4 Cultures Cruise Captain Cook Cruises Fiji Fiji Tel: (679) 670 1823 Port Denarau.
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he beauty of Fiji lies in its diversity – 333 islands and many cultures waiting to be explored. Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has designed a 4 Cultures Cruise, aboard the MV Reef Endeavour, that offers patrons an authentic and personal experience. The small cruise ship circumnavigates Vanua Levu – Fiji’s second’s largest island – and explores the islands, rivers and rainforests of the remote north.
TUES: TIVUA ISLAND
Welcome aboard with a complimentary fruit punch and welcome salusalu (lei) as you set sail on your Fijian adventure. Visit Captain Cook Cruises’ own exclusive island Tivua for a twilight swim, snorkel or simply relax on the beach followed by a special welcome dinner and crew entertainment.
WED: KIOA ISLAND
Kioa Islands are freehold islands populated by South Sea Islanders. In 2005, Fiji granted them full citizenship. Kioa was settled by the people of Tuvalu (Ellice Island) after they were displaced by rising sea levels. Villagers paddle out in their traditional canoes to greet the Reef Endeavour. Snorkel pristine reefs and dive among the soft coral gardens.
THURS: RABI ISLAND
Home of the Banabas people from Ocean Island in the Pacific, meet the wonderful Rabi Island residents and enjoy an introduction to the different culture and lifestyles of the Ellice and Banabas islanders. Enjoy beach activities or perfect your snorkelling at Albert Cove.
FRI: KIA ISLAND AND GREAT SEA REEF
Crossing the northeastern tip of Vanua Levu, cruise west to idyllic Druadrua Island and visit a local school. Snorkel and dive in the world’s third longest barrier reef, the Great Sea Reef.
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Ride in a glass-bottom boat, snorkel or join the dive master for an unforgettable experience. At night, discover a taste of traditional Fijian culture, with a village sevusevu ceremony, meke and a lovo feast at Kia Island.
SAT: MALAU / LABASA, 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. Sugarcane is the main industry in the agricultural town. Ride a local bus past the hardwood depot, sugar cane mill. Visit the Hindi Snake Temple and the thriving market of spices, fish, poultry, goat and local products. Retreat to the local hotel for morning tea and Bollywood-style (Indian) entertainment.
SUN: GALOA ISLAND, YAQAQA ISLAND
Before rounding the western coast of Vanua Levu, enjoy the beach and marine beauty of Galoa and Nanuku islands, plus surrounding cays and reefs. Swim, snorkel, or beachcomb or a glass bottom boat tour. Join locals at a church service and enjoy the harmonies of a Fijian choir.
MON: NANANU-I-RA ISLAND
Leaving Vanua Levu, the cruise crosses the Bligh Water – named after Captain Bligh of Mutiny on the Bounty fame – to Nananu-i-Ra, off Viti Levu’s north coast for a swim, snorkel and beach activities. At the Pacific Island Night Finale, enjoy pre-dinner cocktails and appetizers in the lounge before the gala farewell dinner.
TUES: NADI
Enjoy breakfast before disembarking at Port Denarau Marina on Denarau. *Itinerary subject to change due to weather and other operational requirements. *Source: Captain Cook Cruises Fiji.