Captain Cook Cruises has launched the first ever Fiji cruise to circumnavigate Vana Levu, Fiji’s second largest island. The seven-night ‘Discovery Cultural Cruise’ will see the MV Reef Endeavour liner explore three different cultures: the Ellice Islanders (Micronesia), Bananas (Polynesia) and Fijian (Melanesian) peoples. Four scheduled sailings for 2011, on 07 June, 02 August, 04 October and 06 December.
“Our new cruise is the only one of its kind operating in Fiji and provides passengers with a unique opportunity to explore and discover the remote north of Fiji. We are so happy to be launching this cruise and we hope it brings even more tourists into Fiji.” Said Jackie Charlton, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing for Captain Cook Cruises.
The Discovery Cultural Cruise visits Tivua Island, Nananu-i-ra Island and Yadua Island where passengers can visit the crested iguana sanctuary and swim with manta rays. A trip to Kia Island, the world’s third longest reef, offers snorkelling or glass-bottomed boat trips.
Passengers can also visit the schools, meet villagers and learn about the culture and lifestyles of the Ellice (Polynesian) and Banabas (Melanesian) on Kio and Rabi Islands.
Other experiences include visits to local markets in Vanua Levu’s largest town, Labasa, followed by a trip to Fiji’s deepest river, Dreketi River. Each day passengers can swim or snorkel at Druadura Island, Galoa Island, Yaqaqa Island and Mana Cay Sali Sali Island or choose to stay onboard ship, which includes the recently-renovated Senikai Spa.
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