We return to one of our favorite places in Taveuni, Paradise Taveuni Island Resort. This is our third visit to this beautiful and very cruiser friendly resort and it does not disappoint.
Typically, resorts are not very welcoming to outside guests (ie: cruisers). Understandably so, when you have paying guests. But Paradise Resort is different.
Paradise Resort has set up (10) free moorings in front of their resort. In addition, they allow yachties to make use of their fresh water pool, showers, bathrooms, restaurant, spa, diving, and more.
We hailed the resort on the VHF radio as we approached the mooring field. We were instructed to follow the blue kayak to our designated mooring. The greeter helped secure our bridle to the mooring and we were good to go.
Paradise Resort
Situated on top of a small cliff, the resort and negative edge pool overlook the lagoon.
The grounds have lush with palm trees, flowers, grass, and walking paths.
We enjoyed several dinners that surround the negative edge pool. It is super pretty at sunset.
Sugar Shack is next to the monohull closest to shore.
Check out the lower right photo with BCDs hanging on the palm trees. It is the quick dry method.
And We are Off…
We left after 2 nights because we had a decent weather window to head NE toward the Ringgold Isles.
Important to realize this is a short trip.
- 36 mile motor in light NE winds
- 1kt-1.5kt current against us in the Somosomo straight
- 6-hours to motor
- Average speed 5.5kts
Our blog posts run 7-8 weeks behind actual live events. We were at Paradise Resort around mid-May, 2025.
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