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FIJIAN ISLANDS Discovery Cruise Aboard MV Reef Endeavour The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International invite you to join them on the 2022 FIJIAN ISLANDS Discovery Cruise aboard MV Reef Endeavour Denarau, Lau Islands and Kadavu Islands, Fiji 22 October to 5 November 2022 SENFIJI21 – GLG0740 FIJIAN ISLANDS Discovery Cruise If you want to experience the real Fiji, join TOUR HIGHLIGHTS us on MV Reef Endeavour as we explore • Three nights at a Luxury Resort on Denarau the Lau Islands and Kadavu; a beautiful and Island, Fiji remote region rarely seen by tourists. A • Discover islands and reefs rarely visited by visit to this region offers a once in a lifetime tourists aboard MV Reef Explorer experience to a select few travellers, visiting • Visit the amazing Bay of Islands – a magnificent turquoise bays and remote villages where location with many limestone islands they only see a supply boat once a month. • Be treated to a song and dance by children of all ages from a local village • Snorkelling, glass bottom boat & dive opportunities daily Cruise highlights include a swim at a waterfall, exploring • Swim in some of the most pristine and clear old ruins, snorkelling untouched reefs and getting waters that the Lau group has to offer up close with nesting turtles. You’ll also explore the • Island Night, kava, meke & lovo feast caves, reefs and lagoons of Qilaqila renowned for its mushroom-shaped islands, and the central lake on uninhabited Vuaqava island where you’ll find turtles, TOUR ITINERARY snakes and amazing bird life. Best of all, you’ll be DAY 1: Saturday 22 October 2022 Depart/Denarau, Fiji welcomed and entertained by the friendly people of this Our holiday begins with our flight to Nadi, Fiji. Upon arrival we will region and experience a traditional Meke, Sevusevu and be transferred to our hotel on Denarau Island. lovo quite different from the traditional Fijian feast. The Sunday Denarau Lau Island Group consists of 57 islets, of which only 30 DAY 2: 23 October 2022 are inhabited and if you enjoy getting off the beaten This morning will be free to relax at the resort. This afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour visiting Nadi and the Garden of the Sleeping track these islands are for you, with no public transport Giant. We first visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, the largest or restaurants to be found. The Kadavu Group is made Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy time at the up of four main islands, of which Kadavu is the largest. It fragrant fruit and vegetable markets and browse handmade goods is home to the Great Astrolabe Reef, one of the world’s in the handicraft markets before visiting the Garden of the Sleeping largest barrier reefs and a renowned site for premier Giant. The Garden, which contains a collection of 30 to 40 varieties of magnificent Asian orchids and Cattleya hybrids, was once the diving. Most days offer the opportunity to snorkel, swim private collection of the late American actor Raymond Burr. Late and scuba dive the pristine waters of these beautiful afternoon we return to our hotel. This evening we enjoy an included islands and when you’re not experiencing all that they Welcome dinner. have to offer, you’ll enjoy the relaxing hospitality aboard DAY 3: Monday 24 October 2022 Denarau the MV Reef Endeavour. Here you’ll be pampered Today we will enjoy a tour to the Coral Coast on the south west with most of the luxuries found on larger cruise liners coast of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu. We travel past sugar cane including fully catered buffet and 3-course meals plantations and spectacular beaches before a visit to Kula Eco Park prepared fresh daily onboard, a freshwater swimming featuring habitats of local parrots, doves, water birds & reptiles and pool, jacuzzi, day spa, cocktail bar and much more. which hosts the world’s largest breeding program for iguanas. We will return to our hotel mid afternoon. DAY 4: Tuesday 25 October 2022 Embarkation/Tivua Island This morning is free before we transfer to the port to join our cruise. After boarding there will be a full briefing from our guide before an MV REEF ENDEAVOUR FIJIAN ISLANDS MV Reef Endeavour is a small cruise ship catering for 130 passengers LAU-WAILAGILALA IS. over 4 accommodation levels. Her small size allows her to negotiate TAVEUNI IS. remote islands, reefs & shallow bays where bigger ships are unable to TIVUA IS. VANUABALAVU IS. go, showcasing the real Fiji and giving our passengers a true cultural MAKOGAI IS. experience. MV Reef Endeavour has 63 recently refurbished Tabua Suites, DENARAU Staterooms and Cabins. Every cabin type features a private bathroom ensuite, on/off air-conditioning, hair dryer, 240 volt power, international ONEATA VUAQAVA IS. shaver point, Pure Fiji soaps, shampoo & towels serviced daily. Each TOTOYA IS. cabin is approximately 14sqm. Tabua Suites