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The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International
invite you to join them on the 2021
FIJIAN ISLANDS
D isco ve ry C r ui s e
aboard MV Reef Endeavour
Denarau, Lau Islands and Kadavu Islands, Fiji
23 October to 6 November 2021
FIJIAN ISLANDS
Discovery Cruise
If you want to experience the real Fiji, join TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
us on MV Reef Endeavour as we explore • Three nights at a Luxury Resort on Denarau
the Lau Islands and Kadavu; a beautiful and Island, Fiji
remote region rarely seen by tourists. A • Discover islands and reefs rarely visited by
visit to this region offers a once in a lifetime tourists aboard MV Reef Explorer
experience to a select few travellers, visiting • Visit the amazing Bay of Islands – a magnificent
turquoise bays and remote villages where location with many limestone islands
they only see a supply boat once a month. • Be treated to a song and dance by children
of all ages from a local village
• Snorkelling, glass bottom boat & dive
opportunities daily
Cruise highlights include a swim at a waterfall, exploring • Swim in some of the most pristine and clear
old ruins, snorkelling untouched reefs and getting waters that the Lau group has to offer
up close with nesting turtles. You’ll also explore the
caves, reefs and lagoons of Qilaqila renowned for its
• Island Night, kava, meke & lovo feast
mushroom-shaped islands, and the central lake on
uninhabited Vuaqava island where you’ll find turtles, TOUR ITINERARY
snakes and amazing bird life. Best of all, you’ll be DAY 1: Saturday 23 October 2021 Depart/Denarau, Fiji
welcomed and entertained by the friendly people of this Our holiday begins with our flight to Nadi, Fiji. Upon arrival we will
region and experience a traditional Meke, Sevusevu and be transferred to our hotel on Denarau Island.
lovo quite different from the traditional Fijian feast. The
DAY 2: Sunday 24 October 2021 Denarau
Lau Island Group consists of 57 islets, of which only 30
This morning will be free to relax at the resort. This afternoon enjoy
are inhabited and if you enjoy getting off the beaten
a sightseeing tour visiting Nadi and the Garden of the Sleeping
track these islands are for you, with no public transport Giant. We first visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, the largest
or restaurants to be found. The Kadavu Group is made Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy time at the
up of four main islands, of which Kadavu is the largest. It fragrant fruit and vegetable markets and browse handmade goods
is home to the Great Astrolabe Reef, one of the world’s in the handicraft markets before visiting the Garden of the Sleeping
Giant. The Garden, which contains a collection of 30 to 40 varieties
largest barrier reefs and a renowned site for premier
of magnificent Asian orchids and Cattleya hybrids, was once the
diving. Most days offer the opportunity to snorkel, swim private collection of the late American actor Raymond Burr. Late
and scuba dive the pristine waters of these beautiful afternoon we return to our hotel. This evening we enjoy an included
islands and when you’re not experiencing all that they Welcome dinner.
have to offer, you’ll enjoy the relaxing hospitality aboard DAY 3: Monday 25 October 2021 Denarau
the MV Reef Endeavour. Here you’ll be pampered
Today we will enjoy a tour to the Coral Coast on the south west
with most of the luxuries found on larger cruise liners coast of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu. We travel past sugar cane
including fully catered buffet and 3-course meals plantations and spectacular beaches before a visit to Kula Eco Park
prepared fresh daily onboard, a freshwater swimming featuring habitats of local parrots, doves, water birds & reptiles and
pool, jacuzzi, day spa, cocktail bar and much more. which hosts the world’s largest breeding program for iguanas. We
will return to our hotel mid afternoon.
DAY 4: Tuesday 26 October 2021 Embarkation/Tivua Island
This morning is free before we transfer to the port to join our cruise.
After boarding there will be a full briefing from our guide before an
MV REEF ENDEAVOUR
FIJIAN ISLANDS
LAU-WAILAGILALA IS.
MV Reef Endeavour is a small cruise ship catering for 130 passengers
TAVEUNI IS.
over 4 accommodation levels. Her small size allows her to negotiate
remote islands, reefs & shallow bays where bigger ships are unable to TIVUA IS. VANUABALAVU IS.
go, showcasing the real Fiji and giving our passengers a true cultural MAKOGAI IS.
experience. MV Reef Endeavour has 63 recently refurbished Tabua Suites, DENARAU
Staterooms and Cabins. Every cabin type features a private bathroom
ONEATA
ensuite, on/off air-conditioning, hair dryer, 240 volt power, international
VUAQAVA IS.
shaver point, Pure Fiji soaps, shampoo & towels serviced daily. Each TOTOYA IS.
cabin is approximately 14sqm. Tabua Suites are approximately 28sqm. KADAVU IS. KABARA IS.
