FRONTIER LANDS OF PAPUA (CORAL ADVENTURER)

Immerse yourself in the wild and rugged scenery of , with its mysterious stories that take you away from the complexities of modern times. Whilst traveling in comfort on board Coral Adventurer, visit remote villages rich in culture and meet with the people who have maintained their traditional way of life for generations.

Papua New Guinea is home to the largest area of intact rainforest outside of the Amazon and guests will discover magnificent scenery ranging from colourful coral atolls to volcanic mountains, pristine wilderness areas and mighty rivers. The country’s secret forest nurture over 3,000 varieties of unusual orchids, 700 species of birds including the brilliantly coloured birds of paradise. This is the land of the unexpected, a place of stark contrasts where fearsome frowns quickly become welcoming smiles.

ITINERARY

DAY I: CAIRNS > MADANG Catch our early morning charter flight to Madang to set sail at 11am. spend the afternoon relaxing as you are welcomed on board Coral Discoverer. Join our expedition staff as they introduce you tot he journey and the many experiences you will enjoy.

DAY 2: SEPIK RIVER & SEPIK VILLAGE

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com The ship will arrive at the Sepik at first light, and an early local guides. At high tide you may be able to travel into a morning rise will reward you with stunning views. our first stop stunning bay to another village. will be at the village of Bien, and the locals will greet you with canoes and dancing performances. The Sepik market, famous DAY 7: BUNA & SANANANDA for its masks and carvings, will be open. We land at Buna beach, home to some of the toughest fighting in the Pacific campaign. We will visit the areas where Allied DAY 3: MANAM VOLCANO & BAGABAG ISLAND forces clashed with Japanese forces In Sanananda, see the The Manam volcano, known locally as Manam Motu, is one of local monuments and war museum. This museum is located at Papua New Guinea’s most active volcanoes. As the ship sits the far end of the Kokoda Track. close to the leeward side of the island, enjoy a drink while the sun sets. You may see smoke rising from the volcano. A visit to DAY 8: MACLAREN HARBOUR & TUFI FJORDS Bagabag Island offers the chance to snorkel, dive, or visit Arrive in MacLaren Harbour and enter the Tufi Fjord where local Bagabag Island. outriggers will be waiting to paddle you up the creek under the rainforest canopy. Watch and learn the local way of life, while DAY 4: DREGERHAFEN AND TUAM ISLAND the village elders perform a traditional sing sing wearing their At the beautiful anchorage of Dregerhafen, you will enjoy a feather head-dresses. Enjoy snorkelling or diving on the reef, or high-spirited Papua New Guinea welcome, and explore the kayak the steep edges of nearby fjords. market which is famous for Tami bowls and timber paddles. There are many WWII artifacts in this area. Enjoy more DAY 9: TROBRIANDS traditional dancing at Tuam Island, as well as snorkeling off the Historically known as the ‘islands of love’, the Trobiands offer a beach. glimpse of traditional cultures largely unspoiled by outside influence. Be greeted at the small island Kuiawa with a Trobiand DAY 5: LABABIA & FLY ISLANDS welcome. The island of is famous for its yam houses. In the morning, during a relaxing visit to the village, you can Visit local markets or enjoy water activities. enjoy singing and dancing performances or join a local guide around the village. Board an outrigger to explore up the local DAY 10: DEI DEI SPRINGS & river, and experience snorkelling or diving at the Biangatu Island Hear the mythical and spiritual tales of the Dei Dei hot water reef in the Fly Islands. and mud springs. Learn he history of the Kula Ring and the role of Dobu Island in the north and south Kula trade routes. Snorkel DAY 6: MOROBE HARBOUR the bubbling springs reef. Enter Morobe Harbour early in the morning and cruise in the Xplorer to view the stunning forest from the Mou River. Receive DAY 11: ALOTAU an Oro Province welcome and enjoy exploring the village with

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Wake up to the scenery of the China Strait as we approach Alotau. Our experienced guest lecturers will interpret the traditional welcome dances prior to leading us on a tour of historic Alotau and a cruise of Milne Bay.

DAY 12: AT SEA Cruise across the Coral Sea, enjoy presentations by our guest lecturers including an expedition recap. This evening join your fellow travellers for the Captain’s farewell drinks.

DAY 13: CAIRNS Disembark in Cairns at 8am

Please Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel.

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Launched in 2018 withher maiden voyage in 2019, Coaral Adventurer has been designed and built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. A culmination of two years of design and three decades of passion for expedition cruising. enabling our guests to go ashore in comfort and ease. The BIGGER IS NOT BETTER shallow draft of the ship enables us to go closer to shore than At a time when cruise ships get larger and glitzier, we remain larger ships. Together with a renowned expedition team, this stubbornly compact and intimate. Our ships are designed to new ship will offer the most advanced expedition capabilities of take you to unspoilt destinations not accessible to large ships. any small ship afloat. We want you to have the luxury of space, dine with whom you BUILT FOR COMFORT please, or find your quiet corner on deck. So Coral Adventurer With active stabilisers dampening sea motion, mostly balcony has just 60 spacious cabins. This preserves the intimate cabins, and interiors designed with the colours and textures of atmosphere we are known for without sacrificing the stability tropical Queensland, the Coral Adventurer is a comfortable ship. and comfort of a true ocean going vessel. She features promenade decks, generous communal areas that BUILT FOR DISCOVERY accommodate all guests, a passenger elevator, and an open The Coral Adventurer features the trademark dual 'Xplorer' kitchen where you can observe our chefs whip up small batch tenders cradled on a hydraulic platform slung off the back of cuisine from locally sourced ingredients. the ship, BUILT FOR PERSONAL SERVICE The Coral Adventurer will continue a proud tradition of Australian flagged vessels with friendly and professional

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Australian crew. The onboard atmosphere remains refreshingly informal and intimate. Take your seat at our bridge lounge, chat with the captain at your leisure or accompany our chefs on a market tour. Food and wine features Single seating dining area with communal 'wine table' finished with Australian stone; serving buffet breakfast and lunch, and multi-course table d'hote dinners Showcase galley visible to guests for fresh small-batch cuisine featuring Australian produce Multiple indoor and outdoor bars, including the Explorer bar on the sundeck for sunset drinks with 180 degree views Curated wine cellar featuring modestly priced boutique wines for daily drinking and exceptional vintage Australian reds. Guest comfort All outside guest cabins with en-suite bathrooms; majority have private balcony Active stabilisers to dampen sea motion Gym equipped with elliptical trainers and treadmills Passenger elevator Wi-Fi available in all guest areas

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