Village Visits

Aboard the Aranui 5 for a 12-day South Pacific cruise where you are surrounded by intriguing Polynesian culture. Visit the Tuamotu Islands, swim at the local black sand beaches, and savor the delicious aroma of frangipani on the island of Vaitahu. Other stops include the enchanting Marquesas and idyllic Bora Bora.

This 12-day cruise on the luxurious small ship M/S Paul Gauguin showcases the region’s incredible diversity of scenery. From low-lying Aitutaki to the jagged peaks and deep valleys of fertile Rarotonga, continue to the Society Islands to delight in the South Pacific’s crown jewels—Bora Bora, Taha’a, Huahine, and Moorea.

Embark on a 15-day cruise through Indonesia aboard Coral Geographer. Explore remote islands, see Komodo dragons, climb Padar Island, witness unique dances, and experience Toraja culture. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and visit traditional villages.

Explore Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Wallis and Futuna on an 11-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer. Visit Savusavu, Futuna, Wallis, Savai’i, Apia, Vava’u, Fulaga and Taveuni. Choose rainforest walks, village visits, snorkeling, Zodiac cruises, birding, cultural experiences, and marine excursions. Discover Polynesian traditions and island wildlife.

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.

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.

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.

Join this 10-day journey from Melbourne to Sydney. Explore Melbourne's Great Ocean Road past the Twelve Apostles to discover the wildlife and waterfalls of the Grampians. Fly to Sydney for a VIP Opera House dinner, a harbor lunch cruise, a twilight climb of the Harbour Bridge, and a wildlife safari in the Southern Highlands

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

Sail from Tahiti to the Tuamotu Islands aboard the Aranoa on a 5-day cruise. Visit Makatea's sacred caves, explore Mataiva's unique lagoon, fly-fish in Anaa, and experience authentic local Polynesian culture.

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.

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.