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Castaway Island Seaplane Base (CST)
Castaway Island Seaplane Base is the seaplane gateway to Castaway Island, a private island resort in Fiji's Mamanuca Islands. Compare transfer options to the island resort, nearby Mamanuca islands, and onward connections through Nadi and Denarau Marina.
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About Castaway Island Seaplane Base
Castaway Island Seaplane Base serves Castaway Island, also known as Qalito Island, a private resort island in the Mamanuca group in western Fiji. The base provides seaplane connections for guests travelling between the island resort and the mainland.
The seaplane base lies about 30 kilometres west of Nadi, close to the mainland departure points at Nadi International Airport and Denarau Marina. Seaplane or helicopter flights from Nadi typically take around 10 to 15 minutes, while scheduled boats and catamarans from Denarau Marina take roughly an hour to an hour and a half.
As a compact seaplane facility, the base has no conventional passenger terminal; flights land on the water and passengers disembark at the beach or pontoon area before being met for resort transfers.
For resort guests, the seaplane base offers a fast and scenic gateway to Castaway Island, with onward connections to the resort and other island destinations arranged through the property or seaplane operators.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Castaway Island Seaplane Base is a small seaplane facility with no conventional passenger terminals. Seaplane arrivals and departures are handled directly at the island's beach and water landing area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Castaway Island Seaplane Base
Transfers
Book private transfers from Castaway Island Seaplane Base to the Castaway Island resort and other Mamanuca island destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour on the mainland for flexible travel around Nadi, Denarau Marina and Viti Levu before or after a seaplane connection.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Nadi for independent travel around Fiji's main island before continuing to Castaway Island by seaplane, helicopter or boat.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize group boat, minibus or charter transfers for families and larger parties travelling between Nadi, Denarau Marina and Castaway Island.
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