Australia Trips with Village Visits

Experience Australia's iconic wilderness and Indonesia's remote island villages on this 16-day Kimberley Expedition from Perth, Australia to Bali, Indonesia aboard National Geographic Orion. Explore dramatic landscapes in the Kimberley that are etched with ancient human history and navigate …

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 …

Australia’s island state poised at the edge of the world where the Southern, Indian and Pacific Oceans collide. Tasmania’s pristine World Heritage wilderness and national parks teem with native wildlife, where rugged mountain ranges meet the sea with soaring coastal cliffs and …

On this 15 days voyage onboard Coral Geographer, you're cordially encouraged to set out on your journey to Makassar via the Straits of the East Indies. Discover lesser-known islands like Alor and Torajaland, which are full of unique cultural practices and old seafaring customs. Visit one of the …

Enjoy guided hikes over vast and quiet beaches on this 14-day cruise onboard the Coral Geographer, including Cape Arid National Park, Cape Le Grand, and Bremer Bay. Discover secluded sea lion nesting sites among the scattered islands and outcrops of the Recherche Archipelago, and follow the snorkel …

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

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 …

Set sail from Bali on an expedition to discover Indonesia’s rich tapestry of cultures and lush tropical islands. Experience the thrill of spotting rare Komodo dragons in the wild; snorkel and dive at pristine coral reefs of the Moluccas, Raja Ampat and WestPapua; take part in exuberant …

Set sail from Bali on an expedition to explore Indonesia's diverse cultural tapestry and picturesque tropical islands. Explore the entirety of this island nation's eastern half—Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. See areas that few outsiders have ever had the opportunity to …

Join Silver Explorer on its 18-day voyage and experience the highlights of Melanesia; the true gems of the region. Starting in Lautoka,Silver Explorerwill sail through Melanesia via Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. This voyage will lead you from underwater wonders to blue lagoons …

Be touched by genuinely warm welcomes as you experience cultural traditions and performances 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 …

Discover the untouched, unspoiled island paradises of the Philippines and Indonesia aboard Heritage Adventurer. The remote islands of Indonesia and the Philippines' archipelagos, which are spread across the equator like pearls, are the picture-perfect image of paradise, with impossibly blue …

Begin a 12-night trip from Cairns to distant Papua New Guinea islands that have witnessed millennia of history, from unspoiled villages to World War 2 battlegrounds. At Ataliklikun Bay, see the Baining Fire Dance on the first cruise ship to visit the village. Rabaul was the WW2 base for 110,000 …

This 13-day journey explores Papua New Guinea's seldom-visited islands, volcanic highlands, and pristine rainforest wilderness regions carved by mighty rivers. Sail past the magnificent Kadovar Islands, which are famous for their volcanic activity. Explore the Sepik River to observe riverfront …

Discover the wonders of New Zealand and Australia on this 16-day journey from Auckland to Sydney. Experience the city of two harbors in Auckland with its abundance of activities, from sailing to trekking. Visit New Plymouth a city located on the Taranaki Peninsula on the west coast of New …