WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 7 nights cabin accommodation with private ensuite facilities on Fiji Princess
- Cruise transportation and services
- All meals while on board (excluding drinks)
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Cruise entertainment
- Shore excursions
- Entrance fees
- Denarau Marina- ship transfers
- Snorkelling gear and stand up paddle boards
- Blue Lagoon Cruise souvenir
- Captain’s complimentary champagne cocktail
- All port charges & taxes.
8 Day Blue Lagoon Escape to Paradise Cruise
Come aboard and be captivated by one of the most enchanting groups of islands in the South Pacific. This 8-day long cruising escape will leave you not only replenished but with enduring memories of this beautiful corner of the earth.
The ultimate Fiji experience on the water, this week-long escape gives you the opportunity to explore spectacular coral reefs, and get up close and personal with the colourful cultures of this idyllic paradise.
Explore the coral cays of Naviti Island. Enjoy a basket weaving demonstration, then explore to your heart’s content with swimming, bushwalking, snorkeling, or miles of unspoiled beach at your fingertips. A visit to a traditional Fijian village will make you feel like an honoured guest as you take part in the ‘Yagona’ welcome ceremony and watch traditional dances.
On private Nanuya Lai Lai, you’ll have the opportunity to windsurf, get an up close view of the coral, feed tropical fish by hand or play a little volleyball. A highlight on this day will be a traditional ‘magiti’ lunch feast, cooked in a ‘lovo’ earth oven. You’ll also visit rarely touristed Yasawa-I-Rara Island, one of the most beautiful places in Fiji and home to unparalleled snorkeling amid pristine coral reef gardens. With each night spent anchored in a sheltered lagoon, this is leisurely South Pacific cruising at its best.
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Day 1 Embark Port Denarau
Bula! 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 castaway. Cocktails and canapes are served as you enjoy the sunset. Enjoy the Captain’s Welcome dinner – an a-la-carte menu served in the dining saloon with entertainment provided by our talented singing, dancing, guitar playing crew!
Meal Plan Lunch and Dinner
Duration 7 Nights
Accommodation
Fiji Princess
Day 2 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 enroute to our next destination. After lunch a visit to the chiefly village of Soso – an exceptional example of a current day Fijian island village. Following cocktail hour, enjoy a traditional Thali dinner which features exquisite Indian dishes. This evening may turn into an extravaganza of Bollywood dancing complete with Bollywood movies.
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 Naukacuvu Island
Sunday is a day of rest in Fiji but after breakfast there is a very special opportunity to attend a village church service. We cruise south to the beautiful Naukacuvu and Narara Islands as you enjoy a traditional Sunday roast lunch. Also on board there is an opportunity to 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. Bingo ‘Fiji style’ after dinner with lots of laughs and some good prizes or enjoy a quiet nightcap in the bar.
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 Naukacuvu Island
As Fiji Princess arrives at the stunning southern tip of Waya Island, you’ll be sure you have got lost in paradise. The backdrop of the neighbouring Waya Lailai volcanic formations is breathtaking. Spend the remainder of the day swimming, snorkelling, relaxing. Fiji style high tea is served following a cooking lesson on how to make ‘Roti in Lolo’. Watch the sunset during happy hour. Tonight enjoy the Captain’s Dinner welcoming our new 4 day cruise guest arrivals.
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 The Blue Lagoon
Our destination is the famed Blue Lagoon. This superb stretch of water is ringed by islands and on one of those islands is Blue Lagoon Cruises very own private island peninsula. Check out the stunning azure water. Watch as the crew position the vessel right up to the beach and tie her off to the coconut trees! Happy hour on shore with canapés is served followed by a very special night enjoying a traditional Lovo meal cooked underground. Dine on the beach under the coconut palms and the tropical stars. The evening will continue with Fijian meke, singing, dancing and storytelling by local villagers.
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 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 snorkelling 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.
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 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. During 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. Abseiling off an island cliff top down to stunning waters is another great option! Dinner this evening is a barbecue served under the stars! Party night Fiji style.
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 Disembark Port Denarau
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.
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Pricing & Departures
| Departs every Friday at 3:00 pm | $2,189 |
Additional departure dates available, ask a Travel Team Agent for details.
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Notes:
- Land package only, easily add airfare by asking a Travel Team Agent
- Prices are per person based on double occupancy
- Prices are subject to availability
- Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted
- We have limited space on this package and it is subject to availability and prior sale
- All package prices are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted
- Prices reflect cash discount
- Due to constantly changing policies to baggage restrictions, please check with your airline directly for latest updates and restrictions
- Information, including prices are subject to change without notice
- Restrictions and change and/or cancel penalties apply
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