Captain
Cook Cruises, Fiji is embarking on the first ever Discovery
Cruise,
to a part of Fiji never seen by tourists before, the pristine Lau
group. The cruise onboard the MV Reef Endeavour is scheduled to
depart on 22 October, 2013 for 11 amazing nights.
“Captain
Cook Cruises is so excited to be able to offer the first ever cruise
around the Lau Group of Islands. We have worked really hard, using
local knowledge and advice, to put together a fantastic 11 night
itinerary that will not only show off everything Lau has to offer,
but that will allow passengers to experience a remote and unspoilt
part of Fiji.” Says Jackie Charlton, Managing Director of Captain
Cook Cruises, Fiji.
Invited
to visit these incredible islands by locals eager to share their
beauty, the 11 night Lau cruise will visit the untouched northern
island of Lau - Wailagilala, Lau’s largest Island - Vanuabalavu,
the most beautiful Island in the Lau group - Fulaga, the uninhabited
Vuaqava, Kabara - known for itswood
turning and Tongan heritage and the untouched
white beaches of Totoya Island.
On
the way to and from the Lau group the cruise will stop in at Yanuca
Island, Savusavu Bay and Kadavu, famous for its wildlife and
underwater world.
Passengers
can also sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular views as they
cruise through the Bay of Islands, renowned for its beauty, pristine
waters and spectacular scenery and the central Lau Group, passing
Islands such as Lakeba, Oneata, Komo, Namuka-i-Lau and Yagasa.
Exciting
activities over these 12 days include Kayaking or river tubing on the
Nasakawa River, mountain
bike riding through hills, valleys and
villages in Savusavu Bay, visiting a crater of an extinct volcano at
Cobia, fishing at
Wailagilala, visiting Fijian and Tongan influenced villages and
schools, attending a local church
service, exploring the flora and fauna of the
Vuaqava region, a traditional Meke, Sevusevu and lovo feast and
endless swimming, snorkelling and diving in the clear blue ocean
water off picturesque islands and in beautiful lagoons.
If
a day trip isn’t for you, passengers can also stay on-board and be
pampered at the ships Senikai Day
Spa offering a range of body treatments, work
out in the ship’s mini gym or simply relax on the sun deck by the
spa or pool or grab a cocktail at the pool bar.
Dining
is another vital ingredient of these amazing cruises. Whether it is
an alfresco luncheon, a casual barbecue or table d’hote dinner,
all food
is prepared on board from fresh local and
imported produce and cultural on-board entertainment adds a special
flavour to the mix.
The
Discovery Lau cruise departs Tuesday 22 October 2013 at 1.00pm from
Port Denarau and disembarks on Saturday 2 November, 2013 at 9.00am at
Port Denarau.
The
11 night cruise is priced from $3430 per adult twin share, children 5
-17 years sharing with adults are priced from $730 per child and
children under 4 years are priced at $1200 which includes a nanny
service.
Prices include accommodation, all meals, daily stopovers and water
activities,
guided village, school and island tours, glass bottom
boat excursions, Marine Biologist and cultural talks, child minding
during meal times (5 -10 years), on board entertainment and use of
the ship's facilities including swimming pool, spas, pool bar, sun
deck, sauna, cocktail bar,day spa and library.
