Captain Cook Cruises

CRUISE DESCRIPTION:

See timeless villages, ancient cultures, and legendary lifestyles of the friendliest people on earth, as you cruise or sail to remote islands with the most pristine beaches you have ever experienced. Layout on the sand in front of a secluded lagoon or enjoy the bounty of a Traditional Lovo Feast and dance to the drums of the Meke. "Each day brings a new island...traditional thatched villages, endless swathes of coral reef, and pristine beaches".

M.V. REEF ESCAPE Agent did 3 Day cruise
'Ni Sa Bula' is the greeting you hear as you are welcomed aboard the traditional Fijian crew. They host 3, 4 and 7 day cruises from Denarau Marina that take you out to multiple destinations for experiences and memories found no where else in the world. Four elegantly appointed decks will house the 120 guest maximum on this cruise ship. Activities abound on board and on shore, relax with a tall glass and a good book on a lounge chair or enjoy the company of your ship mates in one of the lounges available on board. Head out snorkeling on the reef or take a glass bottom boat tour, there is an adventure for everybody here. Dine with international chefs daily who provide you with a different menu at every meal that combines the exotic taste of Fiji with international fare.

SAILING ADVENTURE
Sail aboard a legendary tall sailing ship, the Spirit of the Pacific. With three and four day options you will be whisked away to the Safari village where you will be able to enjoy island treks and visit a traditional Fijian village. Each day you will set sail to a new destination full of adventure and wonder, see Sacred Island, Champagne Reef, the Volcanic cliffs of Waya, and much more.

Small Ship Cruises

Denarau Marina Nadi

7 Night Yasawa Islands Cruise

Denarau Marina Nadi	Departs	Returns
Boarding from 1.00pm	2.00pm Tue & Sat	9.00am Tue & Sat

Special cruise timetables operate on selected dates

	Highlights
	• Tivua Island, a Turtle sanctuary • Remote reef snorkelling & diving • Sacred village ceremonies • Smiling welcome of local children • Island feasts & elegant dinners

This combination of both three and four night cruises brings together every fascinating experience of the Yasawa Islands from the north to the south, from culture to nature. Between departures you can enjoy a choice of complimentary tours.

Saturday & Tuesday 2.00pm

7 Night Northern Fiji Dateline

	Highlights
	• Cross the International Dateline • Visit historic Levuka (old capital) • Island feasts & elegant dinners • Sacred village ceremonies • Snorkel the famous Taveuni reefs

Visit places without postcards in the remote Northern Fiji Islands aboard MV Reef Escape. The special seven-night cruise, venturing to the international dateline has been developed after months of research and includes islands rarely visited by commercial vessels. Join the Captain and crew as they guide you through the hundreds of islands and reef; and the unique history, art and culture of the Northern region.

Denarau Marina Nadi	Selected Dates 2008
Boarding from 1.00pm Departs 2.00pm Tuesday Returns 9.00am Tuesday	13 May 2008 03 June 2008 01 July 2008 05 August 2008	02 September 2008 07 October 2008 04 November 2008

Special cruise timetables operate on selected dates

Tuesday 2.00pm selected dates

4 Night Northern Yasawa Islands

	Highlights
	• Tivua Island, a turtle sanctuary • Remote reef snorkelling & diving • Sacred village ceremonies • Guided island walks • Island feasts & elegant dinners

This journey to sheltered bays and islands in the remote Northern Yasawa Group is everyone’s tropical island dream – long white beaches, turquoise bays and colorful coral reefs.

Denarau Marina Nadi	Departs	Returns
Boarding from 1.00pm	2.00pm Tuesday	9.00am Saturday

Special cruise timetables operate on selected dates

Tuesday 2.00pm

3 Night Southern Yasawa Islands

	Highlights
	• White beaches & coral gardens • Remote reef snorkeling & diving • Sacred village ceremonies • Escape to the magic of Fiji • Island feasts & elegant dinners

On this short introduction to Fiji you'll discover the beauty of the Southern Yasawa Island Group and the overwhelming friendly warmth of it's people.

Denarau Marina Nadi	Departs	Returns
Boarding from 1.00pm	2.00pm Saturday	9.00am Tuesday

Special cruise timetables operate on selected dates

Saturday 2.00pm

Treasure Island Combo Wednesday & Saturday

	Highlights
	• Cruise & Island package • 3 nights at Treasure Island • Plus a 3 or 4 night Reef Escape Cruise • Includes most activities • And all non-motorised water sports

Located in the Mamanuca Islands is the exotic garden covered Treasure Island. Lush and tropical plants line the meandering pathways to your traditional Fijian Bure, nestled under the palms just a short distance from the beach.

Combine Treasure Island with your Reef Escape Cruise for the ultimate Fiji experience!

Discover the real Fiji - spectacular beaches, crystal clear waters, warm and friendly culture. MV Reef Escape small ship cruises to the Yasawa Islands are designed to offer guests an authentic and personal experience.

