
Islands and cultures of Papua New Guinea
- ItineraryCairns to CairnsDuration11 days
- Dates27 Oct 25 to 6 Nov 25Prices from
Come aboard Le Jacques Cartier for an unforgettable voyage.
This 11-day PONANT Expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier will showcase the wonders and ancestral tribes of Papua New Guinea.
You will board your ship in Cairns. With its many colonial buildings, its picturesque port and its exceptional panorama over the surrounding natural environment, this city in the north-east of Australia won’t fail to impress.
Le Jacques Cartier will then set sail for Papua New Guinea, a fascinating land that is home to no fewer than 700 ethnic groups within a highly diverse yet mainly unexplored ecosystem.
Your call at Tufi will be one of the highlights of your voyage. Dubbed the Scandinavia of the Tropics, you will undoubtedly fall under the charm of this picturesque region, with its deep ‘fjords’ known locally as ‘rias’, which were formed through volcanic activity. In this unique setting, local Papuan tribes will share their customs, beliefs and artwork with you.
You will then head north along the coast to Madang, nicknamed ‘the most beautiful city in the South Pacific’. Within this stunning province exists great geographical diversity, with 170 different languages spoken there. Its festival showcases this richness and offers colourful traditional performances or ‘sing sings’ by many of the cultural groups of the province. These include the mysterious Asaro Mudmen, who re-enact a warrior episode from their history wearing masks of mud, their bodies coated in clay.
In the heart of the Solomon Sea you will experience the splendid turquoise waters and white-sand beaches of the uninhabited islands of the Lusancay archipelago. These spectacular, picture-postcard islands provide the opportunity to swim and snorkel over coral reefs teeming with life.
The wildlife encounters described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Your voyage
All-inclusive

Destination
Pacific Islands
Cairns to Cairns
Duration
11 days, 10 nights on board
Expeditions

Diving
Ref: EX271025












Journey
Your daily itinerary
- Zodiac outings and shore visits with your expedition team.
- Discover the mysteries of Papua New Guinea, the land of a thousand cultures.
- From Tufi, journey on an outrigger canoe into the ancient fjords of Cape Nelson.
- Visit the remote Tami islands.
- Witness the cultures and traditions of Morobe region and the traditional ceremonies of the Asaro Mudmen of Madang region.
- Swim and snorkel in the warm, clear tropical waters of the Solomon Sea.
- Walk on the picture-perfect postcard Lusancay Islands
- Understand the colonial history of Samarai Island and of Papua New Guinea’s role during World War II.
- Gain an insight into the history, culture and the diversity of flora and fauna from your expertexpedition team.
- Opportunity of diving (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board and of snorkelling with your expedition team.

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Date
26 Oct 25

Date
24 Oct 25

Date
6 Nov 25
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
19 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
19 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Size
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
38 m²

Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Size
32 m²

Grand Deluxe Suite
Guests
4
Size
45 m²

Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Size
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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