Historical & Cultural Cruise

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 Historical & cultural cruise

Cruise Overview

With three scheduled cruise for 2012, this "World First" itinerary takes passengers on an incredible journey through the rich history and diverse cultures of the Fiji Islands. The 7 Day Historical and Cultural cruise ventures off the beaten track to the international dateline and the northeast tip of the Fiji Islands. Experience three different South Pacific cultures; Melanesian, Micronesian and Polynesian, while exploring remote island locations, some never visited by commercial vessels before. Resident experts travel with this special cruise to provide you with a truly unique perspective on the history of the Polynesian Fijians (Kioa Islanders), the Micronesian Fijians (Rabi Islanders) and the Melanesian Fijians and the now local Indian community.

01st May, 07th August and 06th November 2012

Day One Tuesday

 

08.30am            Check-in at Tanoa Waterfront Hotel's main lounge. Light snacks available at Fin's Restaurant, drinks at bar and fitting of snorkeling gear, then transfer by coach to the wharf to board our vessel, the MV Mystique Princess

10.00am           Depart Lautoka. Morning tea is served as we cruise north east.  Commentary from Samisoni Pareti on the history of the places we pass and those we will visit

12.30pm           Lunch on board

03.30pm           Afternoon tea is served as we commence our in house information sessions on “Polynesian Culture and the Kioa Settlers, the Micronesian Culture and the people of Rabi” in the Observation Lounge.

06.00pm            Captain’s Complimentary Champagne Cocktails on the Sky Deck with canapés.

07.00pm            Captain’s Welcome Dinner. Tonight a superb Buffet dinner is served, with a wide selection of wines available from the ship’s cellar. Island songs from the crew complete this first memorable evening.

After Dinner       The night is spent sailing along the Southern coast of Vanua Levu

 

Day Two Wednesday

 

7.00 - 8.00am    Buffet Breakfast as we arrive to anchor off Kioa Island.

                        Arrive at Kioa Island where we are met by the Kioa Islanders in their traditional costumes, who welcome us in their canoes. Ashore for some traditional Polynesian entertainment by the islanders. Take some spending money with you as there is opportunity to shop for Polynesian handicrafts. Alternatively, borrow some money from the Cruise Director once ashore and simply charge this back to your cabin.

11.00am            Rejoin the vessel for morning tea and depart for Rabi Island

12.30pm            BBQ lunch on the beach at Tabiang and time for a swim

02.30pm            Arrive in Rabi at Nuku village, all ashore for school visit.

04.30pm            Afternoon Tea onboard.

06.30pm            Cocktails on the Sky Deck

07.30pm            Dinner this evening is International Buffet served as we cruise and drop anchor at a sheltered spot off Taveuni for the evening! 

08.45pm            Information session in the Observation Lounge on "Taveuni-the Garden Island of Fiji".

After dinner       Men’s fishing competition takes place (ladies may compete but may not win!!)

 

Day Three Thursday  

 

07.00am           Breakfast onboard

09.00am           Prepare to go ashore at Taveuni

09.30am           Board the bus for a visit to the Catholic Mission and the 180th Meridian

11.00am           Morning tea with a difference at Waiyevo. Casual stroll through the township at leisure

12.30pm           Enjoy a picnic lunch

01.45pm           Depart for afternoon activity

02.30pm           A short and easy walk to Bouma Falls - a special place. Bring your swimming togs to cool off in the clear fresh water

04.00pm            Experience a traditional Fijian afternoon tea

06.00pm            Back on board. Pre-dinner drinks on the Sky deck, followed by dinner at a calm anchorage before sailing in the early hours to Vanua Balavu, Northern Lau.

07.30pm            Dinner tonight is a carvery with succulent roasts.

After dinner Samisoni will brief us on the “The history and culture of The Lau Group and particularly Vanua Balavu”. 

 
 
Day Four Friday

 

7.00 - 8.00am    Buffet Breakfast as we arrive to anchor off Qilaqila Island, Vanua Balavu, Northern Lau.

                        The morning is spent sightseeing in the tender boats and kayaks (for those fit and keen!) around the pristine natural beauty of The Bay of Islands. There will be time for a swim and snorkel in the crystal clear blue waters, with visibility often as deep as 80ft. This is a truly amazing area. Apart from small yachts, no ships have ever ventured here before and you will be among the first visitors to this natural wonderland.

                        Morning Tea will be served between sightseeing trips – the ship will never be far away.

12.30pm            Meke and a BBQ lunch on the beach with the people from Daliconi village. The freshest fish just caught this morning, and “pig on a spit”. Rejoin the ship after lunch.

02.30pm            All ashore for a village and school visit at Daliconi.

04.30pm            Afternoon Tea onboard as we begin to relocate the ship to the eastern side of the island and a calm overnight anchorage, and a great fishing spot! 

06.30pm            Cocktails on the Sky Deck

07.30pm            Dinner this evening is an International Buffet.

09.00pm            After dinner, Samisoni will brief us on, “The History of Lomaloma and Sawana villages and Ratu Mara”

                                Ladies fishing competition (men may not enter the ladies fishing competition but may offer verbal encouragement from the bar!)

 

Day Five Saturday

07.00am            Buffet Breakfast whilst en-route to Sawana village  

09.00am            Disembark for village and school visit, with Meke and traditional ceremonies at Sawana. After the official welcome feel free to wander through the village and talk to the villagers – they will be happy to tell you about their lives and how they live here. Morning Tea is served in the village.

12.30pm            Rejoin vessel - lunch will be served onboard

02.00pm            We anchor off Susui at a remote beach for an afternoon swim and snorkel. Also, sightseeing trips in the tender boats around this spectacular coastline.

04.00pm            Afternoon tea back on board as we raise anchor and set sail for our overnight cruise to Levuka in Ovalau.

06.00pm            Pre-dinner drinks on the Sky Deck

07.00pm            Tali Dinner with a variety of exotic curries and condiments

08.30pm            After dinner, Samisoni will talk about “The arrival of the early European settlers to Fiji” and provide insights into “The History of Levuka”.

 

Day Six Sunday

 

07.00am            Buffet Breakfast commences.

10.00am            Arrive at Levuka.

10.30am            All ashore to visit the site of the “Signing of the Deed of Session” and a walking tour of  the town and visit Levuka Vaka Viti (the original village) on foot

01.00pm            Lunch is served back on board as we begin our cruise to Lautoka, stopping overnight at a calm anchorage.

07.00pm           Our final dinner together – Seafood Buffet, and tonight is the International Competition - get together with your countrymen to produce your own “show”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Day Seven Monday

 

07.00am            A special Breakfast on the beach before we set sail homeward bound.

10.00am            Morning Tea is served on board

12.00pm            Arrive Lautoka with the crew singing the farewell song “Isa Lei”.

 

 

Alcohol: We regret that passengers are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onboard our vessels. Receipted storage facilities are available at check in.

 

Fuel Surcharge: As of 1st May, 2011, fuel surcharge of FJD$25 per person per day is payable at check in.

 

This itinerary as published serves as a guide only. Blue Lagoon Cruises Limited reserves the absolute right to cancel, amend or reschedule any cruise vessel, cruise itinerary, shore excursion or any other service necessary in the interests of operational necessity and/or passengers’ safety and/or well being. No child under 15 years is allowed on this cruise.

Please note, passengers are not allowed to bring their own alcohol on board – refer Passenger Carriage Contract