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Fiji Princess
Port Denarau to Port Denarau
Overview
Start this cruise off in the spectacular Sacred Islands then head north and explore the beauty of the Yasawa Islands. Visit the famous Blue Lagoon and spend time on our private beach here. Flexible Cruising This cruise is based on the itinerary detailed below but to ensure you have the best possible cruise experience, we use 'flexible cruising'. What this means is that we're prepared to alter our itineraries, either when necessary, or when some exciting opportunity arises. For example, if there is some special event taking part in a local Yasawa Village, which you really should see, then we will alter our cruise route to take you there. Or, if we think that that our destined anchorage for the night is not going to be as sheltered as a bay on the other side of the island, we'll up-anchor and move. Cruising through a region of coral lagoons and isolated island anchorages is weather dependent and so, at times, our itineraries may need to be altered. However we'll always endeavor to ensure all of the highlights of each cruise are enjoyed by our guests.
Departures
Cruise Itinerary
Your voyage into tropical paradise begins onboard high speed catamaran transfer to the Sacred Isles. Welcome aboard Fiji Princess, where you will enjoy a tasty lunch. Spend your day swimming, snorkelling and relaxing. In the afternoon you can learn the art of Fiji style high tea. Partake in a cooking lesson on how to make ‘Roti in Lolo’. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at sunset, prior to the Captain’s Dinner. Entertainment provided by our talented singing, dancing, guitar-playing crew.
Our destination is the famed Blue Lagoon. Watch as the crew position the vessel right up to the beach and tie her off to the coconut trees. We’ll head ashore for happy hour and canapes. A very special night is ahead with a traditional Lovo meal cooked underground and dinner on the beach. An evening of Fijian meke, singing, dancing and story telling by local villagers.
Most of the day is at leisure at Blue Lagoon. Spend the morning on a guided island walk, visit an island style cake shop and shell market. Participate in Fijian activities including; basket weaving or a guided snorkelling safari. Lunch is on board while cruising north, to the Sawa-I-Lau Caves. On arrival we set off on a private guided visit to the Sawa-I-Lau Caves. Steps rise from the shore up to the first cave. You can view the majestic cavern from the stairs or take to the water. A short swim through an underwater passage takes you into the second of these stunning limestone caves. This evening includes a special visit to the village of Tamusua. A yaqona ceremony, and traditional village style feat sitting on floor mats.
Cruise to Drawaqa Island and on arrival at Drawaqa, our Marine Biologist will tell you all about the local fish, marine life and the conservation work the Vinaka Fiji Volunteer team are doing in this area. During May to October you can snorkel with manta rays. Visit an island school to view Vinaka Fiji Volunteers’ work. Enjoy a barbecue dinner onboard, under the stars. Tonight, we party Fiji style.
Enjoy breakfast onboard as we cruise back to Port Denarau. Back at port, you'll be serenaded with the traditional Isa Lei farewell song by the crew as your exploration of the Yasawa Islands comes to an end.
Itineraries are subject to change.
Fiji Princess
Vessel Type: Motor Yacht Length: 55m Passenger Capacity: 68 passengers Built: 1998 - Refurbished 2014 The M.V. Fiji Princess will be your home away from home for the duration of your cruise, except you’ll wake up in a different stunning location each morning. With nearly 70 years' experience cruising the islands of Fiji, we know all the best places to take you. Who better to show you their home than the Fijians themselves. We pride ourselves on having an all-Fijian crew and with a high crew member-to-guest ratio, you just know you will be looked after. Our crew will quickly know you by name and every way you turn there will be a big ‘BULA’ welcome. Small enough to tie off to a coconut tree… The small size of Fiji Princess is just one of the things that makes a cruise with us so special. Accommodating up to 68 passengers and measuring only 179 feet (55 metres) in length, we can access bays and islands that would be impossible to reach in a large ship. We can get so close to shore, that we can tie off to a coconut tree and you can swim to the beach! Facilities An open-air dining room with views out over the sea to the rear of the vessel Shaded sky deck bar and saloon bar Sun loungers on the large upper sun deck A small range of souvenir items for purchase Splash pool A library of reading material and games In room movies available on demand Glass bottom coral viewing boat Kayaks Stand-up paddle boards Free WiFi (available where coverage allows) Self service guest laundry Food Onboard
Highlights
• See the dramatic changes in landscape, right from the little palm-covered Mamanuca Islands, to the rugged, majestic southern Yasawa Islands all the way up to the famous Blue Lagoon • Visit a remote Yasawa Island village and be part of a traditional kava ceremony, enjoy a meke performance and browse the village market • Socialise with Yasawan locals over a traditional feast cooked and enjoyed in their village • Be carried away to paradise with a full day relaxing at our private beach on Nanuya Lailai Island • Enjoy a traditional 'Lovo' dinner under the stars at Nanuya Lailai, our private beach followed by a 'Meke' performance from local Fijian villagers • Take a guided walk across an island to one of the South Pacific’s most remote cafes, 'Lo's Tea Shop' • Learn the Fijian arts of basket weaving, wood carving and learn to cook traditional dishes • Dine on traditional Fijian meals and a range of international cuisine
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