Papua New Guinea Tours in 2026

from $9,190

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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, Urban Exploration

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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 $11,100

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Wild Eden of Papua New Guinea

Honiara to Jayapura - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva

• Explore Honiara's history
• Explore Florida Islands
• Snorkel Roderick Bay
• Explore Wewak culture

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Honiara / Jayapura

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through Papua New Guinea on a 15-day cruise from Honiara to Jayapura aboard SH Minerva. Explore Rabaul’s volcanoes, Kimbe Bay’s reefs, and Madang’s wartime relics. Visit Garove and Tami Islands, discover Sepik River villages, and witness unique tribal traditions. Experience vibrant marine life, WWII history, and cultural encounters.

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from $14,375

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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Explore Tufi Fjords
• Snorkel vibrant reefs
• Visit WWII relics
• Discover ancient traditions

Starts / Ends

Cairns / Port Vila, Efate

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 18-day Heritage Adventurer cruise through Melanesia's remote islands, from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands to Vanuatu. Discover beautiful islands, colorful coral reefs, WWII sites, rich cultures, and unique wildlife across the Tufi Fjords, Dobu, Fergusson, Bougainville, and more.

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from $9,400

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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 $9,045

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Beyond Frontiers of Papua New Guinea

Rabaul to Port Moresby - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer

• Embark in vibrant Rabaul
• Nissan Island WWII history
• Lusancay pristine reef snorkeling
• See Gunu Bara Bara manta rays

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Rabaul / Port Moresby

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard Coral Adventurer on an 11-day Papua New Guinea expedition. Explore WWII memorials, remote islands, pristine reefs, cultural traditions, waterfalls, turtle sanctuaries, and manta ray habitats. Experience diving, snorkeling, and community encounters across diverse destinations, from Rabaul to Port Moresby.

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from $8,525

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Secrets of the Coral Triangle

Jayapura to Sorong - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva

• Explore Jayapura museums
• Discover Pulau Roon's landscapes
• Meet Kwatisore whale sharks
• Hike Mount Arfak

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Jayapura / Sorong

Activities

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

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise across Indonesia’s Papua and Raja Ampat. Explore remote islands, vibrant coral reefs, and rich Papuan culture. Encounter whale sharks in Kwatisore, hike highlands in Baliem Valley, and discover Misool’s Yapap Lagoon. Experience unique wildlife, local traditions, and marine biodiversity.

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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

Activity Level

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 $8,100

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Papua's Whale Sharks and Birds of Paradise

Sorong - Kaimana - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih

• Swim under Kitikiti waterfall
• Explore the maze of karst islands
• View birds of paradise in nature
• Enjoy the isolated Ceram Sea

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Sorong / Triton Bay

Activity Level

Variable

Take a cruise from Sorong to Kaimana in discovering Papua's whale sharks and different bird-of-paradise species aboard the Ombak Putih ship on this 10-day voyage. Visit Dampier Strait, Misool Archipelago, Mainland of Papua, Triton Bay, and Namatote Passage.

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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 $14,600

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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• See the Coral Triangle’s ecosystems
• Experience Indonesia's culture
• See Komodo dragons upclose
• Island hop around Indonesia
• Discover Triton Bay and Kei Islands

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Benoa / Darwin

Activity Level

Variable

This 13-day cruise from Bali to northern Australia explores the Coral Triangle’s rich biodiversity. Discover Indonesia’s cultural heritage from Sumbawa's villages to the historic Spice Islands. Highlights include Komodo National Park’s Komodo dragons, snorkeling around Flores and Alor, and diving in West Papua’s Triton Bay.

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from $10,650

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Tropical Indonesian Odyssey

Benoa - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Spot Komodo dragons on Rinca
• Discover Alor's moko drums
• Walk Bali's rice terraces
• Snorkel at Kei Islands

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Benoa / Darwin

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 13-day expedition cruise from Benoa, Bali to Darwin, Australia aboard Le Soleal. Visit Komodo National Park, Alor, Flores, and West Papua. Encounter wildlife, snorkel vibrant reefs, and explore remote villages shaped by centuries of culture and history.

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from $9,820

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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka - Guam - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• See Bougainville’s WWII sites
• Experience Lamotrek Atoll
• Snorkel at Njari Island
• Witness Ambrym’s Rom dance

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Lautoka / Guam

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Variable

Embark on a 17-day Fiji to Micronesia cruise aboard Le Soleal. This adventure takes you to stunning atolls, vibrant marine ecosystems, and cultural treasures.

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from $21,900

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Darwin to Lautoka

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Learn WWII tunnel network
• Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
• Visit Garove volcanic caldera
• Wandre Lautoka’s botanical gardens

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Darwin / Lautoka

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Variable

Embark on a 24-day cruise aboard Silver Cloud, sailing from Darwin to Lautoka. Explore the untouched beauty and cultural richness of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters off Ali Island and Kennedy Island, and delve into World War II history in Madang and Rabaul.

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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 $14,499

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Remote Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

Lautoka - Darwin - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Experience Pentecost land diving
• Witness Ambrym Rom dance
• Dive at Million Dollar Point
• Discover Asmat woodcarving culture

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Lautoka / Darwin

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Explore remote islands and vibrant cultures on this 17-day cruise from Lautoka to Darwin aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Discover limestone caves in Fiji, witness Rom dances and land diving in Vanuatu, snorkel the pristine Conflict Islands, and visit Papua New Guinea’s historic and cultural villages. A rich journey across the South Pacific.

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from $26,999

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Remote Indonesia & Islands Of The Pacific Theatre

Darwin - Lautoka - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Snorkel Raja Ampat reefs
• Birdwatch in Yenwaupnor forests
• Tour WWII sites Rabaul
• Visit Kokas rock art

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Darwin / Lautoka

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the remote Indonesia & Islands of the Pacific Theatre on a 23-day cruise from Darwin to Lautoka aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Snorkel in Raja Ampat, explore WWII sites and witness vibrant cultures across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

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