Music For Romantics ~ Fijian Cruise

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1 Music For Romantics ~ Fijian Cruise Exclusive charter with magical musical experiences 03~12 MAY P: E: travel@operatunity.co.nz

2 Music For Romantics ~ Fijian Cruise Exclusive charter with magical musical experiences 03 ~ 12 MAY 2017 Join us for our exclusive Music for Romantics cruise, set in the romantic outer Fijian s with balmy breezes, spectacular sunsets and magnificent music! Every crew member on our exclusive cruise sings and plays guitar or ukulele and when you add them to the talent we are bringing from NZ, it equates to a feast of song. If you think you know Fiji but have never ventured to the outer islands this is your chance to experience beautiful scenery, private beaches where the water is clear and it feels like warm bathwater, and incredible local friendly hospitality. We combine a tropical paradise with magnificent themed concerts presented by some of New Zealand s finest artists: concert pianist Stephen de Pledge, violinist Jessica Hindin and four fine singers: Bonnie, Sue, Kalauni Pouvalu and Amanda Atlas. Our own private charter covers the full length of the magnificent Yasawa chain as well as Modriki and the Sacred s where we combine our own special flavour with that of the Fijian people. We will see mother nature at her best, be welcomed into the friendliest culture in the world, discover an underwater world of vibrant life, laze on countless golden sand beaches and luxuriate in warm lagoons. 2 For further information ring our office or visit our website

3 Day 1: Wednesday 3 May 2017 (B, D) Sofitel Hotel (2 nights) We fly to Fiji and transfer to the beautiful Sofitel 5 star hotel right on the beach. A beachfront open air welcome dinner with a concert entitled Seaside Serenade featuring famous love songs and famous serenades presented by our artists, local Fijian singers and culminating with Fijian fire dancing on the beach. Day 2: Thursday 4 May 2017 (B, D) A totally free day to soak up the sun in luxurious surroundings. A more formal dinner in our French owned hotel s elegant dining room with music: a French inspired evening entitled French Rhapsodie with French cuisine and presenting famous songs of France, ranging from I love Paris and French opera to beautiful instrumental pieces by Chopin and Bizet. Day 3: Friday 5 May 2017 (B, D) Today we transfer to the fabulous refurbished Fiji Princess, ours exclusively on charter for the next 7 nights. Cruise out to Modriki, (Castaway movie location) with time to sit up on deck or swim and snorkel. Captain s Dinner, entertainment from the crew, sunset cocktails, dinner and a concert entitled A European Romance featuring waltzes and ballads in the style of Andre Rieu. Day 4: Saturday 6 May 2017 (B, L, D) The Southern Yasawa s, a swim with reef sharks, enjoy the glass bottom boat, cruise into the waters around Naviti and Soso Bay, a tour to the chiefly village of Soso with a presentation on the local history and legends. Bollywood Night, a fancy dress night with some Bollywood Dancing then watching the fabulous movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, set in India. Day 5: Sunday 7 May 2017 (B, L, D) A village church service, which is a very special and moving experience with fabulous singing from the villagers and our singers. Basket weaving and other local activities with music from the crew and swimming. Jess and Stephen in Concert, followed by dinner and a singalong led by the crew. Day 6: Monday 8 May 2017 (B, L, D) Visit the famed Blue Lagoon, a magical location filled with fascinating coral reefs easily seen from the surface of the crystal clear waters. Visit Nanuya Lailai, our own private beach, with everything at our fingertips on this beautiful tropical island! Tonight we enjoy dinner on the beach with our concert entitled In a Lighter Mood, virtuoso fiddling and piano, and light hearted songs suiting our informal evening. 3

4 Day 7: Tuesday 9 May 2015 (B, L, D) A private guided visit to the Sawa i Lau caves where we can view the majestic cavern from the stairs or swim in the caves. Free time to swim, play board games or watch the world go by. Watch the classic movie Blue Lagoon filmed on location just where we are! Day 8: Wednesday 10 May 2017 (B, L, D) A return to our private island. Activities include: the Lovo preparation (like a hangi), guided walk, snorkel or swim, volleyball and coconut demonstrations, Fijian carving, and feeding the fish. Singalong session with our artists and the crew, followed by a traditional Lovo with fantastic Meke featuring singing, dancing and storytelling by a group of local villagers. The dining room tonight is on the beach under the coconut palms and the stars. Day 9: Thursday 11 May 2017 (B, L, D) A marine biologist talk. A visit to Yasawa High School with a performance from the students. Sunset cocktails and a special final night BBQ dinner with our crew entertaining us, then a gala event on the upper deck: Music for Romantics, featuring the most beautiful melodies ever written, sung under the stars in balmy breezes as the sun sets - a fitting finale for our beautiful cruise. Day 10: Friday 12 May 2017 (B) We enjoy breakfast on board as Fiji Princess cruises back toward her home port and our flight to NZ. P: E: travel@operatunity.co.nz 4

