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Browse the top ships visiting Papua New Guinea during 2026-2027 below. These small ships have been hand selected to provide an excellent experience onboard with world class service and extraordinary activities during the day exploring Papua New Guinea. Some of the most popular destinations visited on these small ship itineraries are Rabaul, Triton Bay, Madang, Samarai Island, and Alotau. The most popular things to do while on a small ship cruise to Papua New Guinea are Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Local Market Visits, and Archaeological Site Visits. Not sure which ship is the best match for you to explore Papua New Guinea? Contact one of Adventure Life's Papua New Guinea small ship cruise experts for advice on selecting the perfect ship and planning the perfect trip to Papua New Guinea.

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Heritage Adventurer
from $14,300
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Heritage Adventurer

Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the 'Grande Dame of Polar Exploration' due to her celebrated history and refined design, she was purpose-built for adventure in 1991 at Finland's Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration.
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Aqua Blu exterior
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Aqua Blu

Board the Aqua Blu as it sails along the pristine East Indonesian Archipelago. This luxurious long-range explorer yacht can accommodate 30 guests. The vessel is additionally equipped with Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers for optimal comfort while sailing.
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SH Minerva in Arntarctica
from $11,825
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SH Minerva

5-star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.
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The Paul Gauguin
from $9,190
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M/S Paul Gauguin

Sail the South Pacific on the m/s Paul Gauguin. Enjoy a luxury tropical escape on this luxury cruise vessel carrying 332 passengers. Stroll white sand beaches, snorkel with colorful fish, and learn of the mystical cultures of the South Pacific.
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Le Soleal sails blue waters
from $15,420
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Le Soleal

Cruise the polar regions in luxury aboard the Le Soleal. This small ship carries 224 passengers in luxurious accommodations with first class amenities.
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Coral Discoverer
from $10,020
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Coral Discoverer

The Coral Discoverer is an expedition style cruise ship large enough to provide all the comforts of a larger cruise ship, yet small enough to enable access reef and island sites inaccessible to other vessels.
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Sail aboard Ombak Putih
from $8,100
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Ombak Putih

Ombak Putih was made in 1995 by Buginese ship builders at Kalimantan. This unique heritage vessel was subject of a major interior transformation in early 2015, keeping its authentic charm but turning it into a fully equipped traditional Indonesian schooner with a capacity of 24 guests, divided into 12 luxurious cabins.
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Le Jacques Cartier
from $9,610
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Le Jacques Cartier

Indulge in an intimate cruise with the opportunity to visit an ever-expanding choice of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Authenticity and a love of travel are the focal points of this opulent setting.
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Sail aboard Katharina
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Katharina

Built in 1995 using only the very best grades of ironwood, Katharina is a legendary vessel that mixes together traditional materials, shaped by highly skilled Indonesian craftsmen, with the most up-to-date technology. She accommodates up to 14 guests in six fully equipped cabins with double or twin beds.
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Silver Cloud
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Silver Cloud

The newly refurbished Silver Cloud is the most spacious and comfortable ice class vessel in expedition cruising. Its large suites, destination itineraries, and unparalleled service make her truly special. A limited number of guests, just 200 in polar waters, mean that Silver Cloud has the highest space to guest and crew to guest ratios.
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Coral Adventurer
from $9,645
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Coral Adventurer

This brand new 120-passenger ship cruises the stunning Kimberly Coast and New Guinea with expansive teak decking, spacious dining rooms and lounges, stylish interior and exterior teak furnishings and revitalized décor.
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The Seabourn Pursuit
from $11,049
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Seabourn Pursuit

Cruising on a Seabourn ship is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed, elegant, yet casual sumptuous, yet understated.
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