EXPLORER CRUISE - 4 Days / 3 Nights
Explore the untouched Fiji... CHECK-IN From 1.30pm to 2.30pm at the South Sea Cruises counter at Port Denarau DEPART PORT DENARAU Fridays at 3.00pm on M.V. Fiji Princess RETURN TO PORT DENARAU Mondays at 3.00pm on a high-speed catamaran transfer FRIDAY - 1ST NIGHT: MODRIKI ISLAND Cruise to the sandy beaches of Modriki Island, as featured in the Tom Hanks film Cast Away. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and canapés prior to tonight’s Captain’s Welcome à la carte dinner. Your evening will include entertainment provided by our friendly and talented singing, guitar-playing crew. SATURDAY - 2ND NIGHT: SOSO BAY After breakfast, take the plunge and swim with reef sharks (weather permitting) at an ocean reef. Then after lunch, tie your sulu and visit the chiefly village of Soso. Dinner is a traditional Indian Thali buffet meal, with Bollywood dancing to follow. SUNDAY - 3RD NIGHT: NAUKACUVU ISLAND Sunday is a day of rest for most Fijians. Join us for the local village church service followed by morning tea on shore. Over lunch, we will sail to Naviti Island for an afternoon at the beach. After pre dinner drinks on the Sky Deck, enjoy a South Pacific themed buffet dinner followed by a round of ‘Fiji style’ bingo with your fellow cruise companions. MONDAY - SACRED ISLANDS Today you’ll have time for a morning snorkel or swim before we get underway to the Sacred Islands. After lunch you’ll be farewelled by the crew and transferred back to Port Denarau on our private high-speed catamaran. Farewell from Blue Lagoon Cruises.
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4 DAY / 3 NIGHT CRUISE ROUTE The actual route sailed is weather-dependant and will be determined by the Captain to ensure the best cruise experience for you.
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the film location of Cast Away • Swim with reef sharks • Snorkel around superb tropical reefs • Dine on delicious traditional Fijian meals as well as a range of international cuisine • Visit remote Fijian villages • Take part in a traditional Kava ceremony • Fijian cooking demonstration • Onboard spa*
Sawa-I-Lau Island Nanuya Lailai Naviti Island
*Optional activities at additional cost
Yasawa Islands
Drawaqa Island
Soso Bay
Naukacuvu Narara
Dive sites
Yalobi Bay Kava Ceremony
Sacred Islands 3
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Departs Port Denarau
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3 Night Cruise Daytime stopover
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You’re on your way to a holiday in paradise! Holidaying with Blue Lagoon Cruises is a carefree and delightful way to experience Fiji. Most importantly, don’t forget to relax and enjoy this beautiful part of the world. Below are a few handy hints for your trip. GREETINGS Our crew are all Fijian, and although they all speak fantastic English, it’ll make their day if you know a few Fijian words: • Bula – hello (accompanied by an ear-to-ear Fiji grin) • Moce (pronounced ‘mothy’) – goodbye • Yadra (pronounced ‘yandra’) – good morning • Vinaka – thank you • Sega na lega (pronounced “senga na lenga”) – no worries
WHAT TO BRING • A digital/printed copy of your booking confirmation/ reference number for check-in purposes • Casual and informal clothing, with an emphasis on casual resort wear • Swimwear, sun hat, sunglasses and a rash shirt/T-shirt for snorkelling • Sunscreen and insect repellent • A light jacket/sweater for cooler evenings • If you wish to take up the optional diving excursions, you will need to ensure you bring your relevant dive certification. To arrange a dive during your trip, please email our reservations team with your booking details so they will add this to your booking.
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• We do have a large selection of snorkels, masks, and flippers on board for you to use however if you feel more comfortable bringing your own please feel free to do so. Should you choose to use our onboard equipment we will also have new mouthpieces available for purchase for FJD$10.00 per piece adult and youth sizes (note all our equipment is well sanitised prior to being given to you to use for the duration of your cruise). • Many of our guests fall in love with the friendly nature of Fijian’s and are especially taken with the wide-eyed curiosity of the children. The villagers do not expect gifts from our guests, but many of our guests ask us what items they can bring to give away to village children. School supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, drawing/colouring books, notepads and the like) are always most welcome, as are sports items such as rugby and soccer balls. Items of clothing are also well received.
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We do not suggest school learning books as the importation of relevant educational material is subject to Ministry of Education approval.
TRAVEL INSURANCE It is essential that all Blue Lagoon Cruises passengers have valid travel insurance. Please bring details of your insurance policy with you.
