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The best time to cruise to Fiji is always as soon as you can and what better way to get a taste of Fiji than with one of our Fiji cruises, visiting Port Denarau and Dravuni Island. A Fiji cruise with Carnival is the perfect chance to get away from it all to a tropical island paradise. Enjoy a glass-bottom coral reef cruise in crystal-clear waters, swim with amazing marine life, and be transported back to the region’s colonial past.

  • Traverse untouched islands
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Cruise to Fiji & the South Pacific

If you think about Fiji and picture an island oasis, you’d be right on the money. Picture hammocks swaying in the breeze, friendly, vibrant local culture and people, interesting villages and wild jungle that ends where bright beach begins.

With three quite diverse ports of call your Fijian cruise can be delightfully different. Immerse yourself in local culture, warm waters, natural beauty and surprisingly urban cities. Visit the culturally rich towns of Suva and Lautoka, and dive into the dreamy waters of picturesque Dravuni Island.

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Join us on a cruise to Fiji and discover for yourself why the archipelago is known as one of the happiest places in the world. From cosmopolitan cities to authentic adventures, we’ve spent over 86 years finding the best the country has to offer - and we can’t wait to share it with you. As always, our onboard crew will help you feel relaxed from the moment you step onto the ship, long before you take your first dip into crystal-clear waters.

Once you arrive in port, join a P&O Shore Tour and allow one of our reputable local guides show you everything they love about their island home.

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Accommodation, cruise to fiji, new caledonia & vanuatu, feb 2023 (sydney roundtrip).

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  • 11 February 2023 - Cruise from Sydney (13 nts) on Majestic Princess

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Your fare includes:

  • Princess Dining (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Medallion Class experience
  • Room Service (24 hours)
  • Casual Dining Venues
  • Beverages (Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water, Tea varieties, Non-Specialty Coffee)

Upgrade to a Plus Fare (for just $50 pp/day) to enjoy:

  • Plus Beverage Package (covering all drinks up to the value of $16 each)
  • Wi-Fi (one device per guest)
  • That's $100 pp value per day for half the price!

Or upgrade to a Premier Fare (for an extra $85 pp/day) for even more perks:

  • Premier Beverage Package (covering all drinks up to the value of $22 each)
  • Wi-Fi (up to four devices per guest)
  • Two specialty dining meals per guest
  • Photo Package (unlimited digital + 3 prints)
  • That's $167 pp value per day at a huge discount!

Ex Sydney Itinerary 13 Nights - 11 February 2023:

  • 1​1 Feb 2023 - Sydney, depart 4pm
  • 1​2 Feb 2023 - At Sea
  • 1​3 Feb 2023 - At Sea
  • 1​4 Feb 2023 - At Sea
  • 1​5 Feb 2023 - Noumea, New Caledonia 8am to 6pm
  • 1​6 Feb 2023 - Mystery Island, Vanuatu 8am to 6pm
  • 1​7 Feb 2023 - At Sea
  • 1​8 Feb 2023 - Lautoka, Fiji 8am to 6pm
  • 1​9 Feb 2023 - Suva, Fiji 7 am to 5pm
  • 2​0 Feb 2023 - Dravuni Island, Fiji 7 am t 4pm
  • 2​1 Feb 2023 - At Sea
  • 2​2 Feb 2023 - At Sea
  • 2​3 Feb 2023 - At Sea
  • 2​4 Feb 2023 - Sydney, arrive 6am

Departure: 11 February 2023 (13 nights) - ex Sydney

  • Inside cabin from $1,698 pp twin share*
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  • Mini-Suites from $3,483 pp twin share*
  • Suite from $7,286 pp twin share*

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Cruise Itinerary

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Sydney, Australia

Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Departs: 6:45PM

At Sea - Cruising

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Lifou, Loyalty Island

Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Tendered: 11:59AM to 7:00PM

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

Lautoka, Fiji

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

Docked: 9:30AM to 7:00PM

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

Docked: 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

Apia, Samoa

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Docked: 6:59AM to 5:00PM

International Dateline - Cruising

Arrival: 7:00AM

Pago Pago, American Samoa

Docked: 7:01AM to 6:00PM

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

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Celebrity Solstice® is one of our most decorated ships, with elegant designs everywhere you turn. Our passion for outstanding cuisine takes the onboard dining experience to a whole new level and our staterooms are sure to bring the comfort of your home, out to sea. We make sure to make life on this vessel exceptional.

