The Riverside Journals - Festivals Issue 38 - FULL | Page 28

Four adventurous
cruise holidays you’ll
want to set sail on
right now
By Abena Bailey

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Got jungle fever?

Steppes Travel is taking people deep into the tropics guided by celebrity naturalist and
wildlife presenter Chris Packham.
The Papua New Guinea Luxury Cruise, leaving on November 8 this year, has just
18 cabins so its guests get a near exclusive insight into the jungle, islands, reefs and
small communities. The itinerary includes Tufi, an amazing dive site, Soloman sea’s
crystal waters, Jacquinot Bay’s jungles and beaches and Tavolo to visit a community
of 500 people established there by the local government to protect the environment.
Speed boats will take small groups snorkelling in dolphin- and turtle-infested
waters while the ship’s helicopter will take guests out to see the amazing land from a
totally different view. The menu of activities includes volcano hikes, tuna fishing and
going deep into the jungle, yet none of this jeopardises the luxury aspect of the trip.