Secret Islands of Melanesia
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Lautoka
Fiji
Dive into pristine coral gardens and swim alongside tropical fish in the crystal-clear waters of the Mamanuca Islands.
Arrive
2028-01-21 00:00:00
Depart
2028-01-21 18:30:00
Day 2
Levuka
Fiji
Wander colonial-era streets lined with colorful heritage buildings and discover one of the Pacific's best-preserved 19th-century trading towns.
Arrive
2028-01-22 10:00:00
Depart
2028-01-22 18:00:00
Day 3
Yasawa Island
Fiji
Dive into crystal-clear waters to snorkel pristine coral gardens and encounter colorful tropical fish in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2028-01-23 06:45:00
Depart
2028-01-23 18:00:00
Day 4
🌊 At Sea
Day 5
Tanna
Vanuatu
Descend into the world's most accessible active volcano crater and witness the raw power of Earth's molten heart at Mount Yasur.
Arrive
2028-01-25 08:30:00
Depart
2028-01-25 21:00:00
Day 6
Epi Island
Vanuatu
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and encounter the legendary Laminaria underwater sculpture park.
Arrive
2028-01-26 13:45:00
Depart
2028-01-26 21:30:00
Day 7
Ambrym
Vanuatu
Descend into the otherworldly crater of an active volcano and witness raw lava lakes that glow beneath your feet.
Arrive
2028-01-27 06:30:00
Depart
2028-01-27 13:00:00
Day 8
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 9
Paradise Lagoon, Espiritu Santo
Vanuatu
Dive into crystalline turquoise waters teeming with tropical fish and vibrant coral gardens at this South Pacific paradise.
Arrive
2028-01-29 00:00:00
Day 10
Ureparapara Island
Vanuatu
Dive into crystalline lagoons where untouched coral gardens teem with tropical fish and giant clams beneath volcanic peaks.
Arrive
2028-01-30 07:00:00
Depart
2028-01-30 12:15:00
Day 11
🌊 At Sea
Day 12
Lata, Nendo Island
Solomon Islands
Dive into pristine coral gardens and encounter friendly local communities in one of the South Pacific's most untouched island paradises.
Arrive
2028-02-01 07:30:00
Depart
2028-02-01 13:30:00
Day 13
Santa Ana Island
Solomon Islands
Dive into crystalline lagoons teeming with tropical fish and discover pristine beaches fringed by coconut palms and untouched coral gardens.
Arrive
2028-02-02 07:00:00
Depart
2028-02-02 16:45:00
Day 14
Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
Solomon Islands
Dive into crystal-clear waters to explore World War II wrecks and vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical marine life.
Arrive
2028-02-03 08:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>In the heart of Melanesia lies a world of unspoilt islands where volcanic archipelagos and ancestral cultures shape landscapes of rare intensity. From Fiji to Vanuatu and on to the Solomon Islands, you will be charmed by the diversity of these distant lands and their enduring traditions. In the Fijian islands of Viti Levu and the Yasawas, coastal villages, palm-fringed beaches and kava traditions offer an authentic immersion, before giving way to the spectacular landscapes of Vanuatu, from Tanna and Ambrym, two active volcanoes, to the tropical forests and deeply rooted kastom traditions of Malekula. Around Espiritu Santo and the northern islands of Vanuatu, translucent lagoons, mangroves and blue holes create enchanting landscapes rich in unique biodiversity. Finally, in the Solomon Islands, from Nendö to Santa Ana, you will be captivated by remote villages that bear witness to an island heritage steeped in ancestral traditions. As the journey unfolds, snorkeling and local encounters will bring you closer to the lush and vibrant natural world.</p>
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13 nights on
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