BLUE LAGOON CRUISES FIJI ISLANDS
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2018 BLC 6372 FEB 19 BLC Explore and Discover Blue Lagoon Cruises takes you on a journey See the locations where through paradise, cruising the Mamanuca the hit movies ‘Cast Away’ and Yasawa Island groups. and ‘The Blue Lagoon’
These idyllic lands lie off the western coast of Viti Levu, and have were filmed. some of the most beautiful and striking scenery around. You’ll see traditional Fijian villages, swim in crystal clear lagoons and gaze out on tropical vistas you previously thought only existed in the movies. We’ve sought out unique experiences and more contact with the Fijians of the Yasawas. Each and every day and evening there is an array of wonderful activities and unique experiences.
Intimate cruising
The small size of Blue Lagoon Cruises cruise ship, Fiji Princess, is just one of the things that makes a cruise with us so special. Measuring 179 feet (55 metres), she 100% Fijian, can access bays and islands that would be impossible to reach in a larger ship – we can get so close to shore that we can tie off to a coconut tree and you can swim to the 1000% more fun... beach.
Our on-board atmosphere remains refreshingly informal and intimate.
The vessel’s decor is fresh and nautical, with echoes from the romantic age of cruising gone by. You only need to unpack once and then let your floating hotel take you from idyllic place to idyllic experience – every day somewhere and something different.
All shore excursions included*
Snorkel or dive stunning reef Not only do we offer an incredible array of unique experiences every day of your cruise locations and see a myriad of but they are included in the price. tropical fish, spectacular manta Dine on delicious traditional rays (seasonal) and coral reefs. *Diving and Spa treatments incur an extra charge Fijian meals and experience a private beach picnic.
Page. 3 BLUELAGOONCRUISES.COM Inclusions on every Cruise • All scheduled cruise excursions and activities. A ‘Meke’ traditional • Cruise accommodation with ensuite facilities. • Use of on-board facilities. song and dance • All meals including tea, coffee, morning and afternoon tea, filtered water and juice. performance by a • Traditional Fijian entertainment. • Snorkelling equipment. local village just for • Use of all non-motorised watersports equipment at Nanuya Lailai, including stand-up paddle boards and kayaks (4 and 7 night cruises). Blue Lagoon guests. • Ship to shore transfers. • Entrance fees for all activities and village visits. • Captain’s complimentary champagne cocktail. • Blue Lagoon Cruise souvenir. • All port charges and taxes. Optional Activities & Extras (additional costs) • Diving - opportunities to dive are offered at Drawaqa and the Blue Lagoon stops. Drawaqa Island Blue Lagoon Cruises was the founder of Small Ship Cruising • Sports fishing trips. • Alcohol and off-ship drinks (filtered water and juice 3 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS in the South Pacific. There’s less open ocean cruising and 7 NIGHTS supplied). more time ashore in superb anchorages. Drawaqa Island • Massage and beauty treatments. • Souvenir items purchased on board or in the Sawa-I-Lau area villages. • Gratuities at own discretion. Blue Lagoon area Tamasua
Yalobi Bay The ‘Fiji Princess’ experience Dive sites Sawa-I-Lau Naukacuvu Island With over 60 years experience cruising the islands Soso Bay of Fiji, we know all the best places to take you. Who better to show you their home than the Modriki Nanuya Lailai Fijians themselves. Fiji Princess departs Blue Lagoon Port Denarau We pride ourselves on having an all Fijian crew and Naviti with a one crew member to every two guests ratio, Connecting 1 hour transfer from Island Yasawa Islands you just know you will be looked after. Our crew Port Denarau will quickly know you by name and every way you Connecting 1 hour Drawaqa turn there will be a big ‘BULA’ welcome. transfer back to Island Soso Port Denarau Blue Lagoon greets guests from all over the world, Bay Fiji Princess Naukacuvu so you’ll get to meet travellers from all walks of life Manta Rays returns Port Denarau Narara and all parts of the globe. in season
Dive sites Yalobi Bay
Sacred Islands
4 NIGHT CONNECTING TRANSFER 3 NIGHT CONNECTING TRANSFER
Modriki 4 & 7 NIGHT RETURN A highly experienced chef Island designs all our menus for us
with an emphasis on the use of 3 & 7 NIGHT DEPART fresh local produce and inclusion of traditional Fijian recipes. Mamanuca Islands Malamala Beach Club
Page. 5 BLUELAGOONCRUISES.COM Port Denarau Nadi Explorer Cruise. 3 Nights CRUISING THE FIJI ISLANDS
A short but divine taste of island cruising
