4 Night Wanderer Cruise
The 4 Night Wanderer Cruise takes you deeper into the Yasawa Islands with Blue Lagoon Cruises, departing every Monday from Port Denarau and returning on Friday. Over five days, this cruise visits some of the most iconic locations in Fiji: the Sawa-I-Lau Caves, the famous Blue Lagoon and Blue Lagoon Cruises' own private beach on Nanuya Lailai, and the remote village of Yalobi Bay. With a maximum of 64 guests onboard, the atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, led by a 100% Fijian crew.
Cruise highlights
- Visit the film location of The Blue Lagoon
- Swim with manta rays (May to October)
- Snorkel around superb tropical reefs in the Yasawa Islands
- Explore the sacred Sawa-I-Lau Caves
- Dine under the stars at Nanuya Lailai, Blue Lagoon Cruises' private beach
- Experience a traditional Lovo feast and Meke performance by local villagers
- Visit remote Fijian villages and take part in a traditional Kava ceremony
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Dine on traditional Fijian meals and a range of international cuisine
What's included
The Wanderer Cruise fare includes a generous range of complimentary inclusions, meaning very few extras to think about once onboard.
Optional extras
A small number of activities and services are available at an additional cost.
Day-by-day itinerary
The Wanderer itinerary visits four locations across the Yasawa Islands, with a different experience each day. Note that due to tidal and weather conditions, the itinerary may be adjusted without notice.
Day 1 (Monday): Drawaqa Island
Set sail for Drawaqa Island and spend the afternoon on the beach. After a presentation by a marine biologist about the local marine life, enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and canapés on the Sun Deck as you mingle with fellow guests before the à la carte Captain's Welcome Dinner.
Day 2 (Tuesday): Somosomo
After breakfast, join the Captain for a map reading session, then enjoy a morning of swimming, snorkelling, or manta ray spotting (May to October). Return to the ship for lunch, then visit a local school and enjoy afternoon tea. In the evening, toast the sunset during Happy Hour on the Sun Deck, followed by Bollywood Night with a traditional Indian Thali buffet and lively entertainment.
Day 3 (Wednesday): Blue Lagoon
Enjoy breakfast with views as the ship sails to the Sawa-I-Lau Caves for a guided visit. Later, cruise to the Blue Lagoon and Blue Lagoon Cruises' private beach on Nanuya Lailai, where you can swim ashore directly from the ship. Spend the afternoon snorkelling, fish feeding, playing volleyball, or trying a coconut husking demonstration. As the sun sets, enjoy Happy Hour on the beach, followed by a Meke performance, a Kava ceremony, and a traditional Lovo feast cooked underground under the stars.
Day 4 (Thursday): Yalobi Bay
Start the morning with a guided walk to Lo's Tea House for homemade treats, then enjoy a lazy morning of sun, sand, and swimming before a BBQ lunch under the trees. Cruise to Sunset Beach for afternoon tea, take an evening swim, and finish the day with a South Pacific buffet on the Sun Deck and disco night dancing.
Day 5 (Friday): Return to Port Denarau
Enjoy breakfast onboard as the ship makes its way back to Port Denarau. Upon arrival, be serenaded with the traditional farewell song Isa Lei by the crew, marking the end of your Yasawa Islands adventure.
Malamala Beach Club
All Wanderer Cruise guests receive a complimentary Full-Day Pass to Malamala Beach Club, the world's first island beach club, including a FJ$50 food and beverage voucher per adult. For 4 Night Wanderer guests, the beach club day can be used on a day of your choice either before or after your cruise. It is not available on the Monday departure day itself.
Return coach transfers to and from most hotels and resorts are included when the beach club is used on a day other than the cruise departure day. Let the reservations team know your preferred date when booking.
The ships
Blue Lagoon Cruises operates two catamarans with a shallow draft, giving them access to secluded bays and remote anchorages that larger vessels cannot reach. Wanderer Cruise departures operate on either the MV. Fiji Princess or the MV. Yasawa Princess II depending on availability.
MV. Fiji Princess
The flagship vessel carries a maximum of 64 guests across 32 cabins spread over three decks. Ship facilities include an open-air dining room, lounge and bar, open-air Sun Deck with bar, splash pool, onboard spa, glass bottom boat, and complimentary snorkelling and paddleboard equipment. All 32 cabins are air-conditioned with private en suites, ocean-view windows, TV with in-cabin movies, hair dryer, bath robes, and bathroom amenities. Cabins are serviced twice daily.
- Orchid Cabins (28 cabins, Upper and Middle Deck): approximately 13 sqm, with either a queen bed or the option of twin single beds
- Hibiscus Cabins (4 cabins, Lower Deck): with either a queen bed or twin single beds
MV. Yasawa Princess II
The second vessel carries a maximum of 44 guests across 22 cabins. Facilities include an upper deck dining room, lounge and bar, open-air Sun Deck, onboard spa, sea pool, and water sports equipment. All cabins are air-conditioned with private en suites, ocean-view windows, hair dryer, bath robes, and bathroom amenities.
- Orchid Cabins (20 cabins): 14.5 sqm, with either a queen bed or twin single beds
- Hibiscus Cabins (2 cabins, Middle Deck): 14.5 sqm, with either a queen bed or twin single beds
Family Cruising
For most of the year, the Wanderer Cruise is adults only with a minimum age of 16 years. During designated Family Cruise Departure dates, children aged 5 to 15 are welcomed onboard. Children aged 4 and under are not permitted to travel. The 2026 family departure dates for the 4 Night Wanderer Cruise are:
- 28 September & 5 October 2026
- 28 December 2026 & 11 January 2027
Child rates apply to 2 children sharing a cabin, or one child sharing with one adult (child fare plus adult fare). A child in their own cabin is charged the full adult single rate.
Guest rating: 80% — Public Rating