So much to see and do so much on this cruise, the memories will last a lifetime! You'll see mother nature at her best, be welcomed into the friendliest culture in the world, discover an underwater world and swim in Fiji's famous crystal-clear waters.
Flexible Cruising
This cruise is based on the itinerary detailed below but to ensure you have the best possible cruise experience, we use 'flexible cruising'. What this means is that we're prepared to alter our itineraries, either when necessary, or when some exciting opportunity arises. For example, if there is some special event taking part in a local Yasawa Village, which you really should see, then we will alter our cruise route to take you there. Or, if we think that that our destined anchorage for the night is not going to be as sheltered as a bay on the other side of the island, we'll up-anchor and move. Cruising through a region of coral lagoons and isolated island anchorages is weather dependent and so, at times, our itineraries may need to be altered. However we'll always endeavor to ensure all of the highlights of each cruise are enjoyed by our guests.
- See the dramatic changes in landscape, right from the little palm-covered Mamanucas, to the rugged, majestic southern Yasawa Islands to the vivid Blue Lagoon, framed by picture-perfect beaches.
- Visit a remote Yasawa Island village and be part of a traditional kava ceremony, enjoy a meke performance and browse the village market.
- Socialise with Yasawan locals over a traditional feast cooked and enjoyed in their village
- Be carried away to paradise with a full day relaxing at our private beach on Nanuya Lailai Island
- Sit down to a dinner you’ll never forget; dine on a delicious Fijian ‘lovo’ feast on our private beach under the stars
- Take a guided walk across an island to one of the South Pacific’s most remote cafes, 'Lo's Tea Shop'.
- Learn the Fijian arts of basket weaving, wood carving and learn to cook traditional dishes.
- Get friendly with the local reef fish when you participate in fish feeding or really get to know some of the bigger the reef 'locals’ when you swim with sharks or manta rays (seasonal)
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Bula and welcome aboard. Set sail on M.V. Fiji Princess from Port Denarau for the outer Mamanuca Islands with the first overnight anchorage being the picturesque Modriki Island, the location for the Tom Hanks move ‘Cast Away’. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and canapes as you watch the sunset followed by the a la carte Captains Welcome Dinner and be entertained by our talented singing, dancing, guitar playing crew.
There is time to step ashore and enjoy a swim or wander along the beach before or after breakfast. Sea conditions permitting, there is an opportunity to swim with the sharks at a secret reef location enroute to our next destination. After lunch, a visit to the chiefly village of Soso – an exceptional example of a current day Fijian island village. Enjoy a traditional Thali dinner which features exquisite Indian dishes. This evening may turn into an extravaganza of Bollywood dancing complete with Bollywood moves.
Sunday is a day of rest in Fiji. After breakfast, attend a village church service. We cruise south to the beautiful Naukacucu and Narara Islands as you enjoy a traditional Sunday roast. Join the Chef for today’s Fijian cooking lesson and make the traditional dish ‘Kokoda’. Tonight’s buffet has a range of dishes from Fiji along with a choice of European dishes. There is Bingo ‘Fiji style’ after dinner with lots of laughs and some good prizes, or you can enjoy a quiet nightcap at the bar.
As Fiji Princess arrives at the stunning Sacred Isles, you’ll be sure you are lost in paradise. The backdrop of the neighbouring Waya Lailai volcanic fomations is breathtaking. Spend the remainder of the day swimming, snorkelling, relaxing. Fiji style high tea is served following a cooking lesson on how to make ‘Roti in Lolo’. Watch the sunset and enjoy the Captains’ Dinner welcoming our new 4 day cruise guest arrivals.
Our destination: the famed Blue Lagoon. This superb stretch of water is ringed by island and you very own private island peninsula is located here. Watch as the crew position right up to the beach and tie her off to the coconut trees. Enjoy happy hour on shore with canapes. A very special night enjoying a traditional Lovo meal cooked underground, you’ll dine under the coconut palms and the tropical stars. There will be Fijian meke: singing, dancing and story telling by local villagers.
