All Expeditions in Oceania

Bridging the Equator: Micronesia

Bridging the Equator: Micronesia & Polynesia

Hidden Gems of the South Pacific: Fiji, Wallis & Futuna, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands, Bora Bora, Tahiti

Quest for Paradise: Tahiti to Easter Island

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

Papua New Guinea to Bali

Palau & Yap

Baliem Valley & Raja Ampat

Bridging the Equator: Micronesia

Departs: August 26, 2010

Tiny islets, mangrove-canopied channels, and emerald lagoons distinguish our Federated States of Micronesia cruise. Our travels through Micronesia begin in Guam, aboard the intimate expedition vessel Clipper Odyssey. Cruise to the nearby Caroline Islands and explore the traditional island group of Yap where villagers welcome us with drums and dances. On uninhabited atolls, naturalist-led walks reveal profuse birdlife and rare botanicals. Snorkel and dive kaleidoscopic coral reefs teeming with fish, and WWII ship wrecks in Truk Island Lagoon. In lush Pohnpei, explore 92 megalithic man-made islands, once the residence of royalty.

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Bridging the Equator: Micronesia & Polynesia

Departs: September 6, 2010

Join our Micronesia cruise for an in-depth expedition that links Pohnpei to Fiji. Aboard the Clipper Odyssey, sail eastward to the Marshall Islands, beautiful low-lying coral atolls bathed by crystal clear waters. Highlights include snorkeling and diving, walks along pristine sands, and a chance to meet the Marshallese, renowned for superb navigational skills and ingenious canoes. Discover WWII history on Butaritari and Abemama Atolls in Kiribati, then head to the picture-perfect islands of Tuvalu and the tiny capital, Funafuti, where we are greeted by lively dances. Fiji's exquisite gardens and bird-filled forests complete our adventure.

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Hidden Gems of the South Pacific: Fiji, Wallis & Futuna, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands, Bora Bora, Tahiti

Departs: September 19, 2010

Discover the South Pacific on our small-ship expedition cruise through paradise. We set sail from Fiji for an in-depth exploration of the islands and remote atolls of the legendary South Pacific, ending in Tahiti. Our cruise includes Bora Bora, the Cook Islands, Tonga, and Wallis and Futuna. Join expert leaders, naturalists, marine biologists, and ornithologists as we step ashore on idyllic isles to meet Polynesia’s warm and welcoming people, hike through lush volcanic landscapes, and snorkel or dive sapphire waters teeming with marine life.

Quest for Paradise: Tahiti to Easter Island

Departs: October 3, 2010

Our South Pacific cruise sails from Tahiti, following an eastward course with stops in the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Pitcairn Islands, ending at Easter Island, famed for its huge and mysterious stone moai. Discover the World Heritage Site of Henderson Island and meet the descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers on Pitcairn Island. Snorkel and dive azure lagoons and along coral walls, discover a remote world of endemic birds and plants; and photograph traditional dancers clad in tapa cloth and flower leis. Throughout our voyage, experience the tropical riches and cultural wonders of the region in the company of our exceptional field leaders.

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

Departs: November 18, 2010

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.

Papua New Guinea to Bali

Departs: December 2, 2010

Cruise westward from Port Moresby, New Guinea visiting strikingly diverse island groups and ultramarine seas en route to Bali, Indonesia. Explore Thursday Island, once a pearling capital; the fragrant Spice Islands; volcanic Flores with three crater lakes; and Komodo, home to its namesake “dragon.” Few travel experiences rival our welcome by the Asmat people of Papua—warriors, elaborately painted and dressed in feathers, row out to greet us before welcoming us to their villages. Snorkel and dive in translucent waters, wander pristine beaches in search of endemic birds and botanicals, and savor rich cultural encounters throughout this unique expedition.

Palau & Yap

Departs: March 23, 2011

Join us for a small ship luxury diving cruise that visits two remote island groups in Micronesia—Palau and Yap. The region has been hailed as the “number one underwater wonder of the world” for its marine diversity and beauty. Enjoy the unique experience of snorkeling in Palau’s Jellyfish Lake, or diving with gentle, giant manta rays. On the islands of Yap wander through traditional thatched villages, view the amazing stone currency that spurred trade in the region, and by kayak navigate narrow, inter-island waterways to witness astounding bird life.

Baliem Valley & Raja Ampat

Departs: May 9, 2011

Join us for an extraordinary Indonesia adventure travel expedition that combines the best of land and sea. We visit the Baliem Valley in West Papua, followed by a week of diving and snorkeling from a live-aboard vessel in the Raja Ampat Islands. Surrounded on all sides by peaks towering over 8,000 feet, we spend three full days trekking to traditional villages in the lush Baliem Valley. Then, embark the Sea Safari VIII to explore Raja Ampat which boasts some of the world’s richest reef ecosystems and myriad fish species.