Australian small ship specialist, Cruise Traveller, has released an exclusive, new package for Australians seeking an exotic adventure close to home away from mass tourism destinations. It’s to Papua New Guinea, home to crystal, tropical waters, deserted, chalk-white beaches and traditional villages.
The voyage in October, 2025, is also a luxe, all-inclusive one with Ponant, and for bookings made with Cruise Traveller by August 31, 2024, there are also free flights to and from the start of the cruise in Cairns and extensive savings of A$6200 per couple and almost double that for solo travellers – $12,055.
Perfect for seasoned travellers who have often cruised to the popular ports of the South Pacific or for intrepid adventurers seeking new places to explore, the ‘Packing for Papua’ package features a 10-night expedition cruise, round-trip from Cairns to seven pristine, remote and rarely visited destinations in Papua New Guinea aboard Ponant’s 184-guest exploration ship, Le Jacques Cartier. The sleek and stylish ship boasts a refined and intimate, French-styled elegance, fine dining restaurants, plush lounges, theatre, spectacular infinity pool, an expert expedition team and personalised service. All staterooms offer a private balcony or terrace.
The immersive itinerary will take culture and nature-lovers to the jungles of Alotau, the towering, crystal-clear fjords of Tufi Harbour where guests can journey on outrigger canoes, the sapphire lagoons and culturally-intact, traditional villages of the Tami Islands, the mountain-ringed village of Madang – home to the traditional ceremonies of the Asaro Mudmen – and the turquoise waters and white-sand beaches of the uninhabited Lusancay Islands – all destinations off the eastern peninsular of PNG.
Before the cruise, the package includes a night’s hotel stay in Cairns as well as complimentary return flights from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Cairns.
The voyage with Ponant includes guided, complimentary excursions on Zodiacs and ashore and also insights into the culture, history, flora and fauna of the region from an expert expedition team onboard. The cruise also includes the indulgence of a daily open bar onboard Le Jacques Cartier.
The 11-night ‘Packing for Papua’ fly/cruise/stay package from Cairns on October 26, 2025, is available from A$9895 per person, twin-share n a Deluxe Balcony stateroom – a saving of A$3100. For solo travellers, fares in a Deluxe Balcony stateroom are from A$12,795 – a saving of A$12,055 (subject to availability).
The savings and free flight to Cairns are valid for bookings made by August 31, 2024.
To book, visit www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/
Cruise Traveller is Australia’s premier, small ship cruise specialist, representing 63 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators around the world.
www.cruisetraveller.com.au
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