FACES OF MELANESIA

FIJI, VANUATU, SOLOMON ISLANDS,

PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey • November 18 – December 6, 2010
Optional post-voyage extension to Papua New Guinea

PRESENTED BY ZEGR AHM EXPEDITIONS

© Jack S. Grove

TIKOPIA

DEAR ADVENTURER

The islands of Melanesia elicit a lexicon of superlatives, both for natural beauty and cultural
wealth. Th is is a favorite voyage among our past travelers and high demand enables us to
continue offering this exceptional opportunity to experience the time-honored traditions of
isolated cultures and communities whose ways of life are unique to this rarely visited corner
of Oceania.

Aboard the exclusively chartered Clipper Odyssey we explore four diverse off-the-beaten-path
island countries—Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea—where
viewing the prolific wildlife both on land and under water, complements stunning cultural
encounters. Magnificent volcanoes, coral-wreathed shores, lush foliage, and pandanus-fanned
sands envelope the local villages of Melanesia. We are greeted by the residents with colorful
ceremony: Trobriand islanders clad in traditional costumes—graceful women in red brush
skirts, men in feathered headdresses—dance out their elaborate welcomes… Hypnotic
rhythms on giant slit-gong drums are pounded out by the young men of Ambryn… Energetic
Kitava dances showcase and celebrate the annual yam harvests… and school children dressed
in tapa cloth sing their greetings in lovely Tikopia… These are the faces of the warm people
of this sublime region, their candor and expressiveness as captivating as the splendid natural
setting of their island homes.

In the surrounding tropical waters, where visibility often exceeds 100 feet, we have the oppor-
tunity to snorkel or dive on nearly every day of our voyage. Explore pristine reefs of hard and
soft corals, from delicate seafans to staghorn formations, where colorful sponges, flower-like
anemones, and giant tridacna clams edged with iridescent blue mantles flourish. Whether you
prefer to snorkel in crystalline shallow waters, stay dry in the Odyssey’s own glass-bottom-
boat, or join our dive master over a reef drop-off, the variety and color scheme of the native
sea life is simply astonishing. These waters also echo the turbulent history of World War II in
numerous wrecks and surplus war materiels now smothered in corals. A highlight for divers is
the exploration of the USS President Coolidge, a famed sunken troop supply ship.

Birding throughout the islands also offers spectacular abundance and variety. We’ll search
for such unusual species as the yellow-bibbed lory on Tikopia and the Santa Cruz ground
pigeon and thicket warbler on Espiritu Santo, in addition to the more easily spotted greater
frigatebird, white-tailed tropicbird, and red-footed booby.

Don’t miss this remarkable adventure to islands where the outrigger canoe has right-of-way
on the marine highway and wristwatches are only an adornment. I hope you will join me,
along with a stellar team of expedition staff and lecturers, for a comprehensive exploration of
this remote, diverse, and fascinating region of the western South Pacific.

Kindest regards,

Jonathan Rossouw
Zegrahm Director
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© Jack S. Grove
FACES OF MELANESIA
FIJI, VANUATU, SOLOMON
ISLANDS, PAPUA NEW
GUINEA
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey
November 18 – December 6, 2010 | 19 Days

© Jack S. Grove
SOLOMON ISLANDS SNORKELERS
Thursday, November 18, 2010
MAP NOT TO SCALE
USA / Fiji
Friday, November 19
M Day lost crossing the International
E
L Date Line

SOLOMON A Saturday, November 20

Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji / Lautoka / Embark
PAPUA
ISLANDS N Clipper Odyssey
NEW TROBRIAND E Sunday, November 21
GUINEA ISLANDS Ghizo S Expedition Stop in Fiji

Kitava Laughlan Monday, November 22

Port Moresby & Narutu
Iron Bottom
I At Sea

Sound Tuesday, November 23

Honiara

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Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
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Guadalcanal Wednesday, November 24
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Thursday, November 25
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Friday, November 26
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Solomon Islands
Espiritu Santo BANKS Saturday, November 27
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VANUATU FIJI Monday, November 29