MONEY CASH For your convenience we operate a cashless system. You may use your Cruise Account for onboard drinks and some optional shore excursions such as diving. All purchases on board are charged to your account for settlement at the end of the cruise. We accept all major credit cards. Your Cruise Account must be settled prior to disembarkation. Limited foreign currency, cash or credit cards (Visa, Master Card, and American Express) will be accepted for payment of your account. An administration fee of 2.5% applies to all Visa and Master Card transactions and 3% applies to American Express transactions. You should however, have some cash with you in case you want to buy some souvenirs during the village visits. Please note there are no banks or ATM machines in the Yasawa Islands. Cash machines are located in Nadi and at most resorts in Denarau as well as at Port Denarau.
TIPPING Gratuities are not required. However, if you wish to offer a gratuity as a gesture of thanks for services rendered, please leave it with our Guest Services Manager.
GIVING BACK TO FIJIAN COMMUNITIES Rather than a gratuity payment, Blue Lagoon Cruises invites you to join us in supporting Vinaka Fiji (a charitable organisation that works towards improving the provision of basic needs and amenities in the Yasawa Islands) by allowing the donation that will be added to your account at the end of your stay, remain. You will have the chance to decline or alter the amount. The standard donation amounts are FJ$100 per cabin for 3 and 4 night itineraries and FJ$150 per cabin for 7 night itineraries.
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FACILITIES
CHECK-IN / DISEMBARKATION CHECK-IN LOCATION Blue Lagoon Cruises desk, Port Denarau, Nadi, Fiji.
TRANSFERS PRE/POST CRUISE Complimentary seat-in-coach transfers to & from Port Denarau are available from most Nadi/Denarau hotels as well as Nadi Airport on the day of your cruise departure & return – please ensure these are requested at time of booking. Private transfers can also be provided for an additional charge.
CHECK-IN TIME Check-in is generally available from 1.5 hours prior to your cruise departure. Please check your cruise itinerary for your scheduled check-in time.
LUGGAGE Luggage is limited to what you can stow in your cabins, so you would be advised not to over-pack. All bags must be clearly labelled with your name. Bags are handled by our crew and we would appreciate a weight limit of 25kg per person.
GAMES / BOOKS A small selection of games and books are located in the bar/ lounge area. Please return after use. Kindly return or swap books with any you have brought so that others can enjoy them.
LAUNDRY The complimentary self-service passenger laundry contains a washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, iron and washing tub. Washing powder is available from reception. For line-drying clothes, your cabin has a small clothesline in the bathroom plus there are drying racks on the outer decks.
MEDICAL
ONBOARD
There is no pharmacy onboard, but we do carry first aid kits and a defibrillator. Please ensure you bring adequate supplies of any prescription medicines you may require. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, we request that you inform us before joining your cruise. The ship’s crew does not include a doctor; however, our Officers are trained in first aid for the administration of basic emergency medication. In case of medical emergencies, evacuation from the ship is possible by seaplane, helicopter or fast speedboat. Make sure you have travel insurance as this can be expensive.
Our reception is manned from 7am onwards, however please feel free to approach our Guest Services Manager at any time should you have a query.
Smoking is only permitted in very limited areas of the ship. Smoking is not permitted in cabins.
DISEMBARKATION On the final day of your cruise please leave your luggage outside your cabin before 9am (it will be taken ashore by our crew) and return your key to reception. All Cruise Accounts must be settled at reception between 6am and 8am. Our crew will give you a special farewell before disembarkation.
ACCOMMODATION (M.V. Fiji Princess) 32 cabins across three decks, all of which open to an inside passageway and have porthole windows. Each room is serviced daily and has a yacht-style en suite, individually controlled air-conditioning, hair dryers, 240-volt power with 110-volt converters available if required, international shaver points, toiletries and towels. Each evening while you are dining, there is a turndown service for your room, during which you’ll receive a copy of the following day’s itinerary.
AIR CONDITIONING Cabins have individual air-conditioning units with a simple on/ off switch and temperature gauge. If you wish to leave your cabin door open, please switch off the air conditioning.
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SMOKING
STORAGE
ONBOARD AMENITIES
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Swimming / splash pool, spa, sun deck, cocktail bar, open-air dining lounge, small guest library and movies (available on hard drives on request); self-service guest laundry and 24-hour coffee and tea facilities (available in the dining room & lounge).
Any valuables can be given to the Guest Services Manager who will store and log them for security purposes.
SPA Our onboard spa is on the ship’s aft deck. We offer a range of spa treatments, beauty therapy and massage at an additional cost.
TOWELS Beach towels for use ashore are available from reception. We kindly ask you to use one beach towel for the duration of the day. New towels will be issued each morning.
WIFI M.V. Fiji Princess has an onboard satellite phone and radio. Throughout much of the Yasawa and most of the Mamanuca Islands you will be able to get mobile phone reception. We offer free Wi-fi on-board, which can be used when connection allows.
