Fiji Explorer Cruise

Activities
All scheduled cruise excursions and activities are included in the cruise fare. Activities range from guided snorkelling trips to swimming with reef sharks and manta ray (May - October), village visits, a traditional Fijian church service, and hikes. Enjoy complimentary use of snorkelling gear during the cruise as well as kayaks and paddle boards at Nanuya Lailai, and don’t worry about bringing beach towels, these are also included. While onboard, soak up the sun in a sun lounger, tune in to a talk from our captain on navigation, or a marine biologist on the diverse ecology of the area. There’s something for everyone!

Entertainment
Each evening, there is optional entertainment included after dinner in either the dining room, lounge, or on the Sun Deck. Evening entertainment ranges from Bollywood dancing, island-style Bingo to outdoor movies and a traditional meke performance.

Sun Deck
Make a beeline for the Sun Deck atop the ship each evening for happy hour from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm (weather permitting, otherwise served in the lounge), a fabulous place with spectacular views is a fabulous place to watch the sun go down on another day in paradise or simply relax up there while we cruise to our next destination.

Accommodation Onboard
MV. Yasawa Princess II has 22 air-conditioned cabins accommodating up to 44 guests. Each cabin features an en suite, storage space, mini fridge, a hair dryer, soft towels, and bathroom amenities. All cabins are above the waterline and feature expansive windows with ocean views. Cabins are allocated upon guest check-in only. We can't guarantee a particular cabin or deck preference; however, we will certainly do our best to accommodate any specific requests.

Middle Deck:
The Middle Deck has 9 Orchid Cabins and 2 Hibiscus Cabins (all approximately 14.5 sqm/156 sq ft in size) with either one queen bed or twin single beds.

Main Deck:
The Lower Deck has 11 Orchid Cabins (approximately 14.5sqm/156 sq ft in size), with either one queen bed or twin single beds.

All cabins include:
- A complimentary mini bar stocked on the day of departure only with a selection of premium beer, soft drinks, sparkling wine, and snacks (Note: alcoholic beverages can be exchanged for non-alcoholic options if requested at the time of booking).
- Gifts of a Blue Lagoon Cruises tote bag, Pure Fiji gift bag per cabin, a reusable metal water bottle, and a sulu (sarong) for each person

Facilities
The excellent onboard facilities include:
Air-conditioned dining room, lounge, and bar
Open-air Sun Deck
Onboard Spa
Snorkelling gear, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards
Free satellite WiFi
Guest laundry
Onboard books and games
Sun-loungers
Filtered drinking water stations throughout the ship (M.V. Yasawa Princess II is single-use plastic-free)
Complimentary 24-hour barista tea/coffee
Souvenir items are available for purchase onboard

Complimentary transfers are offered Pre Cruise. Requests must be booked directly with Blue Lagoon Cruises reservations. Pick up time will be confirmed at the time of booking request.
Fllight arrival details must be provided for airport-Port Denarau transfers. The driver will be holding passenger name card for Meet & Greet in arrivals area ast customs exit point at Nadi International Airport.

Check-in and Departure
Check-in From 13:30 to 14:30 at the South Sea Cruises counter at Port Denarau
Depart Port Denarau Fridays at 15:00, onboard MV. Yasawa Princess II
Return to Port Denarau Mondays at 15:00, via high-speed catamaran transfer

Transfers are also available from Mamanuca Island Resorts to the ship.

Enjoy your meals in either our light and bright dining room or on the sky deck, with our cuisine being a mixture of European and Fijian styles, showcasing the best local produce. All meals are included in the cruise price, including breakfast with a range of hot and cold choices and sparkling wine, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. Dining is a true delight onboard due to the skilled work of the chef, the variety of delicious dishes, and the beautiful locations where you dine. Exotic barbeques, magnificent buffets, freshly made omelettes, and beautifully designed traditional Fijian meals are all on the menu. Our menu reflects the enormous selection of fine foods, such as fresh fruits and fish, that Fiji enjoys.

- For the twice-weekly Captain's Dinner (Friday and Monday), there are complimentary pre-dinner drinks of sparkling wine with canapes served on the Sun Deck (weather permitting) from 18:00 - 19:00, followed by the a la carte Captain's Dinner, which is served with complimentary house wine and local beer during the meal service (approximately 2 hours)
- On-board themed buffets with a vast array of local and international foods
- All meals are included on your cruise.
- Filtered drinking water and juice are included in the cost of your cruise, as is tea and barista coffee. The only additional food and beverage costs onboard are drinks and additional snacks that are ordered at the bar.
- All cabins also include a complimentary stocked mini bar (stocked on the day of departure only), which includes premium beers, soft drinks, French sparkling wine, Fijian chocolate, and snacks (Note: alcoholic beverages can be exchanged for non-alcoholic options if requested at the time of booking).

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

Dress code:
The dress code is casual and informal, even at dinner. We encourage our guests to wear what they feel comfortable in and to leave their dinner jackets and high heels at home. For those wanting to visit villages for cultural reasons, we do ask that men wear a sulu (provided in your cabin) and women dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.