4 Night Northern Yasawa Discovery Cruise
4 Night Northern Yasawa Discovery Cruise
5 Days Starting in Denarau Fiji and ending in Denarau Fiji
Visiting: Port Denarau, Tivua Island, Gunu, Naviti Island, Nabukeru, Yasawa Islands, Fiji, Sawa-i-Lau Caves, Drawaqa Island, Yageta Village, Denarau Island
Tour operator:
Ship Name:
MV Reef EndeavourGuide Type:
Fully Guided
Ship Capacity:
130
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Cruising over a sparkling sea through the dramatic archipelagos of the Yasawas, Fiji you’ll discover a new island, village and coral reef daily. Experience authentic Fiji with this Reef Endeavour Discovery Cruise. Discover the northern Yasawa islands for 4 wonderful nights. This island group has more sunshine than any in Fiji and has played host to many film shoots including "Blue Lagoon", "Survivor" and many others. The Sawa-i-lau limestone caves and turquoise lagoon is a highlight. You will also have great cultural immersions in a local village for a meke and lovo (dance and earth oven dinner) and visit to a remote primary school. All activities including marine biologist lectures and guided snorkelling & glass bottom boat tours, hikes, kayaking, paddleboarding and guided walks are included in the price. All meals, welcome drink, filtered water, tea and coffee are also included. Freshwater swimming pool, air-conditioned, most rooms opening directly to the outside deck, some with interconnecting door, hydraulic platform for small boat easy access, fresh local menus à la carte and buffet.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Denarau - Tivua Island
Location: Port Denarau, Tivua Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Sail from Port Denarau over lunch to Tivua Island, Captain Cook Cruises private island. You will have the 5 acre island for your exclusive use and have the opportunity to explore the 500 acres of coral reef that surrounds the island.
It is a great opportunity to learn to snorkel or refresh your skills.
Our marine biologist and dive team will help you achieve this. If you are an experienced diver, you can dive the MV Raiyawa, a wreck just off the edge of the reef.
We also have kayaks, paddle boards and a volley ball court to kick your incredible adventure off.
Option: You may like to join our tall ship to Tivua Island at 10am instead of sailing with the Reef Endeavour at 1pm. This is an additional cost.
Day 2 : Tivua To Naviti
Location: Gunu, Naviti Island
Accommodation: On board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, including a lovo feast
Swim and snorkel at Brothers Beach on Naviti this morning then relocate to Gunu village for beach activities and a traditional Lovo feast and meke this evening
Day 3 : Sawa-I-Lau - All Day
Location: Nabukeru, Yasawa Islands, Fiji, Sawa-i-Lau Caves
Accommodation: on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the whole day here in this natural movie set of Sawa-i-lau where the film, Blue Lagoon was filmed. Visit a local school, hike to the lookout and swim in the limestone caves.
Day 4 : Yaqeta And Drawaqa
Location: Drawaqa Island, Yageta Village
Accommodation: On board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Snorkel and swim in an amazing place morning and afternoon, you may even see a manta ray
Day 5 : Farewell
Location: Denarau Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our crew will bid you farewell in a truly traditional way. Disembarkation is 9am.
We arrive back in time to join, at an additional cost, our Tivua Island day cruise - 10am to 5pm. A great way to complete your holiday if you have an evening flight. We can even store your luggage and transfer you to the airport after the tour.
Ship Details
MV Reef Endeavour
Ship Overview
130 passenger small ship with all the facilities of a cruiseliner
Ship Details
Ship Name:
MV Reef Endeavour
Adults Only Areas:
no
Ship Children Facilities:
5-9 years kids club
Ship Nursery:
no
Smoking Areas:
aft B deck only
Ship Size:
3150 tonne
Ship Class:
Boutique
Ship Style:
Casual
Ship Type:
Small
Ship Kind:
Expedition
Ship Currency:
FJD
Ship Language:
English
Ship Capacity:
130
Ship Crew Count:
58
Number of Decks:
5
Number of Cabins:
63
Number of Large Cabins:
4
Number of Wheelchair-Friendy Cabins:
0
Ship Launch Year:
1998
Ship Refit Year:
2018
Ship Gross Tonnage:
3150
Ship Length (Meters):
73 M
Ship Width (Meters):
14 M
Ship Speed (Knots):
10 Kn
Deck Plans
MV Reef Endeavour
MV Reef Endeavour Deckplan
Cabins
B Ocean Stateroom (Grade FT)
B Ocean Staterooms are twin or queen, open directly to the outside deck and are situated on A & B deck. Some have an interconnecting door. All have ensuite.
