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Parrots in Papua New Guinea
from $9,960
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Crossing Melanesia: Australia to Fiji

Darwin to Lautoka - 18 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Paul Gauguin
  • Explore Thursday Island's heritage
  • Snorkel Milne Bay's coral reefs
  • Visit Guadalcanal's WWII sites
  • Swim at Vanuatu's Champagne Beach
  • Discover Suva and Lautoka, Fiji
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Darwin / Lautoka
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Fishing, Cooking Classes
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Variable
Explore the South Pacific on an 18-day cruise aboard M/S Paul Gauguin. Visit Thursday Island, Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay, and Guadalcanal, with an overnight stay to explore its World War II history. This cruise combines WWII heritage, marine adventures, and authentic island experiences across some of the South Pacific’s less-visited destinations.
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A tropical beach with clear blue water, coral reefs, and tall coconut palms in Fakarava Atoll
from $4,806
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Arts Festival - Discover the Marquesas

Tahiti to Tahiti - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Aranui 5
  • Enjoy a Tahiti-based cruise
  • Discover Nuku Hiva
  • Experience Bora Bora
  • Attend Marquesas Arts Festival
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Papeete / Papeete
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Variable
Join the Aranui 5 for a 14-day Tahiti cruise to the Marquesas Arts Festival. Explore Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, Ua Pou, and Bora Bora while enjoying Polynesian culture, traditional crafts, snorkeling, and island history.
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Sunset at an ocean resort in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
from $14,500
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Solomon Islands Secrets: cruise from Guadalcanal to the Sepik River

Honiara to Sorong - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Explore Rabaul Wartime History
  • Experience Sepik River Culture
  • Discover Lake Sentani Heritage
  • Visit Mansinam Historic Landmarks
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Brisbane / Sorong
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Festival Visits
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Variable
Sail from Brisbane to Sorong on this 15-day expedition aboard SH Minerva. Visit the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Papua, exploring historic wartime sites, traditional villages, island communities, and marine environments. Experience local cultures, regional history, and remote destinations across the South Pacific and western Pacific.
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Sailboats on a sunny day at Sydney Harbor, Australia. Iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge in the background.
from $3,331
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Essential Australia: Sydney to Cairns

8 Day Itinerary
  • See the iconic highlights of Sydney
  • VIP tour of the Sydney Opera House
  • Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Enjoy a guided wildlife safari
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
  • Explore the Atherton Tablelands
  • Visit the Daintree Rainforest
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Sydney / Cairns
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Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Hiking
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Easy Active
This 8-day journey pairs Sydney with tropical Queensland. In Sydney, dine beneath the Opera House sails, cruise the harbor, and climb the Harbour Bridge at twilight. Then fly to Cairns to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, spot platypus on a rainforest night safari, and explore the ancient Daintree to Cape Tribulation, where rainforest meets reef
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The beautiful Magnetic Island
from $7,710
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Science and Conservation on the Great Barrier Reef

Lady Elliott to Cairns - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Spot manta rays and reef sharks
  • Join citizen-science reef surveys
  • Visit the Mon Repos turtle rookery
  • Share a Welcome to Country ceremony
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Lady Elliot Island / Cairns
Activities
Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day voyage of the Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg to Cairns aboard Coral Discoverer. Snorkel remote reefs, visit the Mon Repos turtle rookery, and join marine scientists collecting real data for Eye on the Reef and Project Manta.
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Explore Easter Island
from $31,598
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Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific

Westbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Pitcairn Islands cultural encounter
  • Fakarava lagoon drift snorkeling
  • Makatea limestone cave adventures
  • Ducie Atoll reef snorkeling
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Santiago / Papeete
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Travel from Easter Island to Tahiti on an 18-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution and explore remote Pacific islands through archaeology, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife encounters. Walk across Easter Island beside towering moai statues and snorkel reefs near Fakarava. Visit volcanic landscapes and limestone caves across French Polynesia.
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Snorkel the vibrant waters of the South Pacific
from $3,210
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Coastal Adventures: Great Barrier Reef

Cairns Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Hike Hinchinbrook Island trails
  • Snorkel Geranium Passage reefs
  • Discover Djiru National Park
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Cairns / Cairns
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 5-day Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns aboard Coral Discoverer to Sudbury Cay, Hinchinbrook Island, Geranium Passage Reefs, Dunk Island, and Mission Beach. Explore reefs, hike island trails, kayak, snorkel, and spot diverse wildlife, including turtles and cassowaries.
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Mountain Range in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
from $11,720
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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
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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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A classic motu densely covered with coconut palms inside a tranquil turquoise lagoon in French Polynesia
from $14,410
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From French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island

Tahiti Island Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore the markets of Papeete
  • Snorkel the Mataiva lagoon pools
  • Discover the beautiful Anaa Atoll
  • Observe traditions on Hikueru
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Papeete / Papeete
Activities
Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Join a 15-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier to explore the stunning French Polynesian archipelagos and remote islands like Pitcairn, Mataiva, and Hikueru. Immerse yourself in vibrant local cultures and breathtaking natural beauty with coral atolls and white sand beaches.
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Norfolk Island
from $12,650
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Cruising the Pacific Islands: New Caledonia, Vanuatu & Solomon Islands

Auckland to Honiara - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Minerva
  • Discover Auckland before cruising
  • Visit Isle of Pines' beaches
  • Discover Port Vila markets
  • Relax at Champagne Beach
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Auckland / Honiara
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard SH Minerva from Auckland to Honiara, exploring Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. Visit remote beaches, volcanic islands, coral reefs, and traditional villages while snorkeling, hiking, and discovering local cultures. This cruise combines nature, history, and cultural encounters across the South Pacific.
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Snorkeling in Marovo Lagoon
from $10,580
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Passage through the Melanesian Arc

Port Moresby to Port Vila - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Swim a WWII wreck in Deboyne Lagoon
  • Track Tetepare leatherback turtles
  • Witness Ambrym's Rom dance
  • Peer into Tanna's Yasur crater
  • Explore Marovo Lagoon's coral reef
  • Learn Laughlan canoe traditions
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Port Moresby / Port Vila, Efate
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer tracing the Melanesian Arc from Papua New Guinea through the Solomon Islands to Vanuatu. Snorkel WWII wreck sites, walk ashore on atolls reachable only by small ship, and witness living kastom traditions, ideal for culturally curious travelers and history buffs.
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Tropical Island and Underwater Paradise for Divers
from $11,049
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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
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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