Step back into one of the Pacific's most storied colonial outposts on a private guided walk through Samarai Island's atmospheric ruins, cemeteries, and waterfront. A ghost town of empire frozen in time — utterly bucket-list in the Pacific.
What to expect
Your private guide meets you at the dock and leads you along shaded colonial-era pathways past the iconic white picket fences, the old courthouse, and the atmospheric Anglican cemetery overlooking the Coral Sea. You'll hear vivid accounts of Samarai's heyday as the commercial capital of British New Guinea, its wartime evacuation, and the eerie decades since. The tour concludes at the waterfront market where you can engage directly with local vendors and artisans.
Good to know
Book at least 2 weeks ahead; confirm all-aboard time with ship before departure. The island is compact — the full walk is 2–3 hours. Bring cash in PGK or USD for market purchases. Sturdy sandals suffice; no difficult terrain.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Samarai Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.