FRIDAY - 1st night: Modriki Island MONDAY - Sacred Isles Modriki Island as seen in the Tom Hanks’ movie An early morning snorkel, swim or kayak trip. ‘Cast Away’. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine & canapés prior Breakfast cruising to the stunning Sacred Isles. to the Captain’s Welcome dinner. Entertainment provided by Buffet lunch. Farewell rendezvous with our high-speed our talented singing, dancing, guitar-playing crew. catamaran for your private transfer to Port Denarau. Anchorage: MODRIKI ISLAND
SATURDAY - 2nd night: Soso Bay Enjoy a swim or wander along the beach before or after breakfast. Sea conditions permitting, swim with the sharks or view from a glass bottom boat. Visit the chiefly village of Soso, a current day Fijian island village. Traditional Indian Thali dinner. This evening may turn into an extravaganza of Bollywood dancing complete with Bollywood movies. HIGHLIGHTS Anchorage: SOSO BAY • Visit the film location for ‘Cast Away’ • Swim with sharks SUNDAY - 3rd night: Naukacuvu Island • Visit the chiefly village of Soso Village church service. Traditional Sunday roast lunch. • Dine on delicious traditional Fijian meals Fijian cooking lesson, making a traditional recipe. Buffet dinner of Fijian cuisine along with a choice of • An extensive range of international cuisine European dishes. Bingo ‘Fiji style’ after dinner. • Try traditional Kava * Anchorage: NAUKACUVU ISLAND • Snorkelling and diving on tropical reefs • A Fijian cooking lesson
Page. 7 BLUELAGOONCRUISES.COM Wanderer Cruise. 4 Nights CRUISING THE FIJI ISLANDS
Cruising a tropical island heaven
MONDAY - 1st night: Yalobi Bay High speed catamaran transfer to the Sacred Isles. Welcome aboard Fiji Princess. Check in. Lunch onboard. Swimming, snorkelling, relaxing. Fiji style high tea. 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. Anchorage: YALOBI BAY
TUESDAY - 2nd night: Blue Lagoon Our destination is the famed Blue Lagoon. Watch as the crew position the vessel right up to the beach and tie Anchorage: SAWA-I-LAU ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS her off to the coconut trees. Happy hour on shore with canapés. A very special night, traditional Lovo meal cooked THURSDAY - 4th night: Drawaqa Island • Visit the film location of the famed ‘Blue Lagoon’ movie underground, dine on the beach. An evening of Fijian meke, Cruise to Drawaqa Island. Marine Biologist presentation. • Swim with manta rays (in season) singing, dancing and story telling by local villagers. During May to October snorkel with manta rays. Visit an • Visit remote Fijian villages island school to view Vinaka Fiji Volunteers’ work. Barbecue Anchorage: BLUE LAGOON • Beach picnic dinner onboard under the stars. Tonight we party night • Massage bure* Fiji style. • Dinner under the stars on a private beach WEDNESDAY - 3rd night: Sawa-I-Lau Island Anchorage: DRAWAQA ISLAND Blue Lagoon morning. Guided island walk, visit an island • Private ‘Meke’ dance performance from Fijian villagers style cake shop and shell market. Basket weaving. Guided • Snorkelling and diving* in superb tropical reefs snorkelling safari. Lunch on board while cruising north. FRIDAY • Visit the sacred Sawa-I-Lau Caves Sawa-I-Lau caves. Village of Tamasua yaqona ceremony, Breakfast onboard cruising to Port Denarau. and traditional village style feast sitting on floor mats. Traditional Isa Lei farewell song by the crew. *Optional activities at own cost
Page.9 BLUELAGOONCRUISES.COM Escape to Paradise Cruise. 7 Nights CRUISING THE FIJI ISLANDS
Our destination: the famed Blue Lagoon. This superb stretch is an excursion to the local island school to view the work of of water is ringed by islands and Blue Lagoon Cruises’ very the Vinaka Fiji Volunteers. Dinner this evening is a barbecue The ultimate Blue Lagoon cruising own private island peninsula is located here. Watch as the served under the stars. Tonight we party night Fiji style. crew position the vessel right up to the beach and tie her Anchorage: DRAWAQA ISLAND experience of the magical Fiji Islands. off to the coconut trees. Enjoy happy hour on shore with canapés. A very special night enjoying a traditional Lovo meal cooked underground, you’ll dine under the coconut palms and FRIDAY the tropical stars. There will be Fijian meke: singing, dancing Enjoy breakfast onboard as Fiji Princess cruises back and story telling by local villagers. FRIDAY - 1st night: Modriki Island SUNDAY - 3rd night: Naukacuvu Island toward Port Denarau. Along the way you will be serenaded Bula and welcome aboard Blue Lagoon Cruises. Set sail on Sunday is a day of rest in Fiji. After breakfast, attend a Anchorage: BLUE LAGOON with a traditional Isa Lei farewell song by the crew, as your Fiji Princess from Port Denarau for the outer Mamanucas. village church service. We cruise south to the beautiful exploration of the beautiful Yasawa Islands comes to an end. The first overnight anchorage is in a gorgeous secluded Naukacuvu and Narara Islands as you enjoy a traditional location at Modriki Island. Seen the Tom Hanks’ movie Sunday roast lunch. Join the Chef for today’s Fijian WEDNESDAY - 6th night: Sawa-I-Lau Island ‘Cast Away’? Tonight, that is where you are castaway. cooking lesson and make the traditional dish ‘Kokoda’. An easy guided island walk with panoramic views is offered HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine & canapés are served as you Tonight’s buffet has a range of dishes from Fiji along this morning to visit an island style cake shop and browse • The remote and stunningly beautiful Sacred Islands watch the sunset. The Captain’s Welcome dinner is an à la with a choice of European dishes. There is Bingo ‘Fiji the shell market. Laze in the sun or try your hand at basket carte menu served in the dining saloon with entertainment style’ after dinner with lots of laughs and some good weaving. A guided snorkelling safari is on offer today. Lunch is • Swim with manta rays (in season) provided by our talented singing, dancing, guitar-playing prizes, or you can enjoy a quiet nightcap at the bar. served on board as Fiji Princess cruises north for a private • Visit remote Fijian villages crew. guided visit to the amazing Sawa-I-Lau caves. The village of Anchorage: NAUKACUVU ISLAND • Beach picnic Tamasua welcomes us to a yaqona ceremony, a guided walk Anchorage: MODRIKI ISLAND around the village and a village style ‘feast’ prepared and • Massage bure* cooked by the village women. You will be Fijian for the night, • Dine on delicious traditional Fijian and international cuisine MONDAY - 4th night: Yalobi Bay sitting on the mats, eating Fijian village food. The villagers will SATURDAY - 2nd night: Soso Bay As Fiji Princess arrives at the stunning Sacred Isles, • Blue Lagoon’s very own private island beach on Nanuya Lailai share their culture and home with us for the evening. There is time to step ashore and enjoy a swim or wander you’ll be sure you are lost in paradise. The backdrop • Movies under the stars along the beach before or after breakfast. Sea conditions of the neighbouring Waya Lailai volcanic formations Anchorage: SAWA-I-LAU ISLAND • ‘Meke’ performance of traditional song permitting, there is an opportunity to swim with the sharks is breathtaking. Spend the remainder of the day and dance by the villagers at a secret reef location enroute to our next destination. swimming, snorkelling, relaxing. Fiji style high tea is • Fijian cooking lessons After lunch, a visit to the chiefly village of Soso - an served following a cooking lesson on how to make THURSDAY - 7th night: Drawaqa Island * exceptional example of a current day Fijian island village. ‘Roti in Lolo’. Watch the sunset and enjoy the Captain’s Cruise to Drawaqa Island where our Marine Biologist • Diving, snorkelling, glass bottom boat explorations Enjoy a traditional Thali dinner which features exquisite Dinner welcoming our new 4 day cruise guest arrivals. joins us for a presentation about the local marine life and of the tropical coral reefs Indian dishes. This evening may turn into an extravaganza of Anchorage: YALOBI BAY the volunteer conservation work carried out in the area. • Visit the sacred Sawa-I-Lau Caves Bollywood dancing complete with Bollywood movies. During May to October you will have the opportunity to TUESDAY - 5th night: Blue Lagoon Anchorage: SOSO BAY snorkel with the magnificent manta rays. Also on offer today *Optional activities at own cost
Page.11 BLUELAGOONCRUISES.COM Meet a Fijian Princess The 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 a maximum of just 68 guests and plenty of different spaces on board, Fiji Princess offers all the delights and comforts of small ship cruising. No crowds or overnight cruising, a leisurely pace and access to amazing places big ships can’t go. CRUISING THE FIJI ISLANDS treatments. range ofmassage andbeauty Senikai Spaoffers awide to therearofvessel with viewsoutoverthesea An openairdiningroom Page.15 Please advise usattimeofbooking. every willbemadeto effort meetyour request. If you requirements, have any specialdietary included. Alcoholic andnon-alcoholic beverages are not hot items from the kitchen. Breakfasts have acold buffet andaselection of • • • Examples ofmealsare: Food onboard • • • • • • • • • • • • excellentThe on-board include: amenities Ship facilities under the stars onthe beach A traditional Fijian Lovo Feast served array oflocal andinternational dishes On-board themed buffets with avast of entrée, mainsanddesserts Captain’s Dinnerwith aselection Self guest service laundry Free WiFi (available where coverage allows) Stand uppaddleboards Kayaks Glass bottom coral viewing boat In room movies available ondemand ofreadingA library material andgames Splash pool ofsouvenirA smallrange items for purchase sun deck Sun loungers onthe large upper Shaded skydeckbarandsaloon bar over the sea to the rear ofthe vessel An openairdining room with views out SPLASH POOL GRT 1,258 tonnes 4.5m, Draft 15m, Beam Length 55m, 28 crew 68 guests, Specifications Technical
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