Papua New Guinea & Kimberley Expedition Cruise

Day 1 - Lautoka

Arrive: Sat 08 May 2027 / Depart: Sat 08 May 2027

Day 2 - Nabukeru, Yasawa

Arrive: Sun 09 May 2027 / Depart: Sun 09 May 2027

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

Arrive: Tue 11 May 2027 / Depart: Tue 11 May 2027

Day 4 - Pentecost-Insel, Vanuatu

Arrive: Tue 11 May 2027 / Depart: Tue 11 May 2027

Day 5 - Luganville

Arrive: Wed 12 May 2027 / Depart: Wed 12 May 2027

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Sun 16 May 2027 / Depart: Sun 16 May 2027

Alotau, Papua New Guinea. Alotau is the capital of the Milne Bay province of Papua New Guinea, located on a peninsula in Milne Bay in the Coral Sea. The town and water comprise the site of the 1942 battle of Milne Bay, in which the invading Japanese army suffered its first decisive defeat in the Pacific Theater of World War II at the hands of Allied, mostly Australian forces. A War Memorial commemorates the battle. Today the area is largely given over the palm oil plantations. The local people keep their Tawala cultural traditions alive, with the exception of the long-past ritual cannibalism. In Bibiko Village, they will be pleased to show them off in displays of prowess with Kundu drum ceremonies and exhibitions of their impressive war canoes. At the Ahioma village of Dodobana, the many specialized skills of daily Melanesian life are demonstrated in a family-style setting, such as basket weaving, grass skirt making and gardening.

Day 10 - Conflict Islands, PNG

Arrive: Mon 17 May 2027 / Depart: Mon 17 May 2027

Don’t let the name scare you. This idyllic archipelago of 21 coral atolls off the coast of New Guinea was named after the British ship HMS Conflict by its discoverer, a most patriotic captain. You could hardly ask for a more conflict-free paradise. The island group is privately owned by a passionate conservationist, who insists on sustainable methods for any activity within his tropical domain. Activities are therefore tailored for enjoying the exceptionally beautiful beaches, the supremely biodiverse coral reefs and the clear, warm waters. Kayaking, snorkeling and paddle-boarding are the more strenuous varieties. Simply relaxing mindfully on the sugary fringes of the lagoon are also acceptable. The area is under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage inscription.

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Agats, Asmat

Arrive: Fri 21 May 2027 / Depart: Fri 21 May 2027

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Sun 23 May 2027

Day 17 - Darwin, Australia

Depart: Mon 24 May 2027

Day 18 - King George River, Westaustralia

Arrive: Tue 25 May 2027 / Depart: Tue 25 May 2027

Day 19 - Vansittart Bay, WA

Arrive: Wed 26 May 2027 / Depart: Wed 26 May 2027

Day 20 - Ashmore Reef

Arrive: Thu 27 May 2027

Day 21 - Ashmore Reef

Depart: Fri 28 May 2027 at 17:00

Day 22 - Hunter River, Western Australia

Day 23 - Kuri Bay

Arrive: Sun 30 May 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 30 May 2027 at 17:00

Kuri Bay is a remote coastal bay in the far north of Western Australia in the Kimberley region, about 370 km north of Broome. It is a designated point on the Western Australian Forecast Areas, utilised by the Bureau of Meteorology as a boundary for the North Kimberley Coast area from the West Kimberley Coast

Day 24 - Lacépède-Inseln

Arrive: Mon 31 May 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 31 May 2027 at 17:00

Day 25 - Freshwater Cove, Australia

Day 25 - Montgomery Reef, Westaustralien

Arrive: Tue 01 June 2027 at 12:45 / Depart: Tue 01 June 2027 at 19:00

Day 25 - Talbot Bay / Horizontal Waterfalls, WA

Arrive: Tue 01 June 2027 at 22:30

Day 26 - Talbot Bay / Horizontal Waterfalls, WA

Depart: Wed 02 June 2027 at 16:00

Day 27 - Broome, Australien

Arrive: Thu 03 June 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 03 June 2027

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.