Faces of Melanesia: Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea

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Trip Summary

Join Zegrahm Expeditions for an in-depth cruise of Melanesia. From Fiji to Papua New Guinea, this fascinating corner of Oceania reveals the extraordinary diversity of Melanesia and its people. Idyllic South Pacific islands and isolated villages offer unique time-honored traditions and ceremonies, exotic flora and endemic bird species on land, and colorful reefs teeming with fish beckon to divers and snorkelers. WWII history echoes from these shores, and waters, as well. Our experienced expedition staff navigates the Clipper Odyssey to seldom visited islands and favorite destinations making this Melanesia cruise unlike any other.

Dates

November 18 – December 5, 2010

Activities

Birding, Diving, Hiking, Natural history, Photography, Sightseeing, Snorkeling, Zodiac cruises

Day by Day Itinerary

November 18 —	USA / Fiji
November 19 —	Day lost crossing the International Date Line
November 20 —	Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji / Lautoka / Embark Clipper Odyssey
November 21 —	Expedition Stop in Fiji
November 22 —	At Sea
November 23 —	Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
November 24 —	Rano Island
November 25 —	Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island
November 26 —	Tikopia Island, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands
November 27 —	Utupua Island
November 28 —	Santa Ana Island
November 29 —	Honiara / Iron Bottom Sound, Guadalcanal
November 30 —	Ghizo and Kennedy Islands
December 1 —	Laughlan Islands, Papua New Guinea
December 2 —	Kitava and Narutu Islands, Trobriand Islands
December 3 —	Fergusson and Dobu Islands, D’Entrecasteaux Islands
December 4 —	Expedition Stop
December 5 —	Port Moresby / Disembark Clipper Odyssey / Brisbane, Australia
December 6 —	Brisbane / USA

Reports From The Field

Faces of Melanesia
The afternoon was spent in beautiful weather snorkeling around the reefs of Kennedy Island, and strolling along its soft, white sand beach. It was sobering to consider the harrowing situation that JFK faced in this very location, which today is a scene of serene beauty.