Ancient Cultures of Papua New Guinea11 nights, call for pricing

Le Soleal Ship

21 Oct - 1 Nov 2022

Departs
Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
Arrives
Cairns, Queensland

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Itinerary

This PONANT 12-day Expedition cruise aboard Le Soléal will take you to discover the wonders of Papua New Guinea. Departing from Honiara, embark for an extraordinary adventure to discover very rich local cultures and exceptional underwater life.  Le Soléal will set sail for Papua New Guinea, a fascinating land that is home to no fewer than 700 ethnic groups within a highly diverse yet mainly unexplored, ecosystem. You will visit the Autonomous region of Bougainville, a unique group of islands that are ecologically and geographically part of the Solomon Islands archipelago but not politically part of the nation of Solomon Islands. Located on the island of New Britain, the port town of Rabaul is famous for its spectacular volcanic setting. From there, you will set off to observe Mount Tavurvur, the region' most active volcano. Your call at Tufi, will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your voyage. You will fall under the charm of this picturesque region, dubbed the 'Scandinavia of the Tropics' with its deep fiords through volcanic activity.  In this unique setting the local Papuan tribes will share their customs, beliefs and artwork with you. After a last call in Samarai Island, your trip aboard Le Soléal will end in Cairns.

Day 1
Honiara, Guadalcanal Island, Solomon Islands 21 Oct 2022
Day 2
At Sea 22 Oct 2022
Day 3
At Sea 23 Oct 2022
Day 4
At Sea 24 Oct 2022
Day 5
Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea 25 Oct 2022
Day 6
At Sea 26 Oct 2022
Day 7
Madang, Papua New Guinea 27 Oct 2022
Day 8
Tami Island, Papua New Guinea 28 Oct 2022
Day 9
Tufi, Papua New Guinea 29 Oct 2022
Day 10
Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea 30 Oct 2022
Day 11
At Sea 31 Oct 2022
Day 12
Cairns, Queensland, Australia 1 Nov 2022

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Le Soleal Ship

Sailing under the French flag, this magnificent yacht of only 132 staterooms and Suites, with balconies, joined the fleet in July 2013. You will be enchanted by the contemporary decor inspired by the luxury yachting world, with fluid lines and a modern colour scheme combining natural wood with shades of grey and white.

A refined ambiance is enhanced by the quality of the workmanship and materials: white Corian counters in the lobby contrast with the warmth of leather to recall a boat’s hull, while the central sculpture of enamelled pieces takes its inspiration from the sea. In the lounge bar, the carpet picks up a tennis stripe theme symbolising a certain idea of cruising, one synonymous with French elegance and a chic seaside spirit.

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