Darwin to Lautoka Cruise

Day 1 - Genovesa Island

Arrive: Sun 06 September 2026 / Depart: Sun 06 September 2026 at 20:00

At Genovesa Island the ship tucks into Darwin Bay, an ancient volcanic crater now flooded by the sea. Zodiacs land on a picturesque sandy beach where Galapagos sea lions often rest on the fine, white sand. Explorations along the shore may reveal marine iguanas looking like prehistoric dinosaurs in miniature. By heading inland a short distance visitors could encounter seabirds of all shapes and sizes nesting in the vegetation. Scores of immature Red-footed Boobies perch on branches within an arm’s reach of the path

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Air Terjun Kiti, Indonesia

Day 5 - Pulau Karawapop , Indonesia

Day 5 - Pulau Balbulol, Indonesia

Day 6 - Sanwinggrai

Day 7 - Pulau Num, Indonesia

Day 8 - Kwatisore, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia

Day 9 - Aisandami Village, Indonesia

Day 9 - Tanjung Mannguar, Indonesia

Day 10 - Pulau Rouw, Indonesia

Day 10 - Maransabadi Island, Auri Islands, Indonesia

Day 11 - At Sea

Day 12 - Vanimo

Arrive: Thu 17 September 2026 at 12:30 / Depart: Thu 17 September 2026 at 18:00

Only about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the Indonesian border, Vanimo is the capital of the Sandaun (or Sundown) Province. It is one of only two towns in this remote region of Papua New Guinea. Although the Sepik River originates in the province, it bypasses Vanimo far to the south. The Sandaun Province is relatively undeveloped, but Vanimo has lovely beaches and some picturesque villages in the vicinity. The interior is covered in rainforest and logging is an important activity putting to use Vanimo’s port and protected bay.

Day 13 - Ali Island

Arrive: Fri 18 September 2026 at 06:30 / Depart: Fri 18 September 2026 at 12:30

Ali Island is one of the four islands located close to Aitape, off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. The eastern shore of Ali Island has a beautiful white sandy beach and offers swimming and snorkeling. The five villages on the island connect via well-maintained trails that lead to the school and Catholic church closer to the northern end of the island.

Day 14 - Madang

Arrive: Sat 19 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 19 September 2026 at 19:00

The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975. A nine-year secessionist revolt on the island of Bougainville ended in 1997 after claiming some 20,000 lives.

Day 15 - Garove Island (Witu Islands)

Arrive: Sun 20 September 2026 at 13:00 / Depart: Sun 20 September 2026 at 18:00

Day 16 - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Mon 21 September 2026 at 08:30 / Depart: Mon 21 September 2026 at 23:30

If surreal and unique experiences are your thing, then the Papua New Guinean town of Rabaul should tick your travel boxes. Found on the north eastern tip of New Britain Island (the largest island off mainland PNG) Rabaul, the former provincial capital, has quite a remarkable location. The town is inside the flooded caldera of a giant volcano and several sub-vents are still quite active today! The lively city was almost entirely devastated by Mount Tavurvur in 1994, covering the city in ashfall, but thankfully costing no lives. View less Since then, thanks to Rabaul’s deep-water port, commerce has been on the up, and a few shops and hotels have managed to find an audience. However, Rabaul’s remote location together with the volcano still being one of the most active and dangerous in Papua New Guinea means tourism in not rife. Rabaul has an impressive WWII history which includes a 300-mile network of tunnels dug by Japanese POW designed to conceal munitions and stores. After the Pearl Harbour bombings, the Japanese used Rabaul as their South Pacific base for the last four years of WWII, and by 1943 there were about 110,000 Japanese troops based in Rabaul. Post war, the island was returned to Australia, before it was granted independence in 1975. It should be noted that patience is a virtue here. However, that is not all bad. The slow pace of transportation allows travellers to marvels at the quite astonishing landscape. Divers will also be richly rewarded – the marine life of the island is extraordinary.

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Kennedy Island

Arrive: Wed 23 September 2026 at 12:30 / Depart: Wed 23 September 2026 at 18:00

Kennedy Island is a small uninhabited island in the Solomon Islands that was named after John F. Kennedy, following an incident involving Kennedy during his World War II naval career. Kennedy Island lies 15 minutes by boat from Gizo, the provincial capital of the Solomon Islands' Western Province.

Day 19 - Mbili Island, Fiji

Arrive: Thu 24 September 2026 at 06:30 / Depart: Thu 24 September 2026 at 11:30

Day 20 - Santa Ana Island, Solomons

Arrive: Fri 25 September 2026 at 13:00 / Depart: Fri 25 September 2026 at 18:00

Port St Mary is a village district in the south-west of the Isle of Man. The village takes its name from the former Chapel of St Mary which is thought to have overlooked Chapel Bay in the village. Its population is 1,953 according to the 2011 census. In the 19th century it was sometimes called Port-le-Murray.

Day 21 - At Sea

Day 22 - Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

Arrive: Sun 27 September 2026 at 06:30 / Depart: Sun 27 September 2026 at 13:00

Unlike Espiritu Santo with its raised coral reefs and white sand, Ambrym is a volcanically active island with dark sand beaches. Ambrym is known as the island of magic and is the source of five local languages that all evolved on Ambrym. This handful of languages contributes to the well over 100 languages of Vanuatu. Some of Ambrym’s magic takes place in the lush greenery of the local community of Ranon. Here the people perform a very special and traditional ‘Rom’ dance. Participants prepare their masks and costumes in secrecy and the dance is reserved for special occasions.

Day 23 - At Sea

Day 24 - Lautoka

Arrive: Tue 29 September 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 29 September 2026

Lautoka is often described as the sugar city. Sugar cane is the major industry of Fiji and Lautoka is its main base. Here are the industries' headquarters, the largest sugar mill, modern loading facilities and a large wharf. It features 70 miles of roads, almost all paved, a wonderful botanical garden and royal palm trees decorating the city's main street, Vitogo Parade. The municipal market is another attraction from both outside and inside. Fiji typifies the image of paradise. The people here live as they have done for centuries, retaining their ancient traditions and simple and carefree lifestyle supported by the harvest of a generous land and bountiful sea.