Frontier Lands of Papua New Guinea

Coral Adventurer carries a maximum of 120 guests, inspired by the company’s Australian ethos and the wide-open spaces the ship visits, is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoiled vistas in comfort, style, and safety

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Travel Insurance is not included in your cruise fare. We highly recommend all guests to obtain comprehensive travel insurance with remote area evacuation coverage. Please refer to our Pre-Cruise Checklist page for facts that should be considered and shared when speaking with Travel Insurance suppliers regarding travel insurance.

When it comes time for the exciting time of packing for your cruise, our packing lists are available to assist you. More specific information regarding weather conditions in your destination will be included in your Cruise Documentation which you will receive prior to your cruise.

Find your New Guinea & Micronesia expedition packing list here.

Walking at least 2km return in strong heat over uneven ground in villages or volcanic landscapes is required pretty much every day. There are no long hikes or walks available in this program.

Dei Dei Hot Springs at Fergusson island: walk is about 4.5km return on a flat well-worn track that could be muddy and slippery just after rain. Near & at the springs the dirt track makes way for a rocky track with many holes at the side of the track. Walk takes approximately 40 minutes each way.

There will be multiple swimming/snorkelling opportunities on this itinerary at Samarai,, Dobu, Tufi, Dregerhafen, Kimbe Bay and diving in Tufi, and Madang region(subject to weather conditions). These opportunities are a guide and not all are guaranteed.

Scuba diving is offered on this itinerary - For more information view our Snorkel & Dive Information page.

Please ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity from the time the expedition commences, and two blank pages. Please email a scanned colour copy of your passport identification page to our team at [email protected] no later than 45 days prior to your departure.

Important: Please bring your physical passport with you on all international departures.

Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Customs and Excise Service (C&ES) is responsible for enforcing the customs and quarantine laws and regulations of Papua New Guinea. The C&ES works to protect the health and safety of the people of Papua New Guinea from harmful pests and diseases, and to ensure the fair and efficient trade of goods. 

When arriving in Papua New Guinea, all passengers are required to complete a customs declaration form and submit to a customs inspection. The customs declaration form asks for information about the items that you are bringing into Papua New Guinea, including their value and quantity. The customs inspector may ask you to open your bags and suitcases for inspection. 

Australia
For guests returning to Australia, all items go through customs  on arriving in Australia. Items containing seeds or unsealed wood may not be allowed in or may go through a period of quarantine. 

• Throwim Way Leg – Tim Flannery
• Birds of New Guinea – Bruce M Beehler and Thane K Pratt
• Australia’s Neighbours Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea – Jane Hinchey
• Plumes and Pearlshells – Art of the New Guinea Highlands – Natalie Wilson and Florence Kamel
• Sailing for Survival – Mary R Mennis
• Dobu: Ethics of Exchange on a Massim Island, Papua New Guinea – Susanne Kueling
• Modern Papua New Guinea – Laura Zimmer-Tamakoshi
• D-Day New Guinea – Phillip Bradley
• The Last Paradise – Di Morrissey

Coral Expeditions journeys to remote regions where the travel experience occurs on open seas and where shore excursions involve rugged terrain, small boat transfers, and limited infrastructure and facilities. Guests must have a moderate level of mobility and fitness to safely participate. This includes the ability to:

• Embark and disembark tenders with minimal assistance.
• Walk on uneven terrain such as rocky shorelines, nature tracks, and beaches.
• Navigate stairs and decks on a moving vessel safely.

Guests with mobility or medical limitations should carefully consider travel and consult us before booking. For safety reasons, crew may deny boarding or restrict participation in certain activities at their sole discretion.

While we aim to accommodate guests, expedition cruising requires a level of physical capability to fully enjoy and safely undertake the experience. Your safety, and that of fellow guests and crew, is our top priority.