EBS 3 Nights Explorer Cruise by Blue Lagoon Cruises

This wonderful 3 Nights Explorer Cruise is ideal for those with limited time who want to sample the incredible Fiji Islands.

The Explorer cruise takes in the majestic southern Yasawa Islands and also spends time at the strikingly beautiful Modriki and **Sacred Islands. It’s not just nature that will have you captivated on this cruise; you’ll get to know and love the traditional Fijian culture!

Itinerary Highlights 

• See the dramatic changes in the landscape, right from the little palm-covered islands of the Mamanucas, to the rugged, majestic southern Yasawa Islands
• Step ashore at famous little Modriki Island
• Visit a remote Yasawa Island village and be part of a traditional kava ceremony, enjoy a Meke performance and browse the village market
• Learn the Fijian art of basket weaving and learn to cook traditional dishes
• Get to know the 'reef locals' and swim with sharks or manta rays (seasonal)
• *Dive at some of Fiji's most colourful reefs
• *Catch the big ones on a sports fishing trip
• Snorkel to your heart's content (we offer several snorkelling trips per day)
• Attend an island village church service
• Laze on the most beautiful beaches and get into the full swing of 'Fiji Time'

*Optional activities at own cost

Friday – 1st Night: Modriki Island 

Bula and welcome aboard Blue Lagoon Cruises! Set sail aboard Fiji Princess as we head out from Denarau Marina for the outer Mamanuca Islands. Our first destination is at Modriki Island as seen in the Tom Hanks’ movie ‘Cast Away’. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and canapes prior to the Captain’s Welcome dinner. Entertainment provided by our talented singing, dancing, guitar-playing crew.

Anchorage MODRIKI ISLAND

Saturday – 2nd Night: Soso Bay 

Enjoy a swim or wander along the beach before or after breakfast. Sea conditions permitting, swim with the sharks or view from a glass bottom boat. Visit the chiefly village of Soso, a current day Fijian island village. Ease into the evening with drinks on the sundeck, followed by a traditional Indian Thali dinner. This evening may turn into an extravaganza of Bollywood dancing complete with Bollywood movies.

Anchorage SOSO BAY, NAVITI ISLAND

Sunday – 3rd Night: Naukacuvu Island 

Sunday in Fiji is respected as a day of rest so we pretty much follow suit. Start with a village Church service, followed by a traditional Sunday roast for lunch.  Partake in a Fijian cooking lesson, making a traditional recipe. Buffet dinner of Fijian cuisine along with a choice of European dishes. ‘Fiji style’ bingo is held after dinner for lots of laughs.

Anchorage NAUKACUVU ISLANDS

Monday – Sacred Isles 

Start the day with an early morning snorkel, swim or kayak trip. Breakfast cruising to the stunning Sacred Isles. Enjoy a buffet lunch onboard, overlooking the scene of paradise, before preparing for your departure. Farewell rendezvous with our high-speed catamaran for your private transfer to Port Denarau.

Explorer cruise map 

The location where diving is available for the 3 Night cruise is Soso.

The ‘Fiji Princess’

The small size of Blue Lagoon Cruises cruise ship, Fiji Princess is just one of the things that makes a cruise with us so special. Accommodating up to 68 passengers and measuring only 179 feet (55 metres) in length, we can access bays and islands that would be impossible to reach in a large ship. We can get so close to shore, that we can tie off to a coconut tree and you can swim to the beach! Here are some reasons we love small ship cruising:

• Small ship cruising allows Fiji Princess to tie up to coconut trees during the day. We can explore the lagoons and coves that would be inaccessible to a large vessel.
• With a maximum of 68 guests on Fiji Princess, no matter which beach or island we visit, you won’t be overwhelmed by crowds. Most of the time, our passengers are the only people on the beach!
• Because of the smaller passenger numbers, we pride ourselves on our personal and friendly Fijian service. We usually operate on a two to one passenger to staff ratio and everyone is referred to on a first-name basis.
• Small ship cruising offers a very relaxed atmosphere and environment. Because of this, you'll adapt with the greatest of ease to 'Fiji Time'.
• You only need to unpack once but you’ll visit numerous islands.
• Our cruises are very casual and informal. There is no need to bring several outfits to wear for evening functions.
• Our passengers often make friends for life, given the social atmosphere of small ship cruising.
• If conditions are rough due to winds and swells, it's easy for us to alter our itinerary to cruise on the sheltered side of the islands.

All cabins have ocean views

Fiji Princess has 34 air-conditioned cabins, accommodating up to 68 passengers.

Each cabin features a private ensuite, storage space, TV/DVD system, vanity table, hairdryer, soft towels and fragrant soaps.

