A Fijian escape…
After yet another cold winter, you’ll be wishing you could skip straight to summer. This year, you can by joining our solos only Fiji Charter Cruise in early September 2023. We’ve chartered a small ship just for Two’s a Crowd solos to cruise the beautiful Fijian Islands. With only 62 solos plus our wonderful Two’s a Crowd tour host from Melbourne, everyone will have their own cabin – no sharing with strangers – no couples – no tables for one.
Together we’ll explore the stunning Fiji Islands and stop at island villages, indulging in traditional Lovo feasts, Kava ceremonies, meeting the locals and seeing how they live. Your Fijian crew go all out to make every guest feel like a part of the family. We’ll also have an onboard marine biologist and cultural expert to enhance your learning experience. With our glass-bottomed boat, you can take in the beauty of the sandy beaches and see stunning coral cays, or go one step further and dive in with snorkelling with the chance to snorkel every day.
On board the MV Reef Endeavour, the focus is on fresh local seafood and produce complimented by a range international selections. The daily menu includes a breakfast buffet, buffet and BBQ lunches, and à la carte or traditional Fijian dinners served in the dining saloon or on the deck.
Get a tissue ready when you bid farewell – the sound of the crew singing the Isa Lei (farewell song) is bound to bring a tear to your eye,the perfect end to a wonderful trip, with memories that will last a lifetime. So come along and replace the winter blues with turquoise waters, white sand, and golden sunsets.
Will you join us?
Important! We recommend arriving in Denarau (Nadi Airport) at least one day before the cruise departs, i.e., Friday 1st September or earlier. Two’s a Crowd can assist you with booking any pre-accommodation.
DAY 1 Saturday 2nd Sep 2023
PORT DENARAU – TIVUA ISLAND (L/D)
Ni sa Bula is the magical call of welcome as you board MV 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 traditional botanical ‘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.
DAY 2 Sunday 3rd Sep 2023
TIVUA – BROTHERS ISLAND – NAVITI ISLAND (B/L/D)
After our buffet breakfast, we leave the ship on-board our glass bottom boat to check out the undersea wonderland in an idyllic bay at Brothers Island. You can also swim or snorkel if you wish. Later 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. Plenty of time to explore the island. This evening, join the festivities and entertainment of a Fijian Village at Gunu for a traditional Fijian Feast, Lovo and Cultural performance, Meke.
DAY 3 Monday 4th Sep 2023
YASAWA ISLAND – SAWA-I-LAU (B/L/D)
Discover the legendary grandeur of Sawa-i-lau and the famous limestone caves at your own pace. Swimming in the cave lagoon is wondrous (optional experience payable on board) 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. See spectacular coral gardens, swim in fabled lagoons or test your fitness with an optional climb to the peak behind the school on Yasawa Island. Try your luck at crab racing tonight.
DAY 4 Tuesday 5th Sep 2023
SAWA-I-LAWU – YAQETA – DRAWAQA – TIVUA (B/L/D)
Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Yasawas and discover a myriad of colourful fish in the coral reef and laze in the warm sands of Yaqeta. Cruise the spectacular channels to Drawaqa for amazing snorkelling and glass bottom boat viewing this afternoon, you may even spot a Manta-ray (seasonal). Our overnight anchorage is Tivua Island for a tropical buffet dinner followed by yaqona (kava) and talanoa (Fijian story telling).
DAY 5 Wednesday 6th Sep 2023
NUKU-I-MANA (B/L/D)
This morning we sail over lunch through the beautiful Mamanuca Islands past many famous resorts, before anchoring at a sand cay and discovering the vista of a South Pacific sunset.
DAY 6 Thursday 7th Sep 2023
MONURIKI – MONU BAY (B/L/D)
Reef Endeavour cruises to idyllic Monoriki where Tom Hanks’ Castaway was filmed. Explore this natural film set on a guided kayak tour and explore idyllic Monu Island before a special village choral service. The beautiful harmonies of the village choir will simply delight you. This evening join the entertainment of our Sunday Show.
DAY 7 Friday 8th Sep 2023
SACRED ISLANDS – WAYA ISLANDS (B/L/D)
The Sacred Island is stunning 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. Spend a magical morning swimming in the aquamarine lagoons, snorkelling in spectacular coral gardens, and beach combing or coral viewing from the glass bottom boat. Over lunch cruise to the Southern Yasawa islands. Enclosed by towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches, Waya Island is a tropical paradise. Visit a local school, a village (optional, payable on-board) and shell market or climb to the peak of Waya for amazing views. Don your favourite island attire for Pacific Island Night tonight!
