Heritage Adventurer, 17 Night Discover the Secrets of Melanesia ex Cairns, Qld, Australia to Port Vila Vanuatu

Journey

17 Night Cruise sailing from Cairns, Qld, Australia onboard Heritage Adventurer

Ship

Heritage Adventurer (More about the ship)

Departure Date

22 Oct 2026

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Cruise Itinerary
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- - Day:Day 1
  - Date:22 Oct 26
  - Port:Port Vila Vanuatu
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- - Day:Day 1
  - Date:22 Oct 26
  - Port:Cairns, Qld, Australia
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- - Day:Day 2
  - Date:23 Oct 26
  - Port:Cairns, Qld, Australia
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- - Day:Day 2
  - Date:23 Oct 26
  - Port:Port Moresby PNG
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- - Day:Day 2
  - Date:23 Oct 26
  - Port:Efate Islands, Vanuatu
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- - Day:Day 2
  - Date:23 Oct 26
  - Port:Ambrym Island Vanuatu
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- - Day:Day 3
  - Date:24 Oct 26
  - Port:Espiritu Santo Island Vanuatu
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- - Day:Day 3
  - Date:24 Oct 26
  - Port:Doini Island, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 4
  - Date:25 Oct 26
  - Port:Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 4
  - Date:25 Oct 26
  - Port:Vanikoro, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 5
  - Date:26 Oct 26
  - Port:Nendo Island, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 5
  - Date:26 Oct 26
  - Port:D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 6
  - Date:27 Oct 26
  - Port:Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 6
  - Date:27 Oct 26
  - Port:Santa Ana Is, Solomons
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- - Day:Day 7
  - Date:28 Oct 26
  - Port:Tulagi, Solomons
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- - Day:Day 7
  - Date:28 Oct 26
  - Port:Nggela Sule, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 7
  - Date:28 Oct 26
  - Port:Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 8
  - Date:29 Oct 26
  - Port:Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 8
  - Date:29 Oct 26
  - Port:Tetepare, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 9
  - Date:30 Oct 26
  - Port:Kolombangara, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 9
  - Date:30 Oct 26
  - Port:Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 10
  - Date:31 Oct 26
  - Port:Kolombangara, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 10
  - Date:31 Oct 26
  - Port:Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 11
  - Date:1 Nov 26
  - Port:Nissan Island, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 11
  - Date:1 Nov 26
  - Port:Tetepare, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 12
  - Date:2 Nov 26
  - Port:Nggela Sule, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 12
  - Date:2 Nov 26
  - Port:Tulagi, Solomons
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- - Day:Day 12
  - Date:2 Nov 26
  - Port:Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 13
  - Date:3 Nov 26
  - Port:Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 13
  - Date:3 Nov 26
  - Port:Santa Ana Is, Solomons
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- - Day:Day 14
  - Date:4 Nov 26
  - Port:Nendo Island, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 14
  - Date:4 Nov 26
  - Port:D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 15
  - Date:5 Nov 26
  - Port:Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 15
  - Date:5 Nov 26
  - Port:Vanikoro, Solomon Islands
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- - Day:Day 16
  - Date:6 Nov 26
  - Port:Espiritu Santo Island Vanuatu
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- - Day:Day 16
  - Date:6 Nov 26
  - Port:Doini Island, Papua New Guinea
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- - Day:Day 17
  - Date:7 Nov 26
  - Port:Port Moresby PNG
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- - Day:Day 17
  - Date:7 Nov 26
  - Port:Cairns, Qld, Australia
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- - Day:Day 17
  - Date:7 Nov 26
  - Port:Ambrym Island Vanuatu
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- - Day:Day 17
  - Date:7 Nov 26
  - Port:Efate Islands, Vanuatu
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- - Day:Day 18
  - Date:8 Nov 26
  - Port:Port Vila Vanuatu
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- - Day:Day 18
  - Date:8 Nov 26
  - Port:Cairns, Qld, Australia
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** Itinerary may vary by sailing date
Your cruise in detail

This departure is from Port Moresby to Port Vila.

Sail into a world few ever experience where unique time-honoured traditions and elaborately costumed dancers welcome us into their world. Explore the rich history, iconic WWII sites, cultures and wildlife of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on this 18-day authentic expedition cruise which includes a flight from Cairns to Port Moresby. Crossing the Buka Channel at Nissan Island we see reminders of intensive World War II action, then enter a long-isolated world as we are among the first travellers to return to Bougainville. Sailing through the turquoise waters of the Solomon Islands, new vistas and unexpected encounters await. Discover one of the conservation jewels of the South Pacific on Tetepare Island and observe the ancient Rom Dance on Ambrym Island.
Experience a kaleidoscope of cultures as we explore Vanuatu, where more than 100 indigenous languages are spoken. With over 80 habitable islands, islanders have closely guarded their own cultures and languages. Our expedition embraces some of these cultures and languages, as we explore one of the happiest places on the planet.
Throughout Melanesia there are spectacular reefs, which are home to masses of fish and coral gardens of every colour. These waters offer some of the greatest marine diversity and snorkelling in the world and everybody will have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty beneath the waves. Whether you are snorkelling or swimming, this ocean aquarium is waiting to be explored and discovered.
For birders, this itinerary offers once-in-a-lifetime species on remote islands where few have been before, and endemic birdlife such as the Solomon Sea Eagle, or the Vanikoro White-eye, may be seen. The birding potential is exceptional, and to allow birders to maximise the opportunities on the expedition there is an optional specialised birding programme with customised excursions. This expedition includes the option to join a sea kayaking excursion with an expert guide. Kayakers are rewarded with tranquil, tropical settings and are a source of fascination to the locals who often paddle their canoes out to join them and invite them back to their villages.

***Note: Some voyages will operate the itinerary in reverse.***
Travel dates
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- - Departing:22 Oct 26
  - From:Port Vila Vanuatu
  - Price from: Ask

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