MAMANUCA AND YASAWA ISLANDS
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Embark on a 7-night expedition cruise, blending a 3-night exploration through the Mamanuca and Southern Yasawa Islands and a 4-night Northern Yasawa Islands. Aboard the Caledonian Sky, discover Fiji's pristine waters and remote paradises. Dive into Nuku-i-mana for a refreshing swim, explore Monuriki with guided kayaking, and snorkel at Monu Island. Visit Sacred Island and tropical Waya Island for cultural immersion and breathtaking landscapes. Encounter coral wonders and the warm hospitality of local communities, creating unforgettable memories in this South Pacific haven. Conclude your voyage with a heartfelt farewell, leaving you with cherished Fijian memories.
highlights
- Immerse yourself in Fijian life with a traditional welcome ceremony (sevusevu), Fijian feast (lovo) and entertainment by local villages
- Visit idyllic Monoriki Island, where Tom Hank’s Castaway was filmed
- Take in the towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches of Waya Island
- Explore Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s private island, Tivua Island, and try your hand at coral planting and clam rearing cages with our onboard Marine Biologists
- Visit the local school on Naviti Island and meet the teachers and students, where the children look forward to sharing a song, dance, and story with you.
- Swim at the breathtaking Sawa-i-lau caves in the Northern Yasawas
7 NIGHT MAMANUCA AND YASAWA ISLANDS
19 October 2024
NOTE: Please use the legend to find your itinerary
DAY 1.
NUKU-I-MANA
Arrive at the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji check-in counter in Port Denarau this morning to check in for your cruise. Board Caledonian Sky and set sail over a light lunch through the beautiful Mamanuca islands. Start your expedition cruise with a plunge into the crystal blue waters of Nuku-i-mana sand cay for an afternoon swim and snorkel. Tonight experience the first of many South Pacific sunsets as we join the Captain and crew for Welcome Dinner.
DAY 2.
MONURIKI ISLAND & MONU BAY
Sail to idyllic Monoriki where Tom Hanks’ Castaway was filmed. Immerse yourself in this cinematic setting with a guided kayak tour and discover the underwater wonders of Monu Island as you snorkel the surrounding coral reef before visiting a local village and experiencing their choral service. The beautiful harmonies will simply delight you.
DAY 3.
SACRED 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 and perform the Sevusevu (gift giving) ceremony. Spend a magical morning swimming in the aquamarine lagoons, snorkeling in spectacular coral gardens, or coral viewing from the zodiacs or the kayaks with a marine biologist.
In the afternoon, visit Waya Island. Enclosed by towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches, Waya Island is a tropical paradise. Visit the local school and village, peruse the shell market or climb to the peak of Waya for amazing views.
DAY 4.
LAUTOKA & TIVUA PRIVATE ISLAND
Enjoy breakfast onboard as we return to Lautoka for a 9:00am disembarkation of those guests only joining us for our 3-night itinerary.
Set sail over a light lunch as we cruise to Tivua Island. Spend the afternoon exploring the coral gardens, coral planting and clam rearing cages or a scenic walk through the island before enjoying a South Pacific sunset back onboard.
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DAY 5.
YAQETA ISLAND
Start the day with a morning swim & snorkel in an idyllic bay at Brothers Island. Savour a gourmet buffet lunch as we journey to Naviti Island with aquamarine waters and white sandy beaches. The teachers and children of the local school invite you to visit. The children look forward to sharing a song, dance and story or two with you. Afterwards, you can snorkel, swim, kayak, stand up paddle board or just explore the island.
DAY 6.
SAWA-I-LAU, BLUE LAGOON & YASAWA ISLAND
Discover the legendary grandeur of Sawa-i-lau and the famous limestone caves. Swimming in the cave lagoon is a wondrous experience.
In the evening, we visit the village of Matacawalevu: Immerse yourself in Fijian life with a traditional welcome ceremony (sevusevu), Fijian feast (lovo) and entertainment by the villagers of Matacawalevu.
DAY 7.
NAVITI & DRAWAQA
Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Yasawas, discover the myriad of fish in the coral reef and laze in the warm sands of Naviti Island. During lunch cruise to the spectacular channels to Drawaqa Island Beach and Marine Protected Area for amazing snorkelling, you may even see a Manta-ray (seasonal).
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DAY 8.
DISEMBARK LAUTOKA
Enjoy breakfast onboard as we return to Lautoka for a 9:00am disembarkation. Our crew bid you farewell in song including their traditional Fijian ‘Isa Lei’ as they say ‘soto tale’ or ‘see you again’. Transfers will be available to the Airport, Port Denarau hotels and the Port Denarau Marina.
Disclaimer
Our itineraries are indicative of the destinations we visit. To enhance your expedition cruise experience, the Captain and onboard team may make necessary changes based on seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel or experience.
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- Sitting area with coffee table, armchairs
- En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and/or corner bath tub
- Heated towel rail, shaver outlet and hairdryer
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Refillable water bottles
- Mini-fridge, cabin-to-cabin telephone and safe
- Flat screen television (DVDs available from reception)
- Dressing gowns and slippers
- Molton Brown toiletries
ALL-INCLUSIVE
All meals, nightly canapes and coffee and tea 24/7. Complimentary house beer, wine, juice and soft drinks are served during lunch and dinner service.
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ONBOARD TEAM
Our expanded 10-person expedition team of marine biologists, naturalists, and a dive master provide immersive lectures onboard and guided marine and land-based tours onshore and in the water.
CULTURE
Exclusive shoreside experiences such as a traditional Fijian Feast (Lovo) and cultural performances (Meke) at local villages, visit to local schools, communities and markets
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ACTIVITIES
Explore the pristine waters of Fiji, Tonga or Samoa each day with our coral-viewing kayaks, standup paddleboards and snorkel equipment.
CULINARY
Upgraded culinary offering featuring cuisine celebrating the best and freshest Fiji produce and the international fusion of flavours of Fiji.
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UPGRADE
Upgrade your experience with a Dive Package and explore the waters of one of the most beautiful places on earth, or a Spa Package featuring a range of rejuvenating spa treatments.
EXPLORE THE UNEXPLORED
A NEW ERA IN LUXURY SOUTH PACIFIC CRUISE EXPERIENCES
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MS Caledonian Sky brings with her a new era in high end cruise experiences never before seen in Fiji and the South Pacific. Caledonian Sky is tailor made for the adventurous sophisticated traveller offering spacious boutique comfort with a capacity of only 114 passengers across 57 ocean view suites.
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Her 10 zodiacs and 70 crew are at the ready to create unforgettable uniquely Fijian cruise experiences and offer exclusive access to the otherwise unexplorable islands in the Lau group, Tonga and Samoa.
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Dining is a vital ingredient of your Fiji cruise. All menus are prepared onboard from fresh, local, and imported produce. You can choose to dine al fresco on the deck as you watch the beautiful views pass by or in the ship's Dining Room for a more formal setting. All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert are included and freshly prepared, daily, onboard.
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