Lautoka, Fiji to Cairns, Australia - 12/1/11Secrets of Oceania: 15-night itinerary, December 1, 2011.
Discover some of the South Pacific’s most remote and mysterious islands in this 15-night journey of natural and cultural wonders. Soak up the Fijian sun and enjoy a kava tasting. Experience the men’s Rom Dance, performed only by high-ranking chiefs on Ambrym Island. Observe a warrior challenge and meet a village chief in the Solomon Islands. View historic World War II battlegrounds and a memorial on Guadalcanal. Visit the island where Lieutenant John F. Kennedy and his crew swam ashore when their PT Boat was destroyed. Watch as local fishermen bring their catch to market. And enjoy magnificent snorkeling in one tropical paradise after another. This sailing will leave you relaxed, invigorated, and awed by the sacrifice of others.
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01 | Lautoka, Fiji December 1, 2011
Arrive in Lautoka and check into your included hotel. | Day
02 | Lautoka December 2, 2011
Enjoy a highlight tour of Lautoka en route to the ship. | Day
03 | Yasawa-i-Rara, Yasawas Islands December 3, 2011
Enjoy a warm Fijian greeting and kava-tasting welcome ceremony on Yasawa-i-Rara. Explore the village, stroll the pristine beach, take a nature walk or snorkel over colorful corals. | Day
04 | At Sea December 4, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Vanuatu. | Day
05 | Ambrym Island, Vanuatu December 5, 2011
Gaze at soaring, twin volcanic peaks. Watch the ceremonial Rom Dance, performed by high-ranking chiefs to celebrate the yam harvest. Stroll the village and admire exceptional stone and woodcarvings. | Day
06 | Tikopia, Solomon Islands December 6, 2011
Go ashore on this tiny island to be greeted by the village chief and vibrant tribal dances. Watch a local crafts demonstration and enjoy outstanding snorkeling from inflatable excursion craft. | Day
07 | At Sea December 7, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward the Santa Ana. | Day
08 | Santa Ana December 8, 2011
Observe a warrior challenge on the beach, tribal dances and, on occasion, a cooking demonstration or canoe race. Walk through the jungle to see an elaborately decorated “spirit house,” complete with human skulls. | Day
09 | Honiara / Guadalcanal December 9, 2011
Drive inland to view historic battlefronts of World War II, plus war memorials and an open-air museum where battles are vividly depicted. Cruise Iron Bottom Sound to see sunken U.S. and Japanese ships. | Day
10 | Gizo / Kennedy Island December 10, 2011
Visit historic Kennedy Island, where John F. Kenndy and his crew swam to safety after their PT Boat was crushed by a Japanese destroyer. Enjoy beachcombing and snorkeling. | Day
11 | At Sea December 11, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Papua New Guinea. | Day
12 | Rabaul, East New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea December 12, 2011
Enter the dramatic caldera harbor of Rabaul, whose shores are ringed by active, smoking volcanoes. Ashore, explore the well-preserved remnants of Japan's WWII occupation, including hillsides honeycombed by secret caverns and tunnels. | Day
13 | Kitava, Trobriand Islands December 13, 2011
Watch some of the finest dancing in all of the South Pacific, reflecting the islanders' way of life, the yam harvest, and successful fishing. Enjoy excellent snorkeling and bird-watching. | Day
14 | Milne Bay December 14, 2011
Explore Alotau and its surroundings, located on a rugged peninsula of the Papua New Guinea mainland. Colorful local fishing boats bring their catches to marketplace. Enjoy world class snorkeling, revealing underwater marvels. | Day
15 | At Sea December 15, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Australia. | Day
16 | Cairns, Australia December 16, 2011
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage. |
All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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