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FOOD AND DRINK
EXCURSIONS
Dining is a vital part of the Blue Lagoon Cruises experience and will range from al fresco lunches and gourmet barbecues to traditional lovos or the a la carte Captain’s Welcome Dinner. Our food is prepared on board using fresh local and imported produce and our onboard entertainment adds a special flavour to the mix. Breakfast is served from 7am - 9am; lunch is at 12pm or 12.30pm; and dinner is from 7pm - 8pm or as otherwise advised. There is one sitting for meals. Table seating for all meals is unassigned.
During every Blue Lagoon Cruises itinerary, we offer a number of included shore excursions. As a courtesy to your fellow passengers, please be prompt to gather at reception with any items you may need including sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, swimwear, towel and reef shoes (for wet landings) or walking shoes (details will be provided in your daily onboard itinerary). Remember to cover your shoulders and knees and remove hats and sunglasses when visiting villages.
ALCOHOL
Fins, masks and snorkels are available free of charge for every guest. Please return them before disembarkation.
We regret that Fijian licensing laws do not permit passengers to bring their own alcohol on board M.V. Fiji Princess. Receipted storage facilities are available.
BIRTHDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS You may like to order a cake, champagne or make some other celebratory arrangement for a special occasion. Please contact our reservations team by email and allow two weeks’ notice before sailing.
DIETARY NEEDS
SNORKELLING
If you feel more comfortable bringing your own please feel free to do so. Should you choose to use our onboard equipment we will also have new mouthpieces available for purchase for FJD$10.00 per piece adult and youth sizes (note all our equipment is well sanitised prior to being given to you to use for the duration of your cruise).
Passengers with dietary requirements or requiring special meals should advise Blue Lagoon Cruises in writing at least two weeks prior to sailing and discuss with the Guest Services Manager on boarding. Most special diets can be catered for.
WATER We have installed filtered water stations throughout the vessel and all guests are provided with a reusable stainless steel drink bottle on arrival as we are a single use plastic free vessel.
TEA & COFFEE
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24-hour complimentary tea and coffee is available. There are two self-service tea/coffee stations on the vessel, one located in the lounge area and one in the dining room.
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Bubbles for Breakfast sparkling wine offered with breakfast daily.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS DIVING Dive opportunities are at an additional cost for both certified and intro divers. All certified divers must present an internationally recognised Open Water Dive Certificate to the dive instructor to participate in certified dives. Introductory (or beginner) divers are not required to have a certification card, however they will need to complete a medical and waiver form. To avoid disappointment, passengers with any health issues or taking any medication, should visit their doctor to obtain a fitness to dive certificate prior to embarkation (not available in Fiji). Divers should register your interest with our Reservations department when booking your cruise. Up to one intro or certified dive per day can be pre-booked. Additional dives may be available subject to conditions – these can be booked on board with the Guest Services Manager.
COMPLIMENTARY INCLUSIONS MALAMALA BEACH CLUB All our guests receive a complimentary Day Pass to Malamala Beach Club with a FJ$50 per adult Food & Beverage voucher. Guests on the 3 and 7-night itineraries are invited to book our ‘Moments at Malamala’ add-on which sees guests check in their luggage at Port Denarau before transferring to Malamala Beach Club at 10am, 25 minutes away, with just a day pack. After a leisurely day making the most of the beach club’s many facilities a tender boat will transfer guests to M.V. Fiji Princess where their luggage will be waiting in their cabin. See the website for more information and pricing.
Guided shore excursions such as village visits, school visit, meke performance with lovo, entrance fees, and activities as shown as included in each of the cruise itineraries. “Sunset Hour” offering discounted drinks (25% discount) and complimentary canapes served between 6:00 - 7:00 pm (on the sky deck weather permitting, otherwise served in the lounge) offered Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday & Sunday. Twice weekly complimentary “Captain’s Welcome” (Friday and Monday) – Complimentary sparkling wine and local beers with canapes served on the sky deck (weather permitting) from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, followed by the a-la-carte Captain’s Dinner accompanied by a selection of complimentary house wines and local beers during the meal service (approximately 2 hours). ALL cabins (both Orchid Deck and Hibiscus Deck) come with a premium stocked mini-bar (on day of departure only) that includes; - Two brands of local beer, a selection of soft drinks, a bottle of French sparkling wine, premium Fijian chocolate, local gourmet snacks, and artesian mineral water. (Note that alcoholic beverages can be exchanged for nonalcoholic options if requested at the time of booking). A Blue Lagoon Cruises branded gift of a stylish beach tote, a high-quality sulu (sarong), and a reusable drink bottle for each person. In-cabin bathroom amenities & bathrobes.
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Guests on our 4 Night itinerary can book their Malamala Day Pass on day that suits them either pre or post their cruise. This includes coach & vessel return transfers from most resorts and the FJ$50 per adult F&B voucher to use on the island.
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