A small expedition cruise vessel has run aground on a reef in Fiji, with all passengers safely evacuated and no injuries reported.
The Blue Lagoon Cruises-operated Fiji Princess struck a reef near Monuriki Island on Saturday while operating a seven-day itinerary through the Mamanuca group, according to local reports.
Fiji Navy sources said about 30 passengers were on board at the time of the incident and were subsequently transferred back to Port Denarau on the main island of Viti Levu.
The vessel remains stranded on the reef, with images circulating on social media showing the 55-metre ship grounded close to shore.
Monuriki Island, where the grounding occurred, is widely known as the filming location for the 2000 film Cast Away.
There has been no official confirmation on the cause of the incident, although local reporting suggests conditions in the area can be challenging, with reefs and exposed waters posing navigational risks.
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is preparing a report into the grounding, while salvage and recovery operations are expected to follow.
The operator has yet to comment publicly on the incident.
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