DAY 8 Saturday 9th Sep 2023
WAYA ISLANDS – DENARAU MARINA (B)
After breakfast, Reef Endeavour sets sail and returns to Denarau Marina at 7:30am for a 9:00am disembarkation. Sadly, we farewell our new found friends and leave the big blue skies behind to head home. Vinaka!
Important! If you are departing on the final day of the cruise on Saturday 9th, we recommend you book a flight departing after lunch to ensure you have enough time to reach the airport after disembarkation. If you would like to stay on for more time in Nadi, Two’s a Crowd can assist with post-accommodation.
TOUR DATES: 2ND – 9TH SEPTEMBER 2023
TOUR PRICING: FROM A$2,997 PLUS AIRFARES/TAXES
Cabins – A$2,997 ONLY 2 LEFT
Staterooms – A$3,997 – SELLING FAST
Tabua suite – A$4,345 – ONLY 1 LEFT
MV Reef Endeavour
Our small ship was originally designed to cater for 168 passengers however with subsequent refurbishment, including the creation of suites and family rooms, the number of passengers on board at any one time is now significantly reduced allowing for even more public area and deck space to be enjoyed.
MV Reef Endeavour offers passengers 4 levels of accommodation with 63 suites, Ocean Staterooms and Porthole cabins. Each cabin is approximately 14 sq metres and features:
- Private ensuite bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer and international shaver point
- 240V power
- Pure Fiji Shampoo, soaps and towels
- Serviced daily.
Our luxurious Tabua Suites are 28 sq metres and feature all of the above and additionally;
- In room tea and plunger coffee maker
- Mini fridge
- Iron and Ironing board
- Lounge and bedroom
- His and Her’s ensuite bathroom
Mamanuca Islands
The Mamanuca Islands (Fijian: [mamaˈnuða]) of Fiji are a volcanic archipelago lying to the west of Nadi and to the south of the Yasawa Islands. The group, a popular tourist destination, consists of about 20 islands, but about seven of these are covered by the Pacific Ocean at high tide.
The islands offer crystal clear waters, palm fringed sandy beaches and live coral reefs. There are islands, villages, resorts to visit, snorkel and swim.
The coastal/marine ecosystem and recreation value of the archipelago contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
Since 2016, the islands have been the filming location of the television series Survivor. One of the islands, Monuriki, was made famous as the anonymous island that featured in the 2000 Robert Zemeckis film, Cast Away, starring Tom Hanks.
Yasawa Islands
The Yasawa volcanic group consists of six main islands and numerous smaller islets. The archipelago, which stretches in a north-easterly direction for more than 80 kilometres (50 mi) from a point 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of Lautoka, is volcanic in origin and very mountainous, with peaks ranging from 250 to 600 metres (820 to 1,969 ft) in height. The only safe passage for shipping is between Yasawa Island (the second largest in the archipelago, about 22 kilometres (14 mi) long and less than a kilometer wide) and Round Island, 22 kilometers to the north-east.
Until 1987, it was the policy of the Fiji government that the Yasawa Group was closed to land-based tourism because the king of the Yasawa Group, who was not controlled by the government, did not want tourism. There were limited cruise operations since the 1950s, but passengers had to stay aboard their ships. Without tourism, the local residents lived in peace and harmony in a communal atmosphere. Since the Fijian government lifted the restrictions on land-based tourism in the Yasawa Group, a number of resorts have been established there. Due to its freehold real-estate status, three budget resorts have been operating on Tavewa island since the early 1980s.
Tour Inclusions:
- Two’s a Crowd Tour Host
- 7 nights’ accommodation aboard the MV Reef Endeavour
- Solo use cabin — no sharing!
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- 24 hour self-service tea and coffee bar
- WiFi (located in Tabua Suites, Yasawa Lounge, and Pool Deck)
- Use of snorkelling equipment
- Swimming pool, spa and gym
- On-board entertainment
- Group coach transfers from airport to cruise and return
- All sightseeing, guided tours and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
Tour Exclusions:
- Travel Insurance (we can assist)
- International/domestic flights to the start/end of the tour
- Expenses of a personal nature, such as laundry, taxis, souvenirs and phone calls
- Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation (we can assist)
- Visa costs (if applicable)
- Fuel surcharge (if levied by the cruise operator)
- Any tours listed as “Optional Tours” (and are subject to change, depending on weather and schedule changes)
- Gratuities (optional)
A Fijian escape…
After yet another cold winter, you’ll be wishing you could skip straight to summer. This year, you can by joining our solos only Fiji Charter Cruise in early September 2023. We’ve chartered a small ship just for Two’s a Crowd solos to cruise the beautiful Fijian Islands. With only 62 solos plus our wonderful Two’s a Crowd tour host from Melbourne, everyone will have their own cabin – no sharing with strangers – no couples – no tables for one.
