The Ghan, Kakadu, & Papua New Guinea
(4 October 2028)
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Train through the Red Centre, ship through the Coral Sea. This itinerary covers more of Australia and the Pacific than most people see in a lifetime.
๐ณ๏ธ Scenic
โ 25 nights on The Ghan & Scenic Eclipse II
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Gratuities included
๐ Adelaide โ Cairns
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4 October 2028
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$100 onboard credit
Cruise Itinerary Highlights
Itinerary Overview
Adelaide โ The Ghan โ Darwin/Kakadu โ Darwin โ Kai Islands โ Triton Bay, West Papua โ KitiKiti Waterfall โ Misool Island โ Kri Island > Gam Island โ Manokwari โ Cenderawasih Bay โ Jayapura โ Kopar Cruising Manam Volcano โ Tami Islands โ Tufi โ Alotau โ Doini Island โ Cairns
- The Ghan: 3 Nights
- Overnight Stays: Darwin/Kakadu
- No. of Ports: 14
- Sea Days: 3
The Ghan
| Three days crossing the continent from Adelaide to Darwin, through Alice Springs and the red dirt of the outback. The landscape does things out that window that are hard to describe until you’ve seen them, and by the time you pull into Darwin you’ve already had one of the great Australian travel experiences before the ship has even come into view. |
Cenderawasih Bay
| One of the few places in the world where whale sharks congregate reliably around fishing platforms, close enough to swim with from a Zodiac. The bay sits inside a national park with almost no tourist infrastructure, which means you’re sharing the water with very few other people. |
KitiKiti Waterfall
| A waterfall that drops directly into the sea in a remote corner of West Papua, accessible only by small boat. You swim at the base of it. There’s no resort nearby, no crowds, no infrastructure. It’s just one of those places that reminds you why you came this far. |
Manam Volcano
| An active stratovolcano rising straight out of the Bismarck Sea off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. You cruise past rather than land, but the sight of it smoking against the sky at close range is one of those moments that stays with you long after the voyage ends. |
Tufi
| A former Second World War base tucked into a network of fjords on the Cape Nelson peninsula, where the jungle runs straight down to the water. The diving here is exceptional, with coral-encrusted wreck sites sitting alongside some of the healthiest reef in PNG. |
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Scenic Eclipse II – Ship Overview
Scenic Eclipse II carries just 228 guests, and with an almost one-to-one space-to-guest ratio, it rarely feels that way. Every suite has a private verandah, butler service, and floor-to-ceiling doors from 32 square metres up to 247. On the water, a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and SEABOBs gets you off the ship and into places larger vessels simply can’t reach.
Dining
| Ten venues, all included, and no one’s going hungry. Lumiรจre handles the special-occasion dinners with French cuisine and a serious Champagne list. Elements is where most people end up most nights, working through the Italian, steak and seafood menu at their own pace. Azure Cafรฉ is the casual option when you’ve just come back from a long shore excursion and want a burger and a cold drink without fuss. If you get invited to Chef’s Table, say yes immediately. |
Entertainment
| The expedition team earns its keep here. Expect nightly briefings and talks that prepare you for the next day ashore, whether that’s understanding the bird-of-paradise species you’re about to see in the Papuan highlands or the history of the Sepik River villages. There’s a proper theatre for films and performances, and the Observation Lounge at the bow is where people naturally drift after dinner. The whisky bar doesn’t hurt. |
Wellness
| After a day in the Zodiac, the Senses Spa hits differently. Saunas, steam rooms, plunge pools and a treatment menu long enough to fill a sea day. Yoga and Pilates run daily for those who want structure, and the Vitality Pool on Deck 10 is worth claiming a spot at before the sun goes down. Spa suite guests get a complimentary one-hour treatment per cabin, which is a nice touch on a longer voyage. |
Scenic Eclipse II Cabins
Scenic Eclipse II is an Australian-owned ship built for exactly this kind of itinerary. With just 228 guests, 114 verandah suites and a butler assigned to every cabin, it’s designed to feel personal rather than grand. The expedition team on board adds the local context that makes remote destinations make sense.
2-Bedroom Owner’s Penthouse
Owner’s Penthosue
Panorama Suites
Spa Suites
Verandah Suites
Deluxe Suites
