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A Passage to the Solomons Itinerary 11 nights Cairns to honiara > Honiara is connected by direct flights to Sydney and Brisbane. a passage to This is an itinerary through remote regions. The itinerary may be adjusted to suit tidal, weather, or local community requirements. DAY 1: CAIRNS the solomons Board the Coral Discoverer at 8:00am for a 9:00am departure. CAIRNS TO HONIARA DAY 2: CROSSING THE CORAL SEA Relax and enjoy introductory presentations. DAY 3: ALOTAU At our first stop in Papua New Guinea, explore the local villages and visit the Turnbull War Memorial Park. DAY 4: EGUM ATOLL Egum Atoll is an unforgettable experience - snorkel, dive and then visit a village on of the atoll’s low islands, where locals will share their creation legends. DAY 5: LAUGHLAN (BUDIBUDI) ISLANDS These islands are home to a rich tradition of canoe building, which you will see under construction. Enjoy a warm welcome and the possibility of another swim or snorkel. DAY 6: GHIZO ISLAND, SOLOMONS Our first Solomons landfall is the town of Gizo. Wander through This voyage aboard Coral Discoverer is an in-depth exploration the markets, and later snorkel and dive over vibrant Njari Reef. of the remote and idyllic Solomon Islands. This area of stunning diversity is home to over 1,000 languages and a DAY 7: TETEPARE multitude of unique customs. On your voyage, commemorate We visit Tetepare, a mysterious abandoned island now the 75th Anniversary of WWII at iconic battlefields. Encounter protected by a unique conservation project run by the Tetepare the canoe builders of Budibudi, the natural wonder of Marovo Descendant’s Association. You may witness the huge variety of Lagoon, and the protected islands of Tetepare and Kerehikapa. wildlife here including turtles, hornbills, dugongs, and dolphins. DAY 8: ARNAVON ISLANDS Visit Kerehikapa Island, part of the Arnavon Community Marine PAPUA Conservation Area, and see turtle hatchlings emerge from their NEW GUINEA nests on the beach. Visit Kia village for dancing and singing. SOLOMON ISLANDS DAY 9: MAROVO LAGOON Arnavon Is This wonder of nature is famous for exceptional snorkelling Ghizo Marovo Lagoon and diving. Visit the villages here and see the remarkable wood Laughlan Is Mangalonga carvings inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Tetepare Savo Is Egum Pavuvu Is DAY 10: EXPEDITION STOP, RUSSELL ISLANDS Alotau Atoll HONIARA Enjoy an expedition stop for snorkelling at remote islands. DAY 11: MANGALONGA & SAVO ISLAND Experience a birdwatching walk on Mangalonga Island, or snorkel and dive on the vibrant reef. This afternoon, visit Savo Island and explore with a walk through the volcanic hot springs, CAIRNS geysers and mudlakes. DAY 12: HONIARA AUSTRALIA Disembark in Honiara at 8:00am. Enjoy an optional tour of key FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE WWII sites. CORAL DISCOVERER DATE DEPARTS EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS 16 October 2019 Cairns > Snorkel & dive on coral gardens at Egum Atoll and Njari Reef > Visit historic WWII wrecks and significant sites CORAL DISCOVERER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE > Explore the natural wonder of Marovo lagoon and see the Bridge Deck Stateroom $13,860 n/a famous ebony carvings produced here Promenade Deck A $11,880 n/a > Wildlife experiences, including Hawksbill Turtles, dolphins, and Promenade Deck B $10,890 $16,335 hornbills at the conservation areas of Arnavon and Tetepare Main Deck A $10,390 n/a > Get up close to volcanic hot springs at Savo Island Main Deck B $9,990 n/a Prices are per person, and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). Limited sole use occupancy available. WWII Tour at Honiara is an optional extra. ADJOINING CRUISE: RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT Combine the Cairns to Honiara and Honiara to Port Vila cruises and receive 10% off your combined cruise fare. Visit our website for more information. www.coralexpeditions.com/au/destinations/south-pacific