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80 81 RE ST OF THE WOR LD CRU I S E S & EXP ED I T I ONS NEW CALEDONIA, VANUATU & SOLOMON ISLANDS The idyllic South Pacific is the stuff of many travel fantasies. Imagine sugary, white beaches, swaying palm trees, diving or snorkelling amongst multicoloured shoals, and encounters with the locals on wildly beautiful islands. Sailing on 25th March 2022 Duration 16 days Sailing from Auckland, New Zealand Sailing to Rabaul, Papa New Guinea Ship SH Minerva Pacific Islands SANTA ANA ISLAND The South Pacific’s best-kept secret, with warm, crystalline waters and welcoming locals. RABAUL Sited inside a flooded volcanic caldera, you can feel Rabaul’s local spirit in the buzzing markets and harbour. PENTECOST ISLAND Follow in David Attenborough’s footsteps and discover the origins of bungee jumping for yourself! LIFOU ISLAND A visit to a traditional Melanesian hut is a unique chance to learn about local culture. L'ÎLE-DES-PINS An unparalleled paradise of white sand coves, cerulean sea and tropical vegetation. CORAL SEA SOLOMON ISLANDS L'Île-des-Pins Pavuvu Island Rabaul Njari Island Santa Ana Island Tegua Island Ambrym Island Pentecost Island Port Vila Lifou Island Norfolk Island Auckland NEW ZEALAND PAPUA NEW GUINEA Humpback Whale, Pentecost Island On this unmissable expedition from Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, you’ll discover true paradise. Enjoy sailing in comfort and style across the vast expanses of the majestic ocean, cruising to deserted atolls, pristine lagoons and bustling ports. There’s plenty of culture to be found here too – keen photographers and World War II history buffs (to name but a few) will enjoy our programme of carefully curated excursions. Day Visiting • 1 Auckland • 2 At Sea • 3 Norfolk Island • 4 At Sea • 5 L'Île-des-Pins • 6 Lifou Island • 7 Port Vila • 8 Ambrym Island & Pentecost Island • 9 Tegua Island • 10 At Sea • 11 Santa Ana Island • 12 At Sea • 13 Pavuvu Island • 14 Njari Island • 15,16 Rabaul Itineraries are correct at time of going to print and maybe subject to change. Auckland, New Zealand New Caledonia