are approximately 28sqm. KADAVU IS. KABARA IS. Staterooms and Suites open onto the outside deck and have two windows. FULAGA & YAGASA IS. afternoon of beach activities at Tivua Island. Most days will offer DAY 10: Monday 31 October 2022 Fulaga & Yagasa Islands the opportunity to snorkel, swim and Scuba dive the pristine waters The ship has an early start today to cruise to Fulaga Island, which of the beautiful Lau group. Later in the evening, enjoy a wonderful is an extinct volcano crater and known for its crystal lagoon and welcome dinner as you cruise into a south pacific sunset. Overnight amazing corals. This afternoon we arrive at one of the Yagasa we cross the 180 Degree Meridian International Date Line. Islands, for snorkelling, swimming, coral viewing or kayaking. Wednesday Makogai Island DAY 5: 26 October 2022 DAY 11: Tuesday 1 November 2022 Vuaqava Island We start our day at Makogai Island with a traditional Fijian ceremony Explore uninhabited Vuaqava and its central lake known for turtles, before joining the 1 hour walking tour of Makogai leper colony and snakes & amazing bird life. This is a sacred island for the Fijian culture clam research station. There will be an opportunity in the afternoon and there will be an island walk to explore these relics. Please be to return to the island visiting the local primary school children who warned that a reasonable level of fitness will be required as the will entertain us with their song and dance. return walk is approximately 3 hours and quite difficult to negotiate. DAY 12: Wednesday 2 November 2022 Kabara Island Today we are 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, (welcome dance and feast) quite different from the traditional Fijian. DAY 13: Thursday 3 November 2022 Totoya Island 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 14: Friday 4 November 2022 Kadavu Island We arrive in Kadavu and head to the Village of Nalotu for a welcome Sevusevu, then a tour of the village where you can witness the making of traditional fishing traps and pottery. The women of Nalotu DAY 6: Thursday 27 October 2022 Taveuni Island village still make clay pottery in the time-honoured tradition that is A wonderfully relaxing day as we explore a beautiful beach on the rarely seen in Fiji anymore. This evening don your sulu (sarong) and rugged southern coastline of Taveuni, take a hike to a spectacular join all the celebrations of our Pacific Islands Night Finale. waterfall and fresh water pool, enjoy a picnic lunch ashore and a DAY 15: Saturday 5 November 2022 Disembark/Departure chat with the locals. Disembark at Port Denarau feeling refreshed. We will be transferred DAY 7: Friday 28 October 2022 Lau-Wailagilala Island to the airport for flights to Australia. We reach the most northern island of Lau-Wailagilala today. We will see the remains of a disused lighthouse and have a chance to explore the abundant fish life whilst snorkelling. DAY 8: Saturday 29 October 2022 Vanuabalavu Island Qilaqila, at the northwest end of Vanuabalavu, is known for its pristine waters, limestone caves and mushroom shaped islands. This is also known as the Bay of Islands and is famous for its amazing scenery and pristine reefs. We will have plenty of time to explore the area. DAY 9: Sunday 30 October 2022 Oneata Today we arrive at Oneata, where the local people will welcome us at their Methodist Tongan Church for Sunday service. The harmonies of the Oneata choir will inspire you. PRICES PER PERSON IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS Twin-share Single FIJIAN ISLANDS Cabin Grade Fare (PP) Fare ry Crui D Porthole Cabin $ 5,990 $ 9,690 Discove se C Oceanview $ 6,690 $ 10,990 very Cruise B Oceanview $ 7,190 $ 11,890 isco 22 October to 5 November 2022 D INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE PRICE: BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE: • 11 night cruise on the MV Reef Endeavour in an Outside Cabin including all meals Deposit refundable up to 90 days before departure • 3 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected 4 -star rated resort with private facilities. Hotel taxes and service charges NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: • Breakfast daily and welcome dinner in Denarau • Travel insurance • Return economy-class air travel from Melbourne, Sydney • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary and Brisbane to Nadi, Fiji, including air taxes of $50. • Sightseeing and general expenses not specified in the itinerary (A surcharge will apply from Adelaide and Perth) • Items of a personal nature • Travel in a first-class coach • Additional travel arrangements not in the tour itinerary will be • Sightseeing and general entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary quoted for separately • The services of a Travelrite Tour Manager General Information and Booking Conditions Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.
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