Route Description - The Mystery of Melanesia (10 nights)
The Mystery of Melanesia
CAIRNS / ALOTAU – BUKA / CAIRNS
Day 1: Welcome Aboard
Guests fly from Cairns to Alotau, Papua New Guinea, where they board True North and set sail for the Louisiade Archipelago.
Day 2: Panasia Island
A day of exploration includes cave visits, beach relaxation, snorkeling, diving, and fishing, ending with sunset canapés on a nearby islet.
Day 3: Deboyne Island
Snorkeling over WWII wrecks, island visits with cultural interaction, and optional helicopter flights over the Calvados Chain fill the day.
Day 4: Egum Atoll
Guests enjoy village welcomes, beachside drinks, and more water-based activities in this picturesque atoll.
Day 5: Trobriand Islands
The group experiences a traditional sing-sing, local woodcarvings, and may join a friendly game of cricket.
Day 6: Woodlark Island
Snorkeling, diving, fishing, and helicopter flights reveal the island’s scenic beauty and remote northern coast.
Day 7: Bougainville
Highlights include a helicopter flight over Mount Bagana, village visits, and exploration of vibrant reefs and wrecks.
Day 8: West Bougainville
The morning features diving, snorkeling, or game fishing in the rich waters off the coast.
Day 9: North Bougainville
Buka Island offers diving, sightseeing, marketplace visits, and optional aerial views of the surrounding atolls.
Day 10: East Bougainville
Cultural stories, reef diving, and a bamboo windpipe performance lead into sunset drinks after a scenic helicopter flight.
Day 11: Return to Cairns
The cruise concludes with a charter flight back to Cairns, marking the end of this extraordinary Melanesian voyage.