MASTEKA 2 Fiji Superyacht Guide AThe sprawling Fijian archipelago chain of over - a 300sprawling rugged chain islands of overcovered 300 islandsin a haze set of in deepestemerald emerald seas teaming that leadswith diverse to sugary marine white life sand and beaches dotted by and white cerulean sand beaches. waters teeming Waterfalls with tumble diverse down marine the life.jagged Breathtaking edges of volcanicwaterfalls craters, cascade interspersed down the jaggedwith mountain-edged villages,volcanic colourful craters and temples a stunningand seaside mixture resorts. of mountain villages, vibrant temples and chic seaside resorts dot these vivid landscapes. Scattered over 194 000 square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean, this group of islands is the ultimate destination for those seeking seclusion or wishing to explore and to understand Thisthe stunninglocal vibrant group island of mostly culture. volcanic islands is the ultimate destination for true seclusion. Arrayed in a glorious horseshoe configuration, the lush Fijian archipelago is scattered over 194,000 square kilometres of crystalline South Pacific Ocean. Home to gregarious and friendly locals, the vibrant island culture of Fiji is ideal for intrepid travellers wanting to explore. MASTEKA 2 Activities Situated in one of the most gorgeous locales in the world, the islands of Fiji offer boundless MASTEKAopportunities for 2 outdoor pleasure and adventure. Hiking, kayaking, surfing and all kind of diving Activitiesand underwater exploration are available in extraordinary landscapes. IfSituatedSwim you withdon’t in a one feelshoal of like ofthe an friendly most invigorating gorgeous sharks off hike, locales southern kayaking, in theViti Levusurfing,world, or the thediving islands radiant and of Coral underwaterFiji offer Coast, boundless explorationseek out can beopportunitiesmanta enjoyed rays offin for extraordinary the outdoor verdant pleasure coast marine of and landscapes.Nacula adventure. or glide Hiking, through kayaking, the dream surfing-like andcoral all reefs kind of of Ovalau diving andor the underwater Lomaiviti Group exploration of central are availableFiji. For turtle in extraordinary lovers, the green, landscapes. leatherback and hawksbill Swimvarieties with nest a shoal on the of islandfriendly of sharks Fiji and off be southern observed Viti Levu or the Coral Coast, seek out manta rays off theSwim coast with ofa shoalNacula of orfriendly glide sharksthrough off the southern dream-like Viti Levu coral or reefs the radiantof Ovalau Coral or theCoast, Lomaiviti seek out Group of centralmanta raysFiji. For off turtlethe verdant lovers, green,coast ofleatherback Nacula or glideand hawksbillthrough thevarieties dream nest-like on coral the reefsisland of of Ovalau Fiji and canor the be Lomaiviti observed Group in their of naturalcentral habitat.Fiji. For turtle lovers, the green, leatherback and hawksbill varieties nest on the island of Fiji and be observed Landscape Enjoying an enviable tropical climate, the moderate rainy season is one of the main reasons the islands of Fiji are packed with such breathtaking displays of vegetation. The ‘wet sides’ of the high VegetationislandsLandscape are heavily forested and dense with bamboo thickets and exotic flowering scrub. Mangrove forests can be found in the coastal lagoons of these high islands, their mystic beauty spread along the shore like an eerie haze. Enjoying an enviable tropical climate, the moderate rainy season is one of the main reasons the islands of Fiji are packed with such breathtaking displays of vegetation. The ‘wet sides’ of the high islands are heavily forested and dense with bamboo thickets and exotic flowering scrub.scrub. Mangrove forestsMangrove can forestsbe found can in b thee found coastal in the lagoons coastal of lagoonsthese high of islands.these high islands, their mystic beauty spread along the shore like an eerie haze. Islands The bulk of Fiji’s islands have lush interiors of rugged landscapes and verdant hills scattered with dazzling waterfalls and jagged volcanic craters, making every experience here take on a certain magicalIslands quality when sent against a background of such pure and unspoiled perfection and beauty. MostThe bulk of Fiji’s of Fiji’s islands islands are havemade lush up interiorsof volcanic of rugged craters, landscapes surrounded and by lushverdant vegetation hills scattered and waterfalls. with Fordazzling a purelydive waterfalls into indulgent the heartand moment jagged of deepest volcanicstay inFiji, a stay traditionalcraters, in a traditionalmaking thatched every thatched buré experience with ‘bure’, plantation here complete take shutters on with a andcertain a gentlymagicalplantation swinging quality shutters, hammock.when rattan sent and against