2024 South Pacific Cruise: Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands
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Tour Code:
98ba904a-416
Start City:
Cairns
End City:
Cairns
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
14 days
Age Requirement:
7+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
148
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 | Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024 | $17,495 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Discover a vast South Pacific paradiseof stunning coral reefs, remote tropicalislands, pristine white-sand beaches andtowering volcanic mountains with diving,snorkeling and Zodiac shore excursionsled by your A&K Expedition Team. Yourvoyage also reveals the islands’ diverseIndigenous cultures, as well as theirfascinating World War II historic sites.
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Day 1
Cairns, AustraliaArrive in Cairns and meet your fellow guests. Later, boardyour luxurious small ship and embark. Enjoy a welcomereception on board this evening.Hotel: Le Laperouse
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Day 2
At SeaCruise north toward Papua New Guinea as your enrichmentprogram begins with engaging presentations by the A&KExpedition Team.Hotel: Le Laperouse
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Day 3
Milne BayToday, cruise into Milne Bay and come ashore in the PapuaNew Guinea port of Alotau. Once ashore, you might exploretraditional village life, learn about the legacy of the warcanoe or visit the Milne Bay War Memorial.Hotel: Le Laperouse
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Day 4
Fergusson & Dobu IslandsYour Captain charts a course for Fergusson Island, astunning enclave of mountains, rainforests and geysers.Here, you might venture into the rainforest in search ofexotic bird species and remote hot springs. Alternatively,swim before heading back to the ship. Then, cruise to Dobu,a remote island renowned for its vibrant Indigenous culture.You may choose to come ashore and visit a local village, orsnorkel or dive.Hotel: Le Laperouse
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Day 5
Cape NelsonCruise to Cape Nelson and come ashore amid the fjord landssurrounding the port of Tufi. Here, you might explore localIndigenous traditions, enjoy some birdwatching, relax on thebeach, or dive or snorkel the reefs.Hotel: Le Laperouse
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Day 6
Tami IslandsToday, explore the Tami Islands, a small group of coralatolls surrounded by reefs and cays. The largest island isrenowned for a crystal-clear lagoon abundant with marinelife and stunning coral formations. Here, you may choose todive or snorkel amid Spanish dancer jellyfish, blue sea starand pelagic fish. Alternatively, explore the flora, fauna andcolorful birds that call this island paradise home.Hotel: Le Laperouse
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Day 7
Trobriand IslandsCruise to the Trobriand Islands, a remote bastion oftraditional Indigenous culture. You might choose to comeashore on Kuiawa Island, where you visit a local primaryschool and learn about traditional dancing, woodcarvingand gardening. Or, you might opt to snorkel or dive amidsurgeonfish, rabbitfish, clownfish, damselfish and snapper, aswell as table, bran and leather corals.Hotel: Le Laperouse
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 8
At SeaSail east toward the Solomon Islands today, taking theopportunity to enjoy the amenities, enrichment lectures andconversations with your Expedition Team.Hotel: Le Laperouse
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 9
Ghizo & Njari IslandsYour exploration of the Solomon Islands begins in Gizo, thehistoric port town of Ghizo Island. Once ashore, you maychoose to visit Gizo'''s markets and learn about its renownedwoodcarving tradition. You may also take advantage of theisland'''s world-class snorkeling and diving. Cruise onward toNjari, an uninhabited island renowned the world over for itsspectacular diving and snorkeling. Here, you can opt to dive into an underwater realm of coral gardens, blacktipreef shark, damselfish and octopus. Hotel: Le Laperouse
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Day 10
Russell IslandsSail southeastward to the Russell Islands of Pavuvu andMbanika, two islands that served as Allied bases duringWorld War II. When these bases were abandoned in 1945,much of the military machinery was dumped into the sea.Snorkel and explore with your Expedition Team, or opt fora local village visit revealing the island'''s cultural traditions,natural wonders and rich World War II history.Hotel: Le Laperouse
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 11
Roderick BaySail into Roderick Bay, a tropical postcard framed by sandyisland beaches. Go ashore to learn about the local Indigenousculture; take in the wreck of the '''World Discoverer,''' a shipthat beached here in 2001; or snorkel or dive the bay'''sstunning reefs.Hotel: Le Laperouse
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 12
Rennell IslandToday, explore Rennell Island, one of the world'''s largest raised coral atolls and home to Lake Tegano, a former lagoonthat now harbors a wealth of endemic species. Go ashore insearch of the island'''s exotic birds, snakes, snails and crabs;hike the cliffs surrounding the UNESCO listed Lake Tegano;or snorkel the vibrant reefs of Kangava Bay.Hotel: Le Laperouse
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 13
GuadalcanalDisembark in Honiara, the main port of Guadalcanal, anisland that witnessed one of the most decisive battles ofWorld War II. Once ashore, tour historic military sites suchas Henderson Field. Then, catch a charter flight back toCairns, where you transfer to the Crystalbrook Riley.Hotel: Crystalbrook Riley
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 14
Cairns, AustraliaThis morning, transfer to the airport and return home.
Meals: Breakfast
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