Captain Cook Cruises Review
Fast Facts
Line: Captain Cook Cruises
Vessels: SV Spirit of the Pacific
Tonnage: 99
Max Passenger Capacity: 44
Total Crew: 14
Entered Service: 1997 in Fiji
Months of operation: Year round
Suitable for: All (min age 12 years)
Regions operate in: Fiji Yasawa Islands
Experience the spirit of a sailing safari in Fiji on board Captain Cook Cruises.
Rediscover adventure while discovering the beauty of Fiji's Mamanuca and Southern Yasawa Islands with Captain Cook Cruises' three- and four-night Sailing Safaris onboard Spirit of the Pacific, a 108-foot topsail schooner.
Experience a new adventure every day - swim, snorkel, trek overland, visit islands and traditional villages, go fishing, laze on deck or gain a few tips on tall-ship sailing. Each evening guests return to the tropical base camp, Barefoot Lodge, on the beautiful and secluded Drawaqa Island, for an authentic Fijian overnight stay.
The lodge has a low-impact policy so, where possible, its aim is to preserve the natural environment and maintain an authentic Fijian experience. The island itself offers guests their own slice of private paradise - sunset swims, snorkelling over stunning coral gardens off the beach, swimming with the local manta rays, night-fishing tours, kayaking around the island or lazing between the hammock and lagoon. Nightly Fijian 'lovo' feasts and entertainment are also part of the island fun.
Accommodation features twin-share waterfront bures built and thatched in traditional style by local villagers.
Sailing Safaris depart from Denarau Marina Nadi at 9am on Monday (three-day/two-night) and Thursday (four-day/three-night).
Captain Cook Cruises
Better known as Australia's small ship cruise line; their various sized ships cover a multitude of locations in and around Australia. From the Great Barrier Reef to the islands of Fiji, from the bays and beaches of Sydney Harbour to the outback of the Murray River basin, Captain Cook Cruises draws on over 35-years of cruising knowledge to create a unique and exciting travel experience.
Captain Cook Cruises is a family-owned, Australian cruise operator and the recipient of numerous awards including Australian, New South Wales, Tropical North Queensland and South Australian 'Tourism Awards for Excellence', Fiji Visitors Bureau 'Best Cruise Line', and the Australian Federation of Travel Agents `Best Cruise Line'.
The company operates a fleet of 16 vessels, employs over 500 people and offers a choice of over 150 cruises weekly throughout Australia and Fiji.
Their vessels have hosted some of the world's most prestigious dignitaries including the President of the United States, the President of China, the Pope, Vice Chancellor of Germany, members of the British Royal family and the American basketball Sydney 2000 Olympic 'Dream team' - to name just a few.
Captain Cook Cruises strives to be the market leader and premier small ship cruise line in Australia and the Pacific.
Small ship cruising has the luxury of being able to stray far from the beaten track and get close to places that no other kind of cruising can reach. Small sized ships can negotiate narrow waterways, shallow bays and quiet rivers where bigger ships cannot go.
