A Circumnavigation of New Britain 11 Nights: Cairns to Cairns (2027-8)
The 2027 and 2028 version of the New Britain circumnavigation, sold Cairns to Cairns with the cruise itself running Madang to Madang. Published stops are Watam Village, Karkar Island, the Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Rabaul, the Duke of York Islands, Jacquinot Bay, Linden Harbour and Tuam Island. The operator's page describes Garove Island's harbour, formed by a submerged volcanic crater, and volcanic activity at Rabaul. Maximum 30 guests.
- Operated by: Pearl Expeditions
- Ship: Paspaley Pearl
- Length: 11 nights
- Regions: South Pacific
- Wildlife: Reef and coastal wildlife of the Bismarck Archipelago, seen at Kimbe Bay and the Duke of York Islands
- From: est. $15,455 (A$ 23,495) per person
- Next departures: 2027-11-09, 2028-11-20, 2028-12-10
- Route: Madang → Watam Village → Karkar Island → Witu Islands → Kimbe Bay → Rabaul → Duke of York Islands → Jacquinot Bay → Linden Harbour → Tuam Island → Madang
The ship
- Paspaley Pearl: 30 guests
Departures
- 2027-11-09 to 2027-11-20: $15,455
- 2028-11-20 to 2028-12-01: $15,455
- 2028-12-10 to 2028-12-21: $15,455
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