MV Orion
2008 papua new guinea expeditions
STATEROOM |
2008 |
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| PNG Highland Cultures | Melanesian Island Cultures | Coral Sea, Louisiade & Trobriand | Melanesia & Solomon Islands | |
| Stateroom B (Only 3 of these. Usually booked out) |
$7,920 pp | $7,200 pp | $8,315 pp | $11,530 pp |
| Stateroom A | $9,190 pp | $8,360 pp | $9,655 pp | $13,370 pp |
| Junior Suite | $10,930 pp | $9,930 pp | $11,470 pp | $15,890 pp |
| Deluxe Suite | $11,970 pp | $10,880 pp | $12,565 pp | $17,410 pp |
| French Balcony Suite | $14,280 pp | $12,980 pp | $14,990 pp | $20,770 pp |
| Owner's Suite | $16,590 pp | $15,080 pp | $17,415 pp | $24,130 pp |
| SURCHARGE effective 1 July 2008 - add $50 per person per day Please call 1800 677 830 to check if there are any discounted rates on the above prices (such as Earlybird discounts, etc) |
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papua new guinea highland cultures
2008 Departures - March 15, April 5, September 22 & October 3
Each day of this expedition will reveal yet another aspect to the wonderful cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea and the breathtaking scenery unique to this remote land. This is still a land of magic and spirits despite the best efforts of colonial missionaries over the centuries. A land of 800 languages, the cultural diversity will take your breath away. Whether it is the mysterious art of the Sepik, the fearsome Mudmen of Asaro and their mud "helmets" or the feathered headdresses of a Tufi tribesman, this land never fails to astonish. From volcanic tropical fjords and the flooded crater that is Rabaul's Simpson Harbour to pristine white sand beaches, the beauty of PNG is wonderfully varied. And along the way are friendly villagers, world-class diving and snorkelling and a region redolent in wartime history.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Rabaul PNG
DAY 2 Rabaul PNG
DAY 3 At sea
DAY 4 Sepik River, PNG
DAY 5 Madang, PNG
DAY 6 Tami Island, PNG
DAY 7 Tufi Harbour, PNG
DAY 8 Fergusson Island, PNG
DAY 9 Samari & Kwato Islands, PNG
DAY 10 Milne Bay, PNG
DAY 11 At sea
DAY 12 Cairns, Australia
melanesian island Cultures
2008 Departure - March 26
As this 10-night expedition begins to unfold you will find yourself almost transported back in time as the outlying island cultures of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province are revealed. Famous for the Battle of Milne Bay, the township of Alotau is rich in history. Orion is your introduction to island groups impossible to visit any other way than by local banana boat. The New Georgia Islands, in the west of the Solomons, offer WWII heritage, beautiful lagoons and spectacular diving before your voyage ends in Rabaul for a last taste of ancient PNG culture and your charter flight to Cairns.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Cairns, Australia
DAY 2 At sea
DAY 3 Milne Bay, PNG
DAY 4 Deboyne Lagoon, PNG
DAY 5 Kitava Island, PNG
DAY 6 At sea
DAY 7 Ghizo & Kennedy Islands
DAY 8 Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands
DAY 9 At sea
DAY 10 Rabaul, PNG
DAY 11 Rabaul, PNG
coral sea, louisiade & trobriand islands - voyage of discovery
2008 Departure - October 14
The Coral Sea is rich in history, beauty and culture. So close, and yet so far from the modern Eastern shores of Australia, these remote and exotic outlying islands of Papua New Guinea are tropical paradises forgotten by time and overlooked by tourism. Those travellers who are fortunate enough to make a journey through these isolated islands become immersed in an array of experiences found nowhere else on the globe. Primitive tribal cultures illustrated through vibrant costume and dance, active volcanoes, unique flora and fauna which is so extraordinary it has to be seen to be believed, superb indigenous artwork and artifacts, unsophisticated villages ringing with the laughter of curious children, world-class snorkelling and scuba diving, wartime history and relics - all combine to create an unforgettable experience.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Cairns, Australia
DAY 2 At sea
DAY 3 Milne Bay, PNG
DAY 4 Kitava Island, PNG
DAY 5 Fergusson Island, PNG
DAY 6 Dobu, PNG
DAY 7 Egum Atoll, PNG
DAY 8 Louisiade Archipelago, PNG
DAY 9 Doini Island, PNG
DAY 10 Samarai & Kwato Islands, PNG
DAY 11 At sea
DAY 12 Cairns, Australia
MELANESIA & SOLOMON ISLANDS
2008 Departure - February 28
Orion embarks on a 16 night exploration of the South Pacific, through islands untouched by tourism. As we thread our way from New Zealand to Papua New Guinea we'll visit remote islands settled as early as 25,000 BC by skullworshipping tribes. Today they are some of the most dive-friendly islands in the South Pacific rich in fish and brightly-hued corals. Stroll pristine white sand beaches, soft underfoot, and climb the side of a still-active volcano for an unforgettable view. We'll introduce you to friendly islanders and along the way you'll come face to face with relics from the Coral Sea battles of World War II.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Auckland, New Zealand
DAY 2 At sea
DAY 3 At sea
DAY 4 At sea
DAY 5 Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
DAY 6 Tanna Island, Vanuatu
DAY 7 At sea
DAY 8 Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
DAY 9 At sea
DAY 10 Utupua Island, Solomons
DAY 11 Santa Ana Island, Solomons
DAY 12 Savo Island & Nggela Island, Solomons
DAY 13 Marovo Lagoon, Solomons
DAY 14 Ghizo & Kennedy Islands
DAY 15 Rabaul, PNG (overnight on board)
DAY 16 Rabaul, PNG Optional charter flight to Cairns
