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Rabaul to Port Moresby Expedition Cruise

Rabaul - Port Moresby
11 Days / 10 Nights from AUD 7,750*.

Day 1: Rabaul and Captain's Welcome - 16 Nov 2009
Boarding commences at 2:00pm for a 3:00pm departure. Enjoy time to relax, settle in and explore Oceanic Discoverer as we cruise Simpson Harbour, set against a stunning backdrop of six towering volcanoes. Later, join the Captain and his crew at the Captain's Welcome Cocktails as the sun spectacularly sets over the Coral Sea.

Day 2: Spectacular Witu Islands
Enjoy a full day to discover the stunning Witu Islands - the day offers fantastic swimming, snorkelling and diving opportunities. Join the Expedition Leader and Guest Lecturers on a guided glass bottom boat tour.

Day 3: Crown Island
Join our Expedition Leader and Guest Lecturers as we board the Xplorer and head ashore. Known as a turtle nesting ground and home of the giant lizard we explore the beaches of this seldom visited island. Spend time relaxing or snorkelling in the beautiful clear waters.

Day 4: The Mighty Sepik River
Sure to be a highlight, this morning we enter the mouth of the mighty Sepik River - one of the world's great river systems. Oceanic Discoverer will cruise upriver to the middle Sepik region renowned for its unique artefacts. We visit the remote villages of Angoram and Bien where the local Sepik people are amongst the greatest primitive artists on earth and each village has its own distinct style. Enjoy the opportunity to purchase unique hand carvings. We anchor this evening in this mighty river whilst overhead hundreds of flying foxes stream through the sky.

Day 5: Sepik River and Volcanic Manam Island
An early morning start offers a great opportunity for bird watching. Join the Guest Lecturers to identify Spotted Blue-eyed Cockatoos, Wagtails, Great Egret, Little Egret, Great Billed Heron, the enormous Blyth's Hornbill and others as we cruise back up river. On farewelling the Sepik we pass the active volcano on Manam Island and enjoy the sunset.

Day 6: Historic Madang
The historic town of Madang sits on a peninsula surrounded by a number of picturesque islands. Famed for its diving, the waters surrounding Madang offer excellent visibility and many WWII wrecks to explore. Discover the town and enjoy the opportunity to purchase a large selection of artefacts. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, diving and a harbour exploration.

Day 7: The Idyllic Island of Tuam
Tuam, in the Sassi group of Islands, offers a mix of both mainland and Bismark Archipelago cultures. Their prized trinkets and decorations include dog's teeth, spondyllus shells and wonderful balsa wood and sago bark headdresses. We enjoy the welcome dances and village hospitality.

Day 8: Tufi Fjords
Today enjoy a true highlight as we discover the scenic beauty of the rarely visited Tufi Fjords. Similar to Nordic fjords and featuring 25 individual canyons with sheer basalt cliffs, these are the only fjords in Papua New Guinea and offer a wealth of sightseeing opportunities. Soak up the spectacular views as we cruise close to the towering cliffs before boarding Xplorer to travel ashore to meet the friendly locals. Then, enjoy the opportunity to take a leisurely swim and snorkel over spectacular fringing reefs.

Day 9: Dobu & Fergusson Islands
We are greeted by a flotilla of canoes as we approach the Dobu anchorage. Our Guest Lecturers will share with you the history of the Kula Ring where Dobu Island was a pivotal link between the north and south Kula trade routes. Meet the local primary school children who will welcome us with a traditional dance performance. After lunch we join the Expedition Leader on an excursion to the Dei Dei Hot Springs, where the traditional landowner shares the mythical and spiritual tales of these hot water and mud springs.

Day 10: Bona Bona Island
Join the Expedition Leader and Guest Lecturer aboard Xplorer to visit remote Bona Bona Island. The island rarely receives visitors and the locals will take delight in showing you their hand crafts. Later enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board as we sail Papua New Guinea’s rugged southern coastline and soak up spectacular views of the Owen Stanley Range which majestically towers above. This evening, join the Captain and his crew at the Captain’s Farewell Cocktails.

Day 11: Port Moresby and Farewell
Awake to stunning views as we enter Port Moresby's Fairfax Harbour. Enjoy breakfast before farewelling new-found friends and disembarking Oceanic Discoverer at 8:00am.

Please Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Whilst every effort will be made to follow the itinerary we do reserve the right to vary this itinerary to make allowances for weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may effect the operation of the vessel.

* Main Deck B Stateroom fare in AUD, based on double occupancy.

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