2012 Price: From $2,995* per person (Double occupancy)
*Based on Expedition Cabin type
2012 Dates: Departs every Monday
This all-inclusive adventure is not your typical cruise. Visit island seldom seen by tourist. Enjoy a unique view of Fiji aboard the Tui Tai, a classic 140-foot Schooner. Choose from a wide variety of activities onboard and on land, or relax and take in the spectacular panoramic views.
Highlights include:
- Activities: River kayaking, guided snorkeling, village visits, sea kayaking, hiking within Bouma National Heritage Park; Scuba diving famous and hidden sites such as "The Great White Wall" and "Rainbow Passage" is available at additional cost.
- Islands We Visit: Vanua Levu, Kioa, Taveuni Island, Rabi Island, Savusavu, Cobia and Ringgold Islands.
Monday: Natewa Bay, Vanua Levu
A scenic drive along pristine coastline takes you from Savusavu to Natewa Bay. Upon boarding and checking in, enjoy a snack and a complimentary foot massage from our onboard spa therapist. Then it’s time to get wet!
Activities: Guided Snorkeling “Split Rock,” Dolphin Viewing, Sea Kayak “Natewa Bay Coastline”, Scuba Diving “Natewa No Cry”
Tuesday: Micronesian Culture, Manta Rays
Start your day with a snorkel or dive with 5-15 giant manta rays. These graceful creatures gather at a confluence of currents that bring them their breakfast. Watch as they glide effortlessly around you. Then, we head ashore to visit with Rabi’s Micronesian people, hearing their stories, experiencing their culture and marveling at their elaborate and powerful dances. From their Tabiang settlement, hike up the island’s gentle slope to visit schoolchildren while taking in sweeping vistas of the Tunuloa Peninsula and mouth of Natewa Bay. Relax on white sand beaches before we serve you dinner at surf’s edge like a true Pacific Islander–complete with underground oven.
Activities: Guided Snorkeling/Diving “Little Rainbow Reef”, Hike to Secondary School, Yoga, Sea Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboard on “Dolphin Bay”, Experience Micronesian cultural Patele performance, Night Dive "Dolphin Bay".
Wednesday: Somosomo Strait to Kioa Island
After breakfast, we hike along the coast to the frontier-like outpost of Somosomo, crossing over the International Dateline en route to Waitavala, where you’ll slide down a series of naturally occurring waterslides and pools. Divers, explore Rainbow Reef, where byzantine coral gardens of The Farm and Nakawa Point will amaze. Take your lunch onboard Tui Tai as we sail across the Somosomo Strait to Kioa Island, visiting the island’s master craftspeople and fishers before they present a traditional "Fatele" performance, showcasing Polynesian ancestry.
Activities: Snorkel “Nakawa Point”, Dive “Great White Wall”, Mana Yoga, Dive “Rainbow’s End” Explore Waitavala waterslides, Cross International Date Line, Snorkel “The Farm”, Dive “Jerry’s Jelly”, Experience Polynesian culture Fatele performance, Night dive “Black Magic”.
Thursday: Cobia Island, Ringgolds
By now, you’ll be far away from any main islands, anchored alongside seven tiny atolls. Known as the Ringgold Isles, each is surrounded by a barrier reef that drops into the deep blue sea. Within the reef is a magnificent lagoon, teeming with life and remarkable colors.
In the morning we will hike to the summit of the crater. The trail is an interesting terrain of natural steps formed by large tree roots. In the afternoon, you can explore the inside of the crater on a kayak. Many guests describe the feeling of floating around the inside of the crater as sublime, experiencing a mix of geologic power and supernatural superstition. The crater edges drop steeply from the summit down to the sea level and the coast varies from mangrove to black rock. Throughout this day, you’ll have excellent opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving too!
Activities: Hiking Snorkel “Wall Street”, Dive “Kokoda Point”, Mana Yoga, “Cobia Crater Summit,”, “Cobia Crater and Ringgold Atolls”, Sea Kayak, Paddleboard, Snorkel “Canyons”.
Friday: Taveuni Island
We arrive at Taveuni, Fiji’s "garden island" and home to the Bouma National Heritage Park, one of the region’s greatest conservation sites and ecotourism destinations. Hike along Bouma Road, passing villagers en route to the park. Once there, simply relax in lush rainforests, enjoy a massage in front of roaring waterfalls and swim around the huge, serene pool. In the afternoon, visit the villagers of Wiwi and enjoy their Melanesian cultural performance.
Activities: Snorkel “Coral City”, Dive “Purple Wall”, Surf “Magati Right”, Visit Bouma National Heritage Park, Dive “Stillwater, Snorkel/Dive “Champion’s Rock”, Meke at Wiwi village with Melanesian cultural performance.
Saturday: Qamea
Setting sail once more, we head for Qamea Island. Along the way, we linger along stunning snorkel and dive sites, as well as world-class surf breaks for those looking to ride the waves. We soon arrive at Qamea, a beautifully rugged place replete with rainforests and gorgeous tropical beaches. In the morning, paddle upriver through the island’s interior, passing dense mangrove forests and keeping a close eye out for exotic flora and fauna.
Activities: Snorkel “Black Rock” Dive “Yellow Wall”, Surf “Magai Right”, Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard, Dive “Seven Sisters”, Snorkel “ Champion’s Rock”.
Sunday: Albert Cove, Rabi Island
This is a great spot to enjoy an idyllic tropical playground. Imagine you were stranded on a deserted tropical island and all you had was…well, everything! You can kayak, snorkel, scuba dive…or just take in a private, remote beach. Swim, relax, play volleyball, have a massage on the beach.
Activities: Snorkel “Motawa Pass”, Dive “Eagle Ray Ridge”, Surf “Fat Albert”, Sea kayak, Paddleboard, Dive “Motawa Cliff”, Dive Karoko Pass”
Monday: Savusavu
Time to say goodbye and plan for your next adventure!
Included:
- Activities: kayaking, snorkeling, mountain biking, hiking, village visits
- All meals
- Onboard services: spa, laundry
- Ground transfers
Not Included:
- Fijian Government Taxes of 20%
- Scuba diving and PADI scuba instruction (add for $910 + tax per person)
- Bar beverages
- Spa and Yoga
*Price subject to change based on exchange rate at time of booking.
