Day 1: Modriki Island
Bula and welcome aboard Blue Lagoon Cruises. Set sail on the Fiji Princess from Port Denarau for the outer Mamanuca, starting at the sandy beaches of Modriki Island, as featured in the Tom Hanks film Cast Away. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and canapes prior to tonights Captain's Welcome a la carte dinner. Your evening will include entertainment provided by our friendly and talented singing and guitar-playing crew.
Day 2: Soso Bay
This morning, weather permitting, there is an opportunity to swim with reef sharks at an ocean reef en route to our next destination. After lunch, see what island village life is like when we visit the chiefly village of Soso, followed by afternoon tea on the beach. This evening we'll feast on a traditional Indian Thali buffet dinner, followed by an extravaganva of Bollywood dancing and movies.
Day 3: Naukacuvu Island
Sunday is a day of rest for most Fijians. Join us for the local village church service, then enjoy lunch and watch the view as we cruise southward. Head to shore this afternoon for some beach time. Tonight's dinner is a South Pacific-themed buffet, and after dinner get to know your fellow cruise passengers and team up for Fiji-style bingo in the Lounge Bar.
Day 4: Yalobi Bay
This morning the vessel will anchor at the stunning Sacred Islands, where you'll feel as though you are lost in paradise. The backdrop of the neighbouring Waya Lailai volcanic formations is breathtaking. Enjoy the morning on the beach with your packed picnic lunch, swimming, snorkelling and relaxing.
In the afternoon we depart from the Sacred Islands bound for our overnight anchorage in Yalobi Bay. Join the chef this afternoon to learn how to make the roti in Lolo dish. Watch the sunset and enjoy tonight's a la carte Captain's dinner. After dinner, get ready for our Song Facts quiz night.
Day 5: Blue Lagoon
Our destination today is the famed Blue Lagoon, a superb stretch of water ringed by pretty islands. Blue Lagoon Cruises has its very own private beach here at Nanuya Lailai Islands, where we anchor close to the beach and tie up to a coconut tree. Jump off the back into the turquoise waters or take a tender boat to shore, where our full bar awaits you. You'll dine on the beach all day today, including morning and afternoon tea, a buffet style lunch, and a traditional Lovo meal cooked underground for tonights dinner under the stars. Today's activities include snorkelling, fish feeding, kayaking, paddleboarding, water aerobics, and volleyball, and tonight enjoy a special traditional Meke performance by local villagers.
Day 6: Sawa-I-Lau Island
This morning you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Blue Lagoon if you join our easy 40-minute guided walk to the other side of the island, to visit Lo's Teahouse. Afterward, take a final dip in the Blue Lagoon before we depart the area. Lunch is served onboard as we cruise north for a guided visit to the amazing Sawa-I-Lau Caves. The village of Tamusua welcomes us for a Yaqona (Kava) ceremony, a guided walk around their village, and a village-style seafood dinner.
Day 7: Drawaqa Island
This morning there is an optional excursion to the local island school before cruising to Drawaqa Island. Here, we'll be joined on board by a marine biologist for the presentation on the local marine life and the volunteer conservation work carried out in the area, from May to October, you'll have the opportunity to snorkel with the magnificent manta rays. Dinner this evening is a BBQ on the Sun Deck (weather permitting) served under the stars.Tonight, our last night together, we party Fiji-style!
Day 8: Return to Port Denarau
Enjoy breakfast onboard as we cruise back to Port Denarau. Back at port, you will be serenaded with the traditional Isa Lei farewell song by the crew as your exploration of the Yasawa Islands comes to an end.