Tag: cruise

By Ema Ganivatu On the northern edge of Fiji’s Yasawa Group, the quiet island of Yasawa-i-Rara is coming alive to the rhythm of visiting cruise ships—bringing travellers and renewed economic opportunity. The recent arrival of the Seabourn Pursuit, its third visit to the island, signals the return of cruise tourism to this remote destination. After […]

By Ema Ganivatu Visitors arriving at Yasawa i Rara in Fiji’s Yasawa Group are describing the remote island as one of the highlights of their Pacific journey, praising both its natural beauty and the warmth of its people. Gail Thomas and her husband Terry, who have been travelling aboard the expedition vessel Seabourn Pursuit for […]

Explorer James Cook reached the Lau Island group in 1774. Exactly 247 years later, Fiji-based blogger Ben Wheeler took a Captain Cook Cruises ship to said island group. This is the record of his voyage. Preparation Call me Benjamin. Some weeks ago – never mind how long precisely – having little or no money in […]