Lautoka to Apra

Arrive in Lautoka, Fiji’s second-largest city, and step into turquoise waters, golden beaches, and lush tropical landscapes. Explore the vibrant local market, stroll through the botanical gardens, and discover temples and cafés that reflect Fijian culture.

Experience traditional warrior dances, firewalking ceremonies, and local customs, or relax on the stunning Blue Lagoon beaches. Swim, snorkel among coral reefs, or visit Savala Island for pristine sands and rich marine life. Rejuvenate at mineral-rich mud pools or a spa before settling into your hotel for a night of comfort and tropical views.

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside.

Unlike Espiritu Santo, with its raised coral reefs and white sand, Ambrym is a volcanically active island with dark sand beaches. Ambrym is known as the island of magic and is the source of five local languages that all evolved on Ambrym. This handful of languages contributes to the well over 100 languages of Vanuatu. Some of Ambrym’s magic takes place in the lush greenery of the local community of Ranon. Here the people perform a very special and traditional "Rom" dance. Participants prepare their masks and costumes in secrecy and the dance is reserved for special occasions.

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Water Activities
Rom Dance

Pentecost Island is a lush mountainous, tropical island stretching over 37 miles from north to south. It was named after the day on which the first European, Louis Antoine de Bougainville, sighted it on 22 May 1768. There are no towns on Pentecost - most of the islanders live in small villages and grow their own food in small gardens. Local traditions are strong, including the age-old ritual of land diving. This unique ritual was first given international exposure by David Attenborough in 1960. Later, in the 1980s, New Zealander AJ Hackett used the idea to invent bungee jumping. Every harvest season from April to June, the people of southern Pentecost construct the towers around a lopped tree, using saplings and branches held together with forest vines. It can take up to five weeks to complete. Each young man who jumps must carefully select his own liana vine. Men and boys as young as seven jump from platforms at different heights (between 30 and 90 feet) with only those vines attached to their ankles. The intention is to touch the ground with their heads or shoulders. This ceremony is believed to ensure a good yam harvest. It is also a fertility rite for men.

Included Shore Excursion:
Pentecost Land Diving

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up with what you've been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale-watching, catching up on your reading, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shoreside.

Port Mary is the name of the bay adjacent to Ghupuna, the main village in Santa Ana. A bright white sand beach with huge shade-giving trees runs along the shoreline in front of the tidy village. The houses here are made with local materials and most are built on stilts. Islanders generally welcome visitors with traditional songs and dances performed by members of the three different villages in Santa Ana. Some local people will also set up stands offering souvenirs for purchase. The Solomons are best known for strings of traditional shell money and elegant carvings based on local stories and legends.

Included Shore Excursions:
Ghupuna Village Warrior Challenge and Mudmen
Hiking
Water Activities

Marovo Lagoon is one of the world’s largest saltwater lagoons. Described by American author James A. Michener as, “one of the seven natural wonders of the world,” Marovo is home to a double barrier reef system, and is one of two sites in the Solomon’s currently under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Residents of Marovo Lagoon make elegant woodcarvings that are often for sale on the shoreline. Marovo is also renowned as one of the best diving and snorkeling spots on the planet.

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Water Activities

Days at sea are the perfect time to relax and recharge. Whether you exercise, visit the spa, spot whales, read, or soak up the sun, these peaceful ocean days balance your busy shore excursions.

If surreal and unique experiences are your thing, then the Papua New Guinean town of Rabaul should tick your travel boxes. Found on the north eastern tip of New Britain Island (the largest island off mainland PNG) Rabaul, the former provincial capital, has quite a remarkable location. The town is inside the flooded caldera of a giant volcano and several sub-vents are still quite active today! The lively city was almost entirely devastated by Mount Tavurvur in 1994, covering the city in ashfall, but thankfully costing no lives. Since then, thanks to Rabaul’s deep-water port, commerce has been on the up, and a few shops and hotels have managed to find an audience. However, Rabaul’s remote location together with the volcano still being one of the most active and dangerous in Papua New Guinea means tourism is not rife. Rabaul has an impressive WWII history which includes a 300-mile network of tunnels dug by Japanese POWs designed to conceal munitions and stores. After the Pearl Harbor bombings, the Japanese used Rabaul as their South Pacific base for the last four years of WWII, and by 1943 there were about 110,000 Japanese troops based in Rabaul. Post war, the island was returned to Australia, before it was granted independence in 1975. It should be noted that patience is a virtue here. However, that is not all bad. The slow pace of transportation allows travelers to marvel at the quite astonishing landscape.

Included Shore Excursion:
Baining Fire Dance

The volcanic island of Garove is part of the Witu Islands and once had a 5-kilometer-wide (3.1 miles) caldera. The island was historically used to produce copra and cocoa, and in fact, still is today. Most of the villages are located around the exterior of the volcano. Steep cliffs explain why there is only one area settled on the inside. A promontory at the entrance’s southwestern corner is taken up by the school and the catholic church of the village of Widu, the only village inside the caldera.

