TradeWinds

Its seven-night cruise welcomes up to ten passengers and explores the Yasawa and Mamanuca island groups in particular, with a new stop almost every day.

Departing from Port Denarau on Viti Levu, the itinerary notably heads to Waya and its volcanic landscapes, before alternating between secluded anchorages, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and paddleboarding. At Navadra, three small islands are connected at low tide by a sandbar, while Monuriki became famous as a filming location for Cast Away. At Mana Sand Cay, a tiny island with no vegetation serves as a starting point for exploring the surrounding underwater world.

The cruise also offers the opportunity to discover some aspects of Fijian culture. At Yalobi, passengers go ashore carrying kava for the village chief before taking part in the traditional Sevusevu ceremony, followed by a Meke combining dancing, singing and storytelling. Surf enthusiasts, meanwhile, can get close to Cloudbreak, one of the world’s most renowned surf spots, on the Malolo reef.

Also worth noting: the company is continuing to electrify its fleet, an initiative that began with Aurora, the Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 Smart Electric × REXH2 delivered in early 2024. Since then, five more electric catamarans have joined the fleet.

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