5 Night Cruise sailing from Taveuni to Savusavu aboard Tui Tai.

The itinerary for a classic Tui Tai expedition is ever-evolving, as we expand, tweak, and fine-tune our onboard experience to show guests the absolute best activities, island tours, dive and snorkel sites, and cultural experiences the South Pacific has to offer.

Our expeditions, which launch weekly for five- or seven-night fiji cruises, have a common structure to them-outlined below-but each outing has its own unique rhythm and flow. A spontaneous invitation from a local villager, dolphin or whale sighting, discovery of an unexplored dive site, or rumor of some killer waves the next break over can set us moving in exciting and unforeseen new directions.

wednesday: today we get wet
Embark in Taveuni. We sail across the Somosomo Strait to Kioa Island, visiting the island's master craftspeople and fishers before they present a traditional "Fatele" performance, showcasing Polynesian ancestry.

thursday: head for the high seas
With the main islands in our rearview mirror, we anchor among the Ringgold Atolls, surrounded by a barrier reef that creates a tranquil lagoon teeming with life and vibrant color. On Cobia, hike to the volcanic island's summit along natural tree root steps, then explore the crater's mystic lagoon on kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Throughout the day, you can dive in waters with visibility exceeding 120 feet, picnic on remote island beaches and savor a massage in our mobile island spa.

friday: conservation and ecotourism at its finest
We arrive at Taveuni, Fiji's "garden island" and home to the Bouma National Heritage Park, one of the region's greatest conservation sites and ecotourism destinations. Hike along Bouma Road, passing villagers en route to the park. Once there, simply relax in lush rainforests, enjoy a massage in front of roaring waterfalls and swim around the huge, serene pool. In the afternoon, visit the villagers of Wiwi and enjoy their Melanesian cultural performance.

saturday: come to Qamea
Setting sail once more, we head for Qamea Island. Along the way, we linger along stunning snorkel and dive sites, as well as world-class surf breaks for those looking to ride the waves. We soon arrive at Qamea, a beautifully rugged place replete with rainforests and gorgeous tropical beaches. In the morning, paddle upriver through the island's interior, passing dense mangrove forests and keeping a close eye out for exotic flora and fauna.

sunday: the journey homeward begins
We return to the island of Rabi, now on the protected waters of Albert Cove. Days like today are why we maintain such an enviable collection of sporting gear-use it all to your heart's content. Kayak, snorkel, scuba dive, play beach volleyball with the travel partners who've now become like family. Recover with spa treatments on a remote beach as the South Pacific laps rhythmically in the background, and memories of the week's adventures dance through your head.

monday: all good things must come to an end
Your journey wraps up where it began, in Savusavu. The Tui Tai crew sincerely hopes you come see us again. We bid farewell by serenading you with, "I levu tu na ua...mai na Tui Tai, nanuma tiko ga," or, "Soon you'll be sailing far across the sea, but please, sometime, just try and remember us and remember the Tui Tai." (And trust us-no one ever thinks they're going to cry at the end of the trip. Almost everyone does.)