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Tuesday, November 30
Ghizo and Kennedy Islands
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Wednesday, December 1
Laughlan Islands, Papua New Guinea
AUSTRALIA
Thursday, December 2
Kitava and Narutu Islands,
© Natalia & Thomas Baechtold

GHIZO ISLAND Trobriand Islands

TRAVELER TESTIMONIALS Friday, December 3
Fergusson and Dobu Islands,
“It was very special to visit islands that have seldom seen D’Entrecasteaux Islands
‘outsiders.’ Many of them were beautiful as well as friendly Saturday, December 4
and the children were always precious.” G. & B. Montgomery Expedition Stop
Sunday, December 5
“I really never want to travel with any other ship, I would Port Moresby / Disembark Clipper
be disappointed. I love all the things I learn on a Zegrahm

© Natalia & Thomas Baechtold

Odyssey / Brisbane, Australia
expedition. The ‘experts’ are not dry academics but fun fellow Monday, December 6
travelers who are available for conversations, questions, Brisbane / USA
© Jack S. Grove

and socializing.” D. Ford

SPINNER DOLPHIN
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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Thursday, November 18, 2010
USA / Fiji
Depart on your independent overnight flight
to Nadi, Fiji.
Friday, November 19
Day lost crossing the International
Date Line
Saturday, November 20
Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji / Lautoka / Embark
Clipper Odyssey
After an early morning arrival, we check in
to our hotel dayrooms and enjoy a morning
at leisure before lunch. In the afternoon set
out for an island exploration, including a visit
to The Garden of the Sleeping Giant, started
by the late actor Raymond Burr in 1977,
and showcasing more than 2,000 varieties of
orchids. We also visit the Vei Sei Sei village,
then stop for magnificent island views at
Vudu Lookout. In the city of Lautoka on the
western, “sunshine coast,” of Viti Levu, Fiji’s
largest island, we embark the Clipper Odyssey.
Sunday, November 21
Expedition Stop in Fiji
Enjoy the warm clear waters and colorful
marine life surrounding the Fiji Islands during
our first opportunity to snorkel or dive on
this voyage.
Monday, November 22
At Sea
Relax onboard today and learn about the
natural history and cultures of the islands that
await us from our accompanying lecturers. We
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sail toward the islands of Vanuatu, formerly
known as the New Hebrides.
Tuesday, November 23
Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
Captain Cook was one of the earliest
explorers to view the magnificent volcanoes
that dominate the twin-peaked island of
Ambrym. Going ashore, our captain is
presented with a ceremonial yam—in the
same tradition of hospitality that greeted
Captain Cook. We witness palm-leaf-clad
dancers with elegantly carved headdresses
before exploring traditional Linbul Village.
Ambrym is known for its fern carvings and
slit-gong drums, some carved from enormous
breadfruit tree trunks.
In the afternoon we snorkel, dive, or view
from the glass-bottom-boat, coral heads that
rise from a black-sand ocean floor, while
from the beach the birders search for the
elusive megapode.
Wednesday, November 24
Rano Island
Off the coast of Malekula Island, Vanuatu’s
second largest island, is Rano Island. With the
scent of hibiscus and red ginger in the air we
take a leisurely walk to a village that welcomes
us with many dances including the famous
mask dance of Rano. Afterwards under the
cool shade of banyan and fig trees, we learn
about the local culture, including cooking,
snake charming, and even magic. After
lunch on board the ship we snorkel or dive
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the clear blue waters surrounding the island
keeping an eye out for long-nosed butterfly-
fish and sea cucumbers.
Thursday, November 25
Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island
This morning we have many options to
explore Luganville and its environs. WWII
history unfolds as we inspect relics of this
large American base—view Quonset huts
