PAPUA NEW GUINEA
PNG is often described as ‘the land of adventure’ and has the reputation of being one of the most exiting countries in the world to explore. Eendracht can offer you and your guests an itinerary to sample the best on offer from the coastal areas and remote islands of Milne Bay Province in eastern PNG where the spectacular scenery, clears waters and ideal cruising conditions are complimented by the friendly and welcoming inhabitants.
PNG is Australia’s closest neighbour and the two countries share a unique and close bond with Australia governing PNG until independence was gained in 1975.
PNG is spread over an area of approximately 2,400,000 square kilometres and incorporates about 600 islands. Although we could operate Eendracht in any of the coastal provinces of PNG we have chosen to have the vessel available in Milne Bay Province (MBP) due to the ease of access , safety and security offered and the diversity of the cultural experiences available and the area’s natural beauty.
Milne Bay Province incorporates Milne Bay (at the very eastern tip of mainland PNG) the D’Entrecasteaux Island Group, the Trobriand Island Group, the Woodlark Island Group and the Louisiade Archipelago as well as many smaller island groups some of which are inhabited and some not. MBP features ease of access for guests with international flights arriving regularly into Port Moresby met by daily domestic flights of about 50 minutes duration to Gurney Airport in Alotau, the provincial capital of MBP. Eendracht generally starts and finishes our cruises at the port of Alotau. The best cruising weather is experienced in MBP from October to December.