Passage through the Melanesian Arc | Port Morseby to Port Vila

Coral Expeditions has unveiled an ambitious new international program for 2026/27, opening new frontiers across Papua New Guinea, the Spice Islands, Melanesia, and the South Pacific. Highlights include FIVE NEW Papua New Guinea itineraries, reaching further into remote communities than ever before…

Passage through the Melanesian Arc 

14 Nights | Nov 2026 & Oct 2027 | Port Moresby, Papa New Guinea to Port Vila, Vanuatu

Papa New Guinea Discoverer 

12 Nights | Oct 2026 | Madang, Papa New Guinea to Cairns, Australia 

+ Charter Flight Included – Complimentary 2 hours and 15 minutes direct charter flight connecting guests with ease between Cairns and Madang.

Frontier Lands of Papua New Guinea 

12 Nights | Oct 2026 & Sep 2027 | Cairns, Australia to Rabaul, Papa New Guinea

Beyond Frontiers of Papua New Guinea 

10 Nights | Oct 2026 & 2027 | Rabaul, Papa New Guinea to Port Moresby, Papa New Guinea

Island Empires & Ancient Mariners

14 Nights | Darwin, Australia & Makassar, Indonesia

In addition, two exclusive Xplorer Club Travel journeys will launch in partnership with Noble Caledonia for loyal past passengers of Coral Expeditions. These hosted small-group adventures aboard the Island Sky will explore Polynesia in October 2026 and Patagonia and the Chilean Fjords in January 2027. Stay tuned for more details later this month.

With new frontiers opening across Papua New Guinea, Melanesia and beyond, now is the perfect time to secure your place on these once-in-a-lifetime voyages. Contact us today to find out more and begin planning your journey.