The Heart of Melanesia

LUXURY OCEAN ESCAPE | DISCOVER PACIFIC ISLANDS IN STYLE

Departing from Darwin, Ponant Cruises invites you on an unforgettable 18-day voyage through Australia and the South Pacific, combining natural beauty, rich traditions, and cultural discovery. Aboard Le Paul Gauguin, a ship renowned for its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, journey from Australia's Northern Territory to four Melanesian treasures - Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. Explore the historic charm of Thursday Island, encounter the vibrant cultures and untouched ecosystems of Papua New Guinea, and marvel at the waterfalls and lush hills of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. In Vanuatu, experience the colonial heritage and breathtaking scenery of Port Vila and Espiritu Santo before concluding among Fiji's idyllic islands, where turquoise waters and warm island traditions create the perfect finale to this extraordinary adventure.