Together we’ll explore the stunning Fiji Islands and stop at island villages, indulging in traditional Lovo feasts, Kava ceremonies, meeting the locals and seeing how they live. Your Fijian crew go all out to make every guest feel like a part of the family. We’ll also have an onboard marine biologist and cultural expert to enhance your learning experience. With our glass-bottomed boat, you can take in the beauty of the sandy beaches and see stunning coral cays, or go one step further and dive in with snorkelling with the chance to snorkel every day.
On board the MV Reef Endeavour, the focus is on fresh local seafood and produce complimented by a range international selections. The daily menu includes a breakfast buffet, buffet and BBQ lunches, and à la carte or traditional Fijian dinners served in the dining saloon or on the deck.
Get a tissue ready when you bid farewell – the sound of the crew singing the Isa Lei (farewell song) is bound to bring a tear to your eye,the perfect end to a wonderful trip, with memories that will last a lifetime. So come along and replace the winter blues with turquoise waters, white sand, and golden sunsets.
Will you join us?
Important! We recommend arriving in Denarau (Nadi Airport) at least one day before the cruise departs, i.e., Friday 1st September or earlier. Two’s a Crowd can assist you with booking any pre-accommodation.
DAY 1 Saturday 2nd Sep 2023
PORT DENARAU – TIVUA ISLAND (L/D)
Ni sa Bula is the magical call of welcome as you board MV 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 traditional botanical ‘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.
DAY 2 Sunday 3rd Sep 2023
TIVUA – BROTHERS ISLAND – NAVITI ISLAND (B/L/D)
After our buffet breakfast, we leave the ship on-board our glass bottom boat to check out the undersea wonderland in an idyllic bay at Brothers Island. You can also swim or snorkel if you wish. Later 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. Plenty of time to explore the island. This evening, join the festivities and entertainment of a Fijian Village at Gunu for a traditional Fijian Feast, Lovo and Cultural performance, Meke.
DAY 3 Monday 4th Sep 2023
YASAWA ISLAND – SAWA-I-LAU (B/L/D)
Discover the legendary grandeur of Sawa-i-lau and the famous limestone caves at your own pace. Swimming in the cave lagoon is wondrous (optional experience payable on board) 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. See spectacular coral gardens, swim in fabled lagoons or test your fitness with an optional climb to the peak behind the school on Yasawa Island. Try your luck at crab racing tonight.
DAY 4 Tuesday 5th Sep 2023
SAWA-I-LAWU – YAQETA – DRAWAQA – TIVUA (B/L/D)
Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Yasawas and discover a myriad of colourful fish in the coral reef and laze in the warm sands of Yaqeta. Cruise the spectacular channels to Drawaqa for amazing snorkelling and glass bottom boat viewing this afternoon, you may even spot a Manta-ray (seasonal). Our overnight anchorage is Tivua Island for a tropical buffet dinner followed by yaqona (kava) and talanoa (Fijian story telling).
DAY 5 Wednesday 6th Sep 2023
NUKU-I-MANA (B/L/D)
This morning we sail over lunch through the beautiful Mamanuca Islands past many famous resorts, before anchoring at a sand cay and discovering the vista of a South Pacific sunset.
DAY 6 Thursday 7th Sep 2023
MONURIKI – MONU BAY (B/L/D)
Reef Endeavour cruises to idyllic Monoriki where Tom Hanks’ Castaway was filmed. Explore this natural film set on a guided kayak tour and explore idyllic Monu Island before a special village choral service. The beautiful harmonies of the village choir will simply delight you. This evening join the entertainment of our Sunday Show.
DAY 7 Friday 8th Sep 2023
SACRED ISLANDS – WAYA ISLANDS (B/L/D)
The Sacred Island is stunning 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. Spend a magical morning swimming in the aquamarine lagoons, snorkelling in spectacular coral gardens, and beach combing or coral viewing from the glass bottom boat. Over lunch cruise to the Southern Yasawa islands. Enclosed by towering volcanic peaks and palm fringed beaches, Waya Island is a tropical paradise. Visit a local school, a village (optional, payable on-board) and shell market or climb to the peak of Waya for amazing views. Don your favourite island attire for Pacific Island Night tonight!