5 PLACES WE STAY Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa We escape to the South Pacific and retreat to a Fiji beach resort merging luxury hotel facilities with the destinations natural beauty, vibrant local culture and an elegant French touch. We experience a holiday in paradise at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa. All rooms are ocean view and the hotel has incredible pools, beach front location and a spa if you wish to indulge in some pampering while we are here. Fiji Princess Our exclusive charter on Fiji Princess, a boutique ship, allows for the exploration of countless tranquil inlets and bays, not accessible to larger cruise ships. Blue Lagoon Cruises ship, Fiji Princess has also been purpose-built for cruising, especially around the Yasawa s. The small size is just one of the things that makes our charted exclusive cruise so special. Accommodating only 68 passengers, we can access bays and islands that would be impossible to reach in a large ship. We can get so close to shore, that we can tie off on a coconut tree and you can swim to the beach! No matter which beach or island we visit, we won t be overwhelmed by crowds. Most of the time, we are the only people on the beach! Not only that, each crew member sings and plays guitar so we will have truly musical experiences with of course fantastic music from us as well! 7 NIGHT ROUTE Tamasua Sacred Caves Dive sites Sawa-I-Lau Drawaqa Naukacuvu Narara Sacred s Naviti Yalobi Bay Soso Bay Manta Rays in season Dive sites Nanuya Lailai Blue Lagoon Yasawa s Modriki 7 NIGHT RETURN Marine location 7 NIGHT DEPART Mamanuca s Port Denarau Nadi 5 For further information ring our office or visit our website

6 $ per person 6,870 twin share Single Room supplement add $4,062 Initial Deposit on booking $1,500 Second Deposit due 10 December 2016 $2,000 Final Balance due 1 February 2017 Deposits refundable (less costs incurred) prior to FINAL BALANCE DUE DATE. Itinerary details are subject to change, however any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option. Please note: Although the this tour is a very music orientated holiday, it does have an element of walking on unstable beaches and transferring from ship to tender and onto shore. Please evaluate your mobility to get the most enjoyment out of this tour. THIS TRIP INCLUDES: Return airfare Auckland - Nadi on Air NZ including all taxes. 6 special themed concerts of famous music from our talented singers and pianist including Seaside Serenade, French themed evening French Rhapsodie, A European Romance in the style of Andre Rieu, In a lighter Mood, a fun concert, Music for Romantics open air concert and recital by Jess and Stephen. Important Information For further information please ring our office or visit our website. All trips are subject to change but any changes will be of equal or greater value. All deposits are refundable up until final payment date minus any costs that the company has incurred. Please refer to our terms and conditions on our booking form. While we carefully plan our trips to be well paced, all travellers need to possess a certain level of fitness. Some trips are more arduous and carry an advisory note in the itinerary that a specific level of fitness is required. Operatunity Travel requires all travellers to obtain comprehensive travel insurance. Please be sure to ring our office if you require any information or clarification about insurance or any questions regarding travelling with Operatunity Travel. For your travel bookings call our Travel Department toll free on or travel@operatunity.co.nz 7 nights private charter on board the Fiji Princess, around the Yasawa s in outer Fiji, including musical entertainment from the crew, all of whom play and sing from the Captain down! Special events include church service with singing from our artists and local villagers, concert presentation from local high school students, visit to village and Kava ceremony, private beach, cultural displays, Lovo meal with Fijian dancing, Fijian fire walking. 2 nights 5 star luxury at the beautiful Sofitel Hotel in sea view rooms. All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners are included plus morning/afternoon tea, and tea and coffee on board. All taxes, transfers, porterage as listed in our itinerary The Year Ahead FEBRUARY 2017 ART DECO NAPIER > MARCH 2017 APRIL 2017 MAY 2017 SYDNEY SPECTACULAR OPERA & SHOWS > < MUSIC FOR ROMANTICS FIJIAN CRUISE THE ESSENCE & ELEGANCE OF FRANCE > JUNE 2017 JULY 2017 THE MUSIC & MAGIC OF IRELAND > WESTERN AUSTRALIA, ADELAIDE & INDIAN PACIFIC RAIL > THREE TENORS PORT DOUGLAS TOUR > AUGUST 2017 SEPTEMBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 NOVEMBER 2017 WINTER WONDERLAND > EASTERN USA & CANADA IN THE FALL > BE WOWED IN WELLINGTON > SOUTHERN LAKES & FIORDS > NORFOLK ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL > Toll Free: travel@operatunity.co.nz Bldg C, Unit 2, 4 Pacific Rise Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060 PO Box Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644 New Zealand