The Orchid Decks
The Orchid Decks are situated over two levels and the cabins are approximately 13 sqm (142 sq ft) in size. All Orchid Deck cabins include a welcome fruit platter, Nespresso machine, tea selection, a daily stocked complimentary mini bar (beer, wine, soft drinks and bottled water), and a Nama of Fiji gift pack.

Upper Orchid deck:
The Upper Orchid deck has 12 cabins; 9 cabins with queen beds and 3 cabins with either queen or twin single beds.

Middle Orchid deck:
The Middle Orchid deck has 16 cabins; 12 cabins with queen beds and 4 cabins with either queen or twin single beds.

The Hibiscus Deck
The Hibiscus deck has 6 cabins, averaging 11sqm (117sq ft); 4 cabins with queen beds and 2 cabins with either queen or twin single beds.

Facilities

The excellent onboard amenities include:

• An open-air dining room with views out over the sea to the rear of the vessel
• Shaded sky deck bar and saloon bar
• Sun loungers on the large upper sun deck
• A small range of souvenir items for purchase
• Splash pool
• A library of reading material and games
• In-room movies available on demand
• Glass bottom coral viewing boat
• Kayaks
• Stand up paddle boards
• Free WiFi (available where coverage allows)
• Self-service guest laundry

Food Onboard

Examples of meals are:

• Captain’s Dinner with a selection of entrée, mains and desserts
• On-board themed buffets with a vast array of local and international dishes
• A traditional Fijian Lovo Feast served under the stars on the beach

Breakfasts have a cold buffet and a selection of hot items from the kitchen.

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included.

If you have any special dietary requirements, every effort will be made to meet your request. Please advise us at time of booking.

Dress standard

Onboard casual and informal, even at dinner. To enter villages men will require a sulu (provided) and women need to dress modestly with shoulders covered.

Inclusions on every cruise

Basically, everything is provided with a Blue Lagoon Cruise itinerary! Your cruise will include:

• All scheduled cruise excursions and activities.
• Cruise accommodation with ensuite facilities.
• Use of onboard facilities.
• All meals including tea, coffee, morning and afternoon tea, filtered water and juice.
• Traditional Fijian entertainment.
• Snorkelling equipment.
• Use of all non-motorised watersports equipment at Nanuya Lailai, including stand-up paddleboards and kayaks (4 and 7-night cruises).
• Ship to shore transfers.
• Entrance fees for all activities and village visits.
• Captain’s complimentary champagne cocktail.
• Blue Lagoon Cruise souvenir.
• All port charges and taxes.

 Optional activities and extras (additional cost)

• Diving - opportunities to dive are offered at Drawaqa and the Blue Lagoon stops.
• Sports fishing trips.
• Alcohol and off-ship drinks (filtered water and juice supplied).
• Massage and beauty treatments.
• Souvenir items purchased on board or in the villages.
• Gratuities at own discretion

Cruising schedule

Once a week, Fiji Princess departs Denarau Marina for her voyage into the enchanting Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. There, she spends seven days cruising from one spectacular setting to the next before returning to Denarau (this is our 7-night cruise). We also operate a high-speed transfer vessel, which meets Fiji Princess in the Sacred Islands, connecting our 3 and 4-night guests with the cruise. Operating our itineraries in this way means one thing: we spend more time cruising the Yasawas, and less time getting there!

Flexible Cruising

To ensure you have the best possible cruise experience, we use 'flexible cruising'. What this means is that we're prepared to alter our itineraries, either when necessary, or when some exciting opportunity arises. For example, if there is some special event taking part in a local Yasawa Village, which you really should see, then we will alter our cruise route to take you there. Or, if we think that our destined anchorage for the night is not going to be as sheltered as a bay on the other side of the island, we'll up-anchor and move. Cruising through a region of coral lagoons and isolated island anchorages is weather dependent and so, at times, our itineraries may need to be altered. However, we'll always endeavour to ensure all of the highlights of each cruise are enjoyed by our guests.

Departures

Cruises depart every Monday and Friday from Denarau Marina.

We also offer transfer services from Mamanuca Island Resorts to Fiji Princess. The pickup and connections for this transfer service are run by local operators exclusively for Blue Lagoon Cruises guests. The 3 and 7-night guests will join Fiji Princess at Mana or Modriki Islands and the 4-night guests will connect with South Sea Cruises transfer vessel en route to meeting Fiji Princess in the **Sacred Islands. The Mamanuca Resorts we offer transfers for are: Plantation; Lomani; Musket Cove; Malolo Island Resort; Tropica; Likuliku; Castaway; Mana; Tadrai; Matamanoa* and Tokoriki.