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Few areas in the world are as exotic and stunning as Papua New
Guinea. The land's vibrant culture is still thriving and its natural beauty
makes the territory a true untouched tropical paradise.
Embarking from Cairns, Queensland (Australia) Feb. 1, 2014,
SeaDream II of the award-winning SeaDream Yacht Club will set sail on an
exclusive voyage led by a team of expedition experts. Visiting a virtually
inaccessible part of the world, guests will travel far off traditional cruising
routes and venture into areas rarely visited by outsiders.
"It is simply exhilarating to arrive on a secluded beach by Zodiac boat from
SeaDream II and be warmly greeted by a civilization that has remained the same
for thousands of years," shares Pamela Conover, CEO of SeaDream Yacht Club.
"Visiting this unspoiled region with our collection of experts promises an
unforgettable and rewarding experience."
Sailing from Australia's northwest coastal city of Cairns on Feb. 1 and arriving
in Bali (Benoa) on Feb. 15, 2014, ports of call and remote harbors include
Alotau, Milne Bay; Kitava, Trobriand Islands; Tami Island; Sepik River and Watam
Village; Jayapura; Banda Neira; Moluccas; Larantuka; and Komodo Island.
Calling the 112-guest mega-yacht SeaDream II home, guests will be transported by
a fleet of nimble, go-anywhere Zodiacs, landing directly on the beaches of these
coastal villages to begin exploration. An added bonus will be professional
wildlife photographer Sue Flood onboard, documenting the expedition and sharing
tips for taking the perfect shot.
Highlights and shore excursion options include:
* Introduction to Papa New Guinea culture in Alotau in the Milne Bay Province,
meeting charming locals and touring the coast. Travelers will have the option to
venture into the jungle to revisit a key World War II site. For those interested
in natural history, guides will lead guests on hikes and bird watching tours
from the beach.
* Exploring the Trobriand Islands, one of the most culturally intact
destinations in Papa New Guinea. Guests landing ashore will experience colorful
and powerful performances of young warriors and local maidens dancing directly
on the beach before touring the gardens and thatched roof homes of the
villagers. The day will conclude with a beachside barbecue in this unspoiled
paradise.
* Discovering the tiny islands of Tami, comprised of uplifted coral atolls less
than a kilometer in length. Locals will greet guests with indigenous dances and
tours of their villages, observing traditions dating back thousands of years.
* Visiting the mighty Sepik River, the longest in Papua New Guinea, which is
home to the villages of Watam and Kopar along its delta. Villagers will display
local customs and dances, allowing a direct look back in time to a culture that
measures its existence in thousands of years.
The SeaDream II will be sailing a series of 17 voyages in Asia
starting Oct. 2013 through April 2014. Itineraries include Myanmar, Thailand,
India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Northern Australia and Malaysia. |
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