and downed bombers, or choose to visit Nekat
village and participate in a traditional kava
ceremony. Divers set out on an unforgettable
dive over the USS President Coolidge which
sank in 1942; a tapestry of corals encrusts
the wreck offering a haven for fishes. Our
naturalists accompany birders and hikers on
an excursion inland. Espiritu Santo is famed
for its 50 species of birds, including the very
rare mountain starling and thicket warbler,
found only at high elevations; the chestnut-
bellied kingfisher; and the yellow white-eye.
Conditions permitting, we snorkel at Million
Dollar Point, where the Allies jettisoned large
quantities of surplus war materiel into the
sea. Fish and other marine life have made
their homes among the wrecks, including
baby chevron barracuda, and numerous other
small fry.
Friday, November 26
Tikopia Island, Santa Cruz Islands,
Solomon Islands
Tikopia is legendary—a remote tropical
paradise where traditional customs remain
Tikopia
© Jack S. Grove
© Thomas Baechtold
intact. This Polynesian-settled island lies in
Melanesia, yet its people are descendants of
Tongan and Wallis Island settlers. School
children clad in tapa cloth harmonize songs
of welcome, followed by enthusiastic dances
by the young men of the village. We pay
homage to the island’s four paramount chiefs
who hold court from their leaf-covered huts.
Tikopia is the southernmost of the Solomon
Islands. An extinct volcano, the island has a
crater lake at its center and fertile soil for crop
cultivation; yams, sago, taro, bananas, and
breadfruit trees grow in profusion. Walking
to the lake we are likely to spot fairy terns,
cardinal honeyeaters, and yellow-bibbed
lories. Islanders display exquisite handicrafts
such as woodcarvings and model outrigger
canoes. Enjoy an afternoon wandering
the lovely beach or snorkel on the edge
of the reef where we may spot up to 60
species of fish, including the bright yellow,
long-snouted coralfish.
Saturday, November 27
Utupua Island
A lagoon and barrier reef surround the rarely
visited island of Utupua where Zodiacs take
us down a fjordlike channel into its heart.
Among the marshy mangrove trees we
learn about an ecosystem that is a beehive
of biological activity. Follow a local dugout
canoe along a narrow waterway to see where
the Nembao villagers plant their prolific
vegetable gardens.
© Cynthia Gneiser
© Greg Gulik
Sea Turtle
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Brahminy Kite
Sunday, November 28
Santa Ana Island
Village warriors greet us with the blowing
of conch-shell trumpets as we step ashore
on this small island and the local residents
welcome us with songs and elaborately
costumed dances unique to their island.
Handicrafts may be on display; Santa Ana is
known for its bone fish hooks and imagina-
tive fishing floats. Or join our naturalist for a
guided walk across the island. Bird sight-
ings may include the cardinal honeyeater,
Brahminy kite, and Solomon sea eagle. Visit
a traditional “spirit house,” with its ancestral
relics. In the afternoon snorkel or dive the
reefs to view clownfish, soldierfish, and bril-
liantly hued wrasses.
Monday, November 29
Honiara / Iron Bottom Sound, Guadalcanal
As we approach Honiara this morning,
watch for the spectacular acrobatics of
spinner dolphins that frequent Indispensable
Strait. During WWII the British established
the military base of Honiara. The town and
the Mataniko River were the front for many
months during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
We enjoy a morning tour of Honiara and its
environs, visiting war memorials; Henderson
Field, the open-air war museum; and a local
woodcarving academy.
Later cruise Iron Bottom Sound, the site
of intense WWII naval battles, and so
named for the large numbers of Japanese
and American ships and aircraft that sank
Bodaluna
© Sergey Frolov
© Cynthia Gneiser
Santa Ana island
beneath these placid seas. Today, the wrecks
provide a submerged harbor for marine life.
Tuesday, November 30
Ghizo and Kennedy Islands
Ghizo Island unveils the natural attractions
of the remote Solomons as we hike up a
hillside for splendid views, watching for the