3 Nights Treasure Island includes:

• Boat transfers from Vuda Marina or Denarau Marina to Treasure Island

• Oceanview Bure accommodation

• Boat transfer from Treasure Island to MV Reef Escape

• Free facilities and activities including:

• swimming pool

• tennis

• fish feeding

• snorkelling

• kayaks

• afternoon tea

• nightly entertainment

• games room

• volleyball

• hand line fishing

• wind surfing

• sailing boats

• cultural activities

MV Reef Escape Small Ship Cruises include:

• Stateroom accommodation

• Choice of 3 night or 4 night cruise

• Coach transfer from Denarau to most Nadi Hotels

• Free facilities and activities including:

• all meals including tropical island feasts

• swimming pool, spa, sauna & reef room

• friendly mix of Fijian male & female crew

• guided village, school & island visits

• snorkelling equipment

• glass bottom boat excursions

• cultural activities

• nightly entertainment

• 24 hour tea & coffee facilities

• single sitting dining saloon & lounge

Treasure Island & Reef Escape Combo

6 nights includes 3 nights Treasure Island (Wed-Sat) and 3 night Cruise (Sat-Tue)

7 nights includes 3 nights Treasure Island (Sat-Tue) and 4 night Cruise (Tue-Sat)

DIVING EXCURSIONS

Scuba divers aboard the Reef Endeavour (Great Barrier Reef) and the Reef Escape (Fiji) can enjoy some of the best reef diving opportunities available anywhere. Water temperatures are usually well above 20 degrees Celsius and visibility is generally excellent.

DIVE LOCATIONS

In Fiji, dive sites will vary depending on the cruise and conditions, however there is a minimum of two dive opportunities per three or four night cruise (usually many more).

At these sites, you will see a vast variety of coral formations and marine life under first class diving conditions.

The average dive duration is 40 minutes and most dives cater to part-time or occasional divers. Dives are undertaken subject to weather conditions and our ships’ time constraints.

QUALIFICATIONS

All divers must present an internationally recognized Open Water Dive Certificate to our on-board dive master.

EQUIPMENT

Full dive equipment is provided as part of your cruise package. This includes tanks, wetsuits, regulators, snorkels, mask, fins, BCDs and weight belts. Each ship carries a compressor. Bringing your own wetsuit is an advantage. Storage for equipment brought on board is available on the Reef Escape (Fiji).

Honeymoons & Weddings

Fiji … an idyllic and relaxing tropical paradise, a haven for the about-to-be weds, newly weds and the romantic at heart.

Discover why Fijians are the world’s best hosts and dive into Fiji for a wedding and honeymoon that you’ll never forget. The Fijian people are so warm and friendly you’ll be lost for words.

Reef Escape Honeymoon Package

A friendly village atmosphere surrounds you onboard the Reef Escape where our Fijian crew provide fine service with a genuine smile.

As you sail the island seas in relaxed comfort with a small number of like minded travellers, every day will bring new discoveries and greater pleasures.

3, 4 and 7 night cruises depart weekly from Denarau Marina Nadi, and Honeymooners have the option of taking up this great value add package. For just a few extra dollars on top of your Stateroom fare, you will receive:

• complimentary upgrade from Stateroom to Tabua Stateroom

(subject to availability at time of sailing)

• a bottle of sparkling wine in your room on arrival

• sulus (sarongs)

• a 15 minute Senikai massage each

• a his & hers Senikai Essence of Viti gift pack.

Reef Escape Wedding Package

You may also choose to marry onboard Reef Escape.

Simply combine our wedding package with your selected Reef Escape Honeymoon package.

Wedding Package inclusions:

• Ceremony performed by a celebrant on the first day of your cruise

either onboard Reef Escape 3.30 - 4.30pm (2.30 - 3.30pm from 1 Apr 07)

or on Tivua Island approx 4.30 -5.00pm (3.30 - 4.00pm from 1 Apr 07)

• Fijian signer and guitarist accompaniment

• Bride’s teardrop/trailing orchid bouquet

• Groom's buttonhole flower

• box of petals and ring cushion

• bottle of sparkling wine and rich English wedding cake

• marriage certificate.

Wedding Group Bonus:

Bring your friends and family and travel in a group of 15 or more paying passengers aboard MV Reef Escape and get your Wedding Package for HALF PRICE.

Optional Extras:

Photography package including 72 standard prints (6” x 4”) in a tapa album, plus a CD of all pictures (ready for collection at the end of the cruise).

Wedding Licence Information

Prior to getting married, the couple must go to the District Officers Office in Nadi to obtain a license. This can be obtained on the spot (or in about 2 hours). Valid marriages in Fiji are 16 years and above for female and 18 years and above for male.

They will require:

• Birth Certificate

• Adoption papers if required

• If Divorced, Decree Absolute

• Valid passports

• If widowed, death certificate of spouse

• Legal proof of any name change

• Consent of the father if under the age of 21 years or mother if father is

deceased

• Names of two witnesses who are 21 years or above

• Details of full name

• Profession or occupation

• Birthplace

• Place of residence in full and for what period

• Father’s name and surname in full

• Father’s profession

• Mother’s name and maiden surname in full.

