South Pacific Cultural Cruises

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

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

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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from $31,590

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Scott & Shackleton’s Antarctic - Ross Sea Expedition

Dunedin Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Visit Ross Sea Region
• See Macquarie Island wildlife
• Explore Enderby Island
• Zodiac cruise around Snares

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Dunedin / Dunedin

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 22-day expedition from Dunedin to Antarctica aboard Le Soleal. Explore Enderby Island, the Ross Sea, Macquarie Island, and the Snares. Spot penguins, sea lions, and historic explorer sites. Enjoy days at sea with lectures and wildlife viewing.

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from $4,695

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Unseen Stewart Island: Pristine Wilderness and Wildlife Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Discover Halfmoon Bay
• Enjoy the historic views
• Visit Norwegian whaling station
• Explore Port Pegasus

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Invercargill / Invercargill

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $24,300

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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 $14,874

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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Discover remote Ducie Island
• Explore Pitcairn’s historic village
• Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
• Spot Juan Fernandez wildlife

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Papeete / San Antonio

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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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

Starts / Ends

Lautoka / Guam

Activities

Scuba Diving

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 $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

Hiking, Local Market Visits

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 $23,714

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Remote Indonesia & Islands Of The Pacific Theatre

Darwin - Lautoka - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Snorkel Raja Ampat reefs
• Birdwatch in Yenwaupnor forests
• Tour WWII sites Rabaul
• Visit Kokas rock art

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Darwin / Lautoka

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the remote Indonesia & Islands of the Pacific Theatre on a 23-day cruise from Darwin to Lautoka aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Snorkel in Raja Ampat, explore WWII sites and witness vibrant cultures across Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

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from $20,090

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Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands

Darwin Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal

• Banda Neira history
• Snorkel Raja Ampat reefs
• Visit Kei Islands' white-sand beach
• Learn about Spice Islands culture

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Darwin / Darwin

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $14,600

$1000 SBC

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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier

• See the Coral Triangle’s ecosystems
• Experience Indonesia's culture
• See Komodo dragons upclose
• Island hop around Indonesia
• Discover Triton Bay and Kei Islands

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Benoa / Darwin

Activity Level

Variable

This 13-day cruise from Bali to northern Australia explores the Coral Triangle’s rich biodiversity. Discover Indonesia’s cultural heritage from Sumbawa's villages to the historic Spice Islands. Highlights include Komodo National Park’s Komodo dragons, snorkeling around Flores and Alor, and diving in West Papua’s Triton Bay.

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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 $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 $10,885

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Indonesia's Forgotten Islands

Darwin to Singapore - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Komodo dragon encounters
• See Orangutans at Camp Leakey
• Discover rare birds and wildlife
• Snorkel at vibrant reefs

Starts / Ends

Darwin / Singapore

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Travel from Darwin to Singapore on a 14-day cruise through Indonesia aboard Heritage Adventurer. Explore remote islands, snorkel coral reefs, encounter Komodo dragons, visit volcanic lakes, experience tribal cultures, and observe wild orangutans in protected rainforests.

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from $7,050

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Immersive Indonesia: Singapore to Australia

Singapore to Australia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin

• Relax on Parai Beach
• Discover ancient Semarang
• Experience Bali’s culture
• See Komodo dragons up close

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Singapore / Darwin

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise from Singapore to Darwin on a 14-day M/S Paul Gauguin adventure, visiting lively cities, beautiful beaches, and must-see spots like Bali, Komodo Island, and Timor-Leste. Relax onboard with great food, entertainment, and amazing views along the way.

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from $12,940

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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

Activity Level

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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from $8,760

$1000 SBC

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Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands

Papeete to Papeete - 15 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin

• Explore Tahiti and Papeete
• Visit the remote island of Fakarava
• Experience Polynesian Culture
• Capture the Beauty of Fatu Hiva
• See the Grandeur of the Marquesas
• Unwind in Tahuata
• Immerse in Rangiroa's Local Culture

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Papeete / Papeete

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 15-day voyage with the M/S Paul Gauguin, starting in Tahiti. Immerse yourself in Tahitian traditions, explore Fakarava and Fatu Hiva, and experience the allure of Hiva Oa and Tahuata. From Rangiroa to Bora Bora and Moorea, each destination promises unique adventures.

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from $1,912

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Tuamotu Islands

Tahiti to Tahiti - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aranui 5

• Visit sacred caves, mining history
• Experience Mataiva lagoon & beaches
• See Anaa's royal heritage
• Snorkel, and savor Maa Tahiti

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Papeete / Tahiti

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail from Papeete on Aranui 5 for a 5-day cruise through the Tuamotu Islands. Discover Makatea, Mataiva, Anaa, and Tautira, exploring sacred caves, lagoons, beaches, and local villages while experiencing Polynesian culture.

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