FIJI – Islands Cruise, 7 Glorious
Nights
Designed for all the comforts of 20th Century technology - Reef Escape (Dro Ki Dakau) is the ultimate South Pacific `destination experience' cruise ship.
Four elegantly appointed passenger decks, all open onto the outside
deck with a choice of sunny and shady retreats. The spacious public areas give
you total freedom to escape with a tall glass and a good book or enjoy the
convivial company in the roomy lounge and bars. On desk there is a swimming
pool, chart house, pool bar and plenty of sun lounges for hours of total
relaxation. Inside, Reef Escape (Dro ki Cakau) offers an elegantly appointed
lounge with cocktail bar and baby grand piano, dining saloon, reef room with
conference and video facilities, spa, sauna, library, gift shop and 24 hour
self service coffee bar.
And to fully experience the spectacular coral reefs and
marine life, there is a glass bottom boat, snorkelling and dive equipment,
onboard Dive Master and an embarkation platform with a lift from the water
level to the main deck.
Tastes of
By day the dining saloon offers sumptuous breakfasts
and luncheons combining international fare with the exotic tastes of
After dinner, there is a unique blend of cultural and
international entertainment, including traditional island dances and music. The
Captain's Dinner is the gala event with music, dancing and romance under the
stars.
Features
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.
Accommodation
All Cabins & Staterooms feature private ensuites
and floor to ceiling windows opening onto the outside deck.
Deluxe Stateroom (17): Located on the Upper Deck, these staterooms offer
extraordinary comfort in shipboard accommodation. Seven (7) have a double bed
and ten (10) have twin beds. Three have an additional bed.
Staterooms (31): Located on the Upper and Promenade Decks these staterooms
are splendidly appointed. Nine (9) have a double bed, and twenty two (22) have
twins beds. of which twenty convert to a kingsize bed. Seven have an additional
berth.
Cabins (12): Most of these bright cabins are forward on the Main Deck.
Each cabin has a comfortable upper and lower berth in true nautical style. Four
have one additional berth and two have two additional berths.
Itinerary includes :-
Sacred Island Sawa-i-lau Caves Tivua Island.
Waya Island
Northern & Southern Yasawa
Islands.
Traditional villages Lovo feast
Meke Captains Dinner.
7 Nights from FJD2801.00
Reef Escape sails every Saturday and Tuesday from Denarau Marina. We know the islands intimately and our 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.
NOTE
: The 7
night cruise can be separated into two cruises - a 3 night cruise around
Mamanuca and the Yasawa Islands or a 4 night Cruise through the Yasawa Islands.
The 4 Day Cruise
Naviti Islands 
Sawa-i-lau Caves Tivua Island
Lovo feast Northern & Southern Yasawa
Islands
Traditional villages Meke
4 Nights from FJD1778.00
Ni Sa Bula ~ Tuesday.
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.
Northern Yasawa Islands
~ Wednesday.
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.
Yasawa Island ~ Wednesday.
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.
Sawa i lau ~ Thursday.
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.
Matacawa levu ~ Friday.
Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the
Southern Yasawas and visit Matacawalevu village and handicraft & shell
markets.
Drawaqa Island ~ Friday.
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.
The 3 Day Cruise
Sacred Island
Tivua Island Waya Island.
Meke Northern & Southern Yasawa Islands.
Traditional
villages Lovo feast.
3 Nights from FJD1334.00
Tivua Island ~ Saturday.
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.
Sacred Islands ~ Sunday.
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.
Nalauwaki Bay
~ Sunday.
Late afternoon Reef Escape cruises to idyllic
Nalauwaki 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.
Waya Islands ~ Monday.
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.
Prices are based on two travelling together
and sharing one Cabin.
Price Includes:-
Cabin
accommodation, as booked, with all meals on the MV “Reef Escape”.
Price Excludes:-
Travel
to and from Fiji
Fiji
Visa, if required
Personal
expenses for drinks etc.
Tips
and gratuities for the cabin staff and crew.
Prices
and schedules are subject to change by Operator or Airline without notice.