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The intense color of the coral is trimmed over the blue of the sea, Munda, Solomon Islands
The intense color of the coral is trimmed over the blue of the sea, Munda, Solomon Islands
ExpeditionsRites and Relics: Fiji Firewalking, Vanuatu Volcanoes, and Beyond

Rites and Relics: Fiji Firewalking, Vanuatu Volcanoes, and Beyond

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Ambrym, an island of Vanuatu, has two active volcanoes - Benbow and Marum.
  • Spot rare and colorful birds and flowers on Fiji’s spectacular “Garden Island,” Taveuni, and the lovely and less-visited Kadavu

  • Swim in the spectacular Matevulu Blue Hole grotto on Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo Island

  • Arrive at Owaraha in the Solomon Islands for a series of traditional dances and music, then walk to see the island’s traditional spirit houses

  • Visit mysterious Ambrym Island in Vanuatu—known as a place of magic and spirits—and witness the traditional Rom dance

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Ship National Geographic Orion in Opunohu Bay at the island of Mo'orea, French Polynesia.

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Featuring 53 cabins, the gracious and intimate National Geographic Orion takes travelers to little-known waters and isles in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia to experience each location's natural and cultural wonders up close. With her high ice-class rating, National Geographic Orion is strong enough to explore the polar regions, yet her elevated maneuverability allows for navigation practically anywhere accessible by sea.

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French Polynesia and the Pacific Islands 2022-25

South Pacific & French Polynesia 2023-25


Explore through the heart of Melanesia to the western edge of Polynesia, from the Solomon Islands to Fiji. Receive warm welcomes in the Solomon Islands, Fiji, and Vanuatu. Be greeted with traditional dances when arriving by Zodiac on remote and verdant shores. Search for endemic bird species, snorkel and dive stunning reefs and wrecks, and soak up the tranquil beauty of palm-fringed beaches.

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15 Days
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French Polynesia and the Pacific Islands 2022-25

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