Indonesia,Papua New Guinea & Kimberley Expedition Cruise

Day 1 - Broome, Australia

Arrive: Sun 24 August 2025 / Depart: Sun 24 August 2025 at 18:00

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.

Day 2 - Lacepede Islands

Arrive: Mon 25 August 2025 at 06:00 / Depart: Mon 25 August 2025 at 20:00

Day 3 - Talbot Bay/Horizontal Waterfalls, WA

Arrive: Tue 26 August 2025

Day 4 - Talbot Bay/Horizontal Waterfalls, WA

Depart: Wed 27 August 2025 at 12:00

Day 4 - Montgomery Reef, Western Australia

Arrive: Wed 27 August 2025 / Depart: Wed 27 August 2025 at 18:00

Day 5 - Kuri Bay

Arrive: Thu 28 August 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 28 August 2025 at 20:00

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 6 - Hunter River, Western Australia

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Ashmore Reef

Arrive: Sun 31 August 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 31 August 2025 at 17:00

Day 9 - Vansittart Bay, WA

Arrive: Mon 01 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 01 September 2025 at 17:00

Day 10 - King George River, Western Australia

Arrive: Tue 02 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 02 September 2025 at 18:00

Day 11 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Wed 03 September 2025

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 12 - Darwin, Australia

Depart: Thu 04 September 2025 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 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Agats, Asmat

Arrive: Sun 07 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 07 September 2025 at 16:00

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Kokas, Indonesia

Arrive: Tue 09 September 2025 / Depart: Tue 09 September 2025

Day 18 - Misool Islands

Arrive: Wed 10 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 10 September 2025 at 18:00

Day 19 - Yenwaupnor, Indonesia

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - Manokwari

Arrive: Fri 12 September 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Fri 12 September 2025 at 20:00

Day 21 - Cenderawasih Bay

Day 22 - Cenderawasih Bay

Day 23 - Jayapura

Arrive: Mon 15 September 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 15 September 2025 at 23:00

Day 24 - Vanimo

Arrive: Tue 16 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 16 September 2025 at 16:00

Day 25 - At Sea

Day 26 - Garove Island (Witu Islands)

Arrive: Thu 18 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 18 September 2025 at 17:00

Day 27 - Duke of York Islands, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Fri 19 September 2025 / Depart: Fri 19 September 2025

Day 27 - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Fri 19 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 19 September 2025 at 16:00

Day 28 - At Sea

Day 29 - Ghizo Island

Arrive: Sun 21 September 2025 / Depart: Sun 21 September 2025

Day 30 - Honiara

Arrive: Mon 22 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 22 September 2025 at 18:00

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 31 - At Sea

Day 32 - Vanikoro, Solomon Islands

Arrive: Wed 24 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 24 September 2025 at 16:00

Day 33 - Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

Arrive: Thu 25 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 25 September 2025 at 19:00

Day 34 - At Sea

Day 35 - Lautoka

Arrive: Sat 27 September 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 27 September 2025 at 19:00

A major seaport, Fiji's second-largest city, Lautoka is the main center of the sugar and timber industries. Towering royal palms march in a long, orderly row from the main street to the harbor and into the heart of the city. Although Lautoka grew up around the Fijan village of Namoli, it is a very Indian town today.