Papua New Guinea Trips with Village Visits

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

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

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 $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

Activity Level

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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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

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

Jayapura / Sorong

Activities

Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, 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 $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

Starts / Ends

Lautoka / Benoa

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

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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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 $21,450

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Spice Islands & Asmat Tribe Expedition

Ambon to Ambon - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Blu

• Explore Banda Neira forts
• Swim with whale sharks
• Discover Asmat rituals
• Visit Kei white beaches

Starts / Ends

Ambon Island / Ambon Island

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Discover Indonesia’s Spice Islands and the remote Asmat region on a 13-day Aqua Blu cruise featuring diving, snorkeling, and visits to traditional villages. Explore historic Banda forts, vibrant coral reefs, and witness rare cultural ceremonies in one of Southeast Asia’s most untouched regions.

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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 $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

Activity Level

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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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

Activity Level

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 $14,080

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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka to Guam - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• Visit Lautoka, Fiji's sugar hub
• Roderick Bay shipwreck snorkeling
• Explore the Bougainville coastlines
• Dive in Njari pristine coral reef

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Lautoka / Guam

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Variable

Sail across the Pacific on a 17-day expedition cruise from Lautoka, Fiji, to Guam aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Explore Vanuatu’s volcanic traditions, Solomon Islands’ coral reefs, Bougainville’s coastlines, and Micronesia’s historic shipwrecks. Discover remote atolls, dive among marine life, and experience traditional island culture.

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from $11,870

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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka to Guam - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Explore Lautoka’s markets
• Ureparapara crater harbor visit
• Witness the Lata cultural village
• Pulap Atoll reef discovery

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Lautoka / Guam

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 16-day cruise through Micronesia aboard Le Soleal. From Fiji’s Lautoka to Guam, visit Vanuatu’s Ambrym, Solomon Islands’ Lata and Santa Ana, Roderick Bay, Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, Chuuk Lagoon, and Pulap Atoll. Explore remote villages, witness traditional dances, snorkel vibrant reefs, and dive historic WWII shipwrecks.

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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

Activity Level

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 $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

Spa Relaxation, Small Ship Sailing, 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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