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FROM NADI TO NADI - EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME - ALL VEGAN FIJI DISCOVERY OVERVIEW Cruise Overview Nadi TO Nadi - Experience of a lifetime - All vegan FIJI Discovery 29 Jan-09 Feb 2019 Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 1/33 SO MUCH IS INCLUDED 11 nights aboard in your choice of stateroom or suite, all with private bathrooms and fine organic vegan toiletries Ship exclusive to Vegan Travel Vegan fine dining (full board) 24 hour self service tea & coffee bar Welcome & Farewell cocktail Most activities on board and ashore Daily island stopovers & water activities Use of snorkelling equipment & mini gym Snorkelling & glass bottom boat tours to reefs rarely visited Vegan Travel Cruise Director to guide and assist Friendly Fijian crew with a wealth of local knowledge All taxes, port charges and fees FROM Nadi TO Nadi - Experience of a lifetime - All vegan FIJI Discovery Embark on a voyage of discovery to a part of Fiji rarely seen by tourists – the Lau Islands and Kadavu. Departing from Port Denarau, Nadi the first stop is on the southern coast of Taveuni the Garden Island. Lavena is on a rugged coast of waterfalls and you will have the opportunity to hike along a village track for a freshwater swim. We cruise on to the most northern island of Lau – Wailagilala where we will explore the island, the ruin of an old light house, nesting turtles, snorkel untouched reefs. Getting to Fiji: Nestled in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, Fiji may seen far away, but getting there is fairly easy. Fiji Airways, Fiji´s national airline, has regular flights from many international destinations. NZ: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington AUS: Adelaide, Brisebane, Melbourne, Sydney ASIA: Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul USA: Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 2/33 Nadi international Airport on the Island of Viti Levu is the main gateway to the country for most travellers. We will meet you there and take you to your hotel or ship. Jeststar, Air New Zealand, Korean Air, Virgin Australia, Air Niugini and also Aircalin regularly fly to Fiji. A 4-month visa is automatically granted on arrival to visitors from most countries. All you need is a passport that is valid for at least 6 month beyond your stay and a return ticket home. Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 3/33 EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME - ALL VEGAN FIJI DISCOVERY THIS IS YOUR ALL VEGAN FLOATING HOTEL Purpose-built for traversing coral reefs, the MV Reef Endeavour is a small ship with a big heart. Aboard, passengers are treated to friendly adventure cruises of the Fijian Islands where they spend their days swimming, snorkelling, and scuba diving along with going on shore excursions to enjoy the embracing welcome of local village life. Carrying only 130 passengers, the MV Reef Endeavour is fully equipped to make the most of a reef experience. The crew includes a marine naturalist and dive master, and the atmosphere is informal and relaxed. Each cruise is a culmination of four decades of Captain Cook Cruises' knowledge, where passengers are encouraged to discover the natural beauty, environment, culture and history of picturesque Fiji. Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 4/33 Built in 1996 but refurbished in 2013, the MV Reef Endeavour features bright and spacious public facilities including two lounges, a sun deck, sauna, whirlpools and swimming pool. There is also a gift shop, mini-gym and spa service. Meanwhile, informative talks, dancing, nightly music and activities have passengers enthralled long after the sun sets over the calm Fijian waters. Day 1: Tivua Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 5/33 Set sail on your Lau Discovery cruise. After boarding there will be a full briefing from your guide before an afternoon of beach actvities at Tivua Island. Later in the evening, enjoy a wonderful Welcome dinner as you cruise into a south pacific sunset. Day 2: Makogai Island Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 6/33 Take part in a traditional Fijian ceremony at Makogai Island and walking tour of the old leper colony, closed to lepers since mid last century. Snorkel over giant clam gardens in this turtle sanctuary, you may even see one, and be visited by the local primary school children who will entertain you with their traditional song and dance. Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 7/33 Day 3: Taveuni Explore a beautiful beach on the rugged southern coastline of Taveuni at Lavena, take a hike to a spectacular waterfall and fresh water pool and enjoy a picnic lunch ashore and a chat to the locals. For the more adventurous there may be a guided kayak tour along the coast to Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 8/33 waterfalls directly into the sea (weather permitting. The hike is approx. 1 hour for fit walkers. Quite challenging and we join the rest of the group by the river for lunch.) Day 4: Lau Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 9/33 We reach the most northern and most remote island of Lau—Wailagilala. See the remains of a disused lighthouse, or explore this large coral atoll and swim in the clearest aqua water of the group. Day 5: Qilaqila Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 10/33 Qilaqila, at the northwest end of Vanuabalavu, is known for its pristine waters and mushroom shaped islands. This is also known as the Bay of Islands and is famous for its amazing scenery and pristine reefs. Snorkelling limestone lagoons and exploring caves with your local guides. Day 6: Oneata Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 11/33 We will arrive at Oneata where the local people will welcome us at their Methodist Tongan Church for Sunday service. The afternoon will be relaxing and snorkelling the lovely reef. Day 7: Fulaga Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 12/33 The ship has an early start today to cruise to Fulaga Island. The lagoon is very shallow with deep ocean surrounding so the ship has to drift outside. The area is known for its crystal aqua marine lagoon and amazing corals. Go ashore at one of the Yagasa Islands, Navuturira beach for a day of snorkelling, swimming, coral viewing or kayaking. Day 8: Vuaqava Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 13/33 Explore uninhabited Vuaqava and its central lake known for turtles, snakes & amazing bird life. This is a sacred island for the Fijian culture as disease almost wiped out the entire population and there will be an island walk to explore these relics including a burial cave. Please be warned that a reasonable level of fitness will be required as the return walk is approximately 3 hours and quite difficult to negotiate. Day 9: Kabara Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 14/33 Be welcomed & entertained by the people of Naikeleyaga Village on the island of Kabara known for their wood turning and Tongan heritage. Experience a traditional Meke, Sevusevu & lovo quite different from the traditional Fijian. Day 10: Totoya Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 15/33 Horse-shoe shaped Totoya Island is our destination today. We will visit a local school and the children will surprise you with their entertainment and show you their work. We will also have the opportunity to explore their reefs. Day 11: Kadavu Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 16/33 We arrive in Kadavu famous for its wildlife and underwater world. The people will welcome you with a Meke and then the traditional lady ceramic makers of Kadavu will demonstrate their craft. There are also some optional tours available. Kadavu is the southern-most island in Fiji and has an amazing array of corals and fish not seen in other parts of Fiji. Day 12: Port Denarau Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 17/33 Disembark at Port Denarau feeling refreshed. Most days will offer the opportunity to snorkel, swim and Scuba Dive Welcome aboard! Visit www.vegan-cruises.com | call +49 2056 5269969 | E-Mail: [email protected] 18/33 ITINERARY Date Ports of Call Arrival Departure 29-01-19 Tivua - - 30-01-19 Makogai Island - - 31-01-19 Taveuni - - 01-02-19 Lau - - 02-02-19 Qilaqila - - 03-02-19 Oneata - - 04-02-19 Fulaga - - 05-02-19 Vuaqava - - 06-02-19 Kabara - - 07-02-19 Totoya - - 08-02-19 Kadavu - - 09-02-19 Port Denarau - - Note: The itinerary presented is subject to modification due to water levels, lock closures or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate cruise programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise.