Taveuni is one of the few places on Earth where the IDL once ran on land. Charter a private yacht to Taveuni, visit the famous 180th Meridian monument, and swim pristine reef waters — all in a single extraordinary day.
What to expect
Board your private yacht at Taveuni's Waitavala dock and sail to the 180th Meridian marker on the island's hillside — where you can literally straddle two calendar days on dry land. Your expert Fijian guide explains the meridian's history and the colonial decision to place Fiji entirely on one side of the IDL. The afternoon is spent snorkelling the technicolour Somosomo Strait, one of Fiji's top dive corridors. A chilled seafood lunch is served aboard before your return.
Good to know
Taveuni is accessed by tender or inter-island ferry from Savusavu port. Confirm your cruise calls at Savusavu or Taveuni before booking. Advance booking essential — yachts are limited. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof camera.