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Experience the wonders of Melanesia on a small ship cruise with Adventure Life in Papua New Guinea. With a variety of cruises to choose from, each offering unique activities like snorkeling, village visits, and wildlife viewing, you can embark on a journey to discover this lesser-known region in 2025. From witnessing Vanuatu's traditions to exploring Papua New Guinea's ancient villages and World War II battlegrounds, these tours offer a relaxed pace suitable for all travelers. Whether you're indulging in a Bandanese feast, climbing Mt Pindito, or swimming with whale sharks, you'll be fully immersed in the diverse cultures and natural beauty of Melanesia. Delve into the mysteries of New Guinea, encounter local people and culture, and explore the Solomon Islands on this unforgettable adventure. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the secrets of Melanesia with Adventure Life - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Explore the wonder of coral reefs
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
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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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Parrots in Papua New Guinea
from $9,045
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Frontier Lands of Papua New Guinea

Cairns to Madang - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Experience Lababia canoe adventure
  • Learn Fergusson Island traditions
  • Visit Buna wartime sites
  • Karkar reef snorkeling
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Cairns / Madang
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Variable
Experience Papua New Guinea on a 13-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer. Explore islands, visit villages, learn cultural traditions, see WWII sites, snorkel coral reefs, and cruise fjords. Engage with local communities, observe unique customs, and discover historic locations.
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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
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
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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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Learn about the cultures of Papua New Guinea
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
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Kayaking
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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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Parrots in Papua New Guinea
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
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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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More sunsets in Raja Ampat, Pulau Wayag!
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
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Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Whale Watching
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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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Mountain Range in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
from $10,180
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Crossing Oceania: Fiji to Bali

Lautoka to Benoa - 21 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin
  • Hike Koroyanitu National Park
  • Snorkel Espiritu Santo reefs
  • Discover Komodo dragon habitat
  • Visit Ubud’s Sacred Monkey
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Lautoka / Benoa
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Scuba Diving
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Variable
Embark on a 21-day Oceania cruise from Fiji to Bali aboard MS Paul Gauguin. Hike Koroyanitu National Park, snorkel Espiritu Santo, visit Guadalcanal’s WWII sites, explore Komodo, tour Ubud’s temples, enjoy Polynesian dance, and optional cooking classes and spa indulgence.
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Learn about the cultures of Papua New Guinea
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
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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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Birds of Paradise
from $7,900
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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
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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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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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Rock formations along the coast of Kimberly
from $8,110
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Crossing Melanesia: Australia To Fiji

Darwin - Lautoka - 18 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin
  • Explore coral reefs of Milne Bay
  • See WWII historical sites in Alotau
  • Swim in the waters of Espiritu Sant
  • Discover Vanuatu's beaches
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Darwin / Lautoka
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Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Set sail on this 18-day cruise Crossing Melanesia from Australia to Fiji aboard M/S Paul Gauguin, exploring remote islands and cultures. Highlights include Papua New Guinea, Guadalcanal's WWII history, Solomon Islands for snorkeling, Vanuatu's pristine beaches, and Fiji's vibrant markets and shores.
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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
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
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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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