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South Pacific - Melanesia
A Timeless Paradise
The legendary romance of the South Pacific seas is alive and well in this sparkling collection of treasure islands.
Here, time has stood still. Tradition and custom remain intact. Shy native wildlife thrives in virgin rainforests. Neon-colored reef fish dart among the coral gardens of the calm, island lagoons. Village artisans create tribal artefacts in the slow, careful way their forebears taught them. Coffee workers sing as they walk in the flower-fragrant mornings to family plantations.
Festivals and events are celebrated with both wild enthusiasm and religious solemnity - and the traditional cup of kava.
Melanesia will charm and delight you. Rediscover ritual, peace, childlike enchantment and reawaken your senses to the warmth of the South Sea Islanders. Take a journey of discovery into the land where minutes and hours pass by ever so peacefully.
Experience an expeditionary adventure showcasing the diverse traditional cultures and landscapes of New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and The Solomon Islands.
This 13 night cruise experience begins in the French city of Noumea. View the dramatic scenery of the Hienghene region, relax in the magical beauty of Ouvea Atoll and take time to snorkel or dive amongst the spectacular coral and fish of this region. A highlight of this itinerary has to be the climb up the slope of Mount Yasur on Tanna Island, Vanuatu that still puts on a show of volcanic lava splashing and bubbling in the crater.
Witness the rare sight of the ancient ritual of the locals participating in the land diving ceremony, the beginnings of the modern day 'bungee jump'. Visit beautiful lagoons and islands of the Solomons with time for diving and snorkelling amongst the abundant fish and coral reefs. Visit World War II battle sites and learn of the history of this beautiful group of islands.
End your cruise in the exotic Papua New Guinean port of Rabaul.
This itinerary offers you the chance to step back in time, to enjoy the beauty of the islands and beaches, to learn of the history and battles, and to meet the friendly island natives - truly a journey of a lifetime!
