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DISCOVER FIJI WITH CAPTAIN COOK SMALL SHIP DISCOVERY CRUISES
FOUR CULTURES DISCOVERY CRUISE
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. Visit a remote village school, 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.
Cruise Inclusions
- All meals
- Marine Biologist & Cultural Talks
- Daily island stopovers & water activities
- Guided island, village & school tours
- Snorkelling & glass bottom boat tours
- Use of snorkelling equipment & mini gym
- Tropical island lovo feast & kava ceremony
- Entertainment
- Child minding during meal times (under 5-10yrs)
- 24 hour self-service tea & coffee bar
- Transfers at the end of your cruise
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Bonus Features
- Swimming pool, two top deck spa pools & sauna
- Massage & beauty services (optional) Scuba diving - certified & introductory (optional)
- Mini-gym & meeting room
- Easy access small boat launching platform
- Friendly Fijian crew with a wealth of local knowledge
- Mix of both male & female crew
Dining: is a vital ingredient in your Fijian cruise. Whether it is an alfresco luncheon, a casual barbecue or table d'hote dinner, our food is prepared on board from fresh local and imported produce and our on-board entertainment adds a special flavour to the mix.
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ITINERARY:
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 with farewell Isa Lei, disembarking 9.00am * Itineraries subject to change due to
weather and other operational requirement.
Four Cultures Discovery Cruise dates: 07 Jul 15, 01 Sep 15, 05 Jan 16, 01 Mar 16
Departs Port Denarau Marina 1:00pm (luggage check in 9am to midday).
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