The wonders of Papua New Guinea never cease to impress even the well traverse. Offering a multitude of ideal cruising experiences, the surprises and its fascinating people, there are no better way to explore a country where little has change over centuries.

Rich in culture and ethnic diversity, Papua New Guinea promises to reward cruise enthusiasts with unforgettable sights and sounds.

Cruising Papua New Guinea is particularly more relaxing since island life is slow-paced and informal. Cruise vacations is not only packed with multitude of on-board activities, they also set in motion the opportunity to explore and discover the culture and history of this great last frontier.

While international cruise liners have frequent Papua New Guinea waters on an annual basis, our coastal water cruise boats also offer the opportunity for visitor cruises up the mighty Sepik river or to our magnificent island province.

Purposely built for river cruising the Sepik Spirit offers the opportunity and freedom to explore the extensive river net work along the Sepik River system including the Black Waters and the Karawari rivers in air condition comfort.

The Sepik Spirit is the ultimate "floating lodge" for the adventurer who desires all the comforts of civilisation while traversing the mysterious middle reaches of the mighty Sepik River. There are weekly 3 and 6 night cruises into the middle Sepik region. For more information, contact: Trans Nuigini Tours P.O. Box 371, Mt Hagen Western Highlands Province Papua New Guinea Tel: (675) 542 1438, Fax: (675) 542 2470 Email: service@pngtours.com Website: www.pngtours.com

Imajica II, a 24 meter North Pacific Schooner is the new vessel operating traditional and exploratory cruises in the islands of Papua New Guinea. Their full range of dive, surf,  exploratory and cultural expeditions will continue and expand as far as the Sepik River, the  southern coast of New Britain and the outer atolls around Nuguria and the Solomons border.  The new vessel expands their facilities (up to 10 passengers) whilst still retaining the  experience of the fist catamaran Imajica. Jesse, Mark and Beau The Imajica Experience 24 Hillview Crescent, Whitfield OLD 4870, Australia Email: enquire@theimjicaexperience.com  Website: www.theimajicaexperience.com

The Kalibobo Spirit was built in Picton New Zealand by Carey's Shipyard in 2004 from timber and coated with epoxy and fibre glass over a two year period.  Initially it was designed to operate in the Malborough Sounds and named the Swannee River, the name was changed upon its aquisition by the current owner, Sir Peter Barter, Chairman of MTS Limited primarily for his private use but available for charter to selected guests.   The Kalibobo Spirit has a helipad for convenient transfers and excursions to remote areas.  The Helipad is certified for Jet Ranger, Hughes 500 and R44 type helicopters.For excursions on the Sepik River, the Kalibobo Spirit has an purpose build aluminium 20 pax speedboat powered by 200hp Yamaha engine to provide excursions along the tributaries, the Murik and Chambri Lakes.     In addition to the speed boat, we carry two Zodiacs is used in open water for up to 8 pax in each boat.The Kalibobo carries a bauer compressor, tanks and all equipment for up to 8 divers.  Snorkelling equipment is also carried for the use of passengers. All passengers diving must hold a recognised diving certificate and there is no decompression chamber aboard the vessel. V Dates 2008 Description of Cruises (Subject to change without notice) Nights Cost AU$ 2 May 31 - Jun 04   Madang Islands (Bagabag, Karkar, Manam) 4 Charter 3 Jun 06 - 09 Queens Birthday Weekend - Madang Island Cruising 2 1000.00 4 Aug 16 - 21 Madang - Lower & Middle Sepik River 5 3500.00 6 Aug 21 - 26 Middle and Lower Sepik River - Madang 5 3500.00 7 Sep 06 - 11 Madang - Lower & Middle Sepik River 5 3500.00 9 Sep 11 - 16 Middle & Lower Sepik River - Madang 5 3500.00 10 Sep 27 - Oct 02 Madang - Lower & Middle Sepik River 5 3500.00 12 Oct 02 - 07 Middle & Lower Sepik River - Madang 5 3500.00 13 Oct 11 - 16 Madang - Lower & Middle Sepik River 5 3500.00 15 Oct 16 - 21 Middle & Lower Sepik River - Madang 5 3500.00 16 Nov 01 - 04 Madang - Cairns (Direct via Trobriand Islands) 4 NA 17 Nov 04 - Dec 04 Cairns (Survey + Cruising of Australian Barrier Reef) 30 NA 24 Dec 04 - 07 Cairns / Port Moresby (Direct) 4 NA 25 Dec 07 - 22 Port Moresby (Lunch & Dinner Cruises) 16 3500.00 26 Dec 22 - Jan 02 Christmas / New Year Port Moresby - Alotau - Madang 10 7000.00     Other dates are available for Charter     Melanesian Tourist Services Ltd P.O. Box 707, Madang, P.N.G, Tel: +675 852 2766 Fax +675 852 3543 Email: pbarter@mtspng.com website: www.mtspng.com Subject to change without notice, minimum 10 passengers All other dates available for Charter subject to availability Port Moresby is available for day charters and or Dinner Cruises max 100 persons Notes: *5 night Sepik Cruises operate between Madang/Sepik or vice versa. Charter aircraft is required to provide air travel between Timbunke/Mt. Hagen vice versa. (air charters arenot included in above costs) Costs are quoted in Australian Dollars, per person, twin share basis in 6 cabins with queensize beds (not twin), a double bunk and two single cabins all with ensuites, all meals aboard, house wine with dinner, tours, excursions and village fees. For single supplement, add 70% to above costs. Diving supplement is $25.00 per dive for certified divers on island charters only. (Children under 12 are not encouraged on these scheduled cruises).                                                                          See our website www.mtspng.com for more details.