26 Jun 2000
Blue Lagoon Cruises: Fact File

Blue Lagoon Cruises

The accommodation cruising market in Fiji is increasing at approximately the same rate as the total number of Fiji visitors, ie around 3% in the past year. Blue Lagoon Cruises commands a leading position within this market maintaining a 65% market share (approximate).

Blue Lagoon Cruises has a longstanding Hollywood Connection: - The Company, Blue Lagoon Cruises was named after the original movie of the same name starring Jean Simonds and Lloyd Bridges. One of the best examples of a Blue Lagoon is Nanuya Lai Lai, BLCs own private island. - BLC had a critical role in the remake of the movie starring Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins, transporting film crew and acting as location scouts. - BLCs own private island, Nanuya Lai Lai, was chosen as the location for The Swiss Family Robinson TV series and scenes from the Jodie Foster movie, Contact, were also filmed in the areas where BLC cruises today.

The Blue Lagoon cruising experience begins from the moment passengers check in. An elegant new pre-boarding lounge enables passengers to relax in air-conditioned comfort prior to departure. The lounge features a café, bar and boutique.

Did you know that the more you eat, the better you float? this is the catchcry of Blue Lagoon Cruises friendly Fijian crew. Only Blue Lagoon Cruises boasts a double award winning Fijian Chef Paul Wong who has twice received Chef of the Year and is a master in the preparation of both local and international dishes.

Blue Lagoons largest vessel, the Mystique Princess, holds a maximum of 72 passengers. The smaller, intimate style of vessel in the Blue Lagoon fleet enables passengers to meet and get to know fellow passengers and crew. For many people, this is a highlight of their holiday and they continue these relationships on for a lifetime. Only Blue Lagoon Cruises can offer the levels of comfort and luxury achieved on board its five star flagship, the Mystique Princess. Smaller vessels also mean that BLC can reach inlets and coral cays not accessible to the bigger boats.

A special feature of the Blue Lagoon Cruise itinerary is a visit to Nanuya Lai Lai Island, the companys privately owned island. Nanuya Lai Lai remains one of the best examples of a pristine, deserted beach, white sand and azure water in the South Pacific. On Nanuya Lai lai, passengers participate in a traditional Lovo feast (earth oven) as well as a beach party with dancing and singing that goes on into the night!

One of Blue Lagoons most prized assets is its crew the company staffs all vessels with only Fijian crew giving passengers every opportunity to experience the authentic, genuine friendliness and hospitality of the Fijian people.

The entire Blue Lagoon Cruises range of vessels has been purpose built for the ocean going conditions of the Fijian waters, particularly around the Yasawa Islands. This enables BLC to explore further into the more remote areas of the Yasawa Islands than any other cruise line.