Itinerary 11 nights Honiara to port vila > Honiara & Port Vila are connected by direct flights to Sydney This is an itinerary through remote regions. The itinerary may be adjusted a passage to to suit tidal, weather, or local community requirements. DAY 1: HONIARA the solomons An optional WWII tour is available pre-boarding. Board the HONIARA TO PORT VILA Coral Discoverer at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure. DAY 2: TULAGHI ISLAND & MBOLI PASSAGE Enjoy scuba diving over WWII wrecks and a cruise through the scenic Mboli passage. DAY 3: LANGA LANGA LAGOON Visit the saltwater people of the Langa Langa Lagoon, and learn their fascinating head-hunting history, shell-money making, and way of life. Swim or snorkel in the lagoon. DAY 4: TARAPAINA & MARAMASIKE PASSAGE Explore this passage between Big Malaita and Small Malaita Island. Enjoy panpipe and kastom performances, basket weaving demonstrations, and snorkelling at Onemaruha. DAY 5: MARAU SOUND Snorkel or kayak the turquoise waters of Marau Sound, protected by five marine reserves. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to a village on Marapa Island. Explore through the remote islands of the Solomons and Vanuatu on this 11 night voyage aboard Coral Discoverer. DAY 6: STAR HARBOUR, SAN CRISTOBAL Snorkel or dive over sunken wreckage from WWII and Be welcomed by the locals of Star Harbour, and witness a commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the war at iconic sites. colourful cultural performance. Meet the locals and learn about This voyage allows you to sample island cultures, magnificent the WWII history before enjoying scenic tender rides around volcanic islands, colourful coral reefs & idyllic white beaches. the harbour and mangrove-lined creeks. DAY 7: NENDO ISLAND Nendo is known for its particularly fine artifacts, which you will have the opportunity to purchase. Enjoy cultural performances SOLOMON ISLANDS at Luowa Village and snorkel from the beach. DAY 8: UREPARAPARA, VANUATU Langa Langa Lagoon Mboli Passage Maramasike Passage Cruise into the cone of an extinct volcano, surrounded by 300 Star Harbour HONIARA metre cliffs. Enjoy a warm welcome at this spectacular place, Marau Sound and witness the women perform the ‘water music’ in the sea. Conflict Bay Nendo Is Ureparapara DAY 9: MILLION DOLLAR POINT, ESPIRITU SANT0 Snorkel and dive over millions of dollars of dumped WWII VANUATU Million Dollar Point equipment, where wreckage has turned to reef. Nearby, the SS Nguna Is President Coolidge provides spectacular advanced diving. AUSTRALIA PORT VILA DAY 10: NGUNA ISLAND Tanna Is Relax on the white sand beaches of Nguna Island, enjoy a volcano walk, or snorkel in the stunning coral gardens of the Nguna-Pele Marine Protected Area. DAY 11: TANNA ISLAND Enjoy a drive through the forest and up the slopes of Mt Yasur, FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE one of Vanuatu’s active volcanoes. A short walk brings you to CORAL DISCOVERER the rim, with once-in-a-lifetime views of the smoking caldera. DATE DEPARTS DAY 12: PORT VILA 27 October 2019 Honiara Disembark in Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu, at 8:00am. CORAL DISCOVERER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE Bridge Deck Stateroom $13,860 n/a EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS > Visit the saltwater people of Langa Langa Lagoon Promenade Deck A $11,880 n/a > Visit historic WWII wrecks and significant sites such as the Promenade Deck B $10,890 $16,335 sunken SS President Coolidge at Million Dollar Point Main Deck A $10,390 n/a > Get up close to the active volcano at Tanna Island Main Deck B $9,990 n/a Prices are per person, and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). Limited sole use occupancy available. WWII Tour at Honiara is an optional extra. Online www.coralexpeditions.com Email [email protected] Freecall 1800 079 545 Overseas +61 7 4040 9999.
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