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Paddle Papua New Guinea on one of these 10 extraordinary sea kayaking trips during 2026 or 2027. Papua New Guinea kayaking tours let you explore the shoreline and marine ecosystems and frequently include itineraries with Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, and Hiking. Prices for a Papua New Guinea sea kayaking trip range from $8,100 to $55,400 for a 10 to 24 days trip in 2026 for a small group kayaking adventure or a private tour with a local English-speaking guide. Select any of the kayaking trips below as a starting point and customize it with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Papua New Guinea sea kayaking trip planners to make your own unique paddling experience.
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Sunset at an ocean resort in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
from $11,825
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Solomon Islands Secrets: cruise from Guadalcanal to the Sepik River

Honiara to Sorong - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Explore Rabaul Wartime History
  • Experience Sepik River Culture
  • Discover Lake Sentani Heritage
  • Visit Mansinam Historic Landmarks
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Brisbane / Sorong
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Festival Visits
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Variable
Sail from Brisbane to Sorong on this 15-day expedition aboard SH Minerva. Visit the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Papua, exploring historic wartime sites, traditional villages, island communities, and marine environments. Experience local cultures, regional history, and remote destinations across the South Pacific and western Pacific.
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Snorkel the vibrant waters of the South Pacific
from $14,375
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia

Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Tufi Fjords
  • Snorkel vibrant reefs
  • Visit WWII relics
  • Discover ancient traditions
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Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
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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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Learn about the cultures of Papua New Guinea
from $9,955
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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
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Urban Exploration, Scuba Diving
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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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Bagan Shark in Triton Bay Indonesia
from $8,100
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Papua's Whale Sharks and Birds of Paradise

Kaimana - Sorong - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Swim with whale sharks
  • Explore Triton Bay karsts
  • Snorkel vibrant reefs
  • Meet Papuan villages
  • Trek for birds of paradise
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Triton Bay / Sorong
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Whale Watching, Village Visits, Volunteering
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Variable
Explore Indonesia Papua’s Whale Sharks & Birds of Paradise aboard Katharina on a 10-day cruise from Kaimana to Sorong. Swim with whale sharks, trek to see birds of paradise, snorkel vibrant reefs, visit local villages, paddle secluded lagoons, and discover the dramatic limestone landscapes of Triton Bay.
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Snorkel in clear blue water above a large whale shark
from $11,350
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Spice Islands to the Whale Sharks

Ambon - Kaimana - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Discover Banda Archipelago
  • Snorkel off Ceram Coast
  • Visit Kei and Aru Islands
  • Swim with Whale Sharks
  • View Ancient Cave Paintings
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Ambon Island / Triton Bay
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Rainforest Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Experience the Katharina 14-day cruise from Ambon to Kaimana, exploring the Indonesia Spice Islands to the Whale Sharks. Visit Banda, Kei and Aru Islands, snorkel coral reefs, kayak through lagoons, discover local culture, and swim with whale sharks in Triton Bay.
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Birds of Paradise
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
  • Swim with Triton Bay whale sharks
  • Discover ancient cliff paintings
  • Snorkel among kaleidoscope corals
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Sorong / Triton Bay
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Immerse in a 10-day Papua cruise aboard the Ombak Putih. Sailing from Sorong to Kaimana, this voyage invites you to snorkel with Triton Bay's whale sharks, spot rare birds of paradise, and discover hidden coves among spectacular karst limestone islands.
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Beautiful wild coast of Raja Ampat, Indonesia
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
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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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Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Pulau Balbulol and discover vibrant marine life beneath the surface
from $24,300
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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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Tropical Island and Underwater Paradise for Divers
from $11,049
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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
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Photography Seminars
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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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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
from $23,714
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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
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Spa Relaxation
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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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