South Pacific Tours in 2026

Discover the calm waterways, abundant wildlife, and fascinating history of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds on a memorable seven-day Kiwi tour that includes visits to Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds, French Pass, and d'Urville Island.

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.

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.

Travel Australia’s remote west coast on an 11-day cruise, sailing from Broome to Fremantle aboard Le Soleal. Explore Kimberley heritage, ancient Aboriginal rock art, coral reefs, marine parks, and UNESCO-listed Shark Bay while snorkeling, cruising by Zodiac, and encountering rare wildlife.

Board the luxurious 18-guest Heritage Explorer on an 8-day expedition cruise. Discover the unseen rawness of New Zealand's wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara. The magnificent Aurora Australis is awe-inspiring as it spectacularly adorns the southern skies.

Heritage Adventurer hosts this eight-day voyage to the islands south of New Zealand: The Snares, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island, all of which feature pristine ecosystems teeming with unique wildlife. Hike through windy rata forests and along exposed coastal cliffs before visiting abandoned WWII Coastwatcher huts and even a shipwreck.

Explore Easter & Pitcairn Islands on a 20-day cruise from Papeete to San Antonio aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Visit Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn, Easter Island, and Robinson Crusoe Island. Enjoy snorkeling, Zodiac excursions, cultural tours, and rare wildlife sightings.

Set sail from Darwin through Indonesia on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Soleal, exploring Banda Neira, Raja Ampat, West Papua, and the Kei Islands. Snorkel coral reefs, hike jungle islands, visit historic spice ports, and swim beneath Kitikiti Waterfall in remote tropical settings.

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.

Discover Southern Fiordland, one of New Zealand's most remote regions, onboard Heritage Explorer. Misty veils surround waterfalls, streams, rivers, and fiords, revealing towering mountain peaks and sheltering valleys. The rough landscape is home to bottlenose dolphins, Fiordland crested penguins, and New Zealand fur seals.

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.

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.