Onboard Features

Grand Épernay Restaurant

The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.

Vibrant, crisp and bold flavors, exclusively for AquaClass guests.

The exclusive restaurant for Guests of the Retreat. Select and cutting edge, the globally inspired menus at Luminae are not available in any other restaurant on board.

The Martini Bar

Sit back and relax, listening to up-tempo tunes and enjoying a collection of rare vodkas and a portfolio of fine caviars.

Ensemble Lounge

Ensemble Lounge is the ideal setting for an aperitif en route to an extraordinary dining experience, or a digestif afterward.

Sky Observation Lounge

A unique music venue with spectacular ocean views. The perfect daytime spot to gaze over the sea with a cocktail in hand and dance the night away after the sun sets.

The Retreat is an unparalleled vacation experience that includes every stunning suite, a private restaurant, and an exclusive lounge that rivals any high-end resort.

Say "Ahh" in spa-inspired staterooms designed just for you. Savor clean eating at Blu and escape to the Relaxation Room.

Tailored services and amenities await you in these exceptionally appointed staterooms. We're here to help you make the most of your time on board and on shore.

Fortunes Casino

Relax, recharge, and play the hottest slots and table games at Fortunes Casino. It offers a sophisticated ambiance and a captivating atmosphere that comes alive with plenty of action.

Camp at Sea

For our Camp at Sea program, we’ve designed more than 500 activities that make every sailing a brand new experience and an unforgettable memory for our junior cruisers.

Fitness Center

Bring your workout routine along on your modern luxury vacation and enjoy a variety of new fitness classes and seminars along with world class cruise fitness amenities.

Shops on Solstice

Celebrity's European-inspired piazza and elegant galleria hold riches of chic sophistication. Marble walkways lead you to modern boutiques and fine jewelry stores.

Art Gallery

When you visit the Art Gallery, you'll be surrounded with one of the world's largest permanent collections of contemporary art, accompanied by a complete art program.

The Lawn Club

Who said grass can’t be on a ship? Enjoy a friendly pick-up game of leisure sports like Croquet, Bocce, golf putting, Blongo or Baggo.

Jogging Track

Built around the ship’s top deck, the jogging track let’s you take in breathless ocean views while you workout. It’s so mesmerizing, you’ll forget you’re breaking a sweat.

Adults-only Solarium

A serenely beautiful adults-only pool and hot tub experience, The Solarium let’s you relax and daydream of the next destination you’ll be exploring.

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*Celebrity Edge® Series Iconic Suites, Edge Villas, Penthouse Suites, Royal Suites, Celebrity Suites, AquaClass® Sky Suites, and Sky Suites (and Family Suites during Holiday sailings) require double the deposit amounts listed.

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Find an island oasis that's wild, beautiful and brimming with life in the South Pacific.

The South Pacific islands are the definition of paradise, and the abundance of wildlife is sure to capture your lust for adventure. Beaches of warm, powdery white sand and aqua waters are surrounded by tropical rainforests and soaring mountains. The world's second-largest double barrier reef surrounds the islands of New Caledonia, where a lagoon teems with a kaleidoscope of fish and sea-life. Majestic humpback whales glide between the islands of Tonga, the only South Pacific area to escape colonisation. The Loyalty Islands have a wild beauty that will spark your imagination, while the friendly locals will make you feel right at home. Cruise to the South Pacific to settle into island time and relax into the simple life.

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Celebrate your visit by shaking your hips to lively, traditional music. Let locals show you around hidden beaches and guide you through rainforests teeming with tropical wildlife. Check out the traditional village on Tanna Island near Vanuatu or Taga Village in Samoa. 

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ALL THE WAYS TO EXPLORE ISLAND HOP THROUGH THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Let the gentle trade winds take you from the lagoons of Tahiti to the white sands of Fiji . No island is the same, and each beach is more beautiful than the next with an extensive things to do selection.

