Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort
- Family Friendly
This five star resort is an international favorite for romance, honeymoons and weddings; scuba diving; and families, who want to combine heavenly surroundings and exceptional dining with an unsurpassed range of eco-friendly activities.
Venue Overview
The award-winning, five-star Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is one of the most renowned vacation destinations in the South Pacific. Located on the island of Vanua Levu on 17 acres of a coconut plantation, the luxury hotel accommodations overlook the peaceful waters of Savusavu Bay.
The five star resort is an international favorite for romance, honeymoons and weddings; scuba diving; and families, who want to combine heavenly surroundings and exceptional dining with an unsurpassed range of eco-friendly activities. Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is the only luxury resort that employs a full-time marine biologist to help visitors appreciate the underwater world of Fiji.
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Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
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Rooms
Room Types
Gardenview Bures - Gardenview bures overlook tropical foliage, colorful flowers and exotic plants. Each bure is about 440 square feet with a 225 square feet deck, with a king bed and a day bed. Ideal accommodation for a couple with up to 2 children 12 years and under (rollaway bed for 2nd child).
Oceanfront Bures - Oceanfront bures are about 440 square feet with a 225 square feet deck including a hammock. Offering privacy and water views, this bure provides one king bed and one day bed. The perfect accommodation for a couple with up to 2 children 12 years and under (rollaway bed for 2nd child).
Oceanfront Suite Bures - Designed for honeymoon couples or a family of four or five, each oceanfront suite bure offers privacy and splendid views. The bure is approximately 540 square feet with a single deck and a large stone mosaic patio, these bures have one king bed & one single day bed in the main area and one king bed in a separate, smaller room.
Oceanfront 2-Bedroom Bures - Ideal accommodation in Fiji for a family of four or five who want ocean views, comfort and more privacy, the bure offers two bedrooms and small sitting area in the main bedroom. The main bedroom features one king bed and one day bed. The smaller second bedroom provides two twin beds. The bure is approx. 542 square feet with a deck of 168 square feet.
Point Reef Bures - Set apart from the resort in a secluded area but with easy access to all they offer, these private split level bures are very spacious - ideal accommodations for honeymoon couples and romantic getaways. Each bure features about 750 square feet plus a balcony & 200 square foot deck .
They have one king bed on the upper level and two separate day beds on the lower level or sitting area. All offer spectacular ocean views from the living room and bedroom. Children are welcome only during school holidays, including summer vacation.
Honeymoon Point Reef Bure with Spa Tub - This one-of-a-kind bure is similar to the Point Reef bures, but features its own private spa tub on the deck overlooking the sea. Located on the point among secluded gardens, it's an oasis of private indulgence - perfect accommodation for honeymoon couples.
Villa - This luxurious and private Fijian Villa features the best of resort living in accommodations that are a match for anything available worldwide. Redefining the boundaries of indoor and outdoor living, the gracious villa gives discriminating travelers a luxurious and comfortable 'home away from home'. features are Four poster King bed suite, sunken bathroom suite with sunken jacuzzi, double vanities, double shower, separate sitting room with ensuite, pool, day bed pavilion, outdoor shower and walled garden.
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Activities
- Yoga
- Fijian culture class
- Snorkeling
- Ecological day
- Story telling
- Diving
Wedding Packages
The Grand Wedding Ceremony - "Vaku Mau Levu"
- Against the stunning background of Savusavu Bay, the singing of the village choir and the beating of the lali drum signal that the wedding ceremony is about to begin.
- Fijian warriors in traditional dress as escorts to await the wedding procession at the "altar," which is lovingly decorated with palm fronds and tropical flowers. The wedding couple is escorted down the jetty by Fijian warriors to the awaiting bili bili, a bamboo raft festooned with tropical flowers.
- As the bili bili makes its gentle journey across the bay, the procession is accompanied by the unique sound of the davui (a conch shell) that is blown by a warrior on the raft to announce the wedding couple's arrival. The bili bili is met by awaiting Fijian warriors, who lift the couple ashore and escort them to their awaiting guests. These activities are accompanied by the joyful a capella singing of the village choir.
- Once the traditional Western ceremony is complete, the Fijian warriors lead the newlyweds onto the bili bili for their romantic journey back to the dock. Selected guests may be invited to await the arrival of the couple, who are fêted with Champagne and savories as the bay reflects the setting sun.
- The wedding party is invited then to a traditional Fijian Kava ceremony that creates a "spirit of place" for this day that will become etched as a magical memory of a lifetime.
- The festivities continue among friends with Wedding Cake, Champagne and many congratulations. Afterwards, the newlyweds enjoy their Wedding Feast, which, as they prefer, may be a private dinner for two on the pier, or an intimate banquet with their island friends. The Bula Boys serenade throughout the dinner.
- *Terms and Conditions apply - Please see your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
The Special Wedding Ceremony - "Vaka Mau Lai Lai"
- With the waters of Savusavu Bay as a picturesque backdrop, the start of the wedding ceremony is announced by the singing of the village choir and the beating of the lali drum.
- Fijian warriors are escorts to await the arrival of the wedding procession at the "altar," beautifully decorated with tropical flowers and palm fronds. As the davui (a conch shell) is blown, the wedding procession begins. Carried aloft by Fijian warriors on a throne decorated with tropical palm and flowers, the couple is presented to their guests.
- Once the traditional Western ceremony is complete, the Fijian warriors escort the newlyweds to a traditional Fijian Kava ceremony that creates a "spirit of place" for this joyful day that will be remembered forever.
- The celebration continues with Champagne, Wedding Cake, selected friends, and many congratulations. Afterwards, the newlyweds enjoy their Wedding Feast, which, as they prefer, may be a private dinner for two on the pier, or an intimate banquet with their island friends. The Bula Band boys serenade throughout dinner.
- *Terms and Conditions apply - Please see your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
The Intimate Wedding Ceremony - "Vaka Mau Levu Lai Lai"
- This wedding offers the features of the previous Little Wedding Ceremony, with these exceptions:
- It does not include the village choir singing prior and after the ceremony. Instead, the beginning of the ceremony is announced by the blowing of the conch shell.
- The couple is not presented by Fijian warriors on a flower-festooned throne, rather they walk to the altar.
- *Terms and Conditions apply - Please see your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
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