Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairns
- Day 2
Cairns to Madang
Included Activities
- Charter flight from Cairns to Madang
- Board Paspaley Pearl expedition vessel
- Explore expedition vessel
- Expedition team briefings about regional geology and cultural traditions
Landmarks Madang - Day 3
Witu Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Navigate Garove Island's volcanic caldera
- Explore tropical forests
- Meet traditional Melanesian communities
- Explore vibrant marine environments
Landmarks Garove Island Witu Islands - Day 3
Cape Gloucester - Nip Island
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore uninhabited islands
- Swim in pristine beaches
- Snorkel coral reefs
- Learn about WWII history and Operation Cartwheel
Landmarks Cape Gloucester Nip Island - Day 5
Kimbe Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkel in Kimbe Bay marine environment
- Explore black volcanic beaches
- Explore lush forests
- Visit thermal springs (if available)
Landmarks Kimbe Bay - Day 6
Ataliklikun Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Meet Tolai people
- Learn about matrilineal clan systems
- Handle traditional tabu shell money
- Witness dukduk masked dance performances
- Experience traditional cultural performances
Landmarks Ataliklikun Bay - Day 7
Rabaul
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Rabaul harbour town
- Explore 1994 volcanic devastation sites
- Explore WWII tunnel systems
- Observe active Mt. Tavurvur
Landmarks Rabaul Mt. Tavurvur - Day 8
Duke of York Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Methodist mission heritage site
- Experience traditional village life
- Walk white sandy beaches
- Snorkel among vibrant coral reefs
Landmarks Duke of York Islands - Day 9
Jacquinot Bay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Venture into remote wilderness
- Hike to hidden waterfalls
- Explore rainforest-covered mountains
- Learn about Australian Pacific War campaigns
Landmarks Jacquinot Bay - Day 10
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Enrichment sessions about regional geology
- Enrichment sessions about biodiversity
- Marine life spotting from deck
- Day 11
Tami Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Witness Tami style wooden carvings
- Observe ceremonial masks
- Try traditional artistic techniques
- Participate in cultural performances
Landmarks Tami Islands - Day 12
Madang to Cairns
Included Activities
- Transfer to Madang Airport
- Charter flight from Madang to Cairns
Landmarks Madang





