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Select one of the below 21 best Melanesia trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Lautoka, Santa Ana Island, Beqa, Savusavu, and Suva. Our Melanesia trips for 2026 feature Village Visits, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, and Local Market Visits, and start from $8,110 for trips of 11 to 24 days. Contact Adventure Life's Melanesia trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.
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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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Festival Visits
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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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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
from $14,300
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia

Cairns - Port Vila - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Discover the jewels of Tetepare
  • Explore Sepik River Kopar Village
  • Visit Rabaul’s volcanic landscapes
  • Swim Champagne Beach waters
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Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
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Join a 17-day cruise on the Heritage Adventurer through Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, exploring diverse cultures and wildlife. Enjoy optional activities like snorkeling, birding excursions, and canoeing while visiting historical WWII sites and vibrant traditions.
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Explore the landscape of French Polynesia.
from $9,950
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Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands

Lautoka - Tahiti - 14 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin
  • Visit Lautoka, the Sugar City
  • Explore fascinating Suva
  • Enjoy Tongan culture and food
  • Discover dramatic Bora Bora
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Lautoka / Papeete
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Helicopter Tours, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on this 14-night journey across four South Seas archipelagos aboard M/S Paul Gauguin, this adventure offers insight into diverse cultures and landscapes. Experience Fiji's colonial charm, Bora Bora's beaches, and Aitutaki's coral lagoon.
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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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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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Lagoon of Bora Bora, French Polynesia
from $11,410
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The archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific

Lautoka - Papeete - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Witness Beqa Fire Walking
  • Visit Suva’s Fiji Museum
  • View Moorea from Belvedere
  • Swim in Bora Bora
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Lautoka / Papeete
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Small Ship Sailing
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Set sail on a 15-day South Pacific cruise from Lautoka to Papeete aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Explore remote islands, witness fire walking on Beqa, snorkel vibrant reefs, experience kava ceremonies in Savusavu, and visit volcanic Rarotonga and the legendary lagoons of Bora Bora and Moorea.
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Traditional houses and buildings of Tanna Island
from $11,020
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Passage through the Melanesian Arc

Port Moresby to Port Vila - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Explore Panasia limestone caves
  • Learn canoe-building traditions
  • Snorkel pristine Njari Island
  • Dive Espiritu Santo wrecks
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Port Moresby / Port Vila, Efate
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Urban Exploration
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer through Vanuatu and Melanesia. Explore Louisiade Archipelago, Laughlan Atoll, Marovo Lagoon, Santa Ana, Espiritu Santo, Ambrym, Nguna, and Tanna. Dive WWII wrecks, release turtles, snorkel coral reefs, witness unique cultural performances, and stand at active Mount Yasur.
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Landscape of Lautoka in Fiji
from $16,900
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Lautoka to Apra

19 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Explore Lautoka beaches, markets
  • Watch Ambrym Rom dance and monkeys
  • See Pentecost Island diving ritual
  • Visit Solomon villages and Marovo
  • See Micronesia islands and reefs
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Lautoka / Apra
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Variable
Travelers start in Lautoka, Fiji, exploring beaches, Blue Lagoon, and Savala Island. Sea days allow relaxing, snorkeling, or spa time. In Vanuatu, enjoy Rom dance and land diving. Solomon Islands offer village life and water activities. In Papua New Guinea, see volcanoes and fire dances. Trip ends in Guam with Chamorro culture.
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Panoramic views from Neiafu, Vava'u, Tonga
from $29,990
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Fiji and Tahiti: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History

Papeete to Lautoka - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Enjoy Taha’a snorkeling and beach
  • Bike or hike on Rarotonga island
  • Beqa shark reef snorkeling
  • Tonga Vava’u hiking and snorkeling
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Papeete / Lautoka
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Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Hiking
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Sail across the South Pacific on a 16-day cruise and explore Fiji, Tahiti, Rarotonga, Niue, and Tonga aboard National Geographic Resolution. Snorkel coral reefs, hike rainforest trails, and visit local villages. Discover marine life, limestone caves, and cultural heritage sites. Explore and discover culture across the South Pacific in one voyage.
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Woman snorkeling in clear water in Bora Bora
from $15,400
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Lautoka to Papeete (Tahiti)

Lautoka - Papeete - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Discover Lautoka’s vibrant markets
  • Dive Somosomo Strait’s coral reefs
  • Snorkel waters of Cobia Island
  • Experience Tongan culture
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Lautoka / Papeete
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Spa Relaxation
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Embark on a 15-day voyage on the Silver Cloud, exploring Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands, and French Polynesia, where stunning beaches and rich marine life await. Experience diverse ecosystems, cultural heritage, and unparalleled island relaxation throughout this South Pacific adventure.
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Stunning snorkeling in Fiji
from $9,390
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Society Islands, Cook Islands, Tonga & Fiji

Papeete to Lautoka - 16 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin
  • Discover Motu Mahana beach
  • Tour Fiji's capital city, Suva
  • Experience unique Tongan culture
  • Snorkel one of the largest reefs
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Papeete / Lautoka
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Variable
Discover the South Pacific's most storied, beautiful, and culturally vibrant islands, towns, and cities during this 16-day cruise on the luxury ship, M/S Paul Gauguin. Soak in the sun on the white-sand beaches of the Society Islands and immerse yourself in the cultures of Fiji and Tonga.
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Palau
from $15,850
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Micronesia's Atolls & Islands Odyssey

Fiji - Palau - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Denarau Island
  • Snorkel Arnavon Islands
  • Visit Ontong Java Atoll
  • Visit Chuuk Lagoon
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Nadi / Palau
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Rainforest Exploration
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Variable
Embark on an 18-day cruise through Micronesia and the Solomon Islands aboard the Heritage Adventurer, starting with a night in Fiji and a flight to Honiara. Explore vibrant lagoons, snorkel in UNESCO sites, uncover Pacific traditions, and learn about WWII history while spotting rare marine and bird species.
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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
Activities
Local Market Visits, 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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