The International Council of Cruise Lines reports that in 2005, 11.5 million people worldwide took cruise vacations, a 6% increase over the previous year. Passenger embarkations at US Ports dominated, with 8.6 million. US residents constitute 79% (9.1 million in 2005) of the total global cruise passenger market.

Since 2003, there has been a significant increase in the number of international cruise ships visiting the ports of Fiji. In 2003, with 30 cruise ships visiting, the total foreign earnings from cruise vessels was an estimated FJ$11m. In 2006, there were 78 cruise ships arrivals expected. The most visited port over the last 3 years continued to be Suva with 23 calls expected in 2006. The Yasawa islands are becoming a popular destination for international cruise ships with 22 calls expected in 2006 (up from 6 in 2005).

Discover the capital city of Suva's rich colonial past on the guided tour of it's 'historic landmarks'. Experience the significance of each building and location and stories behind them. Many of the architectural gems from the colonial era still stand to this day, a legacy of the British Empire.

• See historical government building and residences built during the colonial area that has housed former prime ministers, presidents and dignitaries
• Compare the old, colonial style parliament buildings on the edge of the city to the newer Fijian inspired parliament complex in Nasese
• Take a scenic coastal drive, where you will find many historical landmarks including the current presidential residence and the site of the Great Council of Chiefs meeting complex
• Enjoy a tea break at the Homestay, another heritage site with views of the mountains and Suva Harbour
• See religious buildings of the various faiths that make up Fiji from churches and cathedrals to mosques and temples
• A glimpse of the reminders of WWII such as caves and tunnels that were used during the war
• Tour downtown Suva and observe firsthand, the historical colonial building that stand alongside their more contemporary counterparts in Suva's CBD
• Enjoy a tea break at the Homestay, another heritage site with views of the mountains and Suva Harbour

There are 2 main routes by road into Suva, either a 3 hour drive from Nadi International Airport on the Queens Road along the Coral Coast or a 20 minute drive from Nausori Airport just outside Suva.