29 Mar 27, from AU$10,610
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Come aboard Le Paul Gauguin for an unforgettable voyage.

Leaving from Darwin, in Australia’s Northern Territory, PAUL GAUGUIN Cruises is offering a unique 18-day journey featuring idyllic landscapes, lush nature and ancestral civilisations with secular traditions. Aboard Le Paul Gauguin, a ship with a decidedly relaxed and international atmosphere, set off to discover the ancestral lands of Australia and four Melanesian treasures: Papua New Guinea, the Vanuatu archipelago, the Solomons and the Fiji Islands.

On cosmopolitan Thursday Island, in the far north of the Australian territory, make the most of a visit to discover the history of this part of the Pacific during the Second World War. The Paul Gauguin will 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. 

Setting sail for the Salomon Islands! You will stop over in Honiara on the large island of Guadalcanal, where exoticism and beauty go hand in hand, from paradisiacal waterfalls to lush green hills.

Then, the Paul Gauguin sails towards heavenly lands, where white sandy beaches encircle luxuriant forests with unique ecosystems, and legends and myths remain engraved in memories and traditions... In Port-Vila, capital of Vanuatu, you will relish the unforgettable sight of magnificent bays, a colonial heritage, paradise beaches and enchanting waterfalls. In Espiritu Santo, the archipelago's main island, you are sure to be captivated by the unspoilt seabed surrounding this luxuriant islet.

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Oceania

Darwin to Lautoka, Viti Levu Island

Duration

18 days, 17 nights on board

Free solo supplement, PONANT Bonus 30%

Diving & initiation dive

Diving & initiation dive

Ref: PG290327

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • Exploring the natural and historic treasures of the Java and Timor Seas, featuring monumental temples, paradisiacal beaches and lush nature.
  • Discovering an exceptional heritage (archaeological sites of Trowulan and Bordobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Sites) and fascinating nature (Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  • Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor to admire the local marine life.
An escapade in the heart of Melanesia null

Staterooms and suites

Elegance and refinement

*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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An escapade in the heart of Melanesia

Itinerary

Embarkation 29/03/27 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Departure 29/03/27 at 6:00 pm

29 Mar 27 - Darwin
29 Mar 27 - Darwin

Arrival 30/03/27 Departure 31/03/27

30 Mar 27 > 31 Mar 27 - At sea
30 Mar 27 > 31 Mar 27 - At sea

Arrival 01/04/27 early morning Departure 01/04/27 early afternoon

1 Apr 27 - Thursday Island
1 Apr 27 - Thursday Island

Arrival 02/04/27 Departure 02/04/27

2 Apr 27 - At sea
2 Apr 27 - At sea

Arrival 03/04/27 early morning Departure 03/04/27 late afternoon

3 Apr 27 - Alotau
3 Apr 27 - Alotau

Arrival 04/04/27 midday Departure 04/04/27 early afternoon

4 Apr 27 - Samarai Island
4 Apr 27 - Samarai Island

Arrival 05/04/27 Departure 05/04/27

5 Apr 27 - At sea
5 Apr 27 - At sea

Arrival 06/04/27 Departure 07/04/27 late afternoon

6 Apr 27 > 7 Apr 27 - Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
6 Apr 27 > 7 Apr 27 - Honiara, Guadalcanal Island

Arrival 08/04/27 Departure 09/04/27

8 Apr 27 > 9 Apr 27 - At sea
8 Apr 27 > 9 Apr 27 - At sea

Arrival 10/04/27 early morning Departure 10/04/27 late afternoon

10 Apr 27 - Espiritu Santo Island
10 Apr 27 - Espiritu Santo Island

Arrival 11/04/27 Departure 11/04/27 evening

11 Apr 27 - Port Vila, Efate
11 Apr 27 - Port Vila, Efate

Arrival 12/04/27 Departure 13/04/27

12 Apr 27 > 13 Apr 27 - At sea
12 Apr 27 > 13 Apr 27 - At sea

Arrival 14/04/27 early morning Departure 14/04/27 late afternoon

14 Apr 27 - Suva, Viti Levu Island
14 Apr 27 - Suva, Viti Levu Island

Arrival 15/04/27 early morning Disembarkation 15/04/27 at 8:00 am

15 Apr 27 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
15 Apr 27 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island