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Grand Pacific Odyssey - Heritage Expeditions
Validity Dates 13 Nov 2023 to 13 Feb 2025
Start Price AU $16,995 per person
Cruise Heritage Adventurer, Grand Pacific Odyssey ex Auckland to Kavieng
Cruise Line Heritage Expeditions
Ship Heritage Adventurer
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description Set sail on a true adventure as you explore reef-fringed tropical islands, visit historic sites and experience forgotten cultures and incredible wildlife encounters cruising from New Zealand to Papua New Guinea on the incomparable 15-day Grand Pacific Odyssey.
Type of Special 15 day Cruise Only
Departure Date 13 Mar 2025
Inclusions Set sail on a true adventure with Heritage Expeditions as you expedition cruise reef-fringed tropical islands, visit historic sites and experience forgotten cultures and incredible wildlife encounters cruising from New Zealand to Papua New Guinea via Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, Solomon Island and Papua New Guinea.

Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, this Pacific island sojourn has been specially designed with cruise enthusiasts and adventurers in mind. Carefully balancing the excitement of visiting remote islands, snorkelling pristine coral reefs, enjoying thrilling cultural exchanges at isolated villages, observing wildlife and Zodiac cruising tropical isles with languorous sea days spent poolside, in the Observation Lounge or whale watching in the bridge with the captain. Highlights during the voyage include exploring former Australian penal colony now UNESCO World Heritage Site Norfolk Island, discovering the French-infused charms of New Caledonia and visiting idyllic islands and isolated villages where unique time-honoured traditions and elaborately costumed dancers welcome us with unforgettable cultural encounters.

Explore and shop among locals at fascinating marketing and perhaps experience conservation in action at Parc Provincial de la Riviere Bleue in New Caledonia, while historians will appreciate World War II history, wrecks and relics at Honiara and on Bougainville Island. Your voyage ends in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, or continue on our specially-priced extension sailing northward all the way to Japan. Join Heritage Expeditions aboard their luxurious, purpose-built expedition cruise ship Heritage Adventurer as they discover the history, experience the culture and observe the incredible wildlife of these remote and beautiful Pacific islands.

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Cruise only price includes:
- Pre & post cruise transfers*
- 14 night expedition cruise aboard the Heritage Adventurer (140 guests) from Auckland to Kavieng
- All shipboard main meals
- House beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
- All expedition shore excursions, activities and landing fees
- Discovery Local Fund of AUD$1440 per person
- Programme of lectures by noted naturalists

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Price excludes: All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, helicopter excursion, kayaking, visas and travel insurance.

For all voyages, exact landings depend on weather conditions and wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed; however, Heritage Expeditions 35+ years of experience in operating expeditions mean that they are well equipped to make the most of the conditions at the time. Past trip logs and species lists are available for all expeditions.

Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person twin share (unless stated as single sole use occupancy) in AUD (unless otherwise specified), based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (18May23). Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates as noted above. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.
Sailing Dates
  • 13 Mar 2025
Prices
Category Twin Per Person Single Per Person
Deck 4 Superior AU $16,995 Request Price
Deck 5 Superior AU $18,395 Request Price
Worsley Suite AU $26,450 Request Price
Heritage Suite AU $37,000 Request Price
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 13/03 Auckland, New Zealand
2 14/03 Mokohinau Islands, New Zealand
3 15/03 At sea    
4 16/03 Norfolk Island
5 17/03 At sea    
6 18/03 Noumea, New Caledonia
7 19/03 Noumea, New Caledonia
8 20/03 At sea    
9 21/03 At sea    
10 22/03 At sea    
11 23/03 Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
12 24/03 At sea    
13 25/03 Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea
14 26/03 At sea    
15 27/03 Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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