Fiji’s yachting industry has recorded its strongest performance in 16 years. New data from the latest Fiji International Yachting Visitors Survey shows the sector contributed an all-time record of FJ$57.4 million to the economy in 2025.
FJ$57.4M
Total Economic Impact (+23% vs 2019)
FJ$51.9M
Direct Yachting Spend (+14% vs 2024)
Superyacht Segment Growth
Fiji welcomed 62 superyachts in 2025, hitting the highest volume since 2019. Vessels are staying significantly longer and spending more locally:
Length of Stay: Increased from 56 days in 2024 to 160 days in 2025.
Segment Spend: Reached a record FJ$18.75 million (49% above 2019).
Average Spending: Maintained approximately FJ$250,000 per vessel.
“These vessels support marinas, fuel suppliers, transport providers, local markets, provisioning businesses, restaurants, hotels, domestic aviation, marine trades and outer island communities. The value reaches well beyond the marina itself.” — Cynthia Rasch, CEO of Port Denarau Marina
Extended stays directly drive economic gains across domestic travel, local provisioning, structural repairs, crew spending, and outer island tourism experiences.
Charter Sector Surge & Future Outlook
Following recent regulatory changes, verified gross charter revenue surged from FJ$246,000 in 2023 to FJ$2.99 million in 2025—a massive 1,117% growth trajectory. Eight charter vessels operated for a combined 241 days, demonstrating Fiji’s potential as a premier high-value, low-volume South Pacific destination.
Driven by upward spending trends and Port Denarau Marina’s highly anticipated new 115-metre mega-berth, the wider yachting sector is forecast to surpass FJ$65 million in total economic contribution by the end of 2026.
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