This 13-day extraordinary adventure on board the Coral Adventurer takes you to some of the most remote and hardly visited areas in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Adventurers and nature lovers certainly enjoy getting close to some of the most incredible wilderness on the planet: observe the colorful Bird of Paradise, snorkel in the Raja Ampat region and see some of the world’s most pristine and wildlife-rich coral reefs, discover traditional markets on Indonesia’s Spice Islands, and visit villages that have only become exposed to the modern world recently. An amazing, genuine and moving experience!
Highlights
Discover the pristine Raja Ampat region; a nature lover’s paradise
Take in the aromas, colors and characters of the Spice Islands
Enjoy traditional welcome dances at the charming Alotau
Explore the colourful Kuiawa's local market lo learn more about the culture
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board Coral Discoverer for your morning departure, leave Cairns behind as you begin your voyage towards Papua New Guinea, take the opportunity to explore your new home and meet your fellow passengers, enjoy the view at this evening's sunset drinks before sitting down to the first of many delicious dinners.
Spend the day at leisure as you get to know your traveling companions, join your Expedition Leader and knowledgeable Guest Lecturer in the Lounge for presentations and briefings on Papua New Guinea, ahead of your arrival into Alotau.
Wake up to the scenery of the China Strait as you approach our first Papua New Guinea landfall – Alotau. Enjoy traditional welcome dances prior joining the tour of town tour of Alotau or join the WW2 tour and learn the military history of this region before the Captain’s welcome aboard drinks.
Join your Expedition Staff on a walk to Dei Dei Hot Springs, where the people share their mythical and spiritual tales of these hot water and mud springs, learn of the history of the Kula Ring. Dobu Island was a pivotal link between the north and south Kula trade routes, meet the local primary school children, who welcome you with a traditional dance performance.
Historically known as the ‘Islands of Love’, the Trobriands offer a glimpse of the traditional culture largely unspoiled by outside influence. In the morning visit the island of Kuiawa witness traditional Trobriand dance performed by the colorfully costumed locals. Visit the local market then during lunch sail to Kitava to meet the local villagers for their beachfront market in the afternoon. Enjoy a swim off the adjacent island beach.
Local guides paddle you in traditional canoes at Maclaren Harbour to their village in the rainforest, you will be welcomed with traditional dances and traditional crafts. Discover the scenic beauty of the rarely visited Maclaren Harbour, over lunch soak up spectacular views as we cruise close to the towering cliffs before entering into Tufi Fjord and then board Xplorer to travel ashore, enjoy a leisurely swim and snorkel over colorful fringing reefs or visit the nearby resort for a relaxing time.
The Battle of Buna saw some of the fiercest fighting between American, Australian and Japanese forces during the final stages of WW2, walk through the jungle with the local villagers and discover the fascinating history. After lunch stopover at beautiful Sanananda to visit the War Museum which the villagers have built to honor both sides, meet the local village people and enjoy their lovely gardens.
Awake early and travel ashore for a morning of water activities at Fly Island, which has very colorful coral reefs, snorkel, dive, and enjoy a glass bottom boat tour. After lunch, visit the picturesque village of Lababia, gateway to one of the most important conservation areas in PNG, enjoy welcome ceremonies and local dancers, paddle on local outriggers and enjoy a village walk and market.
Today visit Dregerhafen in the Finschhafen district of Morobe, famous for Tami bowls and timber paddles, visit the village of Gingala where a high spirited PNG welcome is guaranteed, after your welcome the markets are open and you will have a chance to walk through the village with the locals, after lunch enjoy snorkelling, diving, a glass bottom boat tour or kayaking in the waters of the lagoon. Finish the day with drinks on the sundeck and delicious BBQ.
Enjoy a presentation from the guest lecturer as you steam towards the remote island of Tuam in the Siassi group, after lunch head ashore and walk along the limestone track to the village. Tuam features two well- known and successful dance groups who perform as you wander through the village, along the way peruse the market stalls set up in front of local huts, enjoy a guided walk with the locals, finish the day with water activities in the crystal clear water.
Explore Madang, which sits on the peninsula surrounded by a number of picturesque islands famed for its waterfront setting and colonial history. Discover the surrounding area on a Madang tour. After lunch, visit the markets where there is the opportunity to purchase a large selection of artifacts from the local region.
Day 12: Sepik River | Bien Village, Volcanic Manam Island
At first light, the Coral Adventurer enters into the mighty Sepik River, your destination is the remote village of Bien where the locals are famous for their arts and crafts. A true Sepik welcome awaits as you step ashore, take the opportunity to purchase unique hand carvings. Enjoy the views as you depart from the great Sepik River, sail past the active volcano at Manam Island and enjoy the Captain's Farewell drinks.
Day 13: Wewak, New Guinea | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Early this morning arrive into the port town of Wewak, disembark after breakfast.
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Coral Deck Stateroom
Identical to the Promenade Deck Staterooms except for their location one deck below. These staterooms have twin portholes rather than picture windows.
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Promenade Deck Stateroom
Located below the Explorer deck and furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk, and armchair are included.
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Explorer Deck Balcony Stateroom
Comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk, and armchair are included.
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Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom
Comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk, and armchair are included.
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Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Suites are equipped with a lounge area, minibar, and personal coffee machine. They have special King sized beds which can be separated into two singles.
Notes
Important Fare Information:
Rates are posted based off of the current exchange rates from Australian Dollars. Please contact us for current exchange rates
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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