Glorious days and romantic nights in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands aboard the cruise ship Reef Escape (Dro ki Cakau) or for the more adventurous, set sail on the Legendary Tall Ship, Spirit of the Pacific to explore the remote regions of this breathtaking group. Enjoy fine cuisine and personalised service as you cruise to pristine beaches and remote islands with palm fringed villages. Snorkel in the warm lagoons, savour the bounty of the lovo feast, dance to the drums of the meke and sleep to the sound of surf on a distant reef.
Offers a unique voyage for just 120 passengers. All Cabins & Staterooms feature private en-suites and floor to ceiling windows opening onto the outside deck.
17 Tabua Staterooms located on the Upper Deck offer extraordinary comfort in shipboard accommodation. Seven (7) have a double bed and ten (10) have twin beds. Three have an additional bed.
31 Staterooms located on the Upper and Promenade Decks are well appointed. Nine (9) have a double bed, and twenty two (22) have twins beds. of which twenty convert to a King size bed. Seven have an additional berth.
12 Cabins are forward on the Main Deck. Each cabin has a comfortable bunk bed in true nautical style. Four have one additional berth and two have two additional berths.
Swimming pool, spa, sauna, two bars, lounge, single sitting dining saloon, conference room, sun deck, chart house, glass bottom boar, snorkelling and dive vessels, library, video, guest laundry, gift shop, 24 hour tea & coffee facilities and onboard Dive Master.
4-Night Itinerary Tuesday - Depart Denarau Marina
Ni sa Bula' is the magical call of welcome as you board Reef Escape for your island adventure. Enjoy a tropical cocktail and welcome celebration through the Mamanuca Islands into a South Pacific sunset to Tivua Island.
Wednesday - Northern Yasawa Islands Start the day naturally with a morning swim in an idyllic bay. Savour the bounty of a gourmet barbecue lunch as we journey to spectacular Yasawa Island. Here is beauty in it's original state where you can bask in aquamarine waters along white sandy beaches. Join the watersports, volleyball, snorkel, swim or explore the island. This evening join the festivities and entertainment of Pacific Island Night.
Thursday - Sawa i lau Discover the legendary grandeur of Sawa-i-lau and the famous limestone caves at your own pace. Swimming in the cave lagoon is a wondrous experience and there are awe-inspiring limestone walls. Join the escorted walk to the island villages, with a memorable visit to a local school. Snorkel over spectacular coral gardens, swim in fabled lagoons and simply relax in the warm tropical sun. Tonight enjoy the special village welcome ceremony, lovo feast, kava tasting and traditional meke entertainment.
Friday - Matacawa levu & Drawaqa Island Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Southern Yasawas and visit Matacawalevu village and handicraft & shell markets. Discover a myriad of fish in the coral reef and laze in the warm sands of Nova beach. Cruise the spectacular Naviti channels to our overnight anchorage for the gala Captain's Dinner.
Saturday Reef Escape returns to Denarau Marina at 9.00am to the wistful song of "Isa Lei". The Mamanuca/Southern Yasawa Islands cruise departs Tuesday at 3.00pm.
3-Night Itinerary Saturday - Tivua Island
Reef Escape sets sail for the Tivua Island - our exclusive island. Enjoy a refreshing swim, snorkel and discover the vista of a South Pacific sunset. Tonight celebrate at the Welcome Dinner.
Sunday - Sacred Islands & Nalauwaki Bay The Sacred Island is a place beautiful beyond belief. Legends tell of the great war canoe `Rogoboka' which landed here with the first Fijians. On arrival the ship's crew pay tribute to the forefathers of Fijian culture and perform the Sevusevu (gift giving) Ceremony. Passengers are then invited to spend a magical day swimming in the aquamarine Lagoons, snorkelling in spectacular coral gardens, beach combing, or coral viewing from the glass bottom boat. Late afternoon Reef Escape cruises to idyllic Yalobi Bay for a special village choral service. The beautiful harmonies of the village choir will simply delight you. This evening join the entertainment of our Fiji Show.
Monday - Waya Islands Enclosed by towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches the Waya Islands are a tropical paradise. Sun, sand and relaxation is the morning agenda as we cruise to the small islands off Waya for our customary morning swim and island exploration. In the late afternoon experience a timeless Fijian culture and visit the local handicraft & shell market. Tonight the warm sands beckon you for a romantic island night. Enjoy the tastes of Fiji with a `lovo' feast, kava tasting and exciting `meke' entertainment.
Tuesday Reef Escape returns to Denarau Marina at 9.00am. The Yasawa Islands cruise departs at 3.00pm Saturday.
7-Night Itinerary
Reef Escape sails every Saturday and Tuesday from Denarau Marina. The weekly itinerary has been specially designed into two unique cruises. Combined over seven glorious nights, (in any order you choose) the two cruises offer the ultimate Fiji voyage. For those with limited time, the 3 night or 4 night cruise can be taken individually as the ultimate Fiji escape or as part of your extended touring holiday.
The 7 night ultimate Fiji Islands Cruise Departs Denarau Marina at 3.00pm Tuesday and Saturday. The cruise returns to Denarau Marina 9.00am Tuesday and Saturday.
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