Remote Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

Known as Sugar City, Lautoka is framed by the blue Pacific Ocean on the western side and green gold sugar cane and pine trees on the other sides. In the city you'll find wide-open streets lined with swaying palm trees and colonial-style houses. Ships will dock at the port.

Top Things to Do in Lautoka:

• snorkel at Savala or Bounty Island
• bathe in a natural geothermal mud pond
• visit a traditional village
• explore the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park
• visit the nearby town of Nadi

Each Seabourn ship offers a choice of dining venues to suit your mood of the moment. All dining venues are complimentary, and nearly all are open-seating, inviting you to dine where, when, and with whom you wish. Complimentary fine wines are poured with lunch and dinner, and there is never an extra charge for any dining choice. You can even enjoy a meal in your suite or on your veranda.

The volcanic island of Ambrym, one of Vanuatu’s outer islands, is spectacular. With the twin volcanoes of Benbow and Marum rising steeply from the azure waters, and a 12 km caldera to explore , the eruption in year AD50 that formed this caldera was one of the biggest in recent geological history. The black volcanic soils on this island make for a wonderful backdrop on which to view the Rom dances.

Ambrym is considered to be the country’s center of sorcery, as active volcanoes mean stronger magic. A ceremonial ritual, the Rom dance is a sacred masked dance with origins that go back centuries. Involving only men, the dance delves into the age-old struggle between good and evil and is also believed to play a big role in influencing harvests. Full of secrecy and symbolism, the ability to witness such a dance is a special and profound experience.

The lush and tropical Pentecost Island stretches over 37 miles from north to south. There are no towns, the islanders live in small villages and grow their own food in small gardens.

From April to June, the N’gol traditional land diving takes place. Men and boys as young as seven jump from platforms at different heights (between 30 and 90 feet) with only vines attached to their ankles and the intention to touch the ground with their heads or shoulders. This ceremony is believed to ensure a good yam harvest and is a fertility rite for men. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to the shore.

Espiritu Santo Island is the largest in Vanuatu and the seat of the provincial capital, in Luganville. The island's unusual name (for Vanuatu) dates back to a Spanish exploration of the region in the 17th century. The name given by the leader of the expedition, Portuguese Navigator Pedro Fernández de Quirós was Terra Austrialia del Espiritu Santo. The name 'Austrialia' was said to be a reference to the Hapsburg rulers of Spain (in Austria) and the yet-undiscovered southern continent referred to as Terra Australis.​

​During WWII, Luganville was the site of an Allied military installment. At the end of the war, instead of returning most of the supplies and equipment back to their origins, it was sent off into the ocean and left behind. This has contributed significantly to dive and snorkel tourism in the region, including an area called 'Million Dollar Point', for the amount money said to be scuttled there in wrecks under the sea.

Make yourself at home with delightful daily diversions that add to our fleet’s private yacht-like atmosphere. Embrace this moment and indulge – spending the day pampering yourself in the spa or soaking in a Pure Pampering ℠ bath drawn by your attentive suite host. Meditate upon the vast views that surround you from a yoga mat, the ship’s bow, or your private veranda.

Capital of Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province, Alotau is steeped in history, rich in culture and blessed with natural beauty.The gateway to some of the most remote island communities remaining in the world today, this is a place that is enriched with age-old culture and traditions. Ships will dock at the port.

Top Things to Do in Alotau:

• explore skull cave
• visit the memorial commemorating WWII’s Battle of Milne Bay
• take a traditional clay pot cooking class
• experience life in a traditional village
• snorkel the shipwreck at Waga Waga

The Conflict Islands are a group of 21 islands encircling an enormous lagoon on the rim of a sunken volcano. Sheltered by an untouched reef system, the privately owned islands are abundant with marine life and part of a conservation project. Ships will anchor off shore and tenders will be provided to the jetty.

Top Things to Do on the Conflict Islands:

• view the sea life on a glass-bottomed boat
• go scuba diving
• visit the Turtle Nursery
• ride the waters on a traditional outrigger canoe
  

Each Seabourn ship offers a choice of dining venues to suit your mood of the moment. All dining venues are complimentary, and nearly all are open-seating, inviting you to dine where, when, and with whom you wish. Complimentary fine wines are poured with lunch and dinner, and there is never an extra charge for any dining choice. You can even enjoy a meal in your suite or on your veranda.

Agats, a distinctive town in the Asmat region of Papua, Indonesia, stands out with its stilted houses built over the tidal Arafura Sea. This area is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, particularly the intricate woodcarving skills of the Asmat people, which are celebrated in local festivities and in the museum in Agats that houses an extensive collection of tribal art.

Disembark directly into the heart of Agats and experience its vibrant culture and welcoming community immediately upon arrival. The town is accessible by boardwalks connecting various sections, offering an easy and scenic walk through this unique setting. Visiting Agats provides a profound insight into the traditions and artistic expressions of the Asmat, making it a memorable stop for culturally curious travellers.

Make yourself at home with delightful daily diversions that add to our fleet’s private yacht-like atmosphere. Embrace this moment and indulge – spending the day pampering yourself in the spa or soaking in a Pure Pampering ℠ bath drawn by your attentive suite host. Meditate upon the vast views that surround you from a yoga mat, the ship’s bow, or your private veranda.

Australia's only tropical capital city, Darwin is rich in culture and ethnically diverse. While the Northern Territory boasts some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet, the city's museums celebrate the city's past and the galleries showcase the region's rich indigenous art. Ships will dock at Fort Hill Wharf.

Top Things to Do in Darwin:

• cruise the Darwin Harbour
• explore Litchfield or Kakadu National Park
• visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
• take a Jumping Crocodile Cruise
• visit the Darwin Botanic Gardens

Australia's only tropical capital city, Darwin is rich in culture and ethnically diverse. While the Northern Territory boasts some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet, the city's museums celebrate the city's past and the galleries showcase the region's rich indigenous art. Ships will dock at Fort Hill Wharf.

Top Things to Do in Darwin:

• cruise the Darwin Harbour
• explore Litchfield or Kakadu National Park
• visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
• take a Jumping Crocodile Cruise
• visit the Darwin Botanic Gardens