Darwin (Australia) to Papeete (French Polynesia) Cruise on Seabourn Pursuit from Darwin (Australia)

Darwin (Australia)

Darwin is the most populated city in the northern territory of Australia. Over the time Darwin has grown from a pioneering enclave and small port into one of Australia´s most modern and multicultural cities. The proximity with Asia make the city an important gate from countries like Indonesia and East Timor. The city has many miles of amplitude, inmaculate beaches, including the Casuarina Beach, where you can find the markets of Mandil beach. Darwin has extense parks and gardens. Between them the Botanical gardens of George Brown Darwin. Also there are different types of fauna, like marine crocodiles.

Ambon (Indonesia)

Ambon is the main city and seaport of Ambon Island, and is the capital of Maluku province of Indonesia. It is one of the largest cities in eastern Indonesia. The island is mountainous, well watered, and fertile. Places of interest: Siwa Lima museum, the Commonwealth War graves, the Namalatu and the Liang beaches, things to do snorkeling & diving.

Misool, Yapap Lagoon, Indonesia

Yenwaupnor, Indonesia

Jayapura

Garove Island (Papua Neuguinea)

Rabaul (Papua New Guinea)

Most important city in Papua New Guinea, full of nature and places to visit, like the ruins of Rabaul and enjoy the local activities and traditional festivals.

Ghizo Island

Honiara (Salomon Islands)

Honiara is a large mountainous island covered with jungle in Guadalcanal. It is the capital of the Solomon Islands on the northern coast, and the center of tourism activities.Honiara has numerous activities for tourists such as visiting the National Museum, the Melanesian Cultural Centre, Vilu War Museum, Tenaru Falls and you can also go hiking & birdwatching.

Ambrym Island (Vanuatu)

Ambrym is a volcanic island in Malampa Province in the archipelago of Vanuatu. Volcanic activity on the island includes lava lakes in two craters. Most tourists are attracted by Ambrym's unique features: the active volcanoes, the tropical vegetation, and the customs of the local villagers. To stay in the island as there are no hotels, overnight stays have to be in bungalows.

Lautoka

Kadavu Island

Vulaga, Fiji

Vavau, Tonga

Apia (Westsamoa)

Samoa is located south of the equator, about halfway between Hawai‘i and New Zealand in the Polynesian region of the Pacific Ocean. The Samoan islands have been produced by vulcanism, the source of which is the Samoa hotspot which is probably the result of a mantle plume. The fa'a Samoa, or traditional Samoan way, remains a strong force in Samoan life and politics. Despite centuries of European influence, Samoa maintains its historical customs, social and political systems, and language. Cultural customs such as the Samoa 'ava ceremony are significant and solemn rituals at important occasions including the bestowal of matai chiefly titles. Items of great cultural value include the finely woven 'ie toga. The Samoan word for dance is siva with unique gentle movements of the body in time to music and which tells a story, although the Samoan male dances can be more physical and snapp. The form and construction of traditional architecture of Samoa was a specialised skill by Tufuga fai fale that was also linked to other cultural artforms.

Aitutaki Cook Islands (New Zealand)

Aitutaki, also traditionally known as Araura, Ararau and Utataki, is one of the Cook Islands, north of Rarotonga.. Aitutaki is the second most visited island of the Cook Two of Aitutakis 15 islets (motus) are also volcanic. The rest are made of coral. Aitutaki is famous for its turquoise central lagoon, uninhabited islands and palm-fringed beaches. Another advantage is that until now it has been spared by mass tourism. Noteworthy also are an old church (the oldest in the Cook Islands) and some gigantic Banyan trees (Ficus prolixa). Tapuaetai (One Foot Island), a small islet in the south-east of the lagoon, is often said to be the most important attraction. It is regarded as providing the visitor with the best views of the Aitutaki lagoon and, depending on the tide, one is able to walk on a sandbank a decent distance away from Tapuaetai. The trip to this island is the most frequented trip available on Aitutaki.

Raiatea, Society Islands, French Polynesia

Huahine (French Polynesia)

Located among the Society Islands in French Polynesia, Huahine is made of 2 islands, Huahine Nui (Big Huahine) and Huahine Iti (Small Huahine). The islands are surrounded by coral reef. Lush landscapes, white sandy beaches and deep lagoons await visitors. Lac Fauna Nui (Lac Maeva) is filled with a wide variety of marine life and is all that remains of the ancient atoll lagoon while the village of Maeva boasts fascinating archeological sites

Papeete (French Polynesia)

Papeete is the capital of the French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti. Admire the Point Venus view where Captain Cook settled in Tahiti. Visit the busy port of Papeete before venturing to the waterfalls and black sand shores. Don't forget your camera to take back special memories of the helicopter ride.