Heritage Expeditions Unveils 2027 South Pacific Voyage
The itinerary includes a traditional Fijian kava ceremony and meke, while jungle visits may offer sightings of the Samoan flying fox and Fijian monkey-faced bat.
Heritage Expeditions has announced an 11-day South Pacific voyage linking Fiji, Samoa and Tonga with the remote French overseas territories of Wallis and Futuna. The company’s Heritage Adventurer will sail roundtrip from Lautoka, Fiji, March 14–24, 2027.
The “Tropical Islands of Fiji, Samoa & Tonga Cruise” will accommodate up to 140 guests, with fares starting at $7,160. A 20% early-booking discount is available for reservations made by October 30, 2026.
“This voyage is for adventurers of all levels looking to explore off the beaten track,” said Aaron Russ, commercial director and expedition leader of Heritage Expeditions. The program combines village visits, rainforest excursions and wildlife viewing with beach stops and snorkeling.
For international passengers, Lautoka is a short drive from Nadi International Airport. Nonstop flights from Sydney to Nadi take approximately four hours.
Cultural visits across the islands
In Fiji, passengers will be invited to participate in a traditional kava ceremony and a meke, a performance that uses dance, chanting and music to recount legends. Samoa’s cultural program includes the sacred Taualuga dance and opportunities to learn about author Robert Louis Stevenson.
Visits to villages and markets are planned throughout the journey. In Wallis and Futuna, the itinerary will explore Polynesian traditions and sites associated with World War II history, along with the islands’ lagoons.
On the return to Fiji, Heritage Adventurer will sail around Fulaga, a crescent-shaped reef-limestone island in the Lau Group roughly 322 kilometers from Viti Levu.
Rainforest excursions and marine reserves
On Taveuni Island, passengers will be able to visit the rainforest and waterfalls of Bouma National Heritage Park. The shore program also includes Tafua Rainforest Reserve.
Snorkeling locations include Palolo Deep Marine Reserve and Swallows Cave, with opportunities to see coral and marine life. A sea-kayaking excursion led by an expert guide will be offered as an optional activity.
Heritage Expeditions lists the Samoan flying fox and Fijian monkey-faced bat among the endemic animals passengers may encounter during jungle visits. Birdwatching opportunities include the rare tooth-billed pigeon, Samoa’s national bird and one of the dodo’s closest living relatives.
