New Guinea Island Encounter Cruise

Day 1 - Brisbane

Arrive: Mon 19 April 2027 / Depart: Mon 19 April 2027 at 15:00

Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Thu 22 April 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 22 April 2027 at 18:00

Alotau is the Capital of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province. It is rich in history and culture as well as being rewarded with natural beauty. Milne Bay and Alotau are commonly known as being the site for the Battle of Milne Bay where Japanese forces suffered their first defeat in World War 2 at the hands of Australian and American soldiers based there.

Day 5 - Kiriwina Island

Arrive: Fri 23 April 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 23 April 2027 at 16:00

Kiriwina is the largest island located in the Trobriand Islands. Kiriwina Island is also apart of the Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea. There are roughly 12,000 people living in Kiriwina, making it the most populated island in the Trobriand Islands.

Day 6 - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Sat 24 April 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 24 April 2027 at 22:00

Rabaul is located in the East New Britain province, in Papua New Guinea. In 1994 Mt Tavurvur, on the southeast of the island erupted over Rabaul and the Simpson Harbour. Much of this beautiful city was buried in ash.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Conflict Islands, PNG

Arrive: Mon 26 April 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 26 April 2027 at 16:00

The privately owned Conflict Islands is located 152 kms from the top of Papua New Guinea and is known for being one of the most remote places in the world. The Conflict Islands are comprised of 21 unoccupied islands, which were once part of an oceanic volcano.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Brisbane

Arrive: Thu 29 April 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 29 April 2027

Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens