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Islands & Cultures of Papua New Guinea with Ponant ISLANDS & CULTURES OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA WITH PONANT Embark on an exceptional expedition throughout Papua New Guinea and experience the region's colourful and vivid cultures and natural wonders. Sailing on board Le Lapérouse, you will depart from Cairns and cross the Coral Sea before reaching the shores of the Alotau in the Milne Bay Province, filled with WWII history as well as fascinating stories of pearlers, missionaries and miners; in the Oro Province, sail through the spectacular Tufi fiords and experience a warm welcome by villagers with breathtaking traditional dances and artecrafts, before swimming and snorkelling in the nearby crystal clear lagoons. More crystal clear waters and spectacular coral reefs await you in the Tami Islands in the Marobe Province, as well as the local villagers keen to share their village life and perform traditional dances. Continuing on the Madang Province, you'll learn about most fertile place in the country and home to the most the 170 different languages and the numerous regional cultural productive copra plantations in the world. You will learn about groups who will perfom at the Madang Festival. the local women's renowned traditional bilum eaving skills, an island tradition that is passed on through generations and Next on your itinerary, land on Karkar Island alongside your allows young women to pass into adulthood. The lush forests Expedition Team and explore this active stratovolcano, making and pristine foreshore of Morobe Harbour will be next with more the islands the cultural encounters with local populations, before arriving to the Lusancay Islands for breathtaking coral reefs and idyllic beaches ideal for relaxation. Last stop on your tropical expedition, the Samarai Islands, listed as a National Historical Heritage Island and a former thriving boat building industry. 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com to the History of Milne Bay. Perhaps the most significant history Your expedition will end back in Cairns where Le Lapérouse will surrounds the Battle of Milne Bay. It was here that the invading be positioned alongside Trinity Wharf. Japanese army suffered their first land defeat in the Pacific War in 1942. A memorial park at the battle site commemorates the ITINERARY event. The local people are warm and welcoming resulting in Day 1 CAIRNS one of the most relaxed, secure and easy-going towns in Papua Washed by the Coral Sea, the harbour town of Cairns is located New Guinea. Join your expedition team for a tour taking in the on Australia's north-east coast. The seafront esplanade is a town markets and WWII memorials. popular place for locals and visitors to walk, swim and picnic under the shade of swaying palm trees. The hills surrounding Day 4 TUFI Cairns form the gateway to the Queensland Rainforests, Often described as the “Scandinavia of the tropics”. The proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site for their fauna and spectacular Tufi “fiords” plunge over 90 metres deep and rise flora from the Gondwana era. over 150 metres vertically above the water making for a spectacular backdrop. The traditional way of life plays an Day 2 AT SEA important role amongst the villagers with many living in isolated During your day at sea, make the most of the many services areas along the coast of Cape Nelson and on the slopes of and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation Mount Trafalgar. The area is known for its production of tapa in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on cloth, made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree and the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a skilfully decorated. Guests will travel into the ancient mangrove spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be forests of the Fiords to witness one of the most colourful an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on traditional performances in all of Papua New Guinea. There is board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the also the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the clear waters of PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of Kamoa Beach. the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky Day 5 TAMI ISLANDS enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, The Tami Islands (Kalal, Wanam & Idjan) are a small group of combining comfort, rest and entertainment. uplifted coral atolls, with two main villages on the two larger islands and many smaller reefs and cays. In the centre is a Day 3 ALOTAU beautiful, crystal clear blue lagoon with abundant marine life Alotau became the provincial capital of Milne Bay in 1969 and and stunning coral formations. The islands, located in Morobe today has a population of approximately 16,000. It serves as Province not far from the town of Finschaffen are our port of entry into Papua New Guinea. Missionaries, miners, seldom-visited. Tami Islanders are renowned artisans and are pearlers, Japanese and American warships have all contributed most famous for their intricately decorated bowls. 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Day 6 MADANG lush forests where locals can be seen fishing or tending to their Madang Township was once known as the "prettiest town in the communal crops. Guests are welcomed ashore by the proud South Pacific". Its peninsula setting is a show-place of parks, and friendly local people who relish the opportunity to waterways, luxuriant shade trees and sparkling tropical islands. showcase their cultural heritage. You will be welcomed ashore The diverse geographical nature of Madang province is reflected with a ceremony and cultural performances followed by the in the 170 different languages that are spoken. This diversity is opportunity to witness traditional Morobe village life. showcased in the Madang festival with its colourful displays of “sing sings” performed by numerous cultural groups from across Day 9 LUSANCAY ISLANDS the Madang Province. Today, you will also be treated to a A Solomon Sea archipelago situated in the Milne Bay province number of cultural performances showcasing the local customs, in Papua New Guinea, the Lusancay Islands were named after costume and dance of the coastal, midland and highland the French navigator Pierre Carré de Lusançay, who participated communities. in the D’Entrecasteaux expedition at the end of the 18th century. Protected from human impact, the Lusancay Islands Day 7 KARKAR ISLAND are considered to be a real paradise of coral reefs and Karkar Island is located about 30 kilometres off the north coast white-sand beaches, offering visitors magnificent panoramas. of mainland Papua New Guinea in the Madang Province,with an You will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the warm, estimated population of over 70,000. The 25 km long and 19 tropical waters. km wide island is an active strato volcano with two summit calderas. The women of Karkar Island are known throughout the Day 10 SAMARAI ISLAND region for their traditional bilum weaving skills. The art of The Samarai islands are located in the China Strait off the bilum-making is part of the cultural initiation that allows young south-eastern tip of New Guinea. In its colonial heyday it was women to pass into adulthood. The bilum represents the said to be one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific. The islanders’ values and traditions as an art form and is much island was declared a National Historical Heritage Island by the more than an economic commodity for trading. You will be government of Papua New Guinea in 2006. Just 3km west of welcomed ashore with a ceremony and cultural performances Samarai, Kwato Island was once an educational centre and followed by the opportunity to witness traditional village life. home to a thriving boat building industry. Following the old tree-lined road to the top of the island reveals a stonewalled Day 8 MOROBE HARBOUR church that was built in 1937 and remains a testimony to the Located at the Southern end of the picturesque Huon gulf lies missionaries of a bygone era. Join your expedition team for a Morobe Harbour, named for the French explorer Jean-Michel guided walk on Samarai and Kwato Islands. You also will enjoy Huon de Kermadec. Here, in one of the remotest parts of the swimming and snorkelling on nearby Deka Deka island. Papua New Guinea mainland, culture and tradition remain strong. Several villages are spread along the foreshore amid Day 11 AT SEA 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment. Day 12 CAIRNS Washed by the Coral Sea, the harbour town of Cairns is located on Australia's north-east coast.
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