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Water activities
Garove Island Village Visit

Sea days give you the chance to unwind and refresh. Exercise, enjoy the spa, spot whales, read, or simply bask in the sun—these calm days at sea perfectly complement your shore adventures.

A ring of beauty, almost lost in the immense South Pacific, this low-lying atoll on the frontiers of the Pacific is one of the world’s most remote inhabited atolls. White sands circle a transparent lagoon of irresistible snorkeling, watched over by reams of palm trees, with traditional villages nestled among them. Guests are welcomed ashore with warm Polynesian hospitality and flair, inviting you to explore an authentic culture that’s uniquely Polynesian — and thriving here in the heart of Micronesia. Time-honored customs remain alive, from wooden canoe carving and navigation to a distinct local language. Wander with local guides to identify tropical botany and rare, colorful birds calling overhead on walks through the island’s natural beauty. Once you feel at home, slip into the jewel-blue waters, where tropical fish dance among reef sharks and angelfish — an authentic and unforgettable encounter with far-flung Pacific Island bliss.

Included Shore Excursions:
Kapingamarangi Village Exploration
Water activities

Mysterious, authentic, and elusive, Nukuoro is South Pacific exploration at its most evocative. Feel an immediate connection with the people of this distant atoll as you’re welcomed ashore with a stirring and warm cultural performance. It’s a privilege to be immersed in such a fascinating, deep-rooted Polynesian culture — enriched with its own language, crafting traditions and fishing wisdom, and expressive dances. Visit the villages within the welcoming community and allow local experts to introduce the flamboyant birdlife and diverse flora and fauna on captivating nature walks. Soak in the island’s beauty on the hoop-shaped reef, where islets and palms cluster around tranquil seas. Snorkel among biodiverse coral reefs in the sheltered lagoon, or trek to ancient stone ruins and tikis. Experience profound isolation and enduring community in the secluded beauty of Nukuoro — a true Pacific outpost.

Included Shore Excursion:
Nukuoro Atoll Exploration
Water activities

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.

A lost Pacific city of unknown origin — walk the ruins of one of the great enigmas of the Pacific. Wild but welcoming, Pohnpei is at once magical and mysterious. The iconic Nan Madol ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pacific legend — a labyrinthine stone city constructed atop a coral reef platform, known as the “Venice of the Pacific.” Renowned for its extraordinary basalt columns and megalithic structures, the site is slowly being reclaimed by the jungle, its origins still shrouded in mystery. One of the Pacific’s great archaeological wonders, it lies enmeshed in an island of lush greenery, fed by abundant rainfall that powers torrents and rivers through the interior. Sheer cliffs rise from tangled forests — an almost intimidating display of natural power, steeped in folklore. Hike along forest trails to discover waterfalls concealed among the rainforest. Local culture thrives through sakau rituals, oral storytelling, and intricate carving — traditions deeply rooted in the spirit of the island.

Included Shore Excursion:
Nan Madol: An Ancient Megalithic Enigma

Days at sea offer a chance to relax and catch up on activities like hitting the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, reading, or soaking up the sun, providing a perfect balance to your busy shore excursions.

From above, Chuuk Lagoon is swooningly beautiful — with emerald islands bursting from turquoise seas — but it’s what lies beneath that makes this such an extraordinary vision. The ghosts of World War II lie submerged just below the tranquil waters. Now reclaimed by coral and tropical life, the iconic Japanese aircraft and battleship wrecks rest peacefully, swirling with reef fish. Dozens of sunken ships and planes lie scattered across the lagoon bed, waiting to be glimpsed and explored in one of the world’s finest sites for diving and snorkeling. The lagoon’s protected waters are crystal clear, offering an unobstructed view into a fascinating intersection of Pacific history and biodiversity. Glimpse a living memorial to the Pacific War — both historic and haunting, it’s a sight you’ll never forget.

Included Shore Excursion:
Water activities

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.

Guam is blessed with spectacular natural beauty and a rich cultural history. Apra Harbor is a deep-water port located on the western side of the island. The island is part of the Mariana Islands and near the Mariana Trench, which is the deepest part of the earth’s oceans, and the deepest location of the earth itself. The port serves both as a U.S. naval station and Guam’s main commercial port. The harbour, formed by the Orote Peninsula to the south and Cabras Island in the north, is considered to be one of the best natural ports in the Pacific. Guam’s unique culture, traditions and heritage have remained intact despite European imperialism, wars and changing foreign governments. Archaeological evidence suggests that the indigenous Chamorros of Indo-Malayan descent migrated from the Southeast Asian islands and settled throughout the Marianas archipelago. Being expert seamen and skilled craftsmen, they flourished and built unique houses and canoes suited to the region. As a matriarchal society and through the prestige of the women, much of the Chamorro culture and traditions were able to survive. Since the 16th century, a wave of foreigners have arrived on Guam’s shores, including Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 who remained on the island for three days to restock his small convoy. Americans, Asians, Europeans, Micronesians and other visitors have since left their imprint on the island’s pastimes and tastes.