26 April - At sea
From Lautoka to Daintree Forest
Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea & the Daintree - Cruise & Land Journey
From Lautoka to Daintree Forest
Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea & the Daintree - Cruise & Land Journey
Voyage Itinerary
25 April
Setting sail from Lautoka
Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city, known as the 'Sugar City' due to its important role in the local sugarcane industry. The waterfront area is pleasant enough, but we'd recommend using Lautoka as a jumping off point to visit some of the smaller surrounding islands, or the forests and waterfalls of the interior.
27 April
Vanuatu: Tanna
The island of Tanna is famous for its spectacular and easily accessible active volcano, Mount Yasur, its beautiful beaches, and fascinating cargo cults such as the Prince Philip Movement, which venerates the late Duke of Edinburgh as a divine being.
28 April
Vanuatu: Pentecost Island
Pentecost Island, named after the day it was first sighted by Europeans, is famous for its ancient custom of land diving. During this ritual, which is believed to ensure a good yam harvest, men leap from a precarious-looking wooden tower with a liana vine attached to their ankle, aiming to touch the ground with their head or shoulder.
29 April
Vanuatu: Champagne Beach
Champagne Beach is a stunning stretch of perfect white sand on the east coast of Espiritu Santo, the largest of Vanuatu’s islands. The beach is named after a bizarre natural phenomenon, in which gas escaping from volcanic rocks on the sea floor causes the water to bubble and fizz at low tide.
30 April
Solomon Islands: Lata, Nendo Island
1 May
Solomon Islands: Santa Ana
The lush island of Santa Ana, also known as Owaraha, is home to just three villages, and visitors are usually welcomed to the island with traditional songs and dances. You will find a few stalls where you can buy locally-made souvenirs, and you can also snorkel in the surrounding lagoon.
2 May
Solomon Islands: Honiara
Honiara is the capital of the Solomon Islands and the nation’s only real port, situated on the largely unspoilt island of Guadalcanal. Reminders of the famous Second World War battle that took place here can be seen all over the island, as well as under the water at the fantastic dive sites off the north coast.
3 May - At sea
4 May
Papua New Guinea: Alotau
Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay province, on the remote eastern tip of mainland Papua New Guinea. Milne Bay was the scene of heavy fighting during the Second World War, and today you can dive amongst the wreckage left behind. Alotau also serves as a base for visiting the nearby islands, including the fascinating Trobriand archipelago.
5 May to 6 May
Papua New Guinea: Doini Island
7 May - At sea
8 May
Australia: Cairns
Cairns is a buzzing tourist hub, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. A snorkelling trip out to the reef is the most obvious excursion to take here, but other options include riding the Skyrail cableway over the rainforest canopy or swimming in the croc-free saltwater lagoon.
8 May
: Daintree Forest
9 May
: Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree Forest
9 May
: Daintree Forest
10 May
: Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree Forest
10 May
: Daintree Forest
11 May
: Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree Forest
11 May
Arriving in Daintree Forest
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Scenic Eclipse II
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Launched in 2023, Scenic Eclipse II is Scenic's second discovery yacht, bringing an almost identical design with some key enhancements.
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Scenic's second ocean ship builds on the technological advances of the original Scenic Eclipse, and features a new sun deck pool and a larger submarine. As on board Scenic Eclipse, you can expect spacious suites, a fantastic range of dining options, and an indulgent spa.
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- All meals
- All drinks including wines and premium spirits
- Stimulating lecture programme with expert naturalists and guides
- Scenic Freechoice Excursions and zodiac rides
- Scenic Enrich special events
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- Butler service
- 24-hour room service
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