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Discovery Yasawa Islands Cruise 3, 4 & 7 Nights FIJI’SCRUISELINE Fact sheet, I+nerary, ,ap % Dec. plan Captain Cook Discovery cruises are designed to offer you an authenc and personal experience. The Yasawa Islands are situated off the north west coast of the main island, Vi Levu, and being volcanic in origin, they offer some of the most dramac scenery in the South Pacific. With a new island and coral reef to visit every morning and a(ernoon, these cruises have a great emphasis on beach and water acvies. The 3-night cruise features the southern islands including Monuriki, where ,Castaway” was &lmed, Waya and Sacred Islands. The .-night cruise explores the remote northern islands from Navi to Yasawa including the famous Sawa-i-lau a0uamarine limestone lagoon features in the 1280 movie 56lue Lagoon’. Combine both cruises for a total 7-Night Yasawa Island cultural and island experience. Addi+onal features0 •Most twice daily excursions included •Freshwater swimming pool & sundeck spa •Choice of 4 recently renovated accommodaon levels •Day Spa (massage & beauty ) oponal •Scuba Diving (Padi 5 star) dailyKoponal •Mini-gym & audio visual room/library •Easy access small boat launching plaLorm •Interconnecng family staterooms and family 0uad cabins •Resident marine biologist cultural & marine presentaons FARES ENCLADEO Transfers to the ship drinks oponal tours scuba diving F services. For 2ookings please contact your travel agent or 3hone0 P61 2 2126 8160 Email0 &jiQcaptaincookcruises&ji.com 5e2site0 www.captaincookcruises&ji.com 4-Night Northern Yasawa ruise DepartsO Tuesday 1.00pm (check-in 12noon). ReturnsO Saturday 2am Cruises depart F return Denarau Marina Nadi Tuesday - DENARAU MARINA - TIVUA ISLAND Ni sa 6ulaR is the magical call of welcome as you board Reef Endeavour for your island adventure. Cruise to Tivua Island over a light lunch and safety brie&ng then explore the coral gardens clam rearing cages or a scenic walk through the island before enDoying a South Paci&c sunset on your &rst night at sea. Tonight join the Captain and his crew for the Eala Captain7s Dinner and Crew Introducon. Wednesday - TIVUA – BROTHERS ISLAND– NAVITI ISLAND Start the day naturally with a morning swim F snorkel in an idyllic bay at 6rothers Island. Savour the bounty of a gourmet buffet lunch as you journey to spectacular Navi Island. Sere is beauty in its original state where you can bask in a0uamarine waters along white sandy beaches. Snorkel, swim, kay- ak, stand up paddle board or just explore the island. This evening join the fesvies and entertainment of a FiDian Village at Eunu for a tradional FiDian Feast (Lovo) and Cultural performance (Meke). Thursday - YASAWA ISLAND - SAWA-I-LAU Discover the legendary grandeur of Sawa-i-lau and the famous limestone caves at your own pace. Swimming in the cave lagoon is a wondrous experi- ence. Visit a local school for a memorable experience you will never forget. Snorkel over spectacular coral gardens swim in fabled lagoons or test your &tness with a climb to the peak of Mt Tamasua on Yasawa Island. This evening try your luck at crab racing tonight. Friday - SAWA-I-LAWU –– YAQETA – DRAWAQA Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Yasawas and discover a myriad of &sh in the coral reef and laTe in the warm sands of Ya0eta. During lunch cruise the spectacular channels to Drawa0a for amaTing snorkelling this a(ernoon you may even see a Manta-ray (seasonal). This evening get your dancing shoes on for the Famous Captain Cook Cruises Music UuiT. Saturday –PORT DENARAU This morning we sail into Port Denarau for breakfast aboard. The crew bid you farewell to the wisLul song of 5Isa Lei7. Disembark 9am. 3-Night Mamanuca & Southern Yasawa Cruise DepartsO Saturday 12noon (check-in 11am). ReturnsO Tuesday 2am Cruises depart F return Denarau Marina Nadi Saturday –NUKU-I-MANA Welcome AboardV Set sail over lunch through the beauful Mamanuca islands past many famous resorts collecng some addional passengers before arriving for a snorkel from a sand cay and discover the vista of a South Paci&c sunset. Tonight join the Captain and his crew for the Welcome Dinner and Crew Introducon Sunday – MONURIKI – MONU BAY Reef Endeavour cruises to idyllic Monoriki where Tom Sanks7 Castaway was &lmed. Explore this natural &lm set and explore idyllic Monu Island before a special village choral service. The beauful harmonies of the village choir will simply delight you. This evening join the entertainment of our FiDian Fashion Show and Crew choir. Monday – SACRED ISLANDS - WAYA ISLANDS The Sacred Island is a place beauful beyond belief. Legends tell of the great war canoe WRogobokaR which landed here with the &rst FiDians. In arrival the shipRs crew pay tribute to the forefathers of FiDian culture and perform the Sevusevu (gi( giving) ceremony. Spend a magical morning swimming in the a0uamarine lagoons snorkeling in spectacular coral gardens beach combing or coral viewing from the glass boXom boat. Iver lunch cruise to the Southern Yasawa islands. Enclosed by towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches Waya Island is a tropical paradise. Visit a local school this a(ernoon and a village and shell market. The &t will also have a chance to climb to the peak of Waya for amaTing views. Don your favourite island aYre for Paci&c Island night tonightV Tuesday - WAYA ISLANDS - DENARAU MARINA A(er 6reakfast Reef Endeavour sets sail and returns to Denarau Marina at 07:30am for a 2O00am disembarkaon. 7-Night Discovery Yasawa Islands ruise DepartO Tuesday 1.00pm F Saturday 12.00noon. ReturnO 9am. Cruises depart F return Denarau Marina Nadi This combinaon of both three and four night cruises brings together every fascinang experience of the Yasawa Islands from the north to the south from culture to nature. Complimentary tours available when in Port on the Tuesday/Saturday. 9 Ineraries subDect to change due to weather and other operaonal re0uirements Ge@ng to your cruise Passengers are re0uired to make their own way to the ship. In arrival in Fiji please visit or telephone one of our Fiji IZces to recon&rm your booking. Fi8i OAces • Port Denarau Marina - Cruise CounterO Daily 8amH2pm H Reservaons Ph 685 050. • Port Denarau Marina H Central Reservaons F Administraon IZceO Daily 8am-5pm H Res Ph 680 1823 TaBis are readily available from Nadi Airport and most Nadi/Denarau hotels. • Airport to Port Denarau Marina H taxi approx FJ$35 / 30 minutes • Nadi to Port Denarau Marina taxi approx FJ$25 / 10 minutes 99Informaon and Ineraries are a guide only and subject to change without noce9 .
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