Australia Small Ship Cruises

from $4,105

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Coastal Adventures: Western Australia

Albany to Fremantle - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer

• Visit Albany cultural heritage site
• Augusta Jewel Cave exploration
• Swim or kayak at Two Peoples Bay
• Cape Leeuwin lighthouse stop

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Albany / Fremantle

Activities

Biking, Wine Tasting

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Variable

Set sail on a 7-day coastal cruise through Western Australia aboard Coral Geographer. Explore Albany, Busselton, Eagle Bay, Augusta, Two Peoples Bay, and Fremantle. Walk through historic towns, enjoy vibrant arts, taste regional wines, kayak in turquoise waters, and visit iconic landmarks like the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Margaret River.

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from $26,400

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Darwin to Fremantle

Darwin to Perth - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Explore Darwin's history and market
• Ord River wildlife cruise
• Witness Swift Bay rock art
• Snorkel in Dampier Archipelago

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Darwin / Fremantle

Activities

Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through Australia’s Kimberley and Western Australia on an 18-day cruise from Darwin to Fremantle aboard Silver Cloud. Discover dramatic red cliffs, Aboriginal rock art, remote islands, and thriving marine life. Explore by Zodiac, snorkel reefs, cruise rivers, and hike national parks.

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from $8,110

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Crossing Melanesia: Australia To Fiji

Darwin - Lautoka - 18 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin

• 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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Darwin / Lautoka

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $14,050

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An Escapade in the Heart of Melanesia

Darwin - Lautoka - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Explore Darwin’s tropical cityscape
• Visit Thursday Island’s fort
• Experience Port Moresby wildlife
• Discover Alotau’s WWII sites

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Darwin / Lautoka

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Variable

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.

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from $35,495

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Ross Sea Odyssey

Hobart - Dunedin - 26 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Hobart’s waterfront
• Admire Tasman Peninsula cliffs
• Encounter Macquarie’s wildlife
• Experience Antarctica’s landscapes

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Hobart / Dunedin

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 26-day Ross Sea Odyssey from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore remote regions, starting with yellow-eyed penguins in subantarctic forests and royal albatross in mega herb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle, cruise pack ice, and spot emperor penguins, orcas, and snow petrels.

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from $9,095

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Frontier Lands of Papua New Guinea

Cairns to Madang - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer

• Experience Lababia canoe adventure
• Learn Fergusson Island traditions
• Visit Buna wartime sites
• Karkar reef snorkeling

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Cairns / Madang

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Papua New Guinea on a 13-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer. Explore islands, visit villages, learn cultural traditions, see WWII sites, snorkel coral reefs, and cruise fjords. Engage with local communities, observe unique customs, and discover historic locations.

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from $9,240

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Frontier Lands of Papua New Guinea

Cairns to Rabaul - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer

• Explore Samarai Island and snorkel
• Visit Dobu hot springs
• Cruise the Cape Nelson fjords
• See marine life in Kimbe Bay

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Cairns / Rabaul

Activities

Scuba Diving, Village Visits, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer from Cairns to Rabaul. Explore Papua New Guinea’s vibrant islands, WWII battlefields, and the Sepik River. Discover traditional markets, fjords, coral reefs, and cultural performances. Swim, snorkel, and dive in pristine waters while learning about local traditions and history.

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from $9,450

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Papua New Guinea Discoverer

Madang to Cairns - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer

• Explore volcanic Umboi Island
• Cruise the Pulia River
• Experience Bolu Bolu village
• Relax on Boia Boia

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Madang / Cairns

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Coral Discoverer through Papua New Guinea. Explore volcanic islands, vibrant coral reefs, jungle rivers, and cultural villages. Visit Madang, Tuam, Biangatu, Deboyne, Calvados, Samarai, and more.

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from $68,190

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Antarctica's Ross Sea: Majestic Ice & Wildlife

Hobart - Christchurch - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

• Visit Beaufort Island’s cliffs
• Explore Hobart’s vibrant harbor
• Sail along the Ross Sea
• Admire Mount Erebus

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Hobart / Christchurch

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 24-day Scenic Eclipse II cruise from Hobart to Christchurch, exploring Antarctica’s Ross Sea and its historic routes. Experience breathtaking glaciers and unique wildlife.

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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

Activity Level

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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from $15,175

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Asian Island Odyssey: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin

19 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Visit Yehliu Geopark
• Marvel at Tojoman Lagoo
• Explore Fort Belgica
• Swim with Whale Sharks

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Taipei / Darwin

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 19-day Asian Island Odyssey, cruising from Taipei to Darwin aboard Heritage Adventurer. Traverse the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator. Explore islands with blue waters, pristine coral gardens, and intriguing wildlife. Highlights include Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark and Taroko National Park, swimming with Whale Sharks, and more.

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from $7,050

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Immersive Indonesia: Singapore to Australia

Singapore to Australia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin

• Relax on Parai Beach
• Discover ancient Semarang
• Experience Bali’s culture
• See Komodo dragons up close

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Singapore / Darwin

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise from Singapore to Darwin on a 14-day M/S Paul Gauguin adventure, visiting lively cities, beautiful beaches, and must-see spots like Bali, Komodo Island, and Timor-Leste. Relax onboard with great food, entertainment, and amazing views along the way.

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from $64,710

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Unexplored East Antarctica & French Southern Lands

Hobart, Tasmania - Cape Town - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Trace footsteps of explorers
• Set sail from Hobart
• Navigate through coastal ice floes
• wildlife of the Southern Ocean
• eastern side of Antarctica

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Hobart / Cape Town

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 29-day half-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Tasmania to the southern tip of Africa. Follow the paths of explorers, witness icebergs and glaciers, and visit Australian research stations Casey and Davis.

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from $13,590

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New Guinea Odyssey

Darwin - Cairns - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Discover Papua New Guinea
• Visit the Tami islands
• Watch the Asaro Mudmen
• Swim and snorkel on beaches

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Cairns / Darwin

Activity Level

Variable

Embark Le Soleal for a brand-new 17-day tropical expedition cruise to discover the sublime natural landscapes of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, stopping in stunning ports of Banda Neira, Triton Bay, Jayapura, Kopar, Madang, and Tami Islands.

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from $10,200

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Australia's Iconic Kimberley: Broome - Darwin

Broome - Darwin - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Discover Important Bird Area
• Experience Horizontal Waterfalls
• Visit Gwion Gwion art galleries
• Explore the King George twin falls

Starts / Ends

Broome / Darwin

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 11-day expedition cruise across the Kimberley Coast. Explore the ?Horizontal Waterfalls?, Montgomery reef, the Bonaparte Archipelago, and a lot of amazing places in fascinating Australia. Embark Le Soleal from Broome to Darwin with stops in: Lacepede Islands, Collier Bay, Hunter River, Swift Bay, King George River, and more.

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