Sepik River, Papua New Guinea Cruises

Sepik River, Papua New Guinea Cruise Port

• With multiple cultures represented along the river, you'll be hard-pressed to determine which is the most fascinating. Two known for their Haus Tambarans (Spirit Houses) are the Perembei and Kanganaman; check out the carved ancestral figures that decorate the houses, and listen to the native guides as they tell you stories about their totems and ceremonies.
   
• Crocodiles are a prominent animal in PNG culture, with many tribes feeling an affinity to these reptiles. You may see scarring that's supposed to resemble scales; this is seen as a rite of passage and initiation for boys to become men.
   
• Birdwatchers will be delighted by the sheer numbers of species that can be spotted on the river cruise. The birds of paradise alone are numerous; keep an eye out for Goldie's bird of paradise, the blue bird of paradise, the black-billed sicklebill, and countless others.
   
• For a real adventure, take a rafting trip through the Sepik, a more intimate trip that will get you into more remote areas. Traverse down the river through wild jungle corridors, observing plants, animals, and people, as you head back to sea.