vuda Marina on the map
Arrival & ashore
Getting here, and what is around the berth
Airport and transfer access
Nausori International (SUV)
Savusavu Airport (SVU)
Connected
Itineraries and alternative berths
Destination
Itineraries from here
Alternative marinas nearby
Pair Vuda Marina with destinations, itineraries & seasonal guides
The Blue Ocean Club archive — destinations, sample itineraries, seasonal guides, marquee events, marinas and editorial reading. Everything cross-references everything else, so you can plan a week from any starting point.
- Mallorca yacht charter →
- Ibiza yacht charter →
- Balearic Islands yacht charter →
- Monaco yacht charter →
- Cannes yacht charter →
- Saint-Tropez yacht charter →
- Antibes yacht charter →
- French Riviera yacht charter →
- Amalfi Coast yacht charter →
- Capri yacht charter →
- Sardinia yacht charter →
- Corsica yacht charter →
- Croatia yacht charter →
- Dubrovnik yacht charter →
- Hvar yacht charter →
- Korčula yacht charter →
- Greece yacht charter →
- Mykonos yacht charter →
- Santorini yacht charter →
- Athens yacht charter →
- Corfu yacht charter →
- Kefalonia yacht charter →
- Rhodes yacht charter →
- Turkey yacht charter →
- Bodrum yacht charter →
- Antalya yacht charter →
- British Virgin Islands yacht charter →
- St Barths yacht charter →
- Bahamas yacht charter →
- Exumas yacht charter →
- Nassau yacht charter →
- Caribbean yacht charter →
- Maldives yacht charter →
- French Polynesia yacht charter →
- Bora Bora yacht charter →
- Tahiti yacht charter →
- How to charter a yacht — plain-English guide →
- Day charter yacht — ports, pricing & rules →
- Luxury yacht charter cost in 2026 →
- Hidden costs of a yacht charter →
- What is the APA? Explained →
- What's included in a crewed charter →
- Bareboat vs crewed charter →
- Sailing vs motor vs catamaran →
- First-time yacht charter guide →
- When to book a yacht charter →
- Best time to charter — region by region →
- How to choose a charter broker →
- Yacht charter itinerary planning →
- Yacht charter packing list →
- Tipping crew on a yacht charter →
- Yacht charter with kids →
- Mediterranean vs Caribbean charter →
- Croatia vs Greece →
- Caribbean vs Bahamas →
- BVI yacht charter guide 2026 →
- Yacht ownership vs charter vs fractional — real 5-year costs →
- The 50 most profitable yachts for owners — ranked →
- French Riviera yacht charter →
- Balearic Islands yacht charter →
- Amalfi Coast yacht charter guide →
- Sardinia and Corsica by yacht →
- Ibiza & Formentera yacht week →
- The Greek islands charter guide →
- Turkey — Lycian Coast →
- Bahamas — Exumas itinerary →
- Maldives — 7-day itinerary →
- Monaco GP — inside the harbour economy →
- Amalfi Coast & Capri itinerary →
- Bahamas — The Exumas itinerary →
- Balearics beach club itinerary →
- British Virgin Islands itinerary →
- Croatian Dalmatian Coast itinerary →
- French Riviera & Monaco itinerary →
- Greek Cyclades itinerary →
- The Grenadines itinerary →
- Sardinia & Corsica itinerary →
- Turkish Riviera — Göcek to Bodrum →
- All yacht charter destinations →
- Browse the charter fleet →
- Sample itineraries →
- Featured marinas →
- Compare yacht types →
- Shipyards & builders →
- Curated experiences →
- Special offers →
- Charter events calendar →
- Seasonal guides →
- The Blue Ocean Club journal →
- Destinations index →
- Concierge & onboard service →
- Yacht charter FAQ →
- About Blue Ocean Club →
- Speak to a broker →
