In collaboration with National Geographic Expeditions. Ponant invites you to discover the natural wonders of the Coral Sea in Vanuatu and New Caledonia. From Nouméa to Honiara, you will set sail aboard Le Lapérouse on a 12-day expedition cruise into the heart of the South Pacific to discover ancestral tribes and paradisiacal landscapes.
Le Lapérouse will first take you to the sublime island of Lifou with its picture-postcard landscapes of white-sand beaches and tropical vegetation, located in the Loyalty archipelago.
Your voyage will continue to Vanuatu,...read more considered by some as the "happiest country in the world" with its 83 islands, it unfurls a palette of extremely varied landscapes. Active volcanoes, beaches bordered by palm trees, and tropical forests welcome visitors to this exceptional archipelago located in Melanesia. In Tanna, do not miss out on exploring the imposing Mount Yasur, considered to be the most accessible active volcano in the world.
During your voyage, you will have the opportunity to visit several traditional villages, particularly on the islands ofMalekula, Ambrym and Ureparapara. Their inhabitants will be happy to share their customs, notable for singing, dancing and art, with you. Le Lapérouse will also allow you to disembark onto dream beaches. Espiritu Santo, the archipelago's main island, promises you an unforgettable bathing experience in an idyllic setting. The end of your voyage will be marked by the discovery of the Solomon Islands, a real tropical Eden.
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1: Nouméa
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Day 2:Lifou
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Day 3: Tanna Island
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Day 4: Cruising At Sea
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Day 5: Malekula
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Day 6:Ambrym Island
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Day 7: Espiritu Santo Island
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Day 8: Ureparapara Island
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Day 9: Vanikoro Island
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Day 10: Cruising At Sea
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Day 11: Santa Ana Island
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Day 12:Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.
Fantastic Kimberley 1Lee and David, QLD, Australia, Aug 2023
One of the best holidays we have ever done Expensive, yes but you get what you pay for in the end This was 6* cruising at its best. The daily and at times twice daily zodiac excursions were special and led by well informed guides all of whom had professional qualifications in a relevant field.
Food was of the highest standard an the open bar well ...read more stocked to meet all tastes. Don't worry too much about formal gear, a sports coat and a colourful dress are all that is required on the two gala nights. On the other nights, slacks and polo are fine.
We helicoptered to Mitchell Falls which again was expensive but well worth it. Forget about the Horizontal Falls boat ride. Those that went were very dissatisfied as the most exciting of the two Falls is now closed due to a boating accident. I've seen more challenging wave sets in Moreton Bay. Overall 11/10 from us and very highly recommended
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