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Explore remote villages on one of the below 6 unique Cairns cultural experiences for 2025 or 2026. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits, and Hiking and cost from $8,025 for experiences of 11 to 18 days. Tell us about your ideal Cairns cultural trip and our Cairns experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Traditional tribal dance at mask festival
from $9,180
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Islands and Cultures of Papua New Guinea

Cairns - Cairns - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Discover New Guinea's heritage
  • Visit Ferguson & Dobu Islands
  • Visit Roderick Bay, Solomon Islands
  • Encounter local people & culture
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Cairns / Cairns
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Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on an 11-day adventure through Melanesia aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Explore WWII history in Alotau, witness landscapes in Ferguson and Dobu, and experience Kitava’s vibrant traditions. Snorkel and dive in Ghizo and Njari Islands, relax on Roderick Bay’s white sands, and conclude in Honiara, the Solomon Islands’ capital, at Point Cruz Port.
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Take in the unusual beauty of the Australian coast
from $8,025
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Torres Strait and Cape York

Cairns - Horn Island - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Explore the Torres Strait Islands
  • Snorkel at Davie Cay
  • View rock art at Stanley Island
  • Visit Lizard Island
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Cairns / Thursday Island
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Share an intimate expedition onboard Coral Discoverer that takes explores the small islands and reefs of the northern Great Barrier Reef, Cape York coastal walks, and the magic and mystery of the rarely-seen Torres Strait Islands.
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Snorkel the vibrant waters of the South Pacific
from $14,375
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Tufi Fjords
  • Snorkel vibrant reefs
  • Visit WWII relics
  • Discover ancient traditions
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Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
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Kayaking, Festival Visits
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Embark on an 18-day Heritage Adventurer cruise through Melanesia's remote islands, from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands to Vanuatu. Discover beautiful islands, colorful coral reefs, WWII sites, rich cultures, and unique wildlife across the Tufi Fjords, Dobu, Fergusson, Bougainville, and more.
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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
from $11,995
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu

Cairns - Port Vila - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Discover the jewels of Tetepare
  • Explore Vanuatu
  • Visit Rabaul’s volcanic landscapes
  • Visit villages in Malaita Island
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Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
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Enjoy a 17-day expedition cruise on the Heritage Adventurer to explore the Secrets of Melanesia. Explore the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef and lush rainforests of Madang. Snorkel in pristine waters around Nissan Island and discover vibrant marine life in the New Georgia Islands. Visit the culturally rich Torres Islands and the iconic Champagne Beach in Vanuatu.
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from $12,750
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Indonesian Explorer: Bali, Raja Ampat & Papua New Guinea

18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit Raja Ampat
  • Lookout for the endemic birds
  • Explore Pegunungan Nature Reserve
  • Swim at Cenderawasih Marine Park
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Denpasar / Cairns
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Variable
Admire Indonesia's extraordinary diversity during this unique 18-day cruise aboard the Heritage Adventurer, sailing from Manado all the way to Madang with ample opportunities to explore the stunning submarine landscape by snorkeling, kayaking and more!
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Beautiful wild coast of Raja Ampat, Indonesia
from $14,375
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Indonesian Explorer: Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea

Bali - Port Moresby - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit Raja Ampat
  • Lookout for the endemic birds
  • Explore Komodo National Park
  • Swim at Triton Bay
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Bali / Cairns
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Hiking
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Variable
Aboard Heritage Adventurer on this 18-day expedition cruise to Indonesia's remote and little-known tropical islands, from Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea, see whale sharks in Triton Bay, visit Komodo National Park, home to the famed Komodo Dragon, and more.
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