Travel Advice
Duration
26 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
8 Ports
26 April
Setting sail from Nouméa
Nouméa is the capital of New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the South Pacific. The city is cosmopolitan and sophisticated, home to lovely little bistros and chic boutiques, providing quite a contrast to the rugged landscapes of the surrounding countryside.
27 April
At sea
28 April
Vanuatu: Espiritu Santo
Espiritu Santo is the largest of Vanuatu’s islands, home to the famous Champagne Beach, a stunning stretch of perfect white sand on the east coast. The beach is named after a bizarre natural phenomenon, in which gas escaping from volcanic rocks on the sea floor causes the water to bubble and fizz at low tide.
29 April - 1 May
At sea
2-3 May
Kiribati: Butaritari
Marshall Islands: Majuro
4-6 May
At sea
7 May
Micronesia: Pohnpei
8-13 May
At sea
14 May
Micronesia: Colonia (Yap)
A visit to the island of Yap is a truly unforgettable experience. Outside of the capital, Colonia, a traditional village caste system still survives, and you’ll see beautiful wooden houses, ancient stone footpaths and men dressed in colourful loincloths. Yap is also famous for its giant stone money, up to 4 metres in diameter and very difficult to move!
15 May
At sea
16 May
Palau: Palau
Scattered across the South Pacific, several hundred miles to the east of the Philippines, the Republic of Palau is a stunning archipelago of lush, jungle-coated islands. The crystalline turquoise waters of the surrounding lagoon are a diver’s paradise, while on land you’ll find colourful bird life, prehistoric paintings and remnants from the Second World War.
17-21 May
At sea
22 May
Arriving in Keelung (Taipei)
Keelung is a fairly unremarkable port city close to Taiwan's capital, Taipei. The city is best known for its night market, where a mouthwatering array of food is on offer in an atmospheric setting. Otherwise, you are best off heading for Taipei if you want to prolong your stay on the island; the capital draws on an interesting mix of Chinese, Japanese and Western influences, and is home to attractive temples, a burgeoning street food scene and Taipei 101, which was the world's tallest building until it was eclipsed by Dubai's Burj Khalifa in 2010.
Our tip
Taiwan is a number one destination for foodies, so if this is your thing, plan ahead to make the most of it.
Your home from home
The expedition ships from Hapag-Lloyd, Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Inspiration & Hanseatic Spirit, represent the perfect marriage of experience and innovation in adventure cruising.
What we love
The perfect combination of technical expertise and thoughtful design makes these ships stand out as very special additions to the expedition fleet. We are particularly excited that Hanseatic Inspiration will be a totally bilingual ship, showing Hapag-Lloyd's commitment to the English-speaking markets.
| Capacity |
230 Guests (199 for Antarctic cruises) |
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| Style |
Luxury expedition means a fresh and airy décor, great food, service and facilities, alongside technical expertise and 30 years of experience in operating the very best expedition cruises. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Where to stay in Keelung
To be honest you would probably be better off staying in Taipei, but if you need a Keelung hotel, we would choose the Evergreen Laurel.
Excursions from Keelung
Visit the Yeliou Geopark to see its unique rock formations formed by sea erosion and earth movements.
