New Guinea Odyssey
Monday, September 28, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
16 Nights
Darwin, Northern Territory
Le Soléal
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Darwin, Northern Territory
Australia
Encounter saltwater crocodiles and Aboriginal culture at Kakadu National Park's stunning waterfalls and ancient rock art galleries.
Arrive
2026-09-28 00:00:00
Depart
2026-09-28 18:00:00
Day 2
🌊 At Sea
Day 3
Kai Islands
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with tropical fish and discover untouched island beaches fringed by emerald cliffs.
Arrive
2026-09-30 12:30:00
Depart
2026-09-30 18:00:00
Day 4
Triton Bay
Indonesia
Dive into pristine coral gardens teeming with exotic marine life in one of Southeast Asia's most untouched underwater paradises.
Arrive
2026-10-01 07:00:00
Depart
2026-10-01 19:00:00
Day 5
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
2026-10-02 06:45:00
Depart
2026-10-02 13:00:00
Day 6
🌊 At Sea
Day 7
Cenderawasih Bay
Indonesia
Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in pristine tropical waters teeming with colorful coral and exotic marine life.
Arrive
2026-10-04 12:00:00
Depart
2026-10-04 19:00:00
Day 8
Cenderawasih Bay
Indonesia
Swim alongside gentle whale sharks in pristine tropical waters teeming with colorful coral and exotic marine life.
Arrive
2026-10-05 06:30:00
Depart
2026-10-05 18:00:00
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
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
2026-10-07 07:00:00
Depart
2026-10-07 12:30:00
Day 11
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
2026-10-08 14:00:00
Depart
2026-10-08 18:00:00
Day 12
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
2026-10-09 07:00:00
Depart
2026-10-09 12:00:00
Day 13
Tami Island
Papua New Guinea
Encounter untouched tropical rainforests where indigenous communities share their ancestral traditions and wildlife thrives in pristine natural splendor.
Arrive
2026-10-10 08:00:00
Depart
2026-10-10 13:30:00
Day 14
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Dive into pristine fjords surrounded by rainforest and encounter untouched coral reefs teeming with tropical marine life.
Arrive
2026-10-11 06:30:00
Depart
2026-10-11 18:00:00
Day 15
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
2026-10-12 07:30:00
Depart
2026-10-12 13:30:00
Day 16
🌊 At Sea
Day 17
Cairns, Queensland
Australia
Dive into the world's largest coral reef system and explore the Great Barrier Reef's unparalleled marine biodiversity.
Arrive
2026-10-14 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>In collaboration with The Explorers Club, this unique voyage will feature Dr. Alison Ormsby, an interdisciplinary environmental scientist who specializes in forest conservation, park management, environmental education, biocultural conservation through sacred natural sites, and global sustainability.<p></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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