Austral Islands Cruise12 days

from$ 5505 AUD

Departs from 2023-09-09

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Aranui 5

City
Papeete to Papeete

Discovered by Europeans in the 18th Century, the Austral islands are located 600 km south of Tahiti. Off the beaten track, the Australs are an untouched and mysterious land where white sand clashes with the intense blue of the lagoons. Breathtaking landscapes, from sheer mountains to valleys, these...

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Cook & Society Islands Cruise9 days

from$ 4325 AUD

Departs from 2023-04-17

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Aranui 5

City
Papeete to Papeete

Ancient stories tell of the migration of Polynesians from the Society Islands and even as far as the Marquesas to Rarotonga. Bora Bora, the high island; is one of the best-known islands of French Polynesia. If the spectacular landscapes of the white sandy beaches and the beautiful blue and green lag...

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Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific17 days

from$ 26600 AUD

Departs from 2023-04-06

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National Geographic Orion

City
Papeete to Easter Island

Sailing in the wake of early Polynesian navigators, this Tahiti expedition strikes to the farthest reaches of Oceania. From remote and enigmatic Easter Island to the historically significant Pitcairn Islands through the “low islands” of the Tuamotu Archipelago to Tahiti, you’ll visit islands that ar...

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Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat & Papua New Guinea20 days

from$ 24350 AUD

Departs from 2022-11-29

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National Geographic Orion

City
Bali to Honiara

Set sail from Bali on an expedition to discover Indonesia’s rich tapestry of cultures and lush tropical islands. Experience the thrill of spotting rare Komodo dragons in the wild; snorkel and dive at pristine coral reefs of the Moluccas, Raja Ampat, and West Papua; take part in exuberant welcome cer...

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From Bali to Fiji aboard Paul Gauguin17 days

from$ 10870 AUD

Departs from 2023-01-21

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Paul Gauguin

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Benoa to Viti Levu Island

Leaving from Bali in Indonesia, PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises offers you a brand-new 17-day cruise to discover six beautiful countries of the South Seas. Set off aboard the ship Le Paul Gauguin for an unforgettable circuit in the heart of lush nature around the idyllic islands of Indonesia, East Timor, Papua...

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Iconic Melanesia: New Guinea, Sepik River & the Solomon Islands19 days

from$ 26930 AUD

Departs from 2023-10-11

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National Geographic Orion

City
Bali to Honiara

New Guinea is one of the least explored places on Earth. We’ll explore all the parts of the eastern half of this island nation—Papua New Guinea and beyond to the Solomon Islands. You’ll be seeing portions few outsiders have been privileged to visit. You may well have dreamed of coming to this specia...

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Islands and Cultures of Papua New Guinea11 days

from$ 9470 AUD

Departs from 2023-02-10

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Le Laperouse

City
Cairns to Cairns

This PONANT all-new 11-day Expedition cruise aboard Le Lapérouse will take you to discover the wonders and ancestral tribes of Papua New Guinea. You will board your ship in Cairns. With its many colonial buildings, its picturesque port and its exceptional panorama over the surrounding natural env...

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Lau & Kadavu Island Cruise12 days

from$ 6120 AUD

Departs from 2023-03-21

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Reef Endeavour

City
Nadi to Nadi

If you want to experience the real Fiji, join us on MV Reef Endeavour as we explore the Lau Islands and Kadavu; a beautiful and remote region rarely seen by tourists. A visit to this region offers a once in a lifetime experience to a select few travellers, visiting turquoise bays and remote villages...

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Marquesas Islands, Tuamotu and Society12 days

from$ 4762 AUD

Departs from 2023-01-21

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Aranui 5

City
Papeete to Papeete

Mythical and mystical. A land that has attracted explorers, writers, painters and artists. Breathtaking landscapes of mountains, valleys, plateaus and cliffs. A nation of former warriors, with their own language and culture. For more than 30 years, Aranui, as the main carrier of goods to the Marques...

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Papeete to Auckland17 days

from$ 23443 AUD

Departs from 2022-12-22

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Silver Whisper

City
Papeete to Auckland

From French Polynesia to New Zealand via the Cook Islands and Fiji – what on earth could be more magical? This cruise ticks off some wanderlust whoppers: the idyllic turquoise waters of Tahiti, the colourfully authentic Chivas buses of Manta – home of the Panama hat and the gloriously undeveloped Sa...

