6 hours · from FJ$259
Robinson Crusoe Village & Crab Catching Tour
Sevusevu at Vusama Village, mud crab catching and a cooking lesson
Quick answer
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.
- Price from
- FJ$259 per adult
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Departs
- Robinson Crusoe Island Jetty, Natadola
- Best for
- Travellers seeking real village life and hands-on Fijian cooking
About this tour
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.
Tour 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
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
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
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Key facts at a glance
- Tour name
- Robinson Crusoe Village & Crab Catching Tour
- Location
- Robinson Crusoe Island, Tuva River, Viti Levu, Fiji
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- FJ$259 per adult
- Operating days
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday · Departs 10:00am, returns 4:00pm
- Departure point
- Robinson Crusoe Island Jetty, Natadola
- Pick-up areas
- Nadi, Denarau and Coral Coast resorts
- What to bring
- Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat and insect repellent. The tour involves moderate walking.
- Dress code
- Dress modestly for the village — sulu and covered shoulders. Spare sulus are available for guests who forget.
- Child policy
- Infants 3 years and under travel free. Children aged 4–12 pay the child rate, and guests 13 years and over pay the adult rate.
- Cancellation policy
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure (including no-shows) incur a 100% charge of the total booking value.
- Guest rating
- 4.47 out of 5 from 3 reviews
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.
What days does the Village & Crab Catching Tour run?
It operates Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, departing at 10:00am and returning at 4:00pm.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from FJ$259 per adult, with child rates for ages 4–12 and free travel for infants 3 and under.
