Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
Today your journey begins as you depart Australia on your included one-way flight to Nadi, the gateway to Fiji's tropical west coast. Upon arrival, make your way to your accommodation for a three-night stay at the Mercure Nadi. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey or begin exploring at your own pace.
Special Information:
Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.
Hotel check-in time is at 3pm. If arriving prior to this, you will be able to leave your luggage with hotel reception and explore your surroundings until check-in becomes available. The hotel may grant early check-in, however this is strictly subject to availability and at the hotel's discretion.
Day 2 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Nadi and its surrounds. You may wish to take a relaxed walk along Wailoaloa or Denarau Beach, watching the turquoise waters lap the shore. Nadi town itself is worth a wander, with colourful local markets and the Sri Siva Subramaniya Hindu Temple, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Garden lovers will enjoy the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, home to one of the largest collections of orchids in the South Pacific. Tonight is at your leisure to find a local eatery or dine back at your hotel.
Inspiring Highlights:
Nadi – Time at leisure to explore the town and surrounds
Day 3 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
Today is yours to continue exploring at leisure. You may like to head down to Denarau Marina for a stroll and a relaxed waterfront lunch, or visit Sigatoka further south along the coast for its lively produce market and a glimpse of village life beyond the resorts. For something a little more reflective, the Vuda Lookout offers wide views over Fiji's western coastline. Tonight is at your leisure ahead of joining your cruise tomorrow.
Inspiring Highlights:
Nadi – Day at leisure to explore Fiji's western coast
Day 4 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
After breakfast at your hotel, check out and make your own way to Lautoka Port to embark Norwegian Spirit, your home for the next twelve nights. After settling into your stateroom, take time to explore the ship's facilities including a variety of restaurants, lounges, entertainment venues and relaxation spaces before sailing this evening into the South Pacific.
Inspiring Highlights:
Lautoka – Embark Norwegian Spirit
Special Information:
Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour by road from Nadi to Lautoka.
Port transfers from your Nadi hotel to Lautoka Port are not included. We recommend pre-booking a private taxi or transfer service for ease.
Day 5 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
After breakfast on board, today your cruise calls into Denarau on Fiji's western coast. Spend the day exploring the marina precinct and its restaurants, relaxing on Denarau Beach, or joining one of the optional shore excursions on offer. Return to the ship in time for the afternoon departure as you continue your South Pacific journey.
Inspiring Highlights:
Denarau – Time at Fiji's marina hub
Day 6 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
After breakfast on board, today the ship arrives into Savusavu, a sheltered harbour town on the island of Vanua Levu. Often called Fiji's hidden paradise, Savusavu is known for its hot springs and laid back charm. You may wish to wander the small town centre, swim at one of the nearby beaches, or join an optional shore excursion to learn more about the area. Return to Norwegian Spirit in time for this evening's departure.
Inspiring Highlights:
Savusavu – Time on Vanua Levu
Day 7 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
After breakfast on board, today Norwegian Spirit tenders into Dravuni Island, a tiny coral cay in the Kadavu group. With its powdery white beaches and clear turquoise waters, Dravuni offers an unspoiled slice of South Pacific beauty. You may choose to relax on the beach, snorkel along the coral reef, or take a short walk to the island's lookout point. Return to the ship in the afternoon as your voyage continues.
Inspiring Highlights:
Dravuni Island – Tender visit to a remote coral cay
Day 8 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea as your ship sails toward Vanuatu. Take advantage of the many amenities onboard the Norwegian Spirit. Relax by the pool, attend onboard entertainment, enjoy a fine meal or unwind while admiring sweeping ocean views from the deck.
Day 9 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
After breakfast on board, today the ship arrives into Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, set along a beautiful natural harbour on the island of Efate. You may wish to wander the bustling waterfront market filled with tropical produce, browse the local handicrafts, or join an optional excursion to discover the island's beaches, blue lagoons or cultural villages. Return to the ship in the afternoon for departure.
Inspiring Highlights:
Port Vila – Visit Vanuatu's lively capital
Day 10 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
After breakfast on board, today the ship tenders into Mystery Island, an uninhabited speck of paradise off the southern tip of Vanuatu. Powder-white sand, swaying palms and crystal-clear waters create a postcard setting. Spend the day relaxing on the beach, snorkelling the colourful reef or browsing local market stalls set up by villagers from a nearby island. Return to Norwegian Spirit in the afternoon to continue your voyage.
Inspiring Highlights:
Mystery Island – Tender visit to an uninhabited South Pacific cay
Day 11 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
Enjoy a leisurely day at sea as the ship cruises toward Australia. Take advantage of the onboard facilities, indulge in delicious cuisine, attend a show or simply unwind while watching the horizon stretch endlessly ahead.
Day 12 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
Today is another relaxing day onboard the Norwegian Spirit. Discover new dining venues, take part in onboard activities or simply take in the ocean views as your cruise approaches the Australian coast.
Day 13 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
After breakfast on board, today your cruise arrives in Brisbane, Queensland's vibrant capital city set along the winding Brisbane River. The city offers a relaxed sub-tropical atmosphere with lush parklands, lively dining precincts and a thriving cultural scene. Spend the day exploring South Bank's riverfront gardens, browsing the boutiques of Queen Street Mall, or joining an optional excursion to discover the wider region. Return to the ship in the afternoon for evening departure.
Inspiring Highlights:
Brisbane – Time in Queensland's riverside capital
Day 14 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
Enjoy a final day at sea as your cruise journeys south along the Australian coast. Make the most of the ship's facilities, savour another wonderful meal onboard or relax on deck and watch the coastline drift by.
Day 15 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
After breakfast on board, today your cruise calls into Newcastle, a historic harbour city on the New South Wales coast. Once a working port, Newcastle today blends heritage architecture with vibrant beaches, cafes and waterfront walks. You may like to stroll the foreshore, visit Nobbys Beach and lighthouse, or join an optional excursion further afield. Return to the ship in the afternoon for the final overnight sail to Sydney.
Inspiring Highlights:
Newcastle – Time in the historic NSW harbour city
Day 16 - Fly Stay Cruise – 16 Day Spirit of the Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu & Beyond
Your cruise concludes today as you arrive into Sydney Harbour. After breakfast on board the Norwegian Spirit, it is time to disembark. If you live in Sydney, welcome home! For guests travelling onwards to Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth or beyond, you will make your own way to your domestic airport to board your flight home, completing your unforgettable journey through Fiji, Vanuatu and Australia.
We hope you have enjoyed your South Pacific journey with Inspiring Vacations and look forward to welcoming you on tour again soon.
Special Information:
Airport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier departure experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.
Onward domestic or international flights from Sydney are not included as part of your package.