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Off the beach, make sure you cover your shoulders and wear knee-length shorts to respect local customs.

The South Pacific islands are a dream year-round, though the dry season from May to October tends to have more rain-free days.

Car hire is easy to come by and recommended if you want to explore the islands at your own pace.

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A new adventure awaits in Tahiti and French Polynesia, where everything has a subtle hint of French style. Go for impressive hikes that end in waterfalls in Vanuatu. Or dive into the sparkling aqua waters of the island-sized lagoon in New Caledonia.

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Auckland, New Zealand, Waitemata Harbor

Auckland, New Zealand

Adelaide, Australia, Rocky Beach

Adelaide, Australia

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Airlie Beach, Queensland

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Lautoka, Fiji Islands, Beachcomber Island

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Moorea, French Polynesia

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Cairns (Yorkeys Knob), Australia

Isle Of Pines, New Caledonia, Oro Bay

Isle of Pines, New Caledonia

Lifou, Loyalty Islands, Cliffs of Jokin Coral Reefs

Lifou, Loyalty Islands

Mare, New Caledonia, Clear Blue Water

Mare, New Caledonia

Akaroa, New Zealand Yellow Flower Bushes

Akaroa, New Zealand

Bay of Islands, New Zealand Pacific Ocean Landscape

Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

Darwin, Australia, Rocky coast

Darwin, Australia

Doubtful Sound, New Zealand Mountains

Doubtful Sound (Cruising), New Zealand

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Esperance, Australia

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Geraldton, Australia

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Hobart, Tasmania

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Melbourne, Australia

Mystery Island, Vanuatu Aerial View Paddle Boarding

Mystery Island, Vanuatu

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Noumea, New Caledonia

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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Papeete, Tahiti Black Sand beach

Papeete, Tahiti

Champagne Bay, Vanuatu Palm Trees

Champagne Bay, Vanuatu

Dunedin, New Zealand ViewOf Bay

Dunedin, New Zealand

Dusky Sound, New Zealand Stream

Dusky Sound (Cruising), New Zealand

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Tauranga, New Zealand

Vava'U (Neiafu), Tonga, Archipelago

Vavau (Neiafu), Tonga

Wellington, New Zealand, Hillside homes

Wellington, New Zealand

Milford Sound, New Zealand Pathway Nature

Milford Sound (Cruising), New Zealand

Napier, New Zealand Coast Tree Cape Kidnappers

Napier, New Zealand

Newcastle, Australia Lighthouse Beach

Newcastle, Australia

Perth, Australia Beach Aerial

Perth (Fremantle), Australia

Picton, New Zealand View from Tirohanga Track

Picton, New Zealand

Port Douglas, Australia Beach Vegetation

Port Douglas, Australia

Port Hedland, Australia Eight Mile Beach

Port Hedland, Australia

Port Vila, Vanuatu Sky Deck View

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Suva, Fiji Islands Small Waterfall

Suva, Fiji Islands

Sydney, Australia, Aerial View

Sydney (White Bay), Australia

Sydney, Australia, Opera House

Sydney, Australia

Willis Island (Cruising), Australia Great Barrier Reef

Willis Island (Cruising), Australia

Wollongong (Port Kembla), Australia Beach

Wollongong (Port Kembla), Australia

New Zealand Christchurch Mountains

Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand

Eden Australia Aerial Panaroma

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We're walking along Wailoaloa Beach in Fiji with our eyes cast down on the dark sand. We're not looking for shells. We are on the hunt for rubbish. People come to Wailoaloa - meaning black beach in Fijian - to watch the stunning sunsets over the water. But they often leave behind bottles, cans, paper, plastic and all manner of litter.

Wailoaloa Beach. Picture: Getty Images

Passengers on the Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Spirit cruise ship have signed up to a beach clean up excursion run by Australian charity Take 3 for the Sea . We boarded the ship in Sydney and so far we have stopped at Noumea in New Caledonia and Mystery Island in Vanuatu.

Now in Lautoka, Fiji, 46 crew and passengers have decided to volunteer their time to collect rubbish on this sunny morning. They've come from different corners of the globe - Australia, the UK, Germany, USA, Canada, Hong Kong and New Zealand - united by a desire to do something good on their holidays.