Porthole Cabin (Grade FC)
Porthole Cabins Single, twin, triple, quad
Tabua Suite (Grade FTS)
Suites are on A deck, open directly to the outside deck, have added amenities, his and hers bathroom, sitting room and bedroom with two singles or one queen bed.
C Ocean Stateroom (Grade FS)
C Ocean Staterooms on C deck opening directly to the deck with one queen or two single beds. Some have an interconnecting door all have separate shower vanity and toilet stalls
Dining
A la carte dinners
Choose from a daily changing à la carte menu in the evenings
Reef Endeavour dining
À la carte & buffet in the air-conditioned dining room and traditional feasts ashore
Gratuities
Optional donation to the staff fund
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Only to the airport at the conclusion of the tour. Please make your own way to the ship
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Drinks with Meals
Filtered water tea and coffee are included only, full bar service is available
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Entrance Fees
all landing fees included except to the Limestone caves
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wifi in the lounge and the Tabua Suites only
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Fully Guided
Marine Biologist guided walks, snorkelling & Glass bottom boat tours
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Local Taxes
VAT & Ecal included
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Meals – Full Board
Buffet and a la carte
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Use of all Kayaks, Stand up paddle boards and snorkelling & safety equipment
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfers to the ship
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
transfers to and from the islands are INCLUDED
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
Filtered water, tea and coffee are included.
Full bar and wine list are available for purchase -
Entrance Fees
Caves entry only is extra
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Wi-fi is free in the lounge and Suites
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping is not expected in Fiji.
It is optional, not included. -
International Travel
Please fly to Nadi International Airport.
Our departure point is a 20-minute taxi drive from there. -
PADI Dive courses and experienced dives
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Drinks from the bar
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Spa treatments
Optional Extras
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PADI 5 star diving
Price is for a certified diver but Discvoery dives are also available
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is storage for two medium-sized pieces of luggage under the bed in each stateroom. Additional pieces of luggage can be stored separately.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Reef Endeavour cruises don't accept children under 5 years. We have reduced child rates for 5-17 years children and a kids club for 5-9 years.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We may cancel a tour if minimum numbers are not met. The decision is made at least 8 weeks prior to tour and a refund will be provided if amendment isn't possible. This is seldom.
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What power plug is required aboard.
Our power is the same as Australia and New Zealand & 240 volt
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Please make your own arrangements for travel to Fiji. Those travelling on a UK passport must have 6 month passport validity and can stay 4 months without a visa.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Tabua Suites have free wifi in the room. All guests can access wifi in the lounge. Wifi is only available at anchorages, not while steaming.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We offer amendments up to 24hours prior to departure with a $100 per person fee. Refunds are available according to our cancellation terms and conditions
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our cruise attracts active people from 5yrs to any age. Couples and singles with a wish for an interactive, authentic cultural experience
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is possible on some itineraries to join part way through but you pay for the whole tour and there may be a transport cost.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We have a full time marine biology team on our island and aboard Reef Endeavour with coral planting programs and and Ocean Ambassador helping to clean our oceans
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Captain Cook cruises started on Sydney Harbour in 1970. We bought an existing Fiji business in 1996 and have traded there ever since.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our cruises are operated under strict health and safety regulations
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
yes, single use is 25% more than the twin share price
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes, we donate to Cure Kids for every passenger booked
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
If amendments are required de to COVID there is no fee. We have enhanced cleaning and isolation policies.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We provide helpful information and an eticket
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.