| Duration: | 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Cruise Tours |
FRIDAY - 1st Night: Modriki Island Bula
Modriki Island Bula and welcome aboard Blue Lagoon Cruises. Set sail on Fiji Princess from Port Denarau for the outer Mamanucas. The first overnight anchorage is in a gorgeous secluded location at Modriki Island. Seen the Tom Hanks movie ‘Cast Away’? Tonight, that is where you are cast. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine & canapés are served as you watch the sunset. The Captain’s Welcome dinner is an à la carte menu served in the dining saloon with entertainment provided by our talented singing, dancing, and guitar-playing crew. Anchorage: MODRIKI ISLAND
SATURDAY - 2nd Night: Soso Bay
Soso Bay There is time to step ashore and enjoy a swim or wander along the beach before or after breakfast. Sea conditions permitting, there is an opportunity to swim with the sharks at a secret reef location en route to our next destination. After lunch, a visit to the chiefly village of Soso - an exceptional example of a current-day Fijian island village. Enjoy a traditional Thali dinner that features exquisite Indian dishes. This evening may turn into an extravaganza of Bollywood dancing complete with Bollywood movies. Anchorage: SOSO BAY
SUNDAY - 3rd Night: Naukacuvu Island
Naukacuvu Island Sunday is a day of rest in Fiji. After breakfast, attend a village church service. We cruise south to the beautiful Naukacuvu and Narara Islands as you enjoy a traditional Sunday roast lunch. Join the Chef for today’s Fijian cooking lesson and make the traditional dish ‘Kokoda’. Tonight’s buffet has a range of dishes from Fiji along with a choice of European dishes. There is Bingo ‘Fiji style’ after dinner with lots of laughs and some good prizes, or you can enjoy a quiet nightcap at the bar. Anchorage: NAUKACUVU ISLAND
MONDAY - 4th Night: Yalobi Bay
Yalobi Bay As Fiji Princess arrives at the stunning Sacred Isles, you’ll be sure you are lost in paradise. The backdrop of the neighboring Waya Lailai volcanic formations is breathtaking. Spend the remainder of the day swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing. Fiji-style high tea is served following a cooking lesson on how to make ‘Roti in Lolo’. Watch the sunset and enjoy the Captain’s Dinner welcoming our new 4-day cruise guest arrivals. Anchorage: YALOBI BAY
TUESDAY - 5th Night: Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon Our destination: the famed Blue Lagoon. This superb stretch of water is ringed by islands and Blue Lagoon Cruises’ very own private island peninsula is located here. Watch as the crew position the vessel right up to the beach and tie her off to the coconut trees. Enjoy happy hour on shore with canapés. A very special night enjoying a traditional Lovo meal cooked underground, you’ll dine under the coconut palms and the tropical stars. There will be Fijian make: singing, dancing, and storytelling by local villagers. Anchorage: BLUE LAGOON
WEDNESDAY - 6th Night: Sawa-I-Lau Island
Sawa-I-Lau Island An easy guided island walk with panoramic views is offered this morning to visit an island-style cake shop and browse the shell market. Laze in the sun or try your hand at basket weaving.
A guided snorkeling safari is on offer today. Lunch is served on board as Fiji Princess cruises north for a private guided visit to the amazing Sawa-I-Lau caves. The village of Tamasua welcomes us to a yaqona ceremony, a guided walk around the village, and a village-style ‘feast’ prepared and cooked by the village women. You will be Fijian for the night, sitting on the mats, eating Fijian village food. The villagers will share their culture and home with us for the evening. Anchorage: SAWA-I-LAU ISLAND
THURSDAY - 7th Night: Drawaqa Island Cruise
Drawaqa Island Cruise to Drawaqa Island where our Marine Biologist joins us for a presentation about the local marine life and the volunteer conservation work carried out in the area. From May to October, you will have the opportunity to snorkel with the magnificent manta rays. Also on offer today is an excursion to the local island school to view the work of the Vinaka Fiji Volunteers. Dinner this evening is a barbecue served under the stars. Tonight we party night Fiji style. Anchorage: DRAWAQA ISLAND
FRIDAY: Port Denarau - Departure
Enjoy breakfast onboard as Fiji Princess cruises back toward Port Denarau. Along the way, you will be serenaded with a traditional Isa Lei farewell song by the crew, as your exploration of the beautiful Yasawa Islands comes to an end.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The remote and stunningly beautiful Sacred Islands
• Swim with manta rays (in season)
• Visit remote Fijian villages
• Beach picnic
• Massage bure*
• Dine on delicious traditional Fijian and international cuisine
• Blue Lagoon’s very own private island beach on Nanuya Lailai
• Movies under the stars
• ‘Meke’ performance of the traditional song
and dance by the villagers
• Fijian cooking lessons
• Diving*, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat explorations
of the tropical coral reefs
• Visit the sacred Sawa-I-Lau Caves
