Viti Levu Island Fiji Cruise from Lautoka to Guam Island Marianas — 19 Days

Lautoka, Fiji

Lautoka, Fiji’s second-largest city, sits on Viti Levu’s western coast, where sugar fields meet the Pacific. Known as the Sugar City, it offers a glimpse of everyday Fijian life beyond the resorts. Browse the municipal market, stroll the botanical gardens, or take in the waterfront before heading farther west. Lautoka is also a departure point for excursions to the Mamanuca and Yasawa island groups.

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Ambrym Island Vanuatu, Vanuatu

Ambrym is one of Vanuatu’s most volcanic islands, shaped by a vast caldera. Marum and Benbow rise within it, though access depends on current volcanic conditions and local guidance. Along the coast, village life offers another perspective: carved slit gongs, known locally as tam-tams, and ceremonial Rom dances. Come for an island where living traditions and an elemental landscape share the same horizon.

Pentecost Island Vanuatu, Vanuatu

Pentecost Island is one of Vanuatu’s most striking destinations, with forested mountains rising above the Pacific. Village life remains closely tied to custom and the land. From April to June, men perform the famous land dive, plunging from wooden towers with vines tied to their ankles. Explore coastal communities, follow forest tracks and cool off beneath waterfalls. Local guidance helps make each encounter respectful and rewarding.

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Solomon Islands

Honiara, the capital, lies on Guadalcanal’s north coast, the gateway to an archipelago of more than 900 islands. The capital’s Central Market brings island produce, fish and handwoven goods into vivid view. Beyond town, the Battle of Guadalcanal left a powerful legacy, while clear-water reefs invite snorkelling and diving. Pair market browsing with wartime memorials, or arrange a guided reef excursion.

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Rabaul

Rabaul occupies the rim of Simpson Harbour, where rainforest slopes meet a dramatic volcanic caldera. Tavurvur still steams above town, recalling the 1994 eruptions that buried old Rabaul in ash. Explore Japanese wartime tunnels and wreckage, then visit the Rabaul Museum for context. For a closer look at local life, Kokopo, the province’s quieter commercial centre, lies about 30 kilometres away.

Garove Island PNG (Scenic Stop)

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Kapingamarangi Atoll Micronesia (Scenic Area)

Nukuoro Atoll Micronesia (Scenic Area)

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Pohnpei Island Micronesia, Micronesia

Pohnpei rewards curious travelers with a rare blend of rainforest, stonework and island life. From Kolonia, the island’s commercial centre, roads lead to Sokehs Rock and waterfalls shaded by tropical forest. The essential excursion is Nan Madol, a UNESCO-listed city of artificial islets and basalt walls built across a tidal lagoon. Allow time to experience sakau, Pohnpei’s traditional pepper-root drink, in a local setting.

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Chuuk Islands Micronesia (Scenic Stop)

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Guam Island Marianas, USA

Guam, the largest island in the Mariana chain, pairs warm-water beaches with a distinct island culture. As a U.S. territory, it carries a layered history shaped by Chamorro, Spanish, and American influences. Explore Hagåtña, the capital, and sites in War in the Pacific National Historical Park, then snorkel Tumon Bay’s clear waters. Chamorro food and village fiestas offer a closer look at local life beyond the resorts.