Melanesia Cruise Holidays

A cruise to Melanesia offers a unique destination in the South Pacific, and boasts idyllic tropical beaches, spectacular scuba diving conditions and a fascinating ancient culture. The region is one of the three main island groups in the Pacific, all located east of Australia, with a Melanesia cruises displaying the areas natural beauty and highlighting the individual charm each region and island boasts. A Melanesia cruises is an ideal way to explore this stunning region, and discover the vast diversity that each island brings.

 

A cruise to Melanesia is a great choice for those looking for a more unusual off-beat destination, and appeals to those in search of relaxation on deserted tropical beaches, as well as adventurous travellers keen to explore new and undiscovered territories. Cruises to Melanesia include the islands of New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji and the Solomon Islands - each with a different character and culture, and each offering a fascinating and exciting holiday destination. The region is known for its tropical climate, beautiful sandy beaches, stunning coral reefs and unique landscapes, with a Melanesia cruise also featuring a view of the unique traditional communities that inhabit the islands, many still enjoying a very primitive and undeveloped way of life. As well as relaxing on the idyllic tropical sands, and experiencing some of the best conditions for scuba diving and snorkelling in the world, a cruise to Melanesia features exciting hiking and trekking expeditions through the lush jungles, dense rainforests and dramatic waterfalls, and nature tours to discover the indigenous flora and fauna found here, such as exotic orchids and 'birds of paradise'. No cruise to Melanesia is complete without a visit to a local village to learn about the fascinating culture of the many different tribes living here, and discover their customs and traditions.  

 

With this region full of beautiful off-shore islands and tiny ports and harbours, a cruise to Melanesia is an ideal way to travel around the area and discover its charm. Many of the islands have international airports, with flights from Australia and New Zealand arriving each day, and cruises to Melanesia departing frequently from each port. Larger cruise liners also depart from ports such as Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and Wellington, with some of the companies offering cruises to Melanesia including P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Star Clipper.

Fiji
New Caledonia

New Guinea
Solomon Islands

Vanuatu