MV Reef Endeavour

MV Reef Endeavour sailing in Yasawa Islands, Fiji

MV Reef Endeavour was built at the Fiji Government dockyard, Suva Fiji and was the first ship to contact the Great Barrier Reef as an attraction, in 1996, an important milestone for tourism in Australia. Initially built for a joint venture between Captain Cook Cruises and Qantas, she was later purchased from the joint venture by Captain Cook Cruises and transferred to Fiji. She is today one of many ships that operate around the Fiji Islands exploring the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands every week and Vanua Levu once a month. What makes the Reef Endeavour exceptional, is her small size allows her to reach remote reefs, islands and shallow bays, where bigger ships cannot proceed. Her design allows for big ship qualities, whilst maintaining a small ship feel. These features include a pool, spa, and an embarkation platform allowing access and storage for smaller boats.

A 2016 refurbishment and dry dock reduced the number of cabins and passengers slightly by interconnecting some to create suites as well as allowing for major technical and cosmetic work.

Specifications

Technical Details:

  REGISTRY: Suva, Fiji 
  IMO: 9012666
  TONNAGE: 3,125 tonnes
  LENGTH: 73 metres
  BEAM: 14 metres
  DRAFT: 3.6 metres
  SPEED: 13.5 knots
  PASSENGERS: 130
  PASSENGER CABINS: 63
  Owner: Captain Cook Cruises Fiji

See also

• MV Sydney 2000
• MV Reef Escape

References

• Cruise line web site