a gently a background swinging hammock: of such pure nothing and unspoiled could bring perfection you closer and to the beauty.truly indulgent luxury of tropical repose. For a dive into the heart of deepest Fiji, stay in a traditional thatched ‘bure’, complete with plantation shutters, rattan and a gently swinging hammock: nothing could bring you closer to the truly indulgent luxury of tropical repose. MASTEKA 2 ITINERARY SAMPLE With so many different islandislands, groups finding spread a route across that theencompasses one majestic all sea,of the finding delights a routeof Fiji is a thatdelightfully encompasses difficult all mission. the delights You are of Fijibound is a blissfullyto find difficultspectacular mission. snorkelling, You are greatbound fishing, to find fine spectacularanchorages snorkelling,and stunning great natural fishing landscapes, fine anchorages on and aroundand stunning each island,natural all scenes being on infused eachwith their island; own each culture infused and withtraditions its own to cultureensure andno two traditions are quite to ensurethe same. no two are quite the same. Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands 5 – 14 days White sand beaches and protected cruising The Yasawas and Mamanucas are the closest cruising groundarea to tothe the international international airport. airport. A Adeparture departure from from Port Port Denarau Denarau (which (which is only is only 20 20minutes minutes from from Nadi Nadi international international airport) airport) will willsee seeyou you at Malolo at Malolo Island, Island the, thesouthern-most southern-most in the in theYasawa/Mamanuca Yasawa/Mamanuca chain chain of islands, of in a islands,couple inof ahours. couple of hours. This chain of islands and reefs is strung out over 80 nautical miles from Malolo to YasawaYasawa--I- RaI-Ra-ra.-ra. Most Most of of the the traveling traveling is is inside inside of the the reefs, reefs with with short short passages passages between between many many good good anchorages and fine beaches.beaches. TheThe climateclimate is reliably veryvery sunnysunny, being being situated situated on on the the “dry” side of Fiji. You are likely to see a few boatsother boatsbut the but area the is area still pristine is still pristine with easy, with safeeasy, divingsafe diving and veryand goodvery good snorkeling. snorkelling. Diving Diving is good is good for novic for novicee to moderately to moderately experienced experienced divers. It’sThis a is greatan ideal area area for guestsfor guests that who do notdo notlike wishopen to water adventure at all. into open waters. There are a few small boutique resorts in the Mamanucas where you canhave hire the jet possibility skies, go to parasailinghire a jet ski, have go parasailing a Spa and or do relax the withusual a resort massage things. at one of the Spas. When you have cruised as far as the most southern island of the Yasawas - Waya Island –- at frommidway there going on Northward north up the up chain the island you willchain find there the famousare some Blue small Lagoon backpacker anchorage places where hiddenthe Turtle away Island on resort some is of situated the islands. (famous In the as famous the setting Blue for Lagoon the film anchorage “Blue Lagoon”). about There is midwayalso a new up resortthe chain on Nanuya is Turtle LailaiIsland and resort in the(where far north the film on BlueYasawa Lagoon Island was there made), is Yasawa a new resortLodge. on Nanuya Lailai and in the far north on Yasawa Island there is Yasawa Lodge. That’s about it. MASTEKA 2 One7 to 10can days’ easily cruising cruise in for the 7- 10Yasawa days in / theMamanucas Yasawa/Mamanucas gives ample andtime findfor activities something to ofinterest interesteveryone, for fromevery maritime one. Beaching, activities hiking, such aspaddle paddle boarding boarding,, snorkeling, snorkelling, diving, diving fishing, and fishing culturalto land basedvillage activitiesvisits and such mekes as (Fijianhiking, Dancing) cultural village, and water visits and sports. mekes (Fijian dances). The beaches are magnificent.simply magnificent Whiter and morebecome dramatic more so the as furtheryou go north north, you with go; Yasawa YasawaIsland taking Island the being prize the for verymiles best. of white Just sandmiles withof white not asand, soul nobodyin sight. there except for a few villages tucked away, almost invisible in amongst the palms. At the southern end of Yasawa Island are the famous Sawailau caves which are definitely Atworth the visiting.southern Guides end of are Yasawa available Island for are hire the at thefamous village Sawailau to take caves you to which the entrance are worth of a visit.these You underwater can hire acaves. guide Don’t from theforget village your to torches,