We disembarked the Norwegian Spirit at 8am and got onto two buses at the port. We arrived at the Beach Club Wailoaloa for a briefing before donning gloves and fanning out along the beach.

The passengers form small teams, chatting amiably as they gather rubbish into large sacks. When one American passenger is asked why he decided to come on this excursion over the other enticing activities on offer, he says: "It seemed like the right thing to do."

There are 84 people at the clean up in total, including workers and guests from nearby hotels, police from the Nadi Police Station and local media.

From top: Wailoaloa Beach in Fiji; the clean-up team; NCL's Rade Vuk Malobabic at work. Pictures: Getty Images; supplied

Tourism Fiji chief executive Brent Hill grew up in South Australia where he learned in school the importance of keeping the environment beautiful.

In Fiji, where many people live in villages, most rubbish is buried or burned here. There is no local recycling industry and landfill is often located near the ocean. When there is no bin around, many people leave their rubbish behind - which is something Brent's team is aiming to change.

"There's a real movement now in Fiji, where everybody's realising, hey, we've got to do more ourselves," Brent says. "But we're also a real victim of the rest of the world. You've heard about things like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and so on. Thankfully, that's not in our area but we do see things wash up ... so, it's just something that everybody's got to take responsibility for, I think."

Tourism Fiji launched an initiative in May, urging people to put their rubbish in the bin, or if there isn't one, to bag it and take it with them to dispose of thoughtfully. It is hoped it will create generational change to preserve the environment that tourists and Fijians want to enjoy in the future.

NCL's Rade Vuk Malobabic at work.

"It's vital for us because when people come to Fiji, they want the pristine ocean, to be able to go out to the islands and snorkel over the reefs and sit on a beautiful beach."

Brent says he's appreciative but not surprised that so many visitors from the cruise ship were willing to lend a hand at the clean up. "The best thing for us is when tourists can be engaged with sustainability. We love that. All these guys are giving back, they realise Fiji is beautiful and they want to keep it that way."

Take 3 for the Sea's head of business development Jenny-Lee Scharnboeck starts to sort out the rubbish on a tarp. Everything collected today will be weighed and categorised to provide a detailed report on the morning's efforts. Jenny-Lee is passionate about sustainability in the Pacific.

They realise Fiji is beautiful and they want to keep it that way.

"I worked in Tonga, my sisters lived in Vanuatu and my niece is half Fijian so I love the Pacific," she says. "And it's the Pacific Islands that are getting impacted by climate change and the rising sea and a lot of this litter that you're seeing as well."

Among the volunteers of the Wailoaloa Beach clean up is the general manager of the Norwegian Spirit, Rade Vuk Malobabic. He has swapped his ship uniform for a turquoise and red shirt with a Fijian palm design. During question and answer sessions on the ship he often gets questions about the handling of waste produced on board. Behind-the-scenes tours of the ship show passengers how wastewater is treated before it is discharged according to strict international environmental laws.

NCL has eliminated plastic straws and swapped plastic water bottles for recyclable paper-based bottles. The company is aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. The new ships run on ethanol, while the vessels have systems to filter the gas emission going into the atmosphere. "Some of the guests assume that cruise ships are polluting much more than actually is true," Vuk says. "We are a cleaner industry than I would say some of the hotels and some other resorts ... and even some different industries that are involved in tourism."

So far NCL has offered the Take 3 clean up shore excursion in Eden on the NSW South Coast, Brighton in Victoria and now in Fiji. It's considering further opportunities for clean ups.

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In under an hour, the group has collected 514 kilograms of litter from the beach - this includes 180 kilograms of tyres, 447 plastic bottles, 242 aluminium cans, 47 shoes and 851 pieces of plastics and remnants. The haul also includes a pool pump, building materials and 157 pieces of polystyrene. Water is handed around and refreshments are laid out by the Wailoaloa Beach Club. The visitors head back to the ship with a sense of satisfaction, knowing that they've done something to make this corner of the Pacific a little better.

The writer was a guest of NCL, which operates several cruises in the South Pacific. Norwegian Sun will sail 14-day itineraries from Cairns to Fiji in April and August next year, from $3493 per person. ncl.com

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