
COLONIAL FIJI DISCOVERY CRUISE
7 Night Colonial Fiji Discovery Cruise
ABOUT THE COLONIAL FIJI DISCOVERY CRUISE
- Discover islands and reefs rarely visited by tourists.
- Be treated to a song and dance by children of all ages from a local village
- Stand on the 180th Meridian – the arbitrary dateline between today and tomorrow
- Visit the world heritage listed Levuka on the island of Ovalau
- Snorkelling, glass bottom boat & dive opportunities daily
- Island Night, kava, meke & lovo feast
EXPLORE FIJI’S COLONIAL PAST
7 Night Colonial Fiji Discovery Cruise Cruise beyond the to the remote Northern Fiji Islands for a genuine Pacific Island cultural experience and discover the natural beauty and history of garden islands and villages that are rarely visited by tourists.
7 Night Remote North Cruise The coast of Viti Levu (Fiji’s main island) then onto Makogai in the Bligh, Levuka on the island of Ovalau, Kioa, Taveuni and Savusavu. Highlights: Levuka – colonial capital of Fiji, Bouma Waterfall, Savusavu – extinct volcanic crater, hot springs, natural pearl markets and more.
7 Night Lau and Kadavu Cruise The remote Lau and Kadavu island groups Highlights: Exploring old ruins, the lagoons of Qilaqila renowned for its mushroom-shaped islands, and the central lake on the uninhabited Vuaqava island.
7 Night Northern Lau and Kadavu Cruise The northern Lau islands of Fiji including Makogai, Vatu Vara, Wailagi Lala, Qilqila Bay of Islands Vanua Balavu, Cicia and Nananu I Ra.
7 Night Southern Lau and Kadavu Cruise
Exploring the remote southern Lau and Kadavu island groups, you will swim on the great sea reef, visiting islands including Dravuni, Moala, Fulaga, Mutuku, Beqa and Vatulele.
3, 4 or 7 Night Cruises
Highlights: Sacred Islands, Waya & Waya Sewa, Sawa i Lau limestone cliffs and aquamarine lagoon are the most awe inspiring beaches in the group.
Highlights: Sacred Islands, Waya & Waya Sewa, Sawa i Lau limestone cliffs and aquamarine lagoon are the most awe inspiring beaches in the group.
7 Night Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands Cruise Our 7 night cruise through this stunning part of Fiji combines both of our 3 and 4 night cruises for the ultimate discovery of the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. Choose from either a Tuesday or Saturday departuredate.
7 Night 4 Cultures Discovery Cruise The beauty of Fiji lies in its diversity – over 330 islands waiting to be explored. Circumnavigate Vanua Levu, learn about the four different cultures of the area and explore stunning islands, rivers and rainforests.
Enjoy a truly unique Fiji Islands cultural experience set amongst unforgettable scenery on our spectacular 7 night Colonial Fiji Discovery Tour. You’ll cruise beyond the Yasawa Islands to the remote town of Levuka on the island of Ovalau. Steeped in history, this time capsule to colonial rule boasts a stately backdrop of 19th century architecture and waterfront promenades, including the historic Royal Hotel, the oldest continuously operating hotel in the South Pacific.
Levuka was Fiji’s first capital from 1874 until 1883, but the rugged mountains that surround it stifled its economic growth and when Suva was declared the new capital in 1989, Levuka literally froze in time. It was later designated an historic town and given World Heritage Status in 2013.
Other cruise highlights include a traditional Fijian ceremony at Makogai Island, a walking tour of the former leper colony and turtle nursery and a visit to the hot springs, pearl farms and markets of Savusavu on the island of Vanua Levu, all perched on an extinct volcanic crater. You’ll also have the chance to swim in the beautiful Bouma Waterfall Lagoon on the garden island of Taveuni, snorkel off the northern coast of Viti Levu, hike to the amazing Bligh Water and enjoy a traditional Island Night, featuring kava, meke and a Fijian lovo feast.
And when not ashore, you’ll relax in style onboard MV Reef Endeavour, where you’ll enjoy all the luxuries of small ship cruising including fully catered buffets and 3-course meals featuring a mouth-watering blend of international and Fijian flavours served against a backdrop of incredible scenery. You’ll also have the option to relax in the jacuzzi or the freshwater swimming pool, indulge in a massage in our day spa and snorkel or kayak in the pristine turquoise waters of this beautiful island paradise.
You can adapt our discovery cruises to suit your holiday. We can collect, or drop you off, at many of the destinations that we cruise to.
COLONIAL FIJI DISCOVERY CRUISE ITINERARY
* Itineraries subject to change due to weather and other operational requirement
ACTIVITIES & INCLUSIONS

