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Expedition |
| Start: | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Finish: | Yokohama, Japan |
| Length: | 33 days |
| Grade: | A (you need to be in reasonably good health) |
| Price: | US$8685 |
| Extra Costs: | Government Landing Fee US$350pp |
| Departs: | 13 March 2010 - 14 April 2010 - see Departures |
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Highlights: This expedition is a unique opportunity for 'birders', 'cetacean watchers' and the romantics who simply love the thrill of a cruise in the South Pacific that includes remote Islands and Atolls.
After departing Auckland we spend a day 'birding' in the rich waters of the Hauraki Gulf where there are numerous endemic species including the recently re-discovered NZ storm petrel. From there it is northward to Norfolk Island and New Caledonia where we make shore excursions for the island endemics. Landfall in the Solomon Islands is at remote Rennell Island.
We plan a total of four days with a number of landings in the Solomon Islands before sailing north across the Britain Trench, an area known to be rich in cetaceans to Micronesia. We have landings scheduled at Rota, Saipan and Guguan Islands in the Caroline and Mariana groups, before sailing (as close as we are allowed) to Tori Sima Island to hopefully see shortailed albatross. The journey will end at Kagoshima in Japan.
Day 1: Auckland.
Day 2: Hauraki Gulf.
Days 3 & 4. At sea.
Day 5: Norfolk Island.
Day 6: North Of Norfolk Island
Day 7: Arrive at New Caledonia
Day 8: New Caledonia
Day 9 -12: Leisurely days at sea
Day 12: Rennell Island, in the Solomon Islands.
Day 13: Makira Island
Day 14: Mount Austin
Day 15: To Solomon Islands
Day 16: A day at Kolombangara
Day 17: Southwest side of Bougainville
Day 18: Off the coast of New Ireland
Day 19 - 22: At sea and during this time we will cross the equator.
Day 22: Arrive at Caroline Islands
Day 23: Weno Island.
Day 23-26: 1200 nautical miles to run to the Bonin Islands
Day 27 - 29. 1200 nautical miles to run to the Bonin Islands
Day 29: Bonin Islands to complete arrival formalities for Japan
Day 30: Arrive at Torishima Island,
Day 31: Cruising north towards Japan.
Day 32: Visit Miyake–Jima where forest walks give chances to stretch legs
Day 33. Arrive at Yokohama, Japan.
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