Validity Dates |
20 Nov 2023 to 30 Sep 2024 |
Start Price |
AU $26,950 per person
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Cruise |
Heritage Adventurer, Discover the Secrets of Melanesia ex Cairns to Port Vila |
Cruise Line |
Heritage Expeditions |
Ship |
Heritage Adventurer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
Sail into a world few ever experience where unique time-honoured traditions and elaborately costumed dancers welcome us into their world as we as we explore the rich history, cultures and wildlife of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on this 17-day authentic expedition cruise. SGL |
Type of Special |
17 day Cruise and Stay |
Departure Date |
30 Oct 2024 |
Inclusions |
SOLO TRAVELLER OFFER!
All prices listed here are for sole use occupancy in the category listed
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Sail into a world few will ever experience where unique time-honoured traditions and elaborately costumed dancers welcome you into their world as you explore the rich history, iconic WWII sites, cultures and wildlife of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on this 17- day authentic expedition cruise.
Delve into the culturally rich Trobriand Islands, sometimes called the `Islands of Love` where indigenous culture continues unchanged for countless generations. Explore the coral-fringed islands of the Louisiade Archipelago and the volcanic wonders of the D`Entrecasteaux Islands, named after the French Explorer Antoine d`Entrecasteaux who discovered them while looking for La Perouse, where sheer mist covered peaks, wild untamed rivers and rainforest join bubbling mud pools and spouting geysers. Experience the biological wonderland and rare endemic species on remote Woodlark Island and spend a fascinating day exploring Bougainville Island.
Enjoy incredible cultural encounters on Loh Island, join Malaita`s Kwaio people in a sacred dance and observe the ancient Rom Dance on Ambrym Island. Discover one of the conservation jewels of the South Pacific on Tetepare Island and snorkel Marovo Lagoon - the largest saltwater lagoon in the world. Visit villages on culturally-rich Malaita Island traditional Malaitan shell-money is still made, used as a dowry and worn as a status symbol. Experience a kaleidoscope of cultures as you explore Vanuatu, where more than 100 indigenous languages are spoken. With over 80 habitable islands, islanders have closely guarded their own cultures and languages. Our expedition embraces some of these cultures and languages, as you explore one of the happiest places on the planet.
Throughout Melanesia there are spectacular reefs, which are home to masses of fish and coral gardens of every colour. These waters offer some of the greatest marine diversity and snorkelling in the world and everybody will have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty beneath the waves. Whether you are snorkelling or swimming, this ocean aquarium is waiting to be explored and discovered.
For birders, this itinerary offers once-in-a-lifetime species on remote, hard to reach islands where endemic species have evolved in isolation. The birding potential is exceptional; each day you visit a different island group which offers the opportunity of unique species including White-eyes, Monarch`s, Pigeons and Flycatchers.
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Cruise& stay only price includes:
- 1 nights hotel accommodation in Cairns pre-cruise including dinner and breakfast
- One way transfer from hotel to airport
- One way flight from Cairns to Port Moresby
- One way transfer from airport to port
- 15 night expedition cruise aboard the Heritage Adventurer (140 guests) from Port Moresby to Port Vila
- 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/landing fees of AUD$800 per person
- Programme of lectures by noted naturalists
- One way transfer from port to airport or central city hotel
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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 single sole use occupancy in AUD (unless otherwise specified), based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (20Nov23). 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. |
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Prices |
Category |
Single Per Person |
Main Deck Single |
AU $26,950 |
Superior Single |
AU $27,650 |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
30/10 |
Cairns, Qld, Australia |
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Hotel |
2 |
31/10 |
Cairns, Qld, Australia |
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Flight to Port Moresby |
2 |
31/10 |
Port Moresby PNG |
Embark |
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3 |
01/11 |
Louisiade Archipelago |
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4 |
02/11 |
Deboyne Lagoon |
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5 |
03/11 |
D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Papua New Guinea |
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6 |
04/11 |
Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea |
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7 |
05/11 |
Woodlark Island, PNG |
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8 |
06/11 |
Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea |
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9 |
07/11 |
New Georgia Islands, Solomons |
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10 |
08/11 |
Tetepare, Solomon Islands |
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10 |
08/11 |
Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands |
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11 |
09/11 |
Malaita Island, Soloman Islands |
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12 |
10/11 |
Star Harbour, Solomon Islands |
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13 |
11/11 |
Nendo Island, Solomon Islands |
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14 |
12/11 |
Loh Island, Torres Islands, Vanuatu |
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15 |
13/11 |
Espiritu Santo Island Vanuatu |
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16 |
14/11 |
Ambrym Island Vanuatu |
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17 |
15/11 |
Port Vila Vanuatu |
Disembark |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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