Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands Cruise - Captain Cook Cruises Fiji

Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
29 Jun 2024	Port Denarau (Nadi), Fiji	Embark
29 Jun 2024	Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
30 Jun 2024	Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
1 Jul 2024	Sacred Islands, Fiji
1 Jul 2024	Waya Islands-Fiji
2 Jul 2024	Lautoka, Fiji
2 Jul 2024	Tivua Island, Fiji
3 Jul 2024	Naviti Island, Fiji
4 Jul 2024	Sawa-I-Lau Island, Fiji
5 Jul 2024	Yasawa Islands, Fiji
6 Jul 2024	Lautoka, Fiji	Disembark	Transfer to Port Denarau
6 Jul 2024	Port Denarau (Nadi), Fiji

7 Night Cruise sailing from Denarau to Lautoka aboard the Caledonian Sky.

Embark on a 7-night expedition cruise, blending a 3-night exploration through the Mamanuca and Southern Yasawa Islands and a 4-night Northern Yasawa Islands. Aboard the Caledonian Sky, discover Fiji's pristine waters and remote paradises. Dive into Nuku-i-mana for a refreshing swim, explore Monuriki with guided kayaking, and snorkel at Monu Island. Visit Sacred Island and tropical Waya Island for cultural immersion and breathtaking landscapes. Encounter coral wonders and the warm hospitality of local communities, creating unforgettable memories in this South Pacific haven. Conclude your voyage with a heartfelt farewell, leaving you with cherished Fijian memories.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 1. NUKU-I-MANA
Arrive at Port Denarau this morning to check in for your cruise. Board Caledonian Sky and set sail over a light lunch through the beautiful Mamanuca islands. Start your expedition cruise with a plunge into the crystal blue waters of Nuku-i-mana sand cay for an afternoon swim and snorkel. Tonight experience the first of many South Pacific sunsets as we join the Captain and crew for Welcome Dinner.

DAY 2. MONURIKI ISLAND & MONU BAY
Sail to idyllic Monoriki where Tom Hanks’ Castaway was filmed. Immerse yourself in this cinematic setting with a guided kayak tour and discover the underwater wonders of Monu Island as you snorkel the surrounding coral reef before visiting a local village and experiencing their choral service. The beautiful harmonies will simply delight you.

DAY 3. SACRED ISLAND & WAYA ISLAND
The Sacred Island is a place beautiful beyond belief. Legends tell of the great war canoe `Rogoboka' which landed here with the first Fijians. On arrival the ship's crew pay tribute to the forefathers and perform the Sevusevu (gift giving) ceremony. Spend a magical morning swimming in the aquamarine lagoons, snorkeling in spectacular coral gardens, or coral viewing from the zodiacs or the kayaks with a marine biologist.
In the afternoon, visit Waya Island. Enclosed by towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches, Waya Island is a tropical paradise. Visit the local school and village, peruse the shell market or climb to the peak of Waya for amazing views.

DAY 4. LAUTOKA & TIVUA PRIVATE ISLAND
Enjoy breakfast onboard as we return to Lautoka for a 9:00am disembarkation of those guests only joining us for our 3-night itinerary.
Between departures enjoy a choice of complimentary tours including the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, a tall ship adventure or mud pools (Tuesdays only) before heading back aboard the MS Caledonian Sky for your next island adventure.
Set sail over a light lunch as we cruise to Tivua Island. Spend the afternoon exploring the coral gardens, coral planting and clam rearing cages or a scenic walk through the island before enjoying a South Pacific sunset back onboard.

DAY 5. YAQETA ISLAND
Start the day with a morning swim & snorkel in an idyllic bay at Brothers Island. Savour a gourmet buffet lunch as we journey to Naviti Island with aquamarine waters and white sandy beaches. The teachers and children of the local school invite you to visit. The children look forward to sharing a song, dance and story or two with you. Afterwards, you can snorkel, swim, kayak, stand up paddle board or just explore the island.

DAY 6. SAWA-I-LAU, BLUE LAGOON & YASAWA ISLAND
Discover the legendary grandeur of Sawa-i-lau and the famous limestone caves. Swimming in the cave lagoon is a wondrous experience.
In the evening, we visit the village of Matacawalevu: Immerse yourself in Fijian life with a traditional welcome ceremony (sevusevu), Fijian feast (lovo) and entertainment by the villagers of Matacawalevu.

DAY 7. NAVITI & DRAWAQA
Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Yasawas, discover the myriad of fish in the coral reef and laze in the warm sands of Naviti Island. During lunch cruise to the spectacular channels to Drawaqa Island Beach and Marine Protected Area for amazing snorkelling, you may even see a Manta-ray (seasonal).

DAY 8. LAUTOKA FOR TRANSFER TO AIRPORT AND DENARAU
Enjoy breakfast onboard as we return to Lautoka for a 9:00am disembarkation. Our crew bid you farewell in song including their traditional Fijian ‘Isa Lei’ as they say ‘sototale’ or ‘see you again’. Transfers will be available to the Airport, Port Denarau hotels and the Port Denarau Marina.

November 2023 will see the dawn of a new era in high end cruise experiences never before seen in Fiji with the arrival of luxury expedition small ship MS Caledonian Sky. The luxury expedition ship is tailor made for the adventurous sophisticated traveller offering spacious boutique comfort with a capacity of only 114 passengers across 57 ocean view suites.

Caledonian Sky will provide an elegant onboard experience. Relax on your private balcony, soak in the views from panoramic Sky Deck, sip on bubbles in the two lounges and dine al fresco or in the dining room.

Be guided by our expanded expedition team of 70 crew members in one of the ship's 10 zodiacs to some fabulous destinations. MS Caledonian Sky will provide comfort and elegance as you experience remote locations unable to be accessed by any other means.

Comprising 57 exceptionally spacious, well-designed suites with ocean views arranged over four decks, all suites feature a sitting room area, and some have private balconies.

Each affords considerable comfort with en-suite bathroom featuring a country style wash basin, hot towel rack and vanity unit with sink and walk-in shower and/or bathtub. Each have walk-in or spacious wardrobes, dressing table with large mirror and stool or desk, mini- fridge, flat screen television, telephone, programmable electronic safe, hairdryer, assorted toiletries, air- conditioning and heating, bottled water, dressing gowns and slippers.

Captain Cook Cruises offers small-ship discovery cruises, day tours and cruising restaurants in the Fiji Islands. From the volcanic Yasawa Islands to the remote Northern Fiji Islands, we draw on four decades of cruising knowledge to create individual travel experiences you will never forget.

Discover the natural beauty, environmental diversity, culture and history aboard our fleet of explorer-style small ships. Unique itineraries take you to places where mainstream tourists rarely venture and where you can meet the locals. Our Day Tour and Dining experiences offer tailored packages for all ages and budgets.

Captain Cook Cruises is the recipient of numerous awards including the Fiji Visitors Bureau 'Best Cruise Line', and the Fiji Tourism Awards 'Best Fiji Experience' in 2012.

The company offers a choice of cruises weekly throughout Fiji. All vessels have hosted some of the world's most prestigious events and dignitaries, and are proud of their attention to detail and customer service.