Next March, Heritage Expeditions will delve into the South Pacific on a new 11-day journey to Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
The new small ship expedition cruise, Tropical Islands of Fiji, Samoa & Tonga, will also visit the remote ‘islands of hidden treasures’ Wallis and Futuna.
“This voyage is for adventurers of all levels looking to explore off the beaten track, experience endemic wildlife encounters and time-forgotten cultures, then relax on white-sand beaches and snorkel warm waters teeming with colourful corals and marine life,” says the family-owned cruise line‘s Aaron Russ.
Highlights of the voyage, round trip from Fiji, include discovering the limestone islands of Fulaga, the lush jungles of Bouma National Heritage Park and Tafua Rainforest Reserve, snorkelling Palolo Deep Marine Reserve and the iconic Swallows Cave, and discovering ancient Polynesian traditions, fascinating WWII history and reef-fringed lagoons across Wallis and Futuna, including the Important Bird Area of Alofi.
In addition to snorkelling pristine reefs and coral gardens, guests have the opportunity to explore rarely visited jungles in search of the Samoan Flying Fox, Fijian Monkey-faced Bat and rare endemic birds including the Taveuni Silktail, Mao, Samoan Island Thrush and elusive Tooth-billed Pigeon, Samoa’s treasured national bird and one of the closest living relatives of the Dodo.
Set amongst postcard-perfect backdrops, the journey will also reveal ancient customs and thrilling cultural exchanges, from village visits and welcomes featuring the revered Samoan dance of Taualuga to experiencing ‘fa’a Samoa’ (the Samoan way), Fiji’s Meke, taking part in a traditional kava ceremony and exploring colourful local markets.
The cruise travels round-trip from Fiji 14-24 March 2027.
Read about our own adventures with Heritage Expeditions in Papua New Guinea and Eastern Indonesia.
