Family Fiji: Castaway and Cruise

Begin your family vacation in Fiji by relaxing on a private resort island ringed by white sand and turquoise waters. Spend your days strolling the beaches, playing beach volleyball, or exploring the waters by kayak and snorkeling. Then, head out on a small ship cruise to explore the remote islands of Fiji immersing in culture at a lavo and meke (BBQ and dance) in a local village, exploring nature on hikes to waterfalls nestled in the jungle and steaming in hot springs, visiting a school, strolling deserted beaches, exploring below the waves on snorkel outings and more! The combination of a small ship cruise to Fiji’s remote islands with a small island stay in the Mamanucas puts together the best Fiji has to offer families. 

Day 1:

Arrive in Fiji and transfer to by boat (25 - 40 minutes) to a small island in the Mamanucas to start your days in paradise

Overnight Oceanview Bungalow on a small island.

Days 2 and 3:

After breakfast, spend your day exploring the island and its surround. Choose to take out a kayak and paddle around the island or don snorkel gear to explore the underwater life…colorful fish darting in and out of the even more colorful coral. In the afternoon perhaps visit the turtle pond to learn about turtles and conservation and help feed them or send the kids to the Kid’s Club while you relax by the pool or on the beach or have a massage (not included). In the evening, you may enjoy participating in the crab races or dancing the night away to the famous house band.

Overnight Oceanview Bungalow on a small island. (B)

Day 4:

After breakfast, enjoy your last few hours on this special island before boarding your small ship cruise, and home for the next seven nights. Set sail to Captain Cook Cruises’ private island, Tivua Island where you can enjoy an afternoon snorkel and beautiful sunsets. Then, join the Captain and his crew for the Gala Captain’s Dinner

Overnight Captain Cook Cruises or similar. (B,D)

 

Day 5:

Explore Levuka on the island of Ovalau, one of the original settlements of the British Colonists. Stroll the waterfront promenade meeting locals selling all sorts of fruits and vegetables. In the afternoon, visit Marist Convent Primary School where you will meet local school kids and witness many Fijian dances.

Overnight Captain Cook Cruises or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 6:

After breakfast, participate in a traditional Fijian ceremony before touring a giant clam and turtle nursery.

Overnight Captain Cook Cruises or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 7:

In the morning we arrive in Savusavu where guests can choose to tour a pearl farm and peruse the markets or hike to a river and go tubing…stopping to jump from cliffs and soak in hot springs – where the kids will love to take a mud bath – along the way! In the afternoon, relax on the beaches of Savusavu Bay.

Overnight Captain Cook Cruises or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 8:

This morning we arrive on Taveuni Island – the “Garden Island” of Fiji where we hop a bus and pass villages with lots of shouts of “Bula!” until we reach the trailhead for Bouma Waterfalls. After a short hike through amazing jungle scenery, cool off with a swim at the base of this spectacular waterfall! Enjoy a picnic lunch along the river before perusing the markets of Naselesele Village. In the evening, we return to the village for a traditional “lovo” – earth oven feast. After a kava ceremony – as outsiders we are not allowed to enter the village without the ceremony – we dine with the locals and then join them in a meke – dance.

Overnight Captain Cook Cruises or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 9:

In general, Fijians are very musical and this morning you will hear their voices in action at a special choral church service at Wairiki on the western side of Taveuni. The island lies on the 180th Meridian, the International Date Line. After the service, our crew will take you to the famous Dateline Meridian where you can literally stand with one foot in the past and one foot in the future on the international dateline. In the afternoon we visit Whispering Tide, a beautiful crescent of remote beach for swimming and snorkeling.

Overnight Captain Cook Cruises or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 10:

Cruising southwest from Vanua Levu we arrive at Nananu-i-ra on the northern coast of Viti Levu for our customary swim, snorkel, and beachcombing. A lazy morning to enjoy our beach visit or an energetic hike about the mountain. After lunch, there is our last opportunity ashore before we begin our homeward journey. This evening don your sulu (sarong) and join all the celebrations of our Pacific Island Night Finale. Pre-dinner cocktails and appetizers are served in the Ra Marama Lounge before our gala farewell dinner featuring the music and dance of the South Pacific.

Overnight Captain Cook Cruises or similar. (B, L, D)

Day 11:

After breakfast, disembark at Nadi for your onward journey home. (B)

Pricing starts from (depending on dates and cabin class selected):

$3,199 per adult

$1,499 per child (17 years and under)

Includes:

- Nine-nights accommodation: 3-nights in ocean view villa and 7-nights in outside stateroom

- All breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners, afternoon tea/canapes every day

- Use of kayak and snorkel equipment

- Kids' Club experiences

- Daily Shore Excursions on cruise including Levuka traditional dancing, Taveuni hike to waterfalls, Lovo and Meke in a traditional village, choral service, visit to180th Meridian and more!

Does not Include:

International airfare, expenditures of a personal nature (gratuities, passport/vaccination services, beverages, meals and activities not mentioned above, etc), travel insurance

Payment Schedule:

Deposit: $500 per person due to hold space

Second Payment: 50% of balance due 60 days after deposit

Final Payment: 50% of balance due 120 days after deposit

Cancellation Policy:

Deposit: Non-Refundable

Remainder of payments:

Up to 200 days prior to tour departure: 50% refundable

199 to 120 days prior to tour departure: 25% refundable

119 days to date of departure: 0% refundable

Pricing and itinerary subject to change based on participation, availability, currency fluctuation and more.