DAY 8 Saturday 9th Sep 2023
WAYA ISLANDS – DENARAU MARINA (B)
After breakfast, Reef Endeavour sets sail and returns to Denarau Marina at 7:30am for a 9:00am disembarkation. Sadly, we farewell our new found friends and leave the big blue skies behind to head home. Vinaka!
Important! If you are departing on the final day of the cruise on Saturday 9th, we recommend you book a flight departing after lunch to ensure you have enough time to reach the airport after disembarkation. If you would like to stay on for more time in Nadi, Two’s a Crowd can assist with post-accommodation.
TOUR DATES: 2ND – 9TH SEPTEMBER 2023
TOUR PRICING: FROM A$2,997 PLUS AIRFARES/TAXES
Cabins – A$2,997 ONLY 2 LEFT
Staterooms – A$3,997 – SELLING FAST
Tabua suite – A$4,345 – ONLY 1 LEFT
MV Reef Endeavour
Our small ship was originally designed to cater for 168 passengers however with subsequent refurbishment, including the creation of suites and family rooms, the number of passengers on board at any one time is now significantly reduced allowing for even more public area and deck space to be enjoyed.
MV Reef Endeavour offers passengers 4 levels of accommodation with 63 suites, Ocean Staterooms and Porthole cabins. Each cabin is approximately 14 sq metres and features:
- Private ensuite bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer and international shaver point
- 240V power
- Pure Fiji Shampoo, soaps and towels
- Serviced daily.
Our luxurious Tabua Suites are 28 sq metres and feature all of the above and additionally;
- In room tea and plunger coffee maker
- Mini fridge
- Iron and Ironing board
- Lounge and bedroom
- His and Her’s ensuite bathroom
Mamanuca Islands
The Mamanuca Islands (Fijian: [mamaˈnuða]) of Fiji are a volcanic archipelago lying to the west of Nadi and to the south of the Yasawa Islands. The group, a popular tourist destination, consists of about 20 islands, but about seven of these are covered by the Pacific Ocean at high tide.
The islands offer crystal clear waters, palm fringed sandy beaches and live coral reefs. There are islands, villages, resorts to visit, snorkel and swim.
The coastal/marine ecosystem and recreation value of the archipelago contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
Since 2016, the islands have been the filming location of the television series Survivor. One of the islands, Monuriki, was made famous as the anonymous island that featured in the 2000 Robert Zemeckis film, Cast Away, starring Tom Hanks.
Yasawa Islands
The Yasawa volcanic group consists of six main islands and numerous smaller islets. The archipelago, which stretches in a north-easterly direction for more than 80 kilometres (50 mi) from a point 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of Lautoka, is volcanic in origin and very mountainous, with peaks ranging from 250 to 600 metres (820 to 1,969 ft) in height. The only safe passage for shipping is between Yasawa Island (the second largest in the archipelago, about 22 kilometres (14 mi) long and less than a kilometer wide) and Round Island, 22 kilometers to the north-east.
Until 1987, it was the policy of the Fiji government that the Yasawa Group was closed to land-based tourism because the king of the Yasawa Group, who was not controlled by the government, did not want tourism. There were limited cruise operations since the 1950s, but passengers had to stay aboard their ships. Without tourism, the local residents lived in peace and harmony in a communal atmosphere. Since the Fijian government lifted the restrictions on land-based tourism in the Yasawa Group, a number of resorts have been established there. Due to its freehold real-estate status, three budget resorts have been operating on Tavewa island since the early 1980s.
Tour Inclusions:
- Two’s a Crowd Tour Host
- 7 nights’ accommodation aboard the MV Reef Endeavour
- Solo use cabin — no sharing!
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- 24 hour self-service tea and coffee bar
- WiFi (located in Tabua Suites, Yasawa Lounge, and Pool Deck)
- Use of snorkelling equipment
- Swimming pool, spa and gym
- On-board entertainment
- Group coach transfers from airport to cruise and return
- All sightseeing, guided tours and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
Tour Exclusions:
- Travel Insurance (we can assist)
- International/domestic flights to the start/end of the tour
- Expenses of a personal nature, such as laundry, taxis, souvenirs and phone calls
- Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation (we can assist)
- Visa costs (if applicable)
- Fuel surcharge (if levied by the cruise operator)
- Any tours listed as “Optional Tours” (and are subject to change, depending on weather and schedule changes)
- Gratuities (optional)
