Oceania & Pacific Islands
Micronesia's Atolls & Islands Odyssey
Join Heritage Expeditions on the ultimate 18-day expedition cruise navigating the islands and atolls of Micronesia and the Solomon Islands. Snorkel pristine reefs, discover ancient cultures, explore World War II relics, relax on picturesque white-sand beaches and search for endemic wildlife. This all-inclusive voyage visits some of the world's most isolated tropical islands and atolls, rarely open to travellers and accessible only by expedition ship. Starting with a hotel night in Fiji, the 'Gateway to the Pacific', our adventure begins with an included charter flight to the Solomon Islands. Here, we board our luxurious 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer, bound for Palau via postcard-perfect remote islands and reef-fringed shores barely visible on the map. Specifically designed for intrepid adventurers and travel trailblazers, this voyage explores some of the world's most isolated atolls. We plan to visit rarely visited Sorol Atoll, with its nearest neighbour over 120 nautical miles away, and Ontong Java, one of the world's largest atolls and among the Pacific's most remote inhabited regions. As breathtaking above water as below, these islands feature stunning beaches, vibrant lagoons, dramatic outer reef walls, coral gardens and WWII wrecks teeming with marine life. Snorkelling opportunities abound and include some of the world's most diverse reefs, such as the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Ant Atoll, a conservation triumph with extraordinary marine biodiversity. These tiny islands are steeped in history, offering opportunities to discover Pacific navigation and traditional island culture from small populations still practising time-honoured traditions. From Kapingamarangi's skilled carvers to the master navigators of Satawal and Nukuoro, and Pohnpei's megaliths and Nan Madol—an ancient city of palaces, temples and burial grounds built between the 13th and 17th centuries—there is much to learn and experience. Conservation plays an important role in protecting the beauty of Micronesia, and this is seen in action on the Arnavon Islands, home to the largest rookery of critically endangered Hawksbill Turtles in the South Pacific. Birders and wildlife enthusiasts will relish searching for rare and endangered species on rarely visited islands, including the Ontong Java White-eye, Pohnpei Lorikeet, Chuuk Monarch, Teardrop White-eye and the endemic Ontong Java Flying Fox. Those interested in World War II history will find relics both above and below water. Trek through pristine jungle searching for plane wrecks on Woleai Atoll, and snorkel the tranquil waters of Chuuk Lagoon, the world's largest shipwreck graveyard of World War II vessels. The expedition also includes the option to join a sea kayaking excursion with an expert guide.
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Join Heritage Expeditions on the ultimate 18-day expedition cruise navigating the islands and atolls of Micronesia and the Solomon Islands. Snorkel pristine reefs, discover ancient cultures, explore World War II relics, relax on picturesque white-sand beaches and search for endemic wildlife. This all-inclusive voyage visits some of the world's most isolated tropical islands and atolls, rarely open to travellers and accessible only by expedition ship. Starting with a hotel night in Fiji, the 'Gateway to the Pacific', our adventure begins with an included charter flight to the Solomon Islands. Here, we board our luxurious 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer, bound for Palau via postcard-perfect remote islands and reef-fringed shores barely visible on the map. Specifically designed for intrepid adventurers and travel trailblazers, this voyage explores some of the world's most isolated atolls. We plan to visit rarely visited Sorol Atoll, with its nearest neighbour over 120 nautical miles away, and Ontong Java, one of the world's largest atolls and among the Pacific's most remote inhabited regions. As breathtaking above water as below, these islands feature stunning beaches, vibrant lagoons, dramatic outer reef walls, coral gardens and WWII wrecks teeming with marine life. Snorkelling opportunities abound and include some of the world's most diverse reefs, such as the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Ant Atoll, a conservation triumph with extraordinary marine biodiversity. These tiny islands are steeped in history, offering opportunities to discover Pacific navigation and traditional island culture from small populations still practising time-honoured traditions. From Kapingamarangi's skilled carvers to the master navigators of Satawal and Nukuoro, and Pohnpei's megaliths and Nan Madol—an ancient city of palaces, temples and burial grounds built between the 13th and 17th centuries—there is much to learn and experience. Conservation plays an important role in protecting the beauty of Micronesia, and this is seen in action on the Arnavon Islands, home to the largest rookery of critically endangered Hawksbill Turtles in the South Pacific. Birders and wildlife enthusiasts will relish searching for rare and endangered species on rarely visited islands, including the Ontong Java White-eye, Pohnpei Lorikeet, Chuuk Monarch, Teardrop White-eye and the endemic Ontong Java Flying Fox. Those interested in World War II history will find relics both above and below water. Trek through pristine jungle searching for plane wrecks on Woleai Atoll, and snorkel the tranquil waters of Chuuk Lagoon, the world's largest shipwreck graveyard of World War II vessels. The expedition also includes the option to join a sea kayaking excursion with an expert guide.
