Pacific Island Paradises

— F i j i — – 40 – www.paradises.com C A P T A I N C O O K C R U I S E S Captain Cook Cruises provide an ideal way to discover paradise amidst some of Fiji's 300 islands—wander unspoilt island beaches, visit remote traditional villages and enjoy superb cuisine. Explore the beauty of the Fiji Islands Cruises are designed to offer you an authentic and personal experience where you are invited to discover the nature, history, culture and people of these spectacular islands. Experience the Fiji few travellers get to see with a discovery cruise, special holiday package, wedding or honeymoon, diving cruise, day cruise or charter your own vessel for a special function or event for your next Fiji holiday vacation. Choose from a full day cruise to Tivua Island departing daily aboard the tall ship Ra Marama or sailing catamaran Fiji One. Alternatively, the mini-cruise ship MV Reef Endeavour offers departures on Tuesdays and Saturdays for three-, four- and seven- night itineraries around the Mananuca, Yasawa and the northern islands. This ship caters for 130 passengers with over three accommodation levels including 64 suites, staterooms and cabins. All meals, daily island stopovers, water activities and entertainment, 24-hour self-service tea and coffee bar are included. The Yasawa and Mamanuca Island groups offer some of the most dramatic scenery in the South Pacific. Spend a magical morning swimming in the aquamarine lagoons, snorkelling in spectacular coral gardens, beachcombing or coral viewing from the glass bottom boat and visit local schools and villages. The three-night cruise features the southern islands including the Waya and Sacred Islands. The four-night cruise explores the remote northern islands from Naviti to Yasawa including the famous Sawa-i- lau limestone lagoon and caves. Combine both for a total seven-night Yasawa Islands cultural and island experience. Amazing itineraries Cruise beyond the Yasawa Islands to discover the remote northern islands. On the first Tuesday of each month cruise to Vanua Levu in the north of Fiji, rather than the Yasawas, with a choice of two amazing itineraries to places without postcards, or embark on a voyage of discovery to a part of Fiji rarely seen by tourists on the 11 Night Lau and Kadavu Discovery Cruise. With over 20 years of experience in Fiji, Captain Cook Cruises are the Fiji island cruise specialists. An intimate knowledge of the area has helped refine their itineraries to suit all travellers' holiday expectations. Port Denarau Marina, PO Box 23 Nadi FIJI Tel: +679 6702045 Email: nadi@captaincook.com.fj www.captaincook.com.fj

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