MV Reef Endeavour

MV Reef Endeavour was built at the Government Shipyard, Suva, Fiji being launched on 2 November 1994. It entered service in June 1995 operating out of Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef. 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.^[1]

MV Reef Endeavour

History
Owner	Captain Cook Cruises
Builder	Government Shipyard, Suva, Fiji
Launched	9 November 1994
In service	June 1995
Out of service	November 2023
Identification	IMO number: 9012666
General characteristics
Tonnage	1,300 tonnes
Length	72 metres

Reef Endeavour sailing in Fiji in January 2011

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.^[2] In November 2023 it was retired.^[3]