New Guinea, Indonesia & Kimberley Expedition Cruise

Day 1 - Sydney

Arrive: Tue 28 May 2024

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.

Day 2 - Sydney

Depart: Wed 29 May 2024

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.

Day 2 - Honiara

Arrive: Wed 29 May 2024 / Depart: Wed 29 May 2024 at 17:00

The Solomon Islands is a sovereign nation consisting of multiple island groups, scattered in the South Pacific east of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal. Many of the outlying islands in the nation are relatively untouched, but Honiara is a busier hub of international commerce. The islands’ recent history is scarred by the desperate battles fought between the Japanese and American forces during World War II. In 1942, the Japanese launched their last great land offensive in the islands, which culminated in the Battle of Henderson Field fought at Honiara. Of the estimated 36,000 Japanese troops on Guadalcanal at the beginning, only 1,000 survived, the rest having either been killed directly, or succumbed to disease and starvation. Ghostly evidence of this horrific warfare dots the island, and it is memorialized at the American Memorial overlooking the town and at a smaller Solomons Peace Memorial erected by the Japanese outside the city. On a lighter note, traditional arts and crafts are on display at the National Museum, which also boasts a display of eight traditional Melanesian houses from various parts of the country. Behind the museum is a cultural center. Above town there is a pleasant botanical garden, and the bustling Central Market is a great place to get a feel for everyday life in Honiara. Although English is the official language, only a small percentage of Solomonese speak it. The common language is Pijin.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Panapompom Island

Day 5 - Samarai

Arrive: Sat 01 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 01 June 2024 at 13:00

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Thursday Island

Arrive: Mon 03 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 03 June 2024 at 16:00

Thursday Island, colloquially known as TI, or in the Kawrareg dialect, Waiben or Waibene, is an island of the Torres Strait Islands, an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait. TI is located approximately 39 kilometres north of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Agats, Asmat

Arrive: Wed 05 June 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Wed 05 June 2024 at 22:30

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Misool Islands

Arrive: Fri 07 June 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 07 June 2024 at 17:00

Day 12 - Wayag Island

Arrive: Sat 08 June 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 08 June 2024 at 18:00

Day 13 - Gam

Arrive: Sun 09 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 09 June 2024 at 16:00

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Wed 12 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 12 June 2024 at 17:00

Despite its small size, Darwin is a modern, multi-cultural city, and its proximity to Asia makes it ideal for travel. Named after the famous scientist, Charles Darwin, the area was originally settled by the Larrakia Aboriginals. The Dutch arrived and mapped the land in the 1600s, followed by the British in 1939, when the town was given its English name. Darwin has a beautiful coastline, as well as numerous parks and gardens, making the city a top spot for outdoor activities.

Day 17 - Matakus Island, Indonesia

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Wyndham, Western Australia

Arrive: Sat 15 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 15 June 2024 at 17:00

Day 20 - King George River, Western Australia

Arrive: Sun 16 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 16 June 2024 at 17:00

Day 21 - Vansittart Bay, WA

Arrive: Mon 17 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 17 June 2024 at 17:00

Day 22 - Hunter River, Western Australia

Day 23 - Talbot Bay/Horizontal Waterfalls, WA

Arrive: Wed 19 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 19 June 2024 at 17:00

Day 24 - Montgomery Reef, Western Australia

Arrive: Thu 20 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 20 June 2024 at 18:00

Day 25 - Lacepede Islands

Arrive: Fri 21 June 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 21 June 2024 at 17:00

Day 26 - Broome, Australia

Arrive: Sat 22 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 22 June 2024

Isolated on the farthest northwest corner of the continent, Broome thrived from its founding in 1883 based on the bounty of South Sea pearls found in offshore oyster beds. Even today, the pearling industry is active here, though most are now cultured. But Broome has grown into one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations, offering an amazing variety of attractions and activities for visitors. It boasts a splendid, 14-mile strand of soft white sand at Cable Beach, where people flock to enjoy sunset camel rides. And with 2,600 islands in the area and warm seas, it is a sportsman’s paradise. But the unique allure of the region is the unspoiled expanse of bizarre geological formations, waterways and ancient Aboriginal lands called the Kimberley. Corrugated with red-hued cliffs and escarpments, and laced with pristine waterways, swimming holes and waterfalls, the Kimberley is unlike any other landscape on earth. It invites visitors to cruise the coast, fly over the ranges, kayak the islands and explore the rugged terrain in 4WD vehicles. The only difficulty is deciding which adventure to partake of next.