Savusavu is a Port of Entry on the south east coast of the large northern island of Vanua Levu, 125nm NNE of the capital Suva.
Most yachts from Tonga, Samoa, Tuvalu & Wallis-Futuna sail directly to Savasavu as it is well located for clearance for yachts wishing to cruise in the east of the archipelago and to Lau after clearance.
As one of Fiji's clearance ports, this town has worked very hard to make clearance here friendly, simple and straightforward. It is an attractive and friendly small tourist town which allows visitors to experience the traditional Fijian way of life. Between 230 and 400 boats clear in here every season.
The town is located on the shore of Nakama Creek, which is considered a cyclone refuge and normally 100% occupancy during the cyclone season. The attraction of spending cyclone season here, is that there are many beautiful anchorages just a short sail away (Cousteau Resort, Lomaiviti Islands), within running distance back to safety should the weather start deteriorating.
The Nawi Island Resort and Marina in Savusavu Bay, provides 132 fully serviced berths, 21 dedicated super yacht berths and is designed and built up to a category 5 cyclone resistance rating.
Information on the island and arrivals formalities
Useful map and directory of services for yachts put together by cruisers.
Interesting varying comments from cruisers who have spent some time in Savusavu can be found on related reports.
Over the years this town has suffered periods of crime against cruising boats (attempted break-ins, stolen dinghies etc.). See security reports and comments (the speech bubble icon) for the latest updates from cruisers on the ground there. Cruisers should be vigilant and take due normal care, avoid putting temptation in view and employ normal security on their vessel and ashore, as they would anywhere in the world.
16°46.65'S, 179°19.58'E (entrance)
Last updated: December 2023
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