September 2008: South Pacific
Malumu Bay, Beqa Island, Fiji (S 18.23.083 E 178.09.092)
All of our destinations are researched with charts, charting software and cruising guides prior to departure. We need to know if there is an anchorage and the quality of the anchorage in order to commit. After entering the fringing reef of Beqa Island (Bengga) off the southern coast of Fiji we easily located Malumu Bay where we intended to anchor overnight. We found what appeared to be a very small resort with no activity and a small pier with an anchored sailboat in their water. We dropped the hook on a small secluded beach across the bay from them but realized it was too risky of an anchorage. We pulled up the hook and headed deeper into the bay. What we discovered was a pristine, undeveloped and unpopulated bay. In effect we were surrounded by lush green hills and flat glassy green water. There were a few locals fishing along the shore but we never saw their village. The stargazing at night was outstanding since there were no city or shore lights. This was by far one of the most peaceful places I have seen in a long time. These places do exist and we found one.
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