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Fiji & Vanuatu Voyages of Discovery 2011 programme
During August and September 2011 Tallship Soren Larsen will arrive at the Pacific islands of Fiji and Vanuatu for four cruises under sail to magical islands and communities of this remote achipelago. Join the ship's crew to be part of an unforgettable adventure.
Yasawa islands of Fiji to
Vanuatu Formerly named The New Hebrides by Captain Cook, Vanuatu, which gained independence in 1980, is one of the most culturally diverse groups in the South Pacific.
On this voyage we reach as far north as Ureparapara, there the anchorage is inside the huge breached crater of the island volcano and spectacular walls make for a strenuous but rewarding hour’s climb through the jungle to the crater rim. Visiting the well established village at Urepaprapa we shall be welcomed by the Chief of the comunity and see custom dancing displays, meet the villagers and have the chance to buy wood carvings. We will aim to return via the little visited western side of Santo, where at village communities are still producing Lapita pottery, in a direct living link to the ancient PPacific mariners. We finish back that Aore island, off Luganville and For those interested in scuba diving here is the famous wreck dive on the USS Coolidge and Million Dollar point. Dives can be arranged with local operators. Read about this voyage V339 in more detail here
Tacking across the south east trade winds means we shall sail to anchorages and villages on the west side of Maewo, Penetcost and Ambrym, following much the same track as Cook’s Resolution did when he charted the islands on his second Pacific voyage in 1774. Ritual and custom, ancestor worship and local cults, dancing and drumming and colourful ceremony are part of everyday village life here. Melanesian ritual and creative custom varies greatly from one island to another and one of the most exciting aspects of this cruise is the contact and exchange with the open and friendly islanders. We'll vist Malekula, Epi and the Mescalyne islands before reaching our destination, the modern captial Port Vila.
Read about this voyage
Berth Price is NZ$ 3450 per person for 10 nights or NZ$5695 for 17 nights in twin or four berth cabin inclusive of all meals, use of ship's safety equipment, boats , snorkels - prices converted to local currency at time of booking.
Read Prevoius Voyage Logs and links to past years archive and see the video gallery here For Vanuatu accommodation - see Fatu Martu Lodge Port Vila - our favourite place to stay
Getting there: Also see Air Vanuatu
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Cook in honour of Sir Joseph Banks they stretch 60-100
miles from Santo. These rugged and mysterious islands are entirely
untouched by modern tourist development and this voyage will be
a truly unique chance to see an area beyond the normal reach of
other travelers.
Most nights will be at anchor as sailing distances between the islands are perhaps only 20-70 miles. We will usually weigh anchor early each morning and aim to arrive at our next anchorage by early afternoon although there will be the chance for a couple of overnight sails between the islands. 
When at an anchorage we use Soren's 17 ft inflatable boat for runs to the beach to explore ashore. The ship has masks and snorkels for all those who want to swim from the ship.
Villages - we will be visiting some fairly remote places, and we are fortunate to be able see the life in their village communities. People live in traditionally built bamboo and thatch houses, cook by heated stone ovens and are without electricity. They are extremely welcoming of visitors even though our lifestyles are literally worlds apart. 
You will be joining the ship as participating Voyage Crew, helping set sail and steer the vessel between destinations. No previous experience is required and people of all ages join the ship from all over the world for this authentic Pacific experience. 
