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Live one of the below 4 unique Great Barrier Reef cultural experiences for 2024 or 2025. Visit villages and experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like snorkeling, small ship cruises, cruises, village visits, and wildlife viewing and cost from $7,765 for experiences of 11 to 17 days. Tell us about your ideal Great Barrier Reef cultural trip and our Great Barrier Reef experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Take in the unusual beauty of the Australian coast
$7,765
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Torres Strait and Cape York

Cairns - Horn Island - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Explore the Torres Strait Islands
  • Snorkel at Davie Cay
  • View rock art at Stanley Island
  • Visit Lizard Island
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Cairns / Thursday Island
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Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits
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With almost 300 islands dotted across the narrow stretch of water between Cape York and Papua New Guinea, the people of the Torres Strait Islands have a distinct and vibrant culture. An expedition by small ship is the ideal way to access these remote regions, visiting uninhabited sand cays, remote …
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Sailing Outrigger
$13,870
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Islands & Cultures of Papua New Guinea

Cairns to Madang - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Paspaley Pearl
  • Explore the Great Barrier Reef
  • Visit historic Samarai Island
  • See the Trobriand Islands’ culture
  • Walk along Kwato Island’s trails
Starts / Ends:
Cairns / Madang
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Festival Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling, Village Visits
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Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Paspaley Pearl, starting in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Visit some of the most remote and stunning locations in Papua New Guinea, including the Samarai and Kwato Islands, famous for their rich colonial history and cultural significance. …
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Explore the coral reefs in Indonesia
$35,990
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Northern Australia & the Indonesian Archipelago

Cairns - Denpasar - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Explore Cairns
  • Discover Port Douglas
  • Discover Thursday Islands
  • Experience Sandy Cay
Starts / Ends:
Cairns / Denpasar
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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Embark on a 17-day cruise from Cairns to Denpasar aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. Departing from Cairns, the capital of Tropical North Queensland, this cruise takes you to the tip of Australia and Thursday Island before venturing into the blue open ocean to explore Indonesia's remote islands, …
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Remote lagoon in Papua New Guinea
$11,995
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia: Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands & Vanuatu

Cairns - Port Vila - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Discover the jewels of Tetepare
  • Explore Vanuatu
  • Visit Rabaul’s volcanic landscapes
  • Visit villages in Malaita Island
Starts / Ends:
Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
Activities:
Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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Embark on this 17-day expedition cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer and discover the secrets of Melanesia. Begin in Cairns, a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Fly to Madang, known for its cultural heritage and artistry. Explore the Sepik River by Zodiac, witnessing unique wildlife and local …
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