Passage through Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands & Vanuatu
From reef-fringed volcanic islands and ritual ceremonies in the mysterious Solomon Islands, to the raw beauty and relaxed atmosphere of Vanuatu, you will leave amazed and deeply touched. Price based on Deluxe Verandah Suite
Members from: $18,885 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $19,055 P.P Twin ShareSolo traveller from: $18,885
Type
Solo Traveller
Destination
New Zealand South Pacific
Cruise Line
Scenic Eclipse
Supplier
Scenic
Booking Code
601F
Up to 228 guests on board for a truly exclusive Discovery Voyage
Up to 15-member specialist Discovery Team
Engaging lectures and education program with on board experts
Scenic Discovery excursions and shore side expedition program
Full kayak program and stand-up paddle boarding
Exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
Personalised Scenic Freechoice experiences
Day 1 - Cairns, Australia
Welcome onboard Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht. Settle into your luxurious suite and enjoy the first destination of this incredible journey: Cairns, the gateway to tropical north Queensland. This is the only place on Earth where two World Heritage sites collide – the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
Please book your flight to arrive into Cairns prior to 02:00 PM.
Day 2 - At sea
Acquaint yourself with the exceptional range of facilities on board our ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht. Choose a class in one of the fitness spaces, relax in a therapy lounge in the spa, or tempt your palate from one of the dining venues.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - At sea
Enjoy a relaxing break as we sail to the Solomon Islands, making the most of the services and activities onboard. Indulge in the Senses Spa, relax in the cabanas, or simply view the spectacle of the ocean while enjoying a cocktail.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 - Guadalcanal Island, Solomon Islands
The largest island in the Solomon Islands is covered in tropical rainforest, with picture perfect coasts lined with palms and white sandy beaches. Surrounded by clear water and abundant wildlife, cool off in the ocean as you explore. Learn of the Battle of Guadalcanal while visiting the World War II relics and monuments.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 - Owaraha (Santa Ana Island)
Stand out on the Observation Terrance with your morning coffee as we navigate through the picturesque channels on our way to Owaraha. Known for preserving ancient traditions, Owaraha is the ideal place to see the traditional dances and intricate handicrafts fashioned by the island’s villagers, dressed in ornate costumes, body paint and masks. At Nafinotoga, Spirit Houses contain ancient skulls and bones of the Snake Clan and Turtle Clan chiefs.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 - Ndende Island
Also known as Santa Cruz, Ndende Island offers stunning lagoons brimming with marine life, stretches of reef, remote islands sprinkled with deserted beaches, crystalline caves, and many picturesque villages. You will be warmly welcomed onshore by a traditional cultural bamboo band and dancers.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 - Vanikoro Island
The five islands of Vanikoro are encircled by a spectacular barrier reef that offers excellent snorkelling. French explorer Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse, disappeared in this archipelago after his vessels, La Boussole and Astrolabe, struck the reef in 1788. Visit a monument to Le Pérouse, erected by explorer Dumont Durville in 1827.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 - Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
The largest island in the archipelago of Vanuatu, north of New Caledonia, is Espiritu Santo. While its main industries are fishing and farming, you will be dazzled by the beauty of Champagne Bay, one of the world’s most exquisite beaches. A freshwater spring flows into the lagoon, creating a spa-like bubbling sensation at low tide. Espiritu Santo has been inhabited for many years by Melanesian people known as Ni-Vanuatu, who still observe many ancient traditions.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 - Ambrym Island
Unlike the white sand of Espiritu Santo, the volcanic island of Ambrym is the place to sink your toes into black-sand beaches. Witness the work of woodcarvers who create art out of breadfruit trees and huge tree ferns, and see intriguing displays of the local black magic. Watch the Ambrym Islanders’ famous Rom dance, performed by chanting men in elaborate costumes.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 - Port Vila (Efate Island)
Ringed by blissful beaches and packed with waterfalls, the dream of a tropical paradise is brought to life on Efate Island. Along this remarkable coastline is an abundance of bays, beaches, islands and inlets just waiting to be explored.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 - Tanna Island
Tanna’s erupting Mount Yasur is regarded as the world’s most accessible active volcano. Known for its continuous activity since Captain James Cook observed ash eruptions in 1774, it’s considered a sacred area by members of the John Frum cargo cult, who believe their deity resides inside.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 - At sea
After a busy week, this is your opportunity to unwind, socialise and make the most of ship life.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 - Lautoka, Fiji
Disembark in the second largest city of Fiji, Lautoka is located on the western side of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometres north of Nadi. As the gateway to Fiji’s Sun Coast, it’s a pleasant mix of sugar-cane fields, grass-covered peaks, rural villages and market towns. Farewell your new friends, the crew and the Scenic Eclipse.
Please book your flight to depart out of Nadi after 12:00 PM.
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the voyage will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Meals Included: Breakfast
All prices are per person in Australian Dollars unless specified. Prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies, exchange rates and other considerations.
All are subject to change. For up-to-date pricing contact National Travel. No surcharges regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the land only price once the deposit is received.