Aitutaki's lagoon is simply one of the most beautiful places on Earth — for sailors with a shoal-draft vessel, entering this turquoise paradise is one of the great privileges of Pacific cruising; for others, a visit by air from Rarotonga is equally rewarding.

Palmerston is unlike any other destination in the Pacific — a tiny community of one large family who welcome every passing sailor into their homes with a generosity and warmth that makes it one of the most memorable stops on any Pacific voyage.

Kavieng is the adventurous sailor's base for exploring New Ireland's extraordinary diving passages, rich wildlife, and traditional Melanesian culture — a destination that consistently surprises and delights those willing to make the passage to this remote corner of PNG.

Milne Bay is one of the Pacific's greatest cruising grounds — a vast, island-studded bay of extraordinary biodiversity, rich indigenous cultures including the famous Trobriand Islanders, and world-class diving that makes it a pinnacle destination for serious Pacific sailors.

Madang is a tropical jewel — the most beautiful port in PNG, with world-class WWII wreck diving, lush tropical gardens, and a relaxed pace that makes it the highlight of any north coast Papua New Guinea cruise.

The Louisiade Archipelago is a true Pacific frontier — an extensive chain of pristine atolls and barrier reefs at the remote southeastern edge of PNG, offering sailors extraordinary natural beauty, world-class diving, and a genuine wilderness cruising experience with minimal traffic.

Port Moresby is the essential gateway to PNG's extraordinary cruising grounds — while the city itself requires caution and preparation, the RPYC provides a safe and welcoming base from which to organise the permits and provisions needed to explore one of the Pacific's most remarkable nations.

The Santa Cruz Islands are among the most remote and rarely visited destinations in the South Pacific — a frontier cruising ground of extraordinary natural and cultural richness that rewards the well-prepared, self-sufficient sailor seeking true Pacific adventure.

Honiara is the gateway to the Solomon Islands — an historically rich port on Iron Bottom Sound that provides the necessary clearance and services for exploring one of the Pacific's most rewarding and least-visited cruising grounds.

Marovo Lagoon is one of the Pacific's last great unspoiled cruising frontiers — a UNESCO-listed double barrier reef lagoon of extraordinary size and beauty, offering world-class diving, genuine cultural experiences, and the rare privilege of remoteness.