All Meals & entertainment

Daily island stopovers & water activities

Guided island, village & school tours

24 hour self service tea & coffee bar

Use of snorkelling equipment & mini gym

Tropical island lovo feast & kava ceremony

Snorkelling & glass bottom boat tours to reefs rarely visited

Kids Club including early dinner (5-9yrs)

Transfers at the end of your cruise
FARES EXCLUDE:
Transfers to the ship, drinks, optional tours , scuba diving & massage & beautyservices.
BONUS FEATURES
- Swimming pool and a top deck spa pool
- Massage & beauty services (optional)
- Scuba diving - certified & introductory (optional)
- Mini-gym & meeting room
- Easy access small boat launching plat- form
- Choice of 4 accommodation levels
- Friendly Fijian crew with a wealth of local knowledge
- Mix of both male & female crew
- Buffet & a la carte dining, freshly prepared on-board from local produce
- WIFI located in the Tabua Suites, Yasawa Lounge, Pool Deck and on the sundeck
ABOUT THE SHIP
Captain Cook Cruises is proud to announce the arrival of small ship luxury expedition cruising in Fiji. MS Caledonian Sky, the luxury expedition small ship will replace MV Reef Endeavour and see the dawn of a new era of high end cruise experiences never seen in Fiji before. Her arrival elevates and expands the pioneering expeditions Captain Cook Cruises’ Reef Endeavour has undertaken since the late 1990s and will be exploring the most remote and beautiful parts of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.
COLONIAL FIJI DISCOVERY CRUISE FAQ'S
MV Reef Endeavour may be smaller than some cruise liners, but we’re big on life’s little luxuries. We offer international cuisine with a Fijian influence prepared fresh daily by our team of chefs, a Captain’s Kids Club for children aged 5 – 9 years, plus a gym, jacuzzi, day spa and swimming pool. If you’re interested in Fiji’s natural wonders, we have a resident marine biologist onboard. Our cruises also include daily island stopovers, a big choice of water-based activities such as kayaking, snorkelling, diving and stand-up paddle boarding plus guided island, village and school tours and traditional lovo feasts all included in the price.
Captain Cook Cruises cater for all kinds of travellers, with short 3 and 4 night cruises for those on a tight schedule who still want a holiday. But if you only have limited time available, our 11 night cruise is not for you. This holiday is for those who want to switch off for a while and enjoy the rhythms of natural Fiji, exploring new destinations and cultures one day at a time. No clocks, no WiFi (except when there’s reception) and no schedule other than having a relaxing, interesting and indulgent day doing as much or as little as you please.
We want you to have a unique holiday with us, so we try to make our cruises as flexible as possible by customising them wherever we can. For example, our chefs can cater for most diets and food allergies and if you’re celebrating a special event, we can help organise it, whether it’s a party or a wedding on a Fijian beach. We’ve also customised our cruises, with a choice of 3, 4, 7 and 11 nights depending on your available time. We also provide complimentary pick-up and drop-off at most Mamanuca resorts every Saturday and the option to join or disembark from some of our Remote North cruises in either Vanua Levu or Taveuni.
All our itineraries include a visit to a local school and village, where we ask that you cover your knees and shoulders and remove your hat and sunglasses in line with local customs. The local way to cover your knees is with a sulu or sarong for men and women. There is normally a ‘no obligation’ donation box at each school where donations of sporting equipment, clothing, stationery or books are always welcome (no lollies or candy please). If you’d rather not make a donation, another way you can help is by purchasing some of the locally made arts and crafts at the village market.
MV Reef Endeavour offers most of the facilities and amenities you’d expect to find on a large cruise ship. These include chef prepared meals made fresh daily onboard, 4 levels of luxurious accommodation, free WiFi when available, 24/7 tea and coffee making facilities, a kids club for children aged 5 to 9 years and even an onboard marine biologist providing cultural tours and eco presentations. We also have a mini gym, jacuzzi, day spa, swimming pool. dining saloon, cocktail bar, conference room, guest laundry, library and gift shop. Plus some additional services are available for a cost such as spa treatments and PADI diving courses.
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY

Beautiful people, beautiful view, beautiful experience
Tyler, USA, 22/1/2017
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Excellent entertainment & cruise. Absolutely amazing with beautiful staff. Had a fabulous birthday
Jessica & Sandy, 15/1/2017
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Excellent entertainment & cruise. Absolutely amazing with beautiful staff. Had a fabulous birthday
David & Chritine , Australia, 7/31/2016
Day

Fantastic Day. Unforgettable. Li was amazing to us.
David & Chritine , Australia, 7/31/2016
Day

“ This is our 12th cruise, mostly on large liners and to be honest this is the most fun we have ever had. The crew were fantastic and all the guests got to know one another. We love Fiji having visited many times and certainly hope to do another Captain Cook cruise.
Amelia Jane

Great views incredible, great cruise, great food and staff
Stephanie, AUST, 23/2/2017
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