Be touched by genuinely warm welcomes as we experience cultural traditions and performance shaped by the rich cultural history of Melanesian and Micronesian customs. Amidst striking natural landscapes and seascapes boasting vibrant marine biodiversity, learn about centuries-old navigational …

Immerse yourself in the wild and rugged scenery of Papua New Guinea, with its mysterious stories interwoven with cultural beliefs and ancient legends. Visit remote villages rich in culture and meet the people who have maintained their traditional way of life for generations. Papua New Guinea is …

Be touched by genuine and warm welcomes as we share cultural traditions and performances shaped by the rich cultural history of island-dwelling people. Following the spice trail to Banda Neira, which was once the centre of the nutmeg trade, we are greeted by a fleet of Kora Kora canoes paddled by …

This 13-day expedition explores Western Australia’s wild and largely untouched coast, with its contrasting coastal palette of rich red sands and turquoise sea. With a fascinating maritime and Indigenous history – from the Malgana people of Shark Bay to the exploratory journeys of …

With almost 300 islands dotted across the narrow stretch of water between Cape York and Papua New Guinea, the people of the Torres Strait Islands have a distinct and vibrant culture. An expedition by small ship is the ideal way to access these remote regions, visiting uninhabited sand cays, remote …

This 8-day South Pacific cruise includes a full day to discover two different sections of the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs, considered to be the most colorful and pristine reefs found anywhere along the entire length of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the wonderful fringing reefs off Lizard …

Both humongous and humbling, Melanesia has been topping wanderlust wish lists for years. Join our team of onboard experts aboard Silver Explorer and explore this lesser known region. Leaving Cairns, travel to hot springs and birds of paradise of Papua New Guinea, exploring the island’s …

Board the Le Laperouse anddiscover culture, landscapes, fauna, and flora of the Malay Archipelago.Visit the Tangkoko National Park to look for the famous Tarsier, one of the tiniest primates in the world. Explore the Malukus, the paradisiac Spice Islands;magnificent Mommon waterfall, which tumbles …

Sailing aboard the Coral Adventurer, the voyage will commence from Darwin on the November 7, 2020 and undertake a full circumnavigation of the Australian coastline over 60 days (59 nights), returning on January 5, 2021. This is a once-in-a-lifetime, never-to-be-repeated expedition of discovery. …

Be one of a special few to join the Coral Adventurer on a full circumnavigation voyage around New Guinea. This one-off voyage is packed with highlights. Sailing in comfort aboard the brand-new Coral Adventurer, experience many diverse cultures from the Spice Islands to the Sepik River, marvel at …

If the Great Barrier Reef was not already on your bucket list, then it is now. Join the Silver Explorer as it follows the coral south to Middleton Reef and deep dive – literally – into an underwater world of prismatic beauty. If all the subaquatic activity gets too much for you, then …

The tropical archipelago of West Papua is ideal for expedition cruising.Raja Ampat andthenearby islands of the Indonesianarchipelago are a melting pot of culture, history and nature. Discover the influence of Melanesia, Islam,and thePortuguese explorers and Dutch traders who ventured to the …

Board on Coral Discoverer and join this 11-day cruise exploring the remote coastal wonders of Western Australia. Visit the spectacular Rowley Shoals Marine Park, the Dampier Archipelago and the historic Montebello Islands and culminate with a visit to Ningaloo Reef, home to the gentle and giant …

A journey through ancient culture and underwater worlds, the Cape York and Arnhem Land expedition voyage takes you to some of Australia’s most remote communities on Australia’s North Coast. Commencing in Darwin, this journey takes guests to some of Northern Australia’s most …

Few people would know where these subtropical islands are. That is one of their many attractions, that visitors are rare. They lie 1000km northeast of New Zealand about half way to Tonga and well off the main shipping routes. There are four islands within the Kermadec group and all are the summits …