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Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring the Society and Tuamotu Islands10 days

from$ 15140 AUD

Departs from 2023-06-04

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National Geographic Orion

City
Papeete to Papeete

From snorkeling with sea turtles and sharks to swimming into a hidden grotto and dining on a privatemotu, this South Pacific expedition is an adventure in paradise. Begin with bucket-list underwater explorations in the Tuamotu Archipelago and Fakarava, whose flora and fauna are so diverse that its b...

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Rites and Relics: From the Solomon Islands to Fiji13 days

from$ 16730 AUD

Departs from 2023-03-12

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National Geographic Orion

City
Honiara to Lautoka

Explore through the heart of Melanesia to the western edge of Polynesia, from the Solomon Islands to Fiji. Receive warm welcomes in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; you’ll be greeted with traditional dances as you land by Zodiac on remote and verdant shores, while a warm smile andBula! greet you on...

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Tahiti to Fiji: Reefs, Lagoons & Volcanic Isles15 days

from$ 19520 AUD

Departs from 2023-03-24

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National Geographic Orion

City
Papeete to Lautoka

The archipelagos of the South Pacific have defined our notion of “island paradise” since Robert Louis Stevenson told his tales and Paul Gauguin captured Polynesia in paint. As we sail from Tahiti’s lush volcanic crags to the sparkling white shores of Fiji, discover a fascinating geology and a stunni...

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Tuamotu & Gambier & Pitcairn Cruise - 202311 days

from$ 5318 AUD

Departs from 2023-02-18

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Aranui 5

City
Papeete to Papeete

This special cruise will head south to Pitcairn Island via the Gambier Islands. Following in the footsteps of the famous Bounty Mutineers, the Aranui 5 will take you to the most beautiful and unspoiled islands of the region, via three Polynesian archipelagos.

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Under the Southern Cross: New Zealand to Melanesia16 days

from$ 18950 AUD

Departs from 2022-12-16

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National Geographic Orion

City
Auckland to Honiara

Following in the wake of Captain Cook, we will journey from New Zealand’s North Island to the Solomon Sea. Delve into a fascinating history of intrepid explorers, convicts, and traders, and learn about the rich cultures of the Maori and the Melanesians. Examine traditional carved houses and ancient...

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Western Pacific Odyssey: New Zealand to Japan29 days

from$ 16803 AUD

Departs from 2023-03-20

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Heritage Adventurer

City
Auckland to Yokohama

Known in birding circles simply as the 'WPO', this expedition incorporates many of the key birding areas in the South West Pacific. First offered in 2007, it is now considered one of the 'must do' expeditions for any birder because of its opportunities to see some of the rarest pelagic seabirds in t...

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Wild Polynesian Escape: Tahiti to Bora Bora6 days

from$ 7580 AUD

Departs from 2023-05-05

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National Geographic Orion

City
Papeete to Bora Bora

Between the storied islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora lies the coveted diving destination of Rangiroa, the steep volcanic cliffs and remarkable grottoes of Makatea, and the ancient Polynesian cultural site of Marae Taputapuatea on Ra'iatea. On a five-night expedition to one of the last places on Earth...

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8th Annual Piano Festival at Sea8 days

from$ 7940 AUD

Departs from 2023-06-22

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Le Lyrial

City
Venice to Venice

In partnership with RADIO CLASSIQUE, with the exceptional presence on board of Alexandre Kantorow and Alain Duault. Discover the beauty of the Adriatic with PONANT on an exceptional 8-day cruise in Croatia and Montenegro. Aboard Le Lyrial, fall under the spell of the hidden treasures of the Dalma...

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A Circumnavigation of Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys8 days

from$ 8230 AUD

Departs from 2023-05-04

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Le Bougainville

City
Valletta to Valletta

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. We invite you to join us on a circumnavigation of Sicily, a crossroads of the many historical civilizations—Greek, Roman, Arab, Byzantine, Norman—that have flourished along the shores of the Mediterranean. Setting sail from Malta, your first stop is Porto...

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Aegean Wine Cruise: All Inclusive Limited Collection Voyage8 days

from$ 6847 AUD

Departs from 2023-09-01

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Harmony G

City
Athens to Athens

Variety Cruises are pleased to announce the first of our new Wine Cruises of Greece, an all inclusive voyage. This journey takes us to many of the Greek wine hotspots including Nemea, Santorini, and Tinos. Wine and the making of it is central to this voyage, but as we follow its trail we’ll also dis...

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