11 Night Lau & Kadavu Discovery Tour

11 Nights Lau & Kadavu Discovery Cruise

Additional Features:

•Most twice-daily excursions included

•Freshwater swimming pool & sundeck spa

•Choice of 4 recently renovated accommodation levels

•Senikai Day Spa (massage & beauty) optional

•Scuba Diving (Padi 5 star) daily—optional

•Mini-gym & audiovisual room/library

•Easy access to the small boat launching platform

•Resident marine biologist cultural & marine presentations

FARES EXCLUDE:

Transfers to the ship, drinks, optional tours, scuba diving & services.

Embark on your voyage of discovery to a part of Fiji rarely seen by tourists. Reef Endeavour will embark on a Discovery voyage of the Lau Group and Kadavu only twice a year

Day 1 Tuesday: Set sail on Your Lau Discovery Cruise

After boarding, there will be a full briefing from your guide before an afternoon of beach activities at Tivua Island. Later in the evening, enjoy a wonderful Welcome dinner as you cruise into a South Pacific sunset.

Day 2 Wednesday: Makogai Island

Start your day at Makogai Island with a traditional Fijian ceremony before joining the 1-hour walking tour of the Makogai leper colony and clam research station. There will be an opportunity in the afternoon to return to the island to visit the local primary school children who will entertain you with their songs and dance.

Day 3 Thursday: Taveuni

Explore a beautiful beach on the rugged southern coastline of Taveuni, take a hike to a spectacular waterfall and freshwater pool, and enjoy a picnic lunch ashore and a chat with the locals.

Day 4 Friday: Lau—Wailagilala

We reach the most northern island of Lau—Wailagilala. See the remains of a disused lighthouse, or explore the abundant fish life whilst snorkeling.

Day 5 Saturday: Qilaqila

Qilaqila, at the northwest end of Vanuabalavu, is known for its pristine waters, limestone caves, and mushroom-shaped islands. This is also known as the Bay of Islands and is famous for its amazing scenery and pristine reefs.

Day 6 Sunday: Oneonta

We will arrive at Oneonta where the local people will welcome us at their Methodist Tongan Church for Sunday service. The harmonies of the Oneata choir will inspire you.

Day 7 Monday: Fulaga Island

The ship has an early start today to cruise to Fulaga Island. Both are extinct volcano craters and are known for their crystal lagoons and amazing corals. This afternoon we arrive at one of the Yagasa Islands, for snorkeling, swimming, coral viewing, or kayaking.

Day 8 Tuesday: Vuaqava

Explore uninhabited Vuaqava and its central lake is known for turtles, snakes & amazing birdlife. This is a sacred island for the Fijian culture and there will be an island walk to explore these relics. Please be warned that a reasonable level of fitness will be required as the return walk is approximately 3 hours and quite difficult to negotiate.

Day 9 Wednesday: Naikeleyaga Village

Be welcomed & entertained by the people of Naikeleyaga Village on the island of Kabara known for their wood-turning and Tongan heritage. Experience a traditional Meke, Sevusevu & lovo quite different from the traditional Fijian.

Day 10 Thursday: Totoya Island

Horse-shoe-shaped Totoya Island is our destination today. We will visit a local school and the children will surprise you with their entertainment and show you their work. We will also have the opportunity to explore their reefs.

Day 11 Friday: Kadavu - Village of Nalotu

We arrive in Kadavu and head to the Village of Nalotu for a welcome Sevusevu, then a tour of the village where you can witness the making of traditional fishing traps and pottery. The women of Nalotu village still make clay pottery in the time-honored tradition that is rarely seen in Fiji anymore. This evening don your sulu (sarong) and join all the celebrations of our Pacific Island Night Finale.

Day 12 Saturday: Port Denarau - Scuba Diving - Departure

Disembark at Port Denarau feeling refreshed. Most days will offer the opportunity to snorkel, swim, and Scuba Dive the pristine waters of the beautiful Lau group, the pristine waters of the beautiful Lau group.