Cruise Description
7 Night Discovery Cultural Cruise sailing from Nadi (Denerau) roundtrip onboard Reef Endeavour.
The beauty of Fiji lies in its diversity – over 330 islands waiting to be
explored. Discovery cruises are designed to offer you an authentic and personal experience of the South Pacific. Circumnavigate Vanua Levu – Fiji’s second’s largest island – and explore the islands, rivers and rainforests of the remote north. On the way discover the four different cultures of the Ellice (Polynesian), Banabas (Micronesian), Indian and Fiji (Melanesian) people. Go in search of gentle manta rays in their natural hatchery and snorkel on the Great Sea Reef. Travel by tender up the Labasa River to visit Vanua Levu’s largest town. A lovo feast, meke and island night completes an amazing journey to the remote north.
Sample Itinerary:
Departs Port Denarau Marina 1.00pm Tuesday
Tuesday: Tivua Island
Welcome aboard with a complimentary fruit punch and welcome salusalu (lei) as we set sail for our Fiji Island adventure. This afternoon visit Captain Cook Cruises own exclusive island “Tivua” where you can enjoy a twilight swim, snorkel or relax on the beach. Tonight enjoy our special Welcome Dinner and crew entertainment.
Wednesday: Kioa Island
Kioa Islands are freehold islands populated by South Sea Islanders. In 2005 Fiji granted them full citizenship. Kioa Island was settled by the people of Tuvalua Island (also called Ellice Island) after they were displaced by rising sea levels. Be met by these colourful people in their traditional way and see their vibrant cultural presentation. Snorkel their pristine reefs and dive among the soft coral gardens.
Thursday: Rabi Island
Rabi Island is the home of the Banabas people from Ocean Island in the Pacific. Meet the people and enjoy an introduction to the different culture and lifestyles of the Ellice and Banabas Islanders. Enjoy beach activities and perfect your Snorkelling at Albert Cove.
Friday: Druadrua Island and Udu Point
Crossing the North-eastern tip of Vanua Levu we cruise west to idyllic Druadrua Island and visit the local school. We then snorkel and dive the world’s third longest barrier reef. The Great Sea Reef’s prolific marine life include extensive varieties of soft corals and fish. Take to the glass bottom boat, snorkel or join the Dive Master for an unforgettable experience. Tonight discover the
traditional Fijian culture,with a village sevusevu ceremony, meke and lovo feast at Udu Point.
Saturday: Malau/Labasa, Vanua Levu
Labasa is the largest town on Vanua Levu and lies on a delta formed by three rivers; the Wailevu, the Labasa and the Qawa. Sugar cane is the main industry in this agricultural town. Travel by ship’s tender to Labasa town and visit the thriving market of spices, fish, poultry, goat and local products as well as experience Bollywood style dance (Indian). This afternoon enjoy an opportunity
to explore the river by ships tender passing villages and towering rainforests.
Sunday: Galoa Island, Yaqaqa Island
Before rounding the western coast of Vanua Levu we spend a day enjoying the beach and marine beauty of Galoa and Nanuku
Islands and the surrounding cays and reefs. Today is yours to do as much or as little as you like. Swim, snorkel, beachcomb or laze on the beach. Take a glass bottom boat tour or enjoy a cocktail by the pool.
Monday: Nanunu-i-ra Island / Manava Cay
As we complete our circumnavigation, we bid farewell to Vanua Levu and make the journey across Bligh Water. This body of water is named after Captain Bligh of Mutiny in the Bounty fame. Bligh, through courage and excellent seamanship – and arguable a return of his good character and leadership qualities – successfully managed to navigate from Tofua, through the Fiji Islands to the Dutch East Indies on a small 7 metre open launch. A harrowing journey over 47 days. Our final destinations are Nananu-i-ra and
Manava Cay off the north coast of Viti Levu for our customary swim, snorkel and beach activities. This evening wear your sulu (sarong) and join all the celebrations of our Pacific Island Night Finale. Pre-dinner cocktails and appetisers are served in the lounge before our gala farewell dinner featuring the music and dance of the South Pacific.
Tuesday: Nadi
Enjoy breakfast before we return to Port Denarau Marina with farewell Isa Lei, disembarking 9.00am
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03 | Nadi (Port Denarau) Fiji | 1.00pm | |
| 03/03 | Tivua Island, Fiji | ||
| 04/03 | Kioa, Fiji | ||
| 05/03 | Rabi Fiji | ||
| 06/03 | Vanua Levu, Fiji | ||
| 07/03 | Vanua Levu, Fiji | ||
| 08/03 | Galoa Island, Fiji | ||
| 09/03 | Manava Cay, Fiji | ||
| 10/03 | Nadi (Port Denarau) Fiji | 9.00am |
Itinerary may vary by sailing date and itineraries may be changed at the cruise lines discretion. Please check itinerary details at time of booking and before booking other travel services such as airline tickets.