• Confirmatory letter on current marital status to be obtained from

marriage registry where the applicant resides or statutory declaration

signed by a Justice of Peace or Notary Public or Solicitor to prove that

he/she has not entered into a marriage before

Applicants from Asian Nationals who are named herein: Chinese/ Philippines/ Pakistan/ Korea/ India are to apply one month in advance for their marriage

The license costs approximately F$25 and is valid for 28 days from the date of issue.

The District Officer's Office is on Korivolus Road just past the Nadi Hotel near the Police Station. The phone number is (679) 670 0043 or (679) 670 0101.

MV Reef Escape:

Offers a unique voyage for just 120 passengers. All Cabins & Staterooms feature private en-suites and floor to ceiling windows opening onto the outside deck.

17 Tabua Staterooms located on the Upper Deck offer extraordinary comfort in shipboard accommodation. Seven (7) have a double bed and ten (10) have twin beds. Three have an additional bed.

31 Staterooms located on the Upper and Promenade Decks are well appointed. Nine (9) have a double bed, and twenty two (22) have twins beds. of which twenty convert to a King size bed. Seven have an additional berth.

12 Cabins are forward on the Main Deck. Each cabin has a comfortable bunk bed in true nautical style. Four have one additional berth and two have two additional berths.

Swimming pool, spa, sauna, two bars, lounge, single sitting dining saloon, conference room, sun deck, chart house, glass bottom boar, snorkelling and dive vessels, library, video, guest laundry, gift shop, 24 hour tea & coffee facilities and onboard Dive Master.

Child Minding Facilities

• FREE during meals & entertainment
• Friendly and reliable crew
• Safe environment
• Activities and games
• Available for 0-7 years

Take advantage of this fantastic FREE service and allow yourself to relax and enjoy your buffet or a la carte meal onboard your small ship cruise. Our friendly and responsible crew will take care of your children while you feast on sumptuous meals, and dance the night away to our fantastic entertainment.

Full Day Child Minding is also available for families of up to 3 children at the following rates.

Special fares are available for 0-2 years and 3-15 years when sharing with an adult. Children's cabin prices are also available.

Ship	Ship	Island	Beach	Island
Glass Bottom Boat	Swimming Pool	Island	Beach	Beach
Promenade Deck Upper Deck	Main Deck Sun Deck	Deluxe Stateroom	Cabin	Stateroom
Stateroom Interior	Shopping	Bure	Bure	Kids
Sailing Ship	Sailing Ship	Lagoon	Map - Reef Escape	Map - Sailing Adventure
Ship Deck	Crew	Canoe	Boat	Sailing Ship

11/06		11/06 Captain Cook Dinner Cruise

06/04 Agent's Room

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Village Church Service




Village Tour






	Shell Market on Ship














			Farewell

Sacred Island

Tivua Island

Waya Island

Meke

Northern & Southern Yasawa Islands

Traditional villages

Lovo feast

3 Nights

Tivua Island ~ Saturday
Reef Escape sets sail for the Tivua Island - our exclusive island. Enjoy a refreshing swim, snorkel and discover the vista of a South Pacific sunset. Tonight celebrate at the Welcome Dinner.
Sacred Islands ~ Sunday

The Sacred Island is a place beautiful beyond belief. Legends tell of the great war canoe `Rogoboka' which landed here with the first Fijians. On arrival the ship's crew pay tribute to the forefathers of Fijian culture and perform the Sevusevu (gift giving) Ceremony. Passengers are then invited to spend a magical day swimming in the aquamarine Lagoons, snorkelling in spectacular coral gardens, beach combing, or coral viewing from the glass bottom boat.
Nalauwaki Bay ~ Sunday
Late afternoon Reef Escape cruises to idyllic Nalauwaki Bay for a special village choral service. The beautiful harmonies of the village choir will simply delight you. This evening join the entertainment of our Fiji Show.
Waya Islands ~ Monday
Enclosed by towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches the Waya Islands are a tropical paradise. Sun, sand and relaxation is the morning agenda as we cruise to the small islands off Waya for our customary morning swim and island exploration.
In the late afternoon experience a timeless Fijian culture and visit the local handicraft & shell market. Tonight the warm sands beckon you for a romantic island night. Enjoy the tastes of Fiji with a `lovo' feast, kava tasting and exciting `meke' entertainment.
Tuesday: Reef Escape returns to Denarau Marina at 9.00am. The Yasawa Islands cruise departs at 3.00pm Saturday.

Naviti Islands

Sawa-i-lau Caves

Tivua Island

Lovo feast

Northern & Southern Yasawa Islands

Traditional villages

Meke

4 Nights

Ni Sa Bula ~ Tuesday
Ni sa Bula' is the magical call of welcome as you board Reef Escape for your island adventure. Enjoy a tropical cocktail and welcome celebration through the Mamanuca Islands into a South Pacific sunset to Tivua Island.
Northern Yasawa Islands ~ Wednesday
Start the day naturally with a morning swim in an idyllic bay. Savour the bounty of a gourmet barbecue lunch as we journey to spectacular Yasawa Island.
Yasawa Island