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Day 1:  Depart the USA on 27th June, 2024 flying into Nadi Airport, Fiji. Fly to Taveuni Airport, Taveuni Island. Transfer to Paradise Taveuni Resort. Settle into your oceanfront villa.

Day 2 to Day 10: Spend your days how you please. Here is a typical day at the resort.

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Get up and enjoy a delicious breakfast and a walk on the beach, or sleep in if you're not planning on diving.

Non divers have plenty of things they can do, including relaxing or getting involved in local activities:

• Swimming and snorkeling out the front of the resorts

• Village visits

• Visit the local school

• Other activities on offer

Divers headed out at 8am. This was the organized diving time.

• You will do either a 2 or 3 tank dive

• 2 tank dives came back to resort for lunch

• 3 tank dives had lunch onboard or at a beach

The afternoon is for relaxing or enjoying other activities:

• Relax by the resort pool

• Stand up paddle boarding

• Kayaking

• Walks to local villages

• Fishing

• Learn to weave, basket making

• Explore the nearby waterfalls

• Enjoy a natural water slide

• Get a massage at the resort spa (additional cost)

Additional diving is available if you wanted to do more with unlimited shore diving from the resort.

Evenings are all about cocktails, sunsets, music, relaxing and enjoying delicious food. The resort has cultural performances and traditional Fijian meals along with other themed evenings.

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​​​​​Day 11: Leave Paradise Taveuni Resort, transfer to Port Denarau Marina, Nadi. Embark on MV Reef Endeavour for your 4 night Mamanuca and Norther Yasawa Islands cruise. Welcome to Captain Cook Cruises' private Island of Tivua, surrounded by 500 acres of coral reef this is a great opportunity to practice your snorkeling skills straight off the beach. There is also a volleyball court, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards and the opportunity for a leisurely 10min walk around the island. Tonight join the Captain and his crew for the Gala Captain’s Dinner.

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Day 12: Start the day naturally with a morning swim & snorkel in an idyllic bay at Brothers Island. 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.  Snorkel, swim, kayak, stand up paddle board or 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.

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Day 13: Discover the legendary grandeur of Sawa-i-lau and the famous limestone caves at your own pace.  Swimming in the cave lagoon is a wondrous experience.  Visit to a local school for a memorable experience you will never forget.  Snorkel over spectacular coral gardens, swim in fabled lagoons or test your fitness with a climb to the peak behind the school on Yasawa Island.  Try your luck at crab racing tonight.

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Day 14: Cruise the soaring volcanic peaks of the Yasawas and discover a myriad of fish in the coral reef and laze in the warm sands of Yaqeta.  Cruise the spectacular channels to Drawaqa for amazing snorkelling this afternoon, you may even see a Manta-ray (seasonal). This evening get your dancing shoes on for the Famous Captain Cook Cruises Music Quiz. 

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Day 15: Reef Endeavour sets sail and returns to Denarau Marina at 07:30am for a 9:00am disembarkation. After Breakfast, meet the crew on the pool deck as they bid you farewell in song including their traditional Fijian ‘Isa Lei’ as they say ‘sototale’ or ‘see you again’. Spend the day exploring Nadi at your leisure before a transfer to Nadi Airport for your return flight home.