Papua New Guinea Cruise from Port Moresby to Benoa — 14 Days

Port Moresby

Port Moresby is Papua New Guinea’s capital, set beside the Gulf of Papua and framed by dry hills. The National Museum and Art Gallery introduces the country’s cultural diversity. Parliament Haus draws on traditional Haus Tambaran design and is a striking landmark. At Port Moresby Nature Park, forest paths reveal native birds and tree kangaroos. Beyond the city, coastal scenery and village visits offer a different perspective on the capital.

• Lae-Morobe PNG (Ask Travel Agent)

River Cruising (River Cruising)

Wewak PNG

Wewak sits on Papua New Guinea’s north coast, facing the Bismarck Sea and the Sepik region. Its palm-fringed shoreline and compact market town offer a quieter introduction to the country. On Wewak Hill, wartime memorials and Japanese gun positions recall the Pacific campaign. Inland, the Sepik River is known for carved houses and ceremonial traditions. Nearby islands provide a striking change of scene, reached by local boat.

Jayapura, Indonesia

Jayapura, capital of Indonesia’s Papua province, sits on the island’s north coast. Curving around Humboldt Bay, it pairs a busy waterfront with steep, forested hills and lively local markets. Nearby Lake Sentani offers island scenery and a window into the region’s enduring traditions. The city was called Hollandia during the Allied campaign in New Guinea during World War II. Come for a rare encounter with Indonesia’s far eastern frontier and a gateway to Papua’s landscapes and cultures.

Auri Islands Indonesia (Scenic Stop)

Manokwari (Ask Travel Agent)

Amsterdam Island France (Scenic Stop)

Waigeo Island Indonesia, Indonesia

Waigeo is the largest of Raja Ampat’s four main islands, a forested outpost in Indonesia’s far west. Waisai, the regency capital, is the usual base for reaching nearby reefs and island villages. Divers come for clear water, coral gardens and exceptional marine life in the Dampier Strait. On land, guided dawn walks offer a chance to see the red bird-of-paradise, native to Waigeo and nearby Batanta.

Benoa, Indonesia

Benoa is Bali’s principal cruise gateway, set on the island’s sheltered southeast coast. From the pier, Bali’s contrasts are close at hand: Nusa Dua’s resorts and Sanur’s seafront. Denpasar offers markets, museums, and a glimpse of daily life beyond the resort belt. Allow time for traffic; journeys inland can take longer than the map suggests. For a deeper excursion, Ubud pairs galleries and rice terraces with a lively arts scene.

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