♦ Blue Lagoon Cruises’ first ship was called
Turaga Levu, meaning ‘great chief’
♦ The original movie ‘Blue Lagoon’ was filmed
in 1948. The founder of Blue Lagoon Cruises,
Trevor Withers, lent a hand on set and met
and liked the attractive Jean Simmons. It
was from this experience that he named his
cruising company ‘Blue Lagoon Cruises’.
♦ Blue Lagoon Cruises recently celebrated
60 years cruising in the Yasawa Islands
and continues to employ only local Fijian
residents on board.
♦ Our boutique ship, Fiji Princess is small
enough to tie off to a coconut tree –
passengers are invited to jump straight from
the boat and swim ashore!
♦ The crew will often catch fresh fish straight
from the back of the ship and serve for lunch
or dinner. We have a saying on board – “The
more you eat the better you float!”
♦ Blue Lagoon Cruises supports the Vinaka Fiji
Trust which aims to improve the provision
of basic needs and amenities in the Yasawa
Island villages and schools.
