Our Boats
Our vessels are designed and built in New Zealand and Australia to the highest marine standards. Featuring comfortable seating, large covered passenger cabins, specially fitted boarding ramps ideal for beach drop-offs, GPS satellite & Radar navigation, VHF radio communications and full safety equipment.
These vessels are designed with your comfort and safety in mind and are by far the best water taxis available in Fiji. This, coupled with professional and skilled crew has positioned Mamanuca Express as Fiji’s premier water taxi operator.
1. Maxi Water Taxi
Fast 35 Passenger Water Taxi A purpose built 11.3m Naiad designed and built in New Zealand to the highest maritime standards. Naiads are known as the 4 wheel drives of the sea and this vessel is a perfect example of the abilities of these vessels. With a large 35 seat capacity and cruise speed of 30 knots ‘MAXI’ is the fastest, safest and best way to travel by sea. Featuring comfortable marine seats, large passenger cabin and a bow boarding ramp ideal for beach drop offs, this vessel is designed with you comfort and safety in mind.
- Design: Naiad 11.3 RIB.
- Builder: NZ.
- Construction: Alloy RIB.
- Year: Dec 2006.
- LOA: 11.3M.
- Beam: 4.0M.
- Draft: .600M.
- Engine: 2 Mercury 250HP V6.
- Speed: Cruise 30 knots, max 40 knots.
- Navigation: Compass, GPS, radar, sounder. Capacity: Survey approval for up to 35 passengers
2. Assault I
A 12 seater aluminum boat designed for passenger transfer is typically a durable vessel made from aluminum, which provides resistance to corrosion and offers a good strength-to-weight ratio.
- Design: Aluminium 6.90m RIB.
- Builder: NZ.
- Construction: Alloy RIB.
- Year: Feb 2011.
- LOA: 8.00M.
- Beam: 2.25M.
- Draft: .400M.
- Engine: 1 Yamaha, 150 HP.
- Speed: Cruise 20 knots, max 30 knots.
3. Assault II
A 16-seater aluminum boat designed for passenger transfer is typically a durable vessel made from aluminum, which provides resistance to corrosion and offers a good strength-to-weight ratio.
- Design: Aluminium 11.3 RIB.
- Builder: NZ.
- Construction: Alloy RIB.
- Year: Dec 2006.
- LOA: 8.00M.
- Beam: 2.00M.
- Draft: .450M.
- Engine: 2 Mercury 250HP V6.
- Speed: Cruise 20 knots, max 30 knots.
- Navigation: Compass, GPS, radar, sounder.
- Capacity: Survey approval for up to 16 passengers
4. Assault III
A 16-seater aluminum boat designed for passenger transfer is typically a durable vessel made from aluminum, which provides resistance to corrosion and offers a good strength-to-weight ratio.
- Design: Aluminium 11.3 RIB.
- Builder: NZ.
- Construction: Alloy RIB.
- Year: Dec 2006.
- LOA: 8.00M.
- Beam: 2.00M.
- Draft: .450M.
- Engine: 2 Mercury 250HP V6.
- Speed: Cruise 20 knots, max 30 knots.
- Navigation: Compass, GPS, radar, sounder.
- Capacity: Survey approval for up to 16 passengers
5. Gemini 1
Boasting a pedigree GEMINI hull from South Africa, this military proven and certified new build vessel has been custom fitted through New Zealand agents and boat makers ‘Assault Boats’. A rugged and beautifully appointed 8.9 meter rib, the ASSAULT has been purposely designed and outfitted to cater for the discerning private water taxi charter market. With great attention to comfort, speed, sea keeping and safety, the ASSAULT is by far the best suited vessel for private rapid transfers of passengers to their island resorts.
- Design: Gemini Marine South Africa / Assault Boats NZ.
Length: 8.9m.
Draft: 350m.
Beam: 3.6m.
Engine Model: Yamaha 4 Stroke.
Engine No: Two.
Hosepower: 150hp.
Speed: Cruise 32 Knots, max 42 Knots.
Hull: GRP.
Deck: GRP.
Super Structure: GRP.
Registration: Coastal trading- in shore.
Safety/Capacity: Survey approval up to 12 passengers
6. Classic 1 & Classic 2
Experience comfort and adventure with our 8-seater boat, perfect for family outings or group excursions. Designed for both stability and speed, this boat features plush seating for up to eight passengers, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride on any body of water.
- Design: Qindao Gospel Boat Co.
Length: 6m.
Draft: 300m.
Beam: 2.25m.
Engine Model: Yamaha 4 Stroke.
Engine No: One
Hosepower: 150hp.
Speed: Cruise 28 Knots, max 35 Knots.
Hull: GRP.
Deck: GRP.
Super Structure: GRP.
Registration: Coastal trading- in shore.
Safety/Capacity: Survey approval up to 8 passengers
