3 Night Mamanuca & Southern Yasawa Discovery Cruise
3 Night Mamanuca & Southern Yasawa Discovery Cruise
3 Days Starting and ending in Port Denarau
Visiting: Denarau Island, Mana Island, Monuriki Island, Yanuya Island, Navadra, Yalobi
Tour operator:
Ship Name:
MV Reef EndeavourGuide Type:
Fully Guided
Ship Capacity:
130
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Cruising over a sparkling sea through the dramatic archipelagos of the Mamanuca & Yasawas, you’ll discover a new island, village and coral reef daily. Experience authentic Fiji with this introduction to Reef Endeavour Discovery Cruises. Voyage to the island where Tom Hanks found Wilson in the film Cast Away, Monuriki island, snorkel & swim over incredible coral gardens teeming with life twice a day, visit the Sacred islands of Fiji and hike to the lookout above Yalobi bay. Visit Fijians in a local school and hear the incredible harmonies at a village church. All activities including marine biologist lectures and guided snorkelling & glass bottom boat tours, hikes, kayaking, paddle boarding 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 0 : Denarau - Nuku-I-Mana
Location: Denarau Island, Mana Island
Accommodation: Hotel, Cabin Staterooms Suites
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Depart Denarau for a scenic cruise through the Mamanuca islands over lunch. We provide complimentary pickups from selected resorts in this beautiful island group. Arrive at Nuku-i-mana mid-afternoon for a an introduction to snorkelling, diving, water sports and beach activities.
This evening we have an à la carte dinner and introduction to your amazing, talented crew
Day 2 : Monuriki - Monu - Church
Location: Monuriki Island, Yanuya Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning snorkel and glassbottom boat over a an incredible reef teeming with fish and alive with amazing corals. After lunch on board we venture ashore to Monuriki, an idyllic beach where Tom Hanks filmed Cast Away and Survivor was filmed. Kayaks, paddleboard or snorkel straight off the beach or enjoy a Fiji Bitter beer from the beach bar.
Day 3 : Sacred Island - Yalobi Bay
Location: Navadra, Yalobi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake to the marine biologist introducing you to the black tipped reef sharks that welcome us to Navadra or the Sacred islands of Fiji. Spend the morning searching for nemo, turtle and snorkelling over incredible hard coral gardens or relaxing on the beach. Over lunch, we sail to Yalobi bay and venture ashore after lunch to be entertained by local school children, buy from the flower market and hike for incredible views above the bay
Day 4 : Denarau
Location: Denarau Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return to Denarau at 0730 for disembarkation at 0900. Farewell friends and shed a tear to the mournful tune of Isa Lei
We arrive back in time to join our tall ship on the Tivua Island day cruise at 10am, returning at 5pm. We can even store your luggage and transfer you to the airport or your Nadi accommodation after the day cruise (additional charge).
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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Airport Transfers at Destination
post cruise only
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Accommodation
Choice of 4 accommodation decks with twin or queen bedding
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Entrance Fees
during the cruise
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
at anchor in the public lounge and Tabua Suites only
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Fully Guided
all shore tours included and guided
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Local Taxes
15% VAT
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Meals – Full Board
Fresh buffets and a la carte daily prepared on board from local & imported incredients
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Marine biologist talks, Glass bottom boat tours, kayaks, paddleboards
We are ashore twice a day at a new destination and all guided tours are included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Tea, coffee & filtered water are included
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
to the ship
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
Drinks from the bar aren't included
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International Travel
Please fly to Nadi International airport then 20 minute tax to Port Denarau, Fiji
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Tipping and Gratuities
not expected unless you think the service outstanding
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PADI Diving & spa treatments & massage
Optional Extras
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PADI 5 star diving
Certified Diving. We also offer Introductory dives and dive courses
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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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Tabua Suites have free wi-fi in the room. All guests can access free wi-fi in the lounge. Wi-fi is only available at anchorages, not while steaming.
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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 is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
The ship doesnt have a star rating. The
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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.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Reef Endeavour cruises dont accept children under 5 years
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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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Free Date Changes
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji allows you to make 5 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform captain cook cruises fiji, 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji requires a minimum deposit of 300 AUD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of captain cook cruises fiji charges.
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.