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14 Night Under the Southern Cross New Zealand to Melanesia

From Honiara to Auckland

National Geographic Orion

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 2094173
  • Departs: Thu, Oct 10, 2024
  • Returns: Fri, Oct 25, 2024
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    Thursday - Oct 10, 2024
    Day
    1
    Honiara, Solomon Islands
    • Honiara, Solomon Islands
    Our expedition begins with a charter flight to Honiara, a former U.S. supply depot and strategic WWII battleground. Tour around the outskirts of the city to see sites well known from the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942-43. See the shores of Red Beach and the vital airbase at Henderson Field. Visit the hills above Honiara, where some of the fiercest battles took place, before embarking National Geographic Orion. ...
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    Friday - Oct 11, 2024
    Day
    2
    • Santa Ana , Solomon Islands
    On the tiny isle of Owaraha (formerly known as Santa Ana), we are greeted with a traditional dance performed by villagers in elaborate costumes, body paint, and masks. Walk across the small island to Nafinotoga to see Spirit Houses containing the skulls and bones of ancient chiefs of the Snake Clan and the Turtle Clan. ...
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    Saturday - Oct 12, 2024
    Day
    3
    • Utupua Island, Solomon Islands
    Located in the Santa Cruz Island group, Utupua is a high volcanic island surrounded by a lagoon and a fringing coral reef. Zodiac to the village of Nimbau for a welcome song and dance performance. Enjoy a walk through the village with the locals and see a display of their handmade fishing canoes. Take a Zodiac ride along the shores, lined with dense mangroves and boasting a variety of wildlife. ...
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    Sunday - Oct 13, 2024
    Day
    4
    Fenualoa, Solomon Islands
    • Fenualoa, Solomon Islands
    Visit Fenualoa, which is part of the Reef Islands in the northwestern province of Temotu. On shore we will be greeted by the local islanders and enjoy a tour of their village before snorkeling or swimming in the brilliant blue waters of the reef.
    Monday - Oct 14, 2024
    Day
    5
    • Lo Island, Vanuatu
    Arrive to the small village of Lo Island by Zodiac, meandering along a beautiful mangrove lagoon. Meet the lovely villagers and experience some of the local kastom dances. Hike across the island to a cave and look for wildlife along the way. If conditions permit, snorkel in along the beautiful fringing reef of the island. ...
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    Tuesday - Oct 15, 2024
    Day
    6
    Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
    • Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
    Captain James Cook named the islands of Vanuatu the New Hebrides because they reminded him of the rugged isles off Scotland's coast. On the main island of Espiritu Santo, experience one of the best wreck dives in the world: the S.S. President Coolidge, a luxury cruise liner used as a troop carrier during World War II, or experience the Riri Blue Hole, a jewel-blue freshwater source surrounded by jungle. ...
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    Wednesday - Oct 16, 2024
    Day
    7
    Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
    • Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
    Ambrym is known for its active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, and mystery and magic. Arrive ashore to witness the striking Rom dance, traditionally a secret event. Involving incredible masks and elaborate outfits that represent spirits, this is a cultural experience specific only to this island.
    Thursday - Oct 17, 2024
    Day
    8
    • Lelepa, Vanuatu
    At Lelepa, visit Vanuatu's first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the final residence and burial site of 17th-century Chief Roi Mata. Here, we'll be welcomed with traditional songs and dance, and we'll enter the impressive Fels Cave.
    Friday - Oct 18, 2024
    Day
    9
    Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
    • Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
    Swim or snorkel in the beautiful Oro Bay Natural Pool or walk through a beautiful rainforest to the site of the Cave of Queen Hortense, filled with limestone features and a variety of tropical vegetation. Alternatively, take a hike to the summit of Nga Peak to see incredible views over the island and the surrounding sea or join the naturalist guides for a birding walk through the dense canopy of the forest. ...
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    Saturday - Oct 19, 2024
    Day
    10
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    As we make our passage to Norfolk Island, enjoy life onboard. Unwind with a massage in the spa or a session in the fitness center, get lost in a book in the library, or simply soak up the views from the rooftop observation deck. Learn about the area from the onboard historians, naturalists, and photographers, and savor delectable dining options. ...
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    Sunday - Oct 20, 2024
    Day
    11
    Norfolk Island, Australia
    • Norfolk Island, Australia
    Explore Norfolk Island, discovered by Captain Cook in 1774. Covered in dense forests of pines, it was initially valued as a ready source of shipbuilding lumber. Later, it became a British penal colony and then a settlement for Pitcairn Islanders, who themselves were descendants of the mutineers from the famous Bounty. Explore the ruins of the prison and enjoy walking around the main settlement at Burnt Pine. Later, take a long nature hike in Norfolk National Park to look for the endemic tree ferns and land birds. As we depart, look for large groups of seabirds alongside the dramatic island scenery. ...
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    Monday - Oct 21, 2024
    Day
    12
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Spend today exploring New Zealand's East Coast. Your captain and expedition leader will decide whether to spend the day at sea, exploring places ashore, or doing a combination of both. Visit the Bridge to study our route on the navigational charts, and attend talks by the onboard experts.
    Tuesday - Oct 22, 2024
    Day
    13
    Bay of Islands, New Zealand
    • Bay of Islands, New Zealand
    The Bay of Islands is an area encompassing more than 140 subtropical islands, boasting an abundance of wildlife and fascinating history. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a place of immeasurable cultural, spiritual, and historical significance, and learn of the historical events for which these grounds are remembered. ...
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    Wednesday - Oct 23, 2024
    Day
    14
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Thursday - Oct 24, 2024
    Day
    15
    Auckland, New Zealand
    • Auckland, New Zealand
    After breakfast, disembark National Geographic Orion and join a tour of this vibrant city center. We'll stop for lunch midday before transferring to our hotel and the rest of the day will be at your leisure. The next afternoon, check out and transfer to Auckland Airport for your flight home.


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