An easy guided island walk with panoramic views is offered this morning to visit an island style cake shop and browse the shell market. Laze in the sun or try your hand at basket weaving. A guided snorkelling safari is on offer today. Lunch is served on board as Fiji Princess cruises north for a private guided visit to the amazing Sawa-I-Lau caves. The village of Tamasua welcomes us to a yaqona ceremony, a guided walk around the village and a village style ‘feast’ prepared and cooked by the village women. You will be Fijian for the night, sitting on the mats, eating Fijian village food. The villagers will share their culture and home with us for the evening.
Cruise to Drawaqa Island where our Marine Biologist joins us for a presentation about the local marine life and the volunteer conservation work carried out in the area. During May to October you will have the opportunity to snorkel with the magnificent manta rays. Also on offer today is an excursion to the local island school to view the work of the Vinaka Fiji Volunteers. Dinner this evening is a barbecue served under the stars. Tonight, we party Fiji style.
Enjoy breakfast onboard as we cruise back to Port Denarau. Back at port, you'll be serenaded with the traditional Isa Lei farewell song by the crew as your exploration of the Yasawa Islands comes to an end.
Itineraries are subject to change.
Fiji Princess
| Length | 55 |
|---|---|
| Cabins | 34 |
| Built/Refurbished | 1998/2014 |
Fiji Princess has 34 high-standard air-conditioned cabins, accommodating up to 68 passengers.
Each cabin features a private ensuite, centralized TV/DVD/audio system, vanity table and hair dryer, soft towels and fragrant soaps.
All cabins are above the waterline and feature large windows with ocean views.
All the crew, from the Captain to the stewards are Fijian, many coming from the island villages that we visit. Fiji’s people are renowned for great hospitality, friendly smiles, lots of time for laughter and most of all, the ability to make the most of ‘Fiji Time’, which pretty much means ‘relax, unwind and enjoy the slower pace of life.’
Family Cruises
Facilities
The excellent on-board amenities include:
- Well-appointed dining saloon
- Shaded sky deck bar and saloon bar
- Sun loungers
- Foyer with boutique
- Senikai Spa
- Swimming pool
- Excer-cycles
- Four sun decks
- Barista coffee machine
- Glass bottom boat
- Free wifi (available where reception allows)
- Self-service guest laundry
Includes
- From 01 April 2024 - Complimentary return coach transfers are offered on cruise departure and arrival days (Mondays and Fridays only) from/to Nadi International Airport or most Nadi/Denarau/Wailoaloa hotels/resorts to/from Port Denarau.
- From 01 April 2024, a complimentary Malamala Beach Club Day Pass with a FJ$50 food and beverage voucher per person will be included for all guests. This trip will be on the day of departure for your cruise where you will join the M. V. Fiji Princess mid-afternoon.
- All scheduled cruise excursions and activities are included in the cruise fare. Activities range from guided snorkelling trips to swimming with reef sharks and manta ray (May - October), village visits, a traditional Fijian church service, and hikes. Enjoy complimentary use of snorkelling gear during the cruise as well as all non-motorized water sports equipment at Nanuya Lailai (our private island) such as stand-up paddle boards and kayaks (4 and 7 night cruises only) and don’t worry about bringing beach towels, these are also included. While onboard, choose from a dip in the splash pool (filled while anchored) or tune in to a talk from our captain on navigation or a marine biologist on the diverse ecology of the area. There’s something for everyone!
- For the twice weekly Captains Dinner, there are complimentary pre-dinner drinks of sparkling wine with canapes served on the sky deck (weather permitting) from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, followed by the à la carte Captain's Welcome Dinner.
- For travel from 01 April 2024, complimentary house wine and local beer will be served during the meal service (approximately 2 hours)
Excludes
- Flights
- Gratuities
- Any personal expenses