| Captain Cook Cruises (Fiji)
Fiji Sailing
Safari
Based at Denarau Marina in Nadi, Captain Cook
Cruises offers a cruise or day trip to fulfill the dreams of any visitor
to the beautiful waters of Fiji, whether sailing through the Mamanuca or
Yasawa islands on their magnificent cruise ship, the M.V. Dro Ki Cakau (Reef
Escape) or on their two tall sailing ships, The Ra Marama or the
Spirit of the Pacific.
Sail the calm waters of the Mamanuca and Southern
Yasawas Islands to beautiful deserted beaches, coral gardens and remote
island villages on board the tall sailing ship, The Spirit of the Pacific.
The Spirit is a 108 ft square rigged topsail schooner built in 1973 as a
sail training ship. Festivities include the traditional lovo feast, meke
dance, kava welcome ceremony and enjoy the handicraft and shell shopping
at the island market. Daytime activities include music and singing, beach
volleyball, fishing, snorkelling, watersports, island treks and
sunbathing.
Nighttime is spent camping in your own
"bure" village, set on a palm fringed secluded bay, with fully
enclosed two-person beach bures, a meeting bure, tropical garden nursery,
camp showers and toilet. Sailors' berths are also available.
3day Fiji Sailing Safari |
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Monday |
Set sail for the Southern Yasawa Islands
arriving at the Safari Village under the mid afternoon sun. Settle into
the village, explore the island and snorkel in the bay.
Tuesday |
An early morning island trek, then sail south
to the Sacred Island - the birthplace of Fijian culture. After lunch we
sail to a traditional island village and participate in the Sevusevu
Welcome Ceremony, meke (dance) and shell market. In late afternoon we
return to the Safari Village for a special lovo (earth oven) feast.
Wednesday |
Bid farewell to the volcanic cliffs of Waya and
set sail for a spectacular reef. This afternoon we visit Tivua Island
before returning to Denarau Marina. Isa Lei farewell.
Departure & Arrival |
~ Departs 10.00am every Monday (from Denerau
Marina)
~ Returns 4.00pm Wednesday (in Denerau Marina)
4day Fiji Sailing Safari
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Thursday |
Set sail for the Southern Yasawa Islands
arriving at the Safari Village under the mid afternoon sun. Settle into
the village, explore the island and snorkel in the bay.
Friday
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An early morning island trek, then sail north to a
fabulous reef for fishing. After lunch we depart for Drawaqa Island, a
snorkelling and swimming bay. In the late afternoon we return to the
Safari Village.
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| Saturday |
A leisurely morning to explore the island and
learn about the local environment. After lunch we sail to a traditional
island village and participate in the Sevusevu Welcome Ceremony, meke
(dance) and shell market. In late afternoon we return to the Safari
Village for a special lovo (earth oven) feast.
Sunday |
Bid farewell to the volcanic cliffs of Waya and
set sail for a spectacular reef. This afternoon we visit Tivua Island
before returning to Denarau Marina. Isa Lei farewell.
Departure & Arrival |
~ Departs 10.00am
every Thursday (from Denerau Marina - Nadi)
~ Returns 4.00pm Sunday (in Denerau Marina - Nadi)
Your Cruises Includes: |
- Camping style bure accommodation
- All meals
- Use of all onboard facilities
- Snorkelling equipment
- Guided treks
Transfers |
| Complimentary transfers
are provided to Denarau Marina from most Nadi hotels. Coral Coast transfer
prices are available on application.
What to Bring |
| Travel light - you are on
safari. You should bring a soft kit bag (which remains on board), a small
overnight bag for the village, toiletries, towel, swimwear, sun hat,
sunscreen, reef walking shoes, a sulu (sarong) for island villages, any
medication you need and small denomination Fijian money. The on board
boutique carries suntan lotions, postcards, sulus, t-shirts, film and
snack food available for purchase.
On board Amenities
& Safety
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- 240 Volt Power
Outlet: This is provided in your cabin with 110-volt converters available if required.
- Safe: The
Captain has a safe for valuables.
- First Aid Medical
Assistance: A basic first aid kit is
kept on board but for added assistance, please contact your Cruise
Director or Captain for assistance.
- Drinking Water: The
water onboard is perfectly safe to drink but if you prefer, bottled
and natural spring water are also available.
- Smoking: For
your safety, please refrain from smoking in the cabins
or any enclosed area of the ship.
- Safety Drill: Shortly
after sailing, a mandatory safety drill will be conducted onboard.
Your life jacket is located in the Wardrobe of your stateroom or
cabin.
- Sun Tips: Captain
Cook Cruises wishes to emphasise the importance of using sun screen
and recommends that you should use a water-resistant 15+ when in the
sun. Make sure you maintain your waterproof sunblock and lip screen
throughout the day and wear a hat and sunglasses when you are on the
beach or on a boat. While snorkelling, you are most vulnerable to the
sun so wearing a t-shirt is recommended
- Snorkelling Tips: The
snorkelling opportunities around the Yasawas and Mamanucas are
legendary with some of the most beautiful coral and marine life in the
world on view. To ensure that you and future visitors may enjoy the
beauty of the reefs, we ask that you consider the following:
- Never snorkel alone.
- Do not remove living
shells or coral from the reef – you may be depriving a hermit
crab of a home.
- If you turn any coral
rocks around to get a better view, please make sure you turn them
back as there are organisms under the coral sheltering from
predators. Left exposed, they will soon be eaten. Similarly eggs
of various reef creatures are laid under coral blocks. Their
survival is vital for posterity.
- Do not kneel, walk on
or grasp any coral. Some are remarkably fragile and any small
pieces you break will take several years to grow again.
- Alcohol, drugs and
snorkelling can be a fatal combination: always enter the water
with a clear head.
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