South Seas dreams come true. Your most beautiful fantasies will take shape on Ile des Pins when you relax and unwind on the powder-white beaches or go on a discovery tour with your experts. Mare, a green gem with coconut palms and sandalwood trees, conveys a sense of total isolation. Remote, far away and with an uncertain future: the island state of Vanuatu surprises you with its black beaches on Tanna and its active volcano on an all-terrain vehicle tour to Mount Yasur*. In addition to nature, magical customs are always fascinating – such as the Rom dance in spirit masks on Ambrym and land diving from heights of up to 30 m (98 ft) on Pentecost. Diverse encounters also await you on Espiritu Santo. A canoe tour on the Riri River* takes you inland. Alternatively, you can snorkel in the turquoise-blue sea. The Solomon Islands are known for their impressive welcome rituals, such as on Santa Ana Island, which you will discover with your experts on a hike. A tour* shows you the capital Honiara with its delicate inlay work on eaves, gables and canoes. In Roderick Bay, the Zodiacs will take you to inspect the wreck of the World Discoverer before you can immerse yourself once again in the life of the locals with their song and dances on Pirumeri Island. Curiosity mounts: as an expedition region comprising some 50 islands, you will explore the Russell Islands with the Zodiacs. Finally, the traditional welcome with colourful performances on Nendo and the kava ceremony on Sawa-i-lau will vividly fill the many picture-book pages of this cruise.

* The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change.