Papua New Guinea Cruise Comparison
77 upcoming sailings from 12 cruise lines
Papua New Guinea cruise port photos
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At a glance: Papua New Guinea cruises on Waterways Cruise: 77 upcoming sailings from 12 cruise lines (12 ocean). Lowest starting fares run from $1,519 per person (Princess Cruises) to $17,143 (Hapag-Lloyd Cruises). Seabourn Cruises lists the most sailings (16). 3 sailings start and 3 end in Papua New Guinea.
Which cruise lines sail to Papua New Guinea, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 12 lines with upcoming Papua New Guinea sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as a Papua New Guinea cruise?
A sailing counts as a Papua New Guinea cruise if it will call at least once at a Papua New Guinea ship port. That covers ocean and expedition sailings, whether Papua New Guinea is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 77 upcoming sailings, 3 start in Papua New Guinea and 3 end in Papua New Guinea. The other 71 (92%) visit Papua New Guinea as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside Australia, Fiji, Vanuatu and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Alotau, Rabaul, Trobriand Islands PNG, Vanimo and Conflict Islands PNG.
- Papua New Guinea cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at a Papua New Guinea ship port.
- Starts in Papua New Guinea
- The first stop is a Papua New Guinea ship port: 3 sailings.
- Ends in Papua New Guinea
- The last stop is a Papua New Guinea ship port: 3 sailings, 0 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Papua New Guinea is a port of call on a longer route: 71 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Papua New Guinea (12)
12 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Papua New Guinea: 77 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly Australia, Fiji and Vanuatu. The busiest ship ports are Alotau, Rabaul, Trobriand Islands PNG, Vanimo and Conflict Islands PNG.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (3)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Three ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Papua New Guinea, with 21 upcoming sailings between them. Seabourn Cruises has the most (16). Starting fares begin at $10,967 per person with Seabourn Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabourn Cruises | 16 | $10,967 | 22–126 nights (typically 81) | 2 · Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Quest |
| Silversea Cruises | 3 | $16,134 | 18–23 nights (typically 18) | 1 · Silver Cloud |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 2 | $14,398 | 9–21 nights (typically 9) | 1 · Seven Seas Navigator |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (2)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Two luxury ocean lines sail to Papua New Guinea, with 10 upcoming sailings between them. Ponant Cruises has the most (5). Starting fares begin at $8,650 per person with Ponant Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponant Cruises | 5 | $8,650 | 15–19 nights (typically 15) | 3 · Le Jacques Cartier, Le Soleal and Paul Gauguin |
| Scenic Cruises | 5 | $13,858 | 13–25 nights (typically 23) | 1 · Scenic Eclipse 2 |
Premium ocean cruise lines (4)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Four premium ocean lines sail to Papua New Guinea, with 25 upcoming sailings between them. Windstar Cruises has the most (12). Starting fares begin at $5,011 per person with Windstar Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstar Cruises | 12 | $5,011 | 20–51 nights (typically 24) | 1 · Star Breeze |
| Emerald Cruises | 8 | $8,787 | 12–23 nights (typically 23) | 1 · Emerald Xara |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 3 | $17,143 | 19–23 nights (typically 19) | 2 · Hanseatic Spirit and ms Europa 2 |
| Crystal Cruises | 2 | $9,200 | 13–36 nights (typically 13) | 1 · Crystal Serenity |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (3)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Three contemporary ocean lines sail to Papua New Guinea, with 21 upcoming sailings between them. Cunard has the most (8). Starting fares begin at $1,519 per person with Princess Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunard | 8 | $3,209 | 23–49 nights (typically 15) | 1 · Queen Elizabeth |
| Princess Cruises | 7 | $1,519 | 29–110 nights (typically 14) | 2 · Coral Princess and Grand Princess |
| Holland America | 6 | $4,789 | 28–42 nights (typically 42) | 2 · ms Noordam and ms Westerdam |
Papua New Guinea cruise ports
Every Papua New Guinea ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (8)
- Alotau 47
- Rabaul 37
- Trobriand Islands PNG 15
- Vanimo 14
- Conflict Islands PNG 13
- Port Moresby 8
- Madang 7
- Wewak 6
See them all in the Papua New Guinea cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Papua New Guinea cruises page.
How to choose a Papua New Guinea cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Seabourn Cruises lists the most upcoming Papua New Guinea sailings (16).
- Lowest starting fare: Princess Cruises, from $1,519 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 3 lines, 21 sailings, from $10,967. Luxury lines: 2 lines, 10 sailings, from $8,650. Premium lines: 4 lines, 25 sailings, from $5,011. Contemporary lines: 3 lines, 21 sailings, from $1,519.
- Kind of cruise: Papua New Guinea sailings here are ocean and expedition cruises.
- Where you start: if you want Papua New Guinea as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Papua New Guinea on the Papua New Guinea cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Papua New Guinea cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at a Papua New Guinea ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Papua New Guinea when its first or last stop is a Papua New Guinea ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Papua New Guinea sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 77 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Papua New Guinea cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Papua New Guinea?
12 cruise lines have upcoming Papua New Guinea sailings on Waterways Cruise: 12 sail ocean or expedition itineraries. Seabourn Cruises lists the most sailings (16).
How much does a Papua New Guinea cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $1,519 per person, double occupancy, with Princess Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Papua New Guinea?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Seabourn Cruises, Silversea Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Luxury ocean lines: Ponant Cruises and Scenic Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Papua New Guinea?
Yes. 3 of 77 upcoming sailings start in Papua New Guinea and 3 end there; 0 do both. The other 71 (92%) visit Papua New Guinea as a port of call on a longer route.
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Papua New Guinea cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 25, 2026
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