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Explore remote villages on one of the below 4 unique Thursday Island 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 Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, and Local Market Visits and cost from $8,055 for experiences of 11 to 24 days. Tell us about your ideal Thursday Island cultural trip and our Thursday Island experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Take in the unusual beauty of the Australian coast
from $8,055
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Torres Strait and Cape York

Cairns - Horn Island - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
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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.
  • Explore the Torres Strait Islands
  • Snorkel at Davie Cay
  • View rock art at Stanley Island
  • Visit Lizard Island
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Rock formations along the coast of Kimberly
from $10,870
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Crossing Melanesia: Australia To Fiji

Darwin - Lautoka - 18 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin
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Darwin / Lautoka
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Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation
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Set sail on this 18-day cruise Crossing Melanesia from Australia to Fiji aboard M/S Paul Gauguin, exploring remote islands and cultures. Highlights include Papua New Guinea, Guadalcanal's WWII history, Solomon Islands for snorkeling, Vanuatu's pristine beaches, and Fiji's vibrant markets and shores.
  • Explore coral reefs of Milne Bay
  • See WWII historical sites in Alotau
  • Swim in the waters of Espiritu Sant
  • Discover Vanuatu's beaches
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Learn about the cultures of Papua New Guinea
from $11,340
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An Escapade in the Heart of Melanesia

Darwin - Lautoka - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
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Darwin / Lautoka
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Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits
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Set sail on a 17-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, exploring Australia and Melanesia, including Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Discover Thursday Island's WWII history, the Solomon Islands' tropical beauty, and Vanuatu's vibrant landscapes before finishing in Lautoka, Fiji.
  • Explore Darwin’s tropical cityscape
  • Visit Thursday Island’s fort
  • Experience Port Moresby wildlife
  • Discover Alotau’s WWII sites
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from $11,900
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Lautoka to Darwin

Fiji - Australia - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
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Lautoka / Darwin
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Hiking
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Join the 23-day Lautoka to Darwin Cruise aboard Silver Cloud for a South Pacific adventure. Explore the Solomon Islands' traditions, witness Pentecost Island's land diving, and experience Papua New Guinea’s vibrant cultures. Discover coral reefs at Njari and Dobu Island and geothermal springs before concluding in Australia’s Indigenous lands.
  • Discover Solomon Islands' tradition
  • Witness the land diving ritual
  • Learn Papua New Guinea’s cultures
  • Explore Njari and Dobu island
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