Charter Suggestions for Escapade Charters

Hauraki Gulf | Bay of Islands | Fiji Islands | South Pacific

The following are suggested itineraries for the charter of Escapade.

The Fiji Islands

Day One:
We will meet you from the ferry or plane and settle you aboard 'Escapade'.
You have time for last minute shopping or phone calls before leaving civilization behind and setting sail for 'Honeymoon Island' where you can have a snorkel, then onto Liku Liku Bay in which we anchor for the night and enjoy a cocktail as the sun sets. 

Day Two:
An early start for Waya Island, a four hour sail. We break enroute at Kuata to snorkel the Coral Cliffs. At Waya we anchor in Yalohi Bay and visit the village and the Chief for the 'Kava Ceremony'. Perhaps you have caught fish today which we can prepare and serve for your evening meal.

Day Three:
After a relaxing breakfast, with lots of fresh fruit, we set sail for the Blue Lagoon.
Not to be missed is afternoon tea at 'Aunt Fanny's', with home-made Chocolate and Coconut cakes, and you may even like to snorkel the 'Cabbage Patch'.

Day Four:
A relaxed short sail to Sawa-I-Lau to swim and explore limestone caves.
This evening, enjoy a delicious meal aboard.

Day Five:
Sail 2 hours south to Tavawa Island. Explore one of the many bays along the way.
You may like to visit a local school.

Day Six:
A leisurely sail to Somo Somo Bay on Naviti Island. Visit the women and Chief Tai Dawali, where you can trade shells and carvings from the local village people. You may even choose to go ashore to experience a Lovo (a traditional Fijian Feast).

Day Seven:
Explore Naviti's West Coast Bays to overnight at the 'uninhabited' island of Drawaga. Relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings this Island has to offer.

Day Eight:
Set sail for Naulawaki Bay on Waya Island, to enjoy the fresh water pools on the beach. In the evening we go ashore to see the 'Meke' - Fijian dance.

Day Nine:
Today, a relaxed sail to the 'uninhabited' island of Vanua Levu, after placing traditional gifts in the sacred cave. Explore the island, swim, snorkel and body surf at the beach.

Day Ten:
An early start for the 3 hour sail back to Musket Cove. Here, you will depart us - with memories of a truly enjoyable time.

"Escapade"
South Pacific Cruise Itinerary -
May - October 2008

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