We did this and had a marvelous day see Lautoka to be published in late Nov A taxi is also an option, but a tour is probably preferable for a first-time visitor unless you know exactly what and where you want to go. The currency was Fijian Dollars, but credit cards are widely accepted, and we found many willing to accept Australian dollars. The cruise ship excursions are the ones that take you further out to the more stunning beaches.
We heard from other cruisers that the Ooh La La Savala Cruise was just amazing: This tour was approximately six hours in duration and sailed from the ship to Savala Island- approx 40 min.
This island is truly paradise and an uninhabited island 1. Sand perfect powder white, snorkeling here was amazing as was the opportunity to see the baby shark feeding and reef glass bottom boat tours where you could hand feed fish.
Lunch was a fantastic bbq style buffet including alcohol, together with a coconut presentation. This was the perfect tropical island day at leisure and would definitely recommend this tour and would do it again! Lautoka Fiji and onward they will take Australian dollars but be aware some will try to give you change in the local currency.
There are a number of currency exchange places in Lautoka and Suva where you will get a fair deal, especially US dollars. We were able to use our credit card in almost every place except the local markets.