Staterooms and Suites open onto the outside deck and have two windows.
FULAGA & YAGASA IS.
afternoon of beach activities at Tivua Island. Most days will offer DAY 10: Monday 1 November 2021 Fulaga & Yagasa Islands
the opportunity to snorkel, swim and Scuba dive the pristine waters The ship has an early start today to cruise to Fulaga Island, which
of the beautiful Lau group. Later in the evening, enjoy a wonderful is an extinct volcano crater and known for its crystal lagoon and
welcome dinner as you cruise into a south pacific sunset. Overnight amazing corals. This afternoon we arrive at one of the Yagasa
we cross the 180 Degree Meridian International Date Line. Islands, for snorkelling, swimming, coral viewing or kayaking.
DAY 5: Wednesday 27 October 2021 Makogai Island DAY 11: Tuesday 2 November 2021 Vuaqava Island
We start our day at Makogai Island with a traditional Fijian ceremony Explore uninhabited Vuaqava and its central lake known for turtles,
before joining the 1 hour walking tour of Makogai leper colony and snakes & amazing bird life. This is a sacred island for the Fijian culture
clam research station. There will be an opportunity in the afternoon and there will be an island walk to explore these relics. Please be
to return to the island visiting the local primary school children who warned that a reasonable level of fitness will be required as the
will entertain us with their song and dance. return walk is approximately 3 hours and quite difficult to negotiate.
DAY 12: Wednesday 3 November 2021 Kabara Island
Today we are welcomed & entertained by the people of Naikeleyaga
Village on the island of Kabara, known for their wood turning and
Tongan heritage. Experience a traditional Meke, Sevusevu & lovo,
(welcome dance and feast) quite different from the traditional Fijian.
DAY 13: Thursday 4 November 2021 Totoya Island
Horse-shoe shaped Totoya Island is our destination today. We will
visit a local school and the children will surprise you with their
entertainment and show you their work. We will also have the
opportunity to explore their reefs.
DAY 14: Friday 5 November 2021 Kadavu Island
We arrive in Kadavu and head to the Village of Nalotu for a welcome
Sevusevu, then a tour of the village where you can witness the
making of traditional fishing traps and pottery. The women of Nalotu
DAY 6: Thursday 28 October 2021 Taveuni Island village still make clay pottery in the time-honoured tradition that is
A wonderfully relaxing day as we explore a beautiful beach on the rarely seen in Fiji anymore. This evening don your sulu (sarong) and
rugged southern coastline of Taveuni, take a hike to a spectacular join all the celebrations of our Pacific Islands Night Finale.
waterfall and fresh water pool, enjoy a picnic lunch ashore and a DAY 15: Saturday 6 November 2021 Disembark/Departure
chat with the locals.
Disembark at Port Denarau feeling refreshed. We will be transferred
DAY 7: Friday 29 October 2021 Lau-Wailagilala Island to the airport for flights to Australia.
We reach the most northern island of Lau-Wailagilala today. We
will see the remains of a disused lighthouse and have a chance to
explore the abundant fish life whilst snorkelling.
DAY 8: Saturday 30 October 2021 Vanuabalavu Island
Qilaqila, at the northwest end of Vanuabalavu, is known for its
pristine waters, limestone caves and mushroom shaped islands. This
is also known as the Bay of Islands and is famous for its amazing
scenery and pristine reefs. We will have plenty of time to explore
the area.
DAY 9: Sunday 31 October 2021 Oneata
Today we arrive at Oneata, where the local people will welcome us at
their Methodist Tongan Church for Sunday service. The harmonies
of the Oneata choir will inspire you.
PRICES PER PERSON IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS
FIJIAN ISLANDS Cabin Grade
Twin-share Single
Discovery Cruise
Fare (PP) Fare
D Porthole Cabin $ 5,990 $ 9,690
C Oceanview $ 6,690 $ 10,990
B Oceanview $ 7,190 $ 11,890
23 October to 6 November 2021
INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE PRICE:
• 11 night cruise on the MV Reef Endeavour in an Outside Cabin
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including all meals Deposit refundable up to 90 days before departure
• 3 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected 4 -star rated resort
with private facilities. Hotel taxes and service charges NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Breakfast daily and welcome dinner in Denarau • Travel insurance
• Return economy-class air travel from Melbourne, Sydney • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
and Brisbane to Nadi, Fiji, including air taxes of $50. • Sightseeing and general expenses not specified in the itinerary
(A surcharge will apply from Adelaide and Perth)
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel in a first-class coach
• Additional travel arrangements not in the tour itinerary will be
• Sightseeing and general entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary quoted for separately
• The services of a Travelrite Tour Manager
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