New Guinea Odyssey
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Cairns, Queensland
Australia
Dive into the world's largest coral reef system and explore the Great Barrier Reef's unparalleled marine biodiversity.
Arrive
2026-10-24 00:00:00
Depart
2026-10-24 18:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Alotau
Papua New Guinea
Dive into pristine coral gardens and encounter colorful marine life in some of the world's most untouched tropical waters.
Arrive
2026-10-26 12:30:00
Depart
2026-10-26 17:30:00
Day 4
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Dive into pristine fjords surrounded by rainforest and encounter untouched coral reefs teeming with tropical marine life.
Arrive
2026-10-27 07:00:00
Depart
2026-10-27 12:30:00
Day 5
Tami Island
Papua New Guinea
Encounter untouched tropical rainforests where indigenous communities share their ancestral traditions and wildlife thrives in pristine natural splendor.
Arrive
2026-10-28 08:30:00
Depart
2026-10-28 14:00:00
Day 6
Madang
Papua New Guinea
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and encounter untouched rainforest culture in one of the Pacific's last frontiers.
Arrive
2026-10-29 07:00:00
Depart
2026-10-29 12:00:00
Day 7
Kopar Village, Sepik River
Papua New Guinea
Navigate crocodile-inhabited waterways to encounter indigenous Sepik River communities preserving centuries-old tribal traditions and intricate ceremonial art.
Arrive
2026-10-30 07:00:00
Depart
2026-10-30 12:00:00
Day 8
Jayapura, Irian Jaya
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens and encounter exotic tropical wildlife in one of the world's most biodiverse marine ecosystems.
Arrive
2026-10-31 11:30:00
Depart
2026-10-31 18:00:00
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
Cenderawasih Bay
Indonesia
Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in pristine tropical waters teeming with colorful coral and exotic marine life.
Arrive
2026-11-02 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-02 12:30:00
Day 11
Cenderawasih Bay
Indonesia
Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in pristine tropical waters teeming with colorful coral and exotic marine life.
Arrive
2026-11-03 06:30:00
Depart
2026-11-03 12:30:00
Day 12
🌊 At Sea
Day 13
Mommon Peninsula, West Papua
Indonesia
Dive into the world's richest marine biodiversity where pristine coral gardens teem with exotic fish species found nowhere else on Earth.
Arrive
2026-11-05 13:00:00
Depart
2026-11-05 18:00:00
Day 14
Triton Bay
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with exotic marine life in one of Southeast Asia's most untouched underwater paradises.
Arrive
2026-11-06 06:00:00
Depart
2026-11-06 18:00:00
Day 15
Kai Islands
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and discover untouched island beaches fringed by emerald cliffs.
Arrive
2026-11-07 07:00:00
Depart
2026-11-07 12:00:00
Day 16
🌊 At Sea
Day 17
Darwin, Northern Territory
Australia
Encounter saltwater crocodiles and Aboriginal culture at Kakadu National Park's stunning waterfalls and ancient rock art galleries.
Arrive
2026-11-09 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>In New Guinea, the traces of the modern world end at the edge of impenetrable rainforests, mysterious volcanic fjords and pristine coral reefs. These last wild frontiers are home to countless communities with ancestral and secret traditions. In Papua New Guinea, on the shores of Alotau, Tufi, Madang and Kopar, at the mouth of the Sepik River, meet them amidst traditional ceremonies and fascinating landscapes. In Indonesian territory, unspoilt nature reveals its treasures: whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, the karst islands of Triton Bay and the immaculate beaches of the Kai Islands are all invitations to explore.<p></p>The wildlife encounters are possible experiences and cannot be guaranteed.</p>
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