The M.V. Fiji Princess will be your home away from home for the duration of your cruise. you’ll wake up in a different stunning location each morning, and with 70 years’ experience cruising the islands of Fiji, the crew know all the best places to take you! Who better to show you their home than the Fijians themselves. the m.v fiji princess pride themselves on having an all-Fijian crew and, a high crew member-to-guest ratio so you know you will be well looked after.
Measuring 179 feet (55 metres), the M.V Fiji Princess can access bays and islands that would be impossible to reach in a larger ship – they can get so close to shore that they can tie off to a coconut tree and you can swim to the beach.
With a maximum of 68 passengers and up to 30 Fijian crew, you know you will be well looked after with true Fijian hospitality. Due to the small number of guests, no matter which beach or island we visit, you won’t be overwhelmed by crowds. Most of the time, we are the only people on the beach! You only need to unpack once and then let your floating hotel take you from idyllic place to idyllic experience – everyday somewhere and something different.
Visit traditional Fijian villages, swim in crystal-clear lagoons and gaze out on tropical vistas you thought only existed in movies. If conditions are rough due to winds and swells, the itinerary will be altered to cruise on the sheltered side of the islands.
Depart Auckland to Nadi. Transfer to the Denararu Port and board the M.V. Fiji Princess. Set sail for the outer Mamanuca Islands with the first overnight anchorage being the picturesque Modriki Island. Tonight enjoy an a la carte Captain’s Welcome Dinner and be entertained by the musical crew.
There is time to step ashore and enjoy a swim this morning, as well as an opportunity to swim with the sharks at a secret reef location en route to our next location. After lunch visit the chiefly village of Soso - an exceptional example of a current day Fijian Island Village. Enjoy a traditional Thali dinner.
Sunday is a day of rest in Fiji. After breakfast attend a village church service. We cruise south to the beautiful Naukacuvu 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 enjoy a range of Fijian dishes followed by Bingo ‘Fiji Style’.
As M.V 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 formations is breathtaking. Spend the remainder of the day swimming, snorkeling, relaxing. Fiji style high tea is served following a cooking lesson on how to make ‘Roti in Lolo’ Enjoy another Captains Dinner tonight welcoming the new four day cruise guests onboard.
Today we sail for Blue Lagoon - this superb stretch of water is ringed by island and Blue Lagoon Cruises’ very own private island peninsula is located here. The ship positions right up to the beach and is tied off to the coconut trees. Enjoy happy hour on shore with canapes, followed by a traditional Lovo meal cooked underground. There will be Fijian meke; singing, dancing and story telling by local villagers.
An easy guided 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 onboard as we cruise north for a private guided visit to the amazing Sawa-I-Lau caves. The village of Tamasua welcomes us to a Yoqona ceremony- a walk and ‘feast’ prepared by local village women. You will share in the villagers culture tonight, sitting on mats and eating Fijian village food.
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. 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.
Enjoy breakfast on board as we cruise back to Port Denararu - before being serenaded with a traditional farewell song. We will transfer back to Nadi airport for your return flight back to Auckland.
*All timings and the itinerary is subject to weather conditions and subject to change
Extend your stay in Fiji after the cruise Three night extension at the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort in a Beachfront Guest Room - Please ask us for a price.
Cost Per Person * Auckland - Auckland | Twin Share | Single |
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Hibiscus Stateroom (approx 11 sqm) | $ 5,600 | $ 8,900 |
Orchid Stateroom (approx 13 sqm) | $ 6,100 | $ 9,995 |
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*This is a cash price. Credit cards will incur a 1.5% fee
*Itinerary and costs subject to change, airline and fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment
We strongly recommend all clients purchase travel insurance to protect against cancellations, lost items, and delays that could lead to unexpected costs. Please ask us for a quote.
Flexible Cruising - This cruise is based on the itinerary detailed in this brochure 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. Cruising through a region of coral lagoons and isolated island makes anchorages weather dependent and so, at times, the itinerary may need to be altered. However, we’ll always endeavor to ensure all of the highlights of each cruise are enjoyed by our guests.
Dress standard - The dress code is casual and informal, even at dinner. We encourage our guests to wear what they feel comfortable in and to leave their dinner jackets and high heels at home. For those wanting to visit villages for cultural reasons, we do ask that men wear a sulu (provided in your cabin) and women dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
• This tour requires a good level of health and fitness. Clients must be independently mobile with the ability to walk on uneven surfaces and steps.
•We expect you will arrive on tour fit, healthy and ready to travel
Accommodation Onboard
Facilities - The excellent onboard facilities include:
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* Itinerary subject to change