BULA! Your welcome into Fiji is guaranteed to one of the warmest you will receive – you will quickly see why this South Pacific paradise is considered to be one of the happiest places on earth!

Set your body clock to ‘Island Time’ and unwind during your 4 night stay in the bustling resort town of Port Denarau – the waterfront launch point to the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. There is an excellent choice of restaurants to tantalise the taste buds as well as some world class spas to help you relax.

Denarau hotel

Ni sa Bula’ is the magical call of welcome as you board Reef Endeavour for your island adventure. Cruise to Tivua Island over a light lunch and safety briefing, to explore the coral gardens, clam farms and a medicine walk through the island before enjoying a South Pacific sunset on your first day at sea. Tonight join the Captain and his crew for the Gala Captain’s Dinner.

Start the day naturally with a morning swim and snorkel in an idyllic bay at Brothers Beach on Naviti Island. Savour the bounty of a gourmet buffet lunch as you journey to spectacular Naviti Island. Here is beauty in its original state where you can bask in aquamarine waters along white sandy beaches. Volleyball, snorkel, swim or explore the island. This evening join the festivities and entertainment of a Fijian village at Gunu for a traditional Fijian lovo feast and cultural performance, Meke.

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 or you could explore it on an escorted kayak tour. Join the guided walk to the island village, with a memorable visit to a local school. Snorkel over spectacular coral gardens, swim in fabled lagoons or test your fitness with a climb to the peak behind the school on Yasawa Island. Try your luck at crab racing tonight.

Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Yasawas and discover a myriad of fish in the coral reef and laze in the warm sands of Yaqeta. During lunch cruise the spectacular channels to Drawaqa for amazing snorkelling this afternoon, you may even see a Manta-ray (seasonal). This evening get your dancing shoes on for the Famous Captain Cook Cruises Music Quiz.

You have seen the islands from the seas, now it is time to lie back and enjoy a blissful 5 nights on the beautiful Mananuca Island of Matamanoa. Relax next to the beautiful resort pool, treat yourself to a luxury spa treatment and enjoy the tropical surroundings from your traditional island bure.

Matamanoa resort

It is time to say a reluctant farewell to the tropical paradise of the Mamanuca Islands as you travel back to Denarau on the mainland by launch transfer and then onto Nadi for your flight.