Alluring Solomon Islands, Vanuatu & Papua New Guinea

14 nights ยท Lautoka to Cairns

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Alluring Solomon Islands, Vanuatu & Papua New Guinea

14 nights10 portsLautoka to CairnsScenic Eclipse II

Fourteen nights from Fiji up through the least-visited corner of the Pacific: Tanna with its live volcano, Pentecost, Espiritu Santo, then the Solomon Islands and the tip of Papua New Guinea, finishing at Cairns. Almost every landing is by Zodiac.

From $18,030 per person · solo from $36,060

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Why This Ship, Out Here

The Ship

A 200-guest discovery yacht with a submarine and two helicopters aboard, and a butler for every suite. Scenic Eclipse II works this route as a one-way crossing over 14 nights.

Travelling Alone

Solo fares are shown beside the per-person price for every suite grade, so you can see the single supplement rather than be told about it. The cheapest solo berth here is $36,060.

The Journey

Day by Day

14 nights · 10 ports

Day 1Lautoka, Fiji
Day 2Tanna, Vanuatu
Day 3Pentecost, Vanuatu
Day 4Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Day 5Lata, Solomon Islands
Day 6Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Day 7Honiara, Solomon Islands
Day 8Alotau, Papua New Guinea
Day 9Doini Island, Papua New Guinea
Day 15Cairns, Queensland
At anchor, tender ashore Overnight or consecutive days in port
Lautoka, Fiji
Day 1
Lautoka, Fiji

The gateway to the Yasawa and Mamanuca islands, where the beaches everyone pictures when they picture Fiji actually are.

Embark

Tanna, Vanuatu
Day 2
Tanna, Vanuatu

Home to Mount Yasur, the most accessible active volcano on earth, roaring on the skyline above ash plains and rainforest.

Ashore

Pentecost, Vanuatu
Day 3
Pentecost, Vanuatu

Where land diving began, the vine-ankled leap from wooden towers that gave the world the bungee.

Ashore

Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
Day 4
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

Vanuatu’s largest island, with Champagne Beach, the blue holes, and the wreck of the SS President Coolidge just off the shore.

Ashore

Lata, Solomon Islands
Day 5
Lata, Solomon Islands

The main settlement of the Santa Cruz group, far out towards Vanuatu and among the least visited corners of the Pacific.

Ashore

Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Day 6
Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Owaraha, a small island east of Makira where custom dancing and shell money still order village life.

Ashore

Honiara, Solomon Islands
Day 7
Honiara, Solomon Islands

Guadalcanal, where the Pacific war turned, with the wrecks of Iron Bottom Sound lying just offshore.

Ashore

Alotau, Papua New Guinea
Day 8
Alotau, Papua New Guinea

The gateway to Milne Bay, where the war turned in 1942, and now to some of the best coral in the Coral Triangle.

Ashore

Doini Island, Papua New Guinea
Day 9
Doini Island, Papua New Guinea

A small private island off the tip of PNG’s tail, ringed by the reefs of the China Strait.

Ashore

Cairns, Queensland
Day 10
Cairns, Queensland

The reef gateway, with the outer reef an hour offshore and the Daintree rainforest an hour north.

Disembark

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The Fare

What’s Included

Truly all-inclusive, to a degree almost nobody matches. Here is exactly where the line sits.

In the Fare

Your suite with its butler, every dining venue, all drinks including premium spirits and fine wines, all gratuities, Wi-Fi, and the Zodiac and expedition programme. On most fares, flights as well.

On Top

Travel insurance, the optional helicopter and submarine experiences, spa treatments and personal expenses.

Your Ship

Scenic Eclipse II

A 200-guest discovery yacht with a submarine and two helicopters aboard, and a butler for every suite.

Scenic Eclipse II
Scenic Eclipse II
Scenic · 14 Nights · Lautoka to Cairns

A 200-guest discovery yacht with a submarine and two helicopters aboard, and a butler for every suite. Every fare below is pulled live from Scenic for this sailing, with the solo price beside the per-person price for each grade.

  • All suites, all ocean-facing, butler service throughout
  • All dining venues, all beverages including fine wines and spirits
  • Zodiac, kayak and stand-up paddle excursions
  • All gratuities, all tips, all Wi-Fi
  • Business-class or economy air on most fares

Every Suite on This Sailing

Suite Solo Per person
Verandah Suite$36,060$18,030
Deluxe Verandah Suite$39,570$19,785
Deluxe Verandah Suite$40,870$20,435
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite$42,950$21,475
Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite$44,380$22,190
Spa Suite$54,260$27,130
Spa Suite$54,910$27,455
Panorama Suite$94,690$47,345
Grand Panorama Suite$96,510$48,255
Owner's Penthouse$116,270$58,135

Fares are per person, for the 25 April 2028 departure, pulled from Scenic direct. Solo is the total for one guest travelling alone; per person is based on double occupancy. Other departures price differently; the dates below carry their own fares.

1 Departure

25 Apr 2028 $18,030

Ready When You Are

Sail Alluring Solomon Islands, Vanuatu & Papua New Guinea.

From $18,030 per person, solo from $36,060, and our planning from first question to the flight home.

Fares are per person, for the 25 April 2028 departure as published by Scenic. Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Elevida Luxury Journeys is an independent affiliate of Travel Planners International.