A unique 7-night cruise around beautiful Fiji and the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands on board superb small ship Reef Endeavour with snorkelling and diving oppportunities
Enjoy magnificent cuisine and personalised service as you cruise to pristine beaches and remote islands with palm-fringed villages. Bask in the warm lagoons, savour the bounty of the lovo feast, dance to the drums of the meke and sleep to the sound of surf on a distant reef.
Aboard the Reef Endeavour we will show you the Fiji Archipelago which has more than 330 islands scattered across 230,000 square kilometres. The exotic Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands lie to the north west of Nadi, the gateway to Fiji. It's a breathtakingly beautiful cruising passage through hundreds of tropical volcanic islands and spectacular coral gardens.
An ancient culture, rich in myth and legend, the Fijian lifestyle is beautiful in its simplicity. Visit timeless villages, untouched by 21st-century technology and experience the unique local customs and ceremonies. Reef Endeavour's small size means she can negotiate remote reefs, islands and shallow bays where bigger ships just cannot go. Yet her innovative design provides extra comforts including swimming pool and spa pools. The on-board guides and dive master will introduce you to the beauty of the islands and reefs. Four on-board reef vessels, including glass bottom boat, snorkelling and dive tenders, bring you as close as possible to the amazing world we travel.
7-night full board cruise in cabin grade of your choice
All onboard facilities, snorkelling equipment, glass bottomed boat excursions, village and island visits, cultural activities, meke and lovo feast, guided island walks
24-hour coffee and tea facilities
Transfers from most Nadi hotels to the embarkation jetty, which is 30 minutes from Nadi Airport
Excludes
Travel insurance
Travel to Nadi
Drinks and personal purchases
Fuel surcharge
Optional tours such as scuba diving
Diving fees for holders of Open Water Dive Cartificate.
Special Features
4 night cruise start on a Saturday and include days 1 to 5 of the itinerary. Prices from 1220 AU Dollars per person. Please call us for more details.
3 night cruises start on a Tuesday and include days 5 to 8 of the itinerary. Prices from 874 AU Dollars per person. Please call us for more details.
Cruise Map
Itinerary
Day 1Denarau Marina, Nadi (Fiji)
Embark your ship Reef Endeavour at Denarau Marina, Nadi for a journey to long white beaches, turquoise bays and colourful coral reefs. Set sail over lunch through the beautiful Mamanuca islands past many famous resorts collecting some additional passengers, before arriving for a snorkel from a sand cay and discover the vista of a South Pacific sunset. Tonight book your preferred time early for our a-la-carte Dinner
Day 2Monoriki
Reef Endeavour cruises to idyllic Monoriki where Tom Hanks’ Castaway was filmed. Explore this natural film set on a guided kayak tour and explore idyllic Monu Island for snorkelling before a special village choral service. The beautiful harmonies of the village choir will simply delight you. This evening join the entertainment of our Sunday Show.
Day 3Sacred Island - Waya Island
The Sacred Island is a place beautiful beyond belief. Legends tell of the great war canoe `Rogoboka' which landed here with the first Fijians. On arrival the ship's crew pay tribute to the forefathers of Fijian culture and perform the Sevusevu (gift giving) ceremony. Spend a magical morning swimming in the aquamarine lagoons, snorkelling in spectacular coral gardens, beach combing or coral viewing from the glass bottom boat. Over lunch cruise to the Southern Yasawa islands. Enclosed by towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches, Waya Island is a tropical paradise. Visit a local school this afternoon and a village and shell market. The fit will also have a chance to climb to the peak of Waya for amazing views. Don your favourite island attire for Pacific Island night tonight!
Day 4Denarau Marina - Tivua Island
After Breakfast, Reef Endeavour sets sail and returns to Denarau Marina at 07:30am for a 9:00am disembarkation. Between departures you can enjoy a choice of complimentary tours including the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, a tall ship adventure or mud pools on Tuesdays only before heading back aboard Reef Endeavour for your next island adventure. Welcome to Captain Cook Cruises' private Island of Tivua, surrounded by 500 acres of coral reef this is a great opportunity to practice your snorkeling skills straight off the beach. There is also a volleyball court, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards and the opportunity for a leisurely 10min walk around the island. Tonight join the Captain and his crew for the Gala Captain’s Dinner.
Day 5Brothers Island - Naviti Island
Start the day naturally with a morning swim & snorkel in an idyllic bay at Brothers Island. Savour the bounty of a gourmet buffet lunch as you journey to spectacular Naviti Island. Here is beauty in its original state where you can bask in aquamarine waters along white sandy beaches. Volleyball, snorkel, swim or explore the island. This evening join the festivities and entertainment of a Fijian Village at Gunu for a traditional Fijian Feast, Lovo and Cultural performance, Meke.
Day 6Sawa-i-lau
Discover the legendary grandeur of Sawa-i-lau and the famous limestone caves at your own pace. Swimming in the cave lagoon is a wondrous experience. Visit to a local school for a memorable experience you will never forget. Snorkel over spectacular coral gardens, swim in fabled lagoons or test your fitness with a climb to the peak behind the school on Yasawa Island. Try your luck at crab racing tonight.
Day 7Yaqeta - Drawaqa
Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Yasawas and discover a myriad of fish in the coral reef and laze in the warm sands of Yaqeta. Cruise the spectacular channels to Drawaqa for amazing snorkelling this afternoon, you may even see a Manta-ray (seasonal). This evening get your dancing shoes on for the Famous Captain Cook Cruises Music Quiz.
Day 8Port Denarau
Disembark Reef Endeavour in Port Denarau.
Fiji and the South Pacific ItineraryItineraries subject to change due to weather and other operational requirements. 4 and 3 night itineraries are also available. 4 nights include days 1 - 5 and 3 nights include days 5 - 8 of the above itinerary.
