Cruise - Reef Endeavour, Discovery Cultural Cruise ex Nadi (Denerau) Return
Journey
7 Night Discovery Cultural Cruise sailing from Nadi (Denerau) roundtrip onboard Reef Endeavour.
Ship
Reef Endeavour (More about the ship)
Departure Date
05-Feb-2013
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Itinerary
Cruise Itinerary
Day
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
Day 1 5 Feb 13 Nadi (Port Denarau) Fiji 1.00pm Day 1 5 Feb 13 Tivua Island, Fiji Day 2 6 Feb 13 Nananu-i-Ra, Fiji Day 3 7 Feb 13 Kioa, Fiji Day 3 7 Feb 13 Rabi Fiji Day 4 8 Feb 13 Kia Island, Fiji Day 5 9 Feb 13 Vanua Levu, Fiji Day 6 10 Feb 13 Galoa Island, Fiji Day 7 11 Feb 13 Manava Cay, Fiji Day 8 12 Feb 13 Nadi (Port Denarau) Fiji 9.00am
** Itinerary may vary by sailing date -
Your cruise in detail
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: Nananu-I-ra, Yadua Island
Cruise the north coast of Viti Levu to beautiful Nananu-i-ra Island for a fabulous morning of sun, sand and snorkelling. After lunch we cruise north to Yadua Island for a rare opportunity to visit the Crested Iguana Sanctuary. For divers, the surrounding reefs are a natural hatchery for gentle Manta Rays where you may come face to face with these beautiful giants.
Thursday: Kioa Island, Rabi Island
Kioa and Rabi 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. Rabi Island is the home of the Banabas people from Ocean Island in the Pacific. Visit the school, meet the people and enjoy an introduction to the different culture and lifestyles of the Ellice and Banabas Islanders.
Friday: Druadrua Island, Kia Island
Crossing the Northeastern tip of Vanua Levu we cruise to idyllic Druadrua Island. Here you can enjoy the beach activities or perfect your snorkelling style before our arrival at Kia Island and 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.
Saturday: Malau/Labasa, Dreketi River 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. Seventy kilometres to the southwest lies the Dreketi River. Coursing more than 65km into the interior of Vanua Levu, the Dreketi River is the deepest in Fiji. 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 Yaqaqa 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: Manava Cay Sali Sali Island
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 destination is Manava Cay Sali Sali Island off the north coast of Viti Levu for our customary swim, snorkel and beach activities. This evening don 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 Denarau Marina. Disembarking 9:00am -
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*Terms and Conditions
Offer subject to availability at time of booking. Prices are per person share twin based on best available cruise fare, inclusive of all discounts unless otherwise stated and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and are based on cash or cheque. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry.
