12-night Oceania cruise: Port Moresby to Cairns on Emerald Xara
The Papua New Guinea to the Reef Lae→Cains is a 12-night Oceania cruise aboard Emerald Xara, operated by Emerald Yacht Cruises. Departing Port Moresby on April 20, 2029 and arriving in Cairns on May 2, 2029, the voyage visits 9 ports including Crown Island, Madang, Garove Island (Witu Islands). Fares start from $9,068 per person.
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Madang
The eastern half of the island of New Guinea - second largest in the world - was divided between Germany (north) and the UK (south) in 1885. The latter area was transferred to Australia in 1902, which occupied the northern portion during World War I and continued to administer the combined areas until independence in 1975. A nine-year secessionist revolt on the island of Bougainville ended in 1997 after claiming some 20,000 lives.
Cairns
The gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the tropical north of the country, Cairns sits on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland. This laid-back city is popular with travelers who depart from here for days of sailing, diving, snorkeling and trekking through nearby parks—a celebrated launching pad especially for those who want to explore the reef, the Daintree Rain Forest and other attractions of this part of Queensland. And what better place to start one's adventure? The residents of Cairns are welcoming, the beach life fantastic and the climate consistently sunny and warm.
Wend your way due east of Cairns, and you'll find yourself on the Great Barrier Reef, the world's longest coral reef and also the world's largest living organism. Famously visible from outer space, it's often been described as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a different sort of wonder—an engineering marvel from the 19th century that passes through rain forests on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites before reaching the village of Kuranda. Green Island, a 6,000-year-old coral cay, is an easy day trip from Cairns with opportunities to snorkel and swim; Port Douglas, an hour north of Cairns, is a favorite with visitors thanks to its top-notch restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. Finally, hop on a six-person cable car known as the Skyway Rainforest Cableway for a bird's-eye view of the stunning natural appeal of the region.
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At seaApr 24, 2029
At sea
A relaxed day aboard between ports.
6
Port callApr 25, 2029
Kimbe Island
7
Port callApr 26, 2029
Garove Island (Witu Islands)
8
Port callApr 27, 2029
Tami Island, PNG
9
Port callApr 28, 2029
Tufi
10
Port callApr 29, 2029
Alotau, Papua New Guinea
11
Port callApr 30, 2029
Doini Island, PNG
12
At seaMay 1, 2029
At sea
A relaxed day aboard between ports.
13
Your ship
Emerald Xara
The 2028-built superyacht Emerald Xara features 64 passenger cabins, 4 dining venues, a wellness complex (gym, 3 saunas, spa with 3 massage rooms), an aft Marina Platform (for watersports), and a Marina Deck with a sundeck served by the Marina Lounge & Bar. The yacht is equipped with 3 tender boats, 2 lifeboats, 2 Zodiacs (RIBs), an infinity swimming pool, and a Pool Deck with an infinity spa pool, sunbathing area, and bar. Additional venues include the Amici Bar Lounge (main lounge), Observation Lounge (bow-facing indoor lounge), Aqua Café (outdoor bar lounge), Sky Bar (outdoor poolside bar), and a Medical Center (Infirmary/Hospital).
The vessel has 7 decks, 6 of which are passenger-accessible, with cabins located on 4 decks.
Two midship elevators (lifts) provide access between all decks.
Emerald Xara’s sisterships of the same class/design are Kaia (2026) and Raiya (2027).
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