Cruise Collection 2019 Brochure

Best of Micronesia: Rabaul to Palau ABOARD THE CALEDONIAN SKY On this fascinating voyage across the Pacific from Rabaul in Papua New Guinea to Koror in Micronesia, enjoy ample opportunities to discover distinctive cultures that share common bonds, from the importance of the clan system to traditional lifestyles centered on gardens, reefs, and ocean ancestors. Along the way, experience Oceania’s astonishing biodiversity both above and beneath the warm tropical waves.

TRIP COST From $13,980 Price is per person and depends on cabin type snorkel in sparkling emerald lagoons, go on nature walks, and enjoy terrific birding. Highlights include Chuuk (Truk) Island’s enormous lagoon sheltering 15 islands of volcanic origin, and Koror, where you can snorkel in Jellyfish Lake. Disembark on Day 18 and depart. DAYS 7-18 ISLES OF MICRONESIA Zodiacs bring you ashore to visit small villages and enjoy local hospitality, and you’ll

DAYS 1-6 CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA, TO TSOI ISLANDS From Cairns, fly to Rabaul and embark. Visit the bubbling hot springs and take in magnificent views from Observatory Ridge. Meet the inhabitants of the little-visited Tingwon Islands and snorkel or dive along the islets’ surrounding reef. Villagers warmly welcome you to the Tsoi Islands with a cultural performance and dances accompanied by a superb local choir.

PACIFIC OCEAN

Ngulu Atoll

Oroluk Atoll

Satawal

Chuuk

Sorol

Koror

Pulap

Ifalik

Pohnpei

MICRONESIA

Nukuoro

Kapingamarangi

Tingwon Is.

Rabaul

DATES Mar 3-20, 2019

500 mi

500 km

Cairns

Papua New Guinea Cruise ABOARD THE CALEDONIAN SKY

Papua New Guinea is a land of magic and spirits, of steaming volcanoes and coral atolls, and of fascinating cultural traditions. Explore the intriguing Trobriand Islands, the rarely visited Tufi fjords, and call at the beautiful port of Rabaul, surrounded by six volcanoes. Wonderful snorkeling, swimming, and sea kayaking excursions round out your experience of this captivating island-nation.

DAYS 1-7 PORT MORESBY TO KUYAWA Fly to Port Moresby, embark, and cruise to Bonarua for birding excursions and walks through villages. Visit Fergusson Island, noted for its geothermal activity, then visit the Trobriand islanders of Kuyawa, renowned for the exquisite quality of their ebony wood carvings. Along the way, enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the Coral Sea.

TRIP COST From $13,980 Price is per person and depends on cabin type DAYS 8-17 TUFI TO CAIRNS At the rarely- visited Tufi Fjords, step ashore to meet with friendly locals, visit Madang, then head up the Sepik River to visit riverside villages. Birding is a highlight at Alim Island, and the inhabitants of Tingwon are known for their hospitality. Watch a performance of the Baining tribe’s fire dance at Rabaul before disembarking and flying to Cairns. Depart on Day 17.

250 mi

PACIFIC OCEAN

250 km

Tingwon Island

Alim Island

Sepik River

Rabaul

Madang

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Tami Island Lababia Island

Kuyawa Island to Cairns

Tufi

DATES Sep 20-Oct 6, 2019

Fergusson Island

Port Moresby

CORAL SEA

Bonarua Island

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