Tui Tai is the only luxury-adventure ship operating in the Pacific Cultural Triangle, providing guests a remarkable look at three distinct cultures that history and circumstance have put together within a nearby triangle of islands. In addition to visiting islands where indigenous Fijians live, Tui Tai sails to islands where Polynesians and Micronesians were relocated after World War II, and where the villagers live in their historically natural ways. Only the Pacific Cultural Triangle offers adventurers a chance to experience such strikingly different cultures and histories during a one-week visit.
Experience Fiji's best snorkeling sites throughout 5 distinct, pristine reef regions. The adventure cruise will take you snorkeling each day in a new region amongst Fiji’s best snorkel areas. Snorkel in Natewa Bay, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kioa/Somosomo, Rainbow Reef, the Ringgold Atolls and Rabi Island, to truly experience what the color of Fiji's reefs. Holiday activities will not be limited to just scuba diving; you will get into Fiji’s lush rainforests, paddle along rivers, visit traditional villages, swim in refreshing waterfalls, relax on deserted sandy beaches and more!
Snorkeling Highlights
The Farm, perhaps the greatest snorkel site in Fiji
Dolphin Bay, frequent dolphin encounters
Ringgold Lagoon, crystal clear visibility and good spot for pelagics
Fiji is one of the world's most popular tropical dive destinations and much of this interest is due to the superb diving in the north around Taveuni, the Ringgold Atolls, Rambi and Kioa's acclaimed reefs. Here we find reefs ablaze with every colour of the rainbow, as multi-hued soft corals and fish feed in the tidal currents. Add to this clear, warm tropical waters and you have truly world-class diving.
Scuba Diving Highlights
Kokoda Point, crystal clear visibility and good spot for pelagics
Somosomo Strait, enjoy the color of "Rainbow Reef"
Kayaking is one of the greatest ways to explore and discover the beauty of nature. From the seat of your kayak, you can explore a sunken volcanic crater in the Ringgold Atolls. Another day you'll explore a jungle river that takes you into the rainforest interior of an island. And on another day you'll follow the rugged Taveuni coast, counting waterfalls, and then paddle up a creek and into a series of 3 waterfalls.
Kayaking Highlights
Cobia Island, kayak inside the sunken volcanic crater
Buca River, river kayak and explore the rainforest island interioor
Lavena Coast, kayak from the sea to a creek and into a cascade of waterfalls
Natewa Bay, sea kayak and enjoy the tranquility of the largest bay in the southern hemisphere
Tui Tai activities include a range of hikes and walks. Some are very easy and others moderately strenuous. Every day there's a range of hikes: from walking tours of villages to challenges treks through the rainforest. From hiking up a tree-rooted staircase, to a leisurely stroll down an empty beach. Guides are always available and we encourage you to stay with them, they will point out many interesting things about the places you visit (medicinal plants, edible plants, historic sites, myths and legends).
Hiking Highlights
Bouma National Heritage Parl, hike through the rainforest and swim in the Tavoro Waterfalls
Cobia Island, hike to the summit of the atoll's volcanic crater
Lavana Coastal Trek, experience this rugged, beautiful coastline. A mix of rainforest, beaches, waterfalls
Set your own pace on our bike rides. We pass along the coastline of some beautiful islands, and cycling is a excellent way to see the real Fiji. You will pass remote communities, attracting a friendly wave and the local greeting "Bula." Children will likely come to the road side to get a closer look at a rare and exotic sight (you). Remember, while traveling in Fiji you are exotic to the locals as they are to you, they find your equally charming and intriguing. Feel free to stop and chat, that's the Fiji way of things.
Mountain Biking Highlights
Taveuni Biking to Bouma National Heritage Park
Buca Bay Coastal Bike
Rabi Island, Tabiang to Nuku
Taveuni Island, Visit Wairiki Church and the International Date Line
MEDIA FEEDBACK:
What the top adventure travel industry press are saying about Tui Tai Adventure Cruises:
LONELY PLANET:"The crew is brilliant, providing absolutely stellar service and fantastic food, the gear is tops, the snorkeling and diving sites are some of the world's best, the sailboat itself is gorgeous."
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC : "World Class Escape "
CONDE NAST: "World's Sexiest Cruises"
MENS JOURNAL: One of the "Greatest Adventures on the Planet"
OUTSIDE MAGAZINE: a "Trip of a Lifetime"
AWAY.COM: "The Tui Tai is hands down the coolest thing to do in Fiji... Tui Tai has only one purpose: to make sure you go to sleep each night swearing you just spent the best day of your life."
LONELY PLANET: "Perfect for
tourists who aren’t all that fond of tours, a voyage with Tui Tai Adventure
Cruises is a fantastic way to see and do a great deal in a short time.
Sailing between Vanua Levu, Taveuni and the more remote islands of Kioa and
Koro, you’ll get to snorkel, kayak, bike, trek, swim, fish, dive or just
lounge on deck to your heart’s content. Dolphins swimming alongside the
boat, star-lit dinners on deck, and the welcoming villagers you meet on the
out-of-the way islands all make it a blissful experience."
