Fiji Vacations

Fiji Adventure Vacations

Cruise the Yasawa Islands by tall ship on a 2 night Barefoot Sail Safari and experience a unique Fiji adventure. Spirit of the Pacific is a 108ft topsail schooner which sets sail daily from Drawaqa Barefoot Lodge in the Southern Yasawas. Each day is different; a new island to explore, a new reef to snorkel, a new adventure every time you sail.

Your adventure begins on beautiful Drawaqa Island. The Lodge offers stunning coral gardens right off the beach where you can snorkel, kayak, and swim with the local manta rays; or spend a few lazy hours alternating between the hammock and lagoon. The accommodation is traditional, rustic and absolute waterfront - with just twenty bures accommodating a maximum of forty guests - built and thatched in traditional style by local villagers. Each bure has two single beds which can be pushed together if you prefer (linen supplied). There is no electricity in the bures and the showers and toilets are communal (cool fresh water).

From your tropical base camp, Spirit of the Pacific departs daily on adventure-packed sail safaris. The tall ship sets a new course every day to islands, reefs and fishing spots. Go island trekking and visit traditional villages, learn a little of the sailor's art from our friendly crew or simply laze on deck. Each evening return to the Lodge where sunset swims, night fishing tours, Fijian 'lovo' feasts and nightly entertainment are all part of the fun. The next day the choice is yours - set sail for a new adventure or set a quieter course, lazing around the Lodge or exploring beautiful Drawaqa Island.

It is a safari so travel light - limit of one large backpack or soft kit bag per person. You may also like to bring a small day pack for sail safaris. Please include toiletries, towel, swimwear, sun hat, sunscreen, reef walking shoes, a sulu (sarong) for island villages, any medication you need and small denomination Fijian money. The onboard boutique carries suntan lotions, postcards, sulus, t-shirts, film and snack food. Additional luggage can be stored at most hotels or can be left at the Cruise Office in Nadi.

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