white-bellied cuckoo-shrike, red-knobbed
imperial pigeons, mustached tree swift, and
eclectus parrots. Divers investigate WWII
wrecks in the crystal-clear waters. In the
afternoon our ship cruises in the historic
wake of John F. Kennedy’s PT-109 boat
ripped in half by a Japanese destroyer in
the Blackett Strait during WWII. Kennedy
and his crew swam ashore to the tiny island
later named in his honor. Zodicas bring us
to its sandy beaches and we snorkel or dive
over coral reefs. Birders may spot the great
frigatebird, a classic symbol of the Solomons
often portrayed in carvings.
Wednesday, December 1
Laughlan Islands, Papua New Guinea
Traditional canoe building is a specialty of
the Laughlan islanders. In this very remote
corner of eastern Papua New Guinea we
find hand-crafted seagoing canoes in various
stages of construction. Pending permission,
the residents of Bodaluna welcome us and we
stroll through the village of palm-thatched
houses. Our lecturers introduce us to the
history of the Kula Ring, a circular pattern
of ceremonial trade relationships that binds
the islands of Milne Bay and eastern Papua
Anemonefish
© Thomas Baechtold
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Kitava Island
New Guinea together in a long-established
network of friendship.
Enjoy an afternoon snorkel off a pristine
sandbar or an adventurous dive off the outer
reef where we may see turtles, groupers, and
wrasses in warm clear waters.
Thursday, December 2
Kitava and Narutu Islands,
Trobriand Islands
We are fortunate to visit with the traditional
Trobriand islanders of Kitava to view ener-
getic, time-honored dances that celebrate
fishing and the seasonal yam harvest which
is imbued with ritualistic significance. These
islanders are also renowned for the exquisite
quality of their ebony wood-carvings, often
decorated with mother-of-pearl shell inlays.
Enjoy a walk among the villages of Kitava
before returning to the ship for lunch.
In the afternoon relax on the gleaming sandy
beaches of nearby Narutu (Uratu) Island.
Snorkel amid intricate coral reefs populated
by parrotfish, neon damsels, and other
brilliantly hued species. Bottlenose dolphins
frequent the exterior reef. Our naturalists
lead a hike around the island, including a
walk through the lush forest where we may
spot flying foxes (fruit bats), sulphur-crested
cockatoos or helmeted friarbirds.
Friday, December 3
Fergusson and Dobu Islands,
D’Entrecasteaux Islands
Today we explore these distinctive, jewel-
like islands capped by active volcanoes and
© Andrew Ahl
© Natalia Baechtold
frangipani Eclectus Parrot
© Natalia & Thomas Baechtold
Triggerfish
have the chance to snorkel or dive in the
surrounding marine-rich waters. We also
visit a tranquil seaside fishing village where
women and children still wear traditional
dress, and visit a hot spring and mud pool
surrounded by lush vegetation.
Saturday, December 4
Expedition Stop
Numerous small islands dot the southern
coast of Papua New Guinea and we make an
expedition stop to snorkel among the colorful
reefs that fringe their shores. As we cruise
toward Port Moresby, the terrain grows more
rugged and the peaks of the Owen Stanley
Range soar 13,000 feet skyward.
Sunday, December 5
Port Moresby / Disembark Clipper
Odyssey / Brisbane, Australia
We disembark in Port Moresby after breakfast
and enjoy a visit to the National Museum and
Art Gallery with its exceptional collections
of primitive arts, including Sepik River carv-
ings, Malagan masks, and Trobriand Islands
fishing vessels. Transfer to the airport for
our flight to Brisbane. Dinner and overnight
at our hotel. Travelers on the post-voyage
extension disembark the ship and transfer
directly to the airport.
Monday, December 6
Brisbane / USA
Transfer to the airport for your independent
flight homeward.
© Jack S. Grove
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Papua New Guinea

OPTIONAL POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION | December 5 – 12, 2010
From spectacular lowland rain forests on the coastal plains to 15,000-foot-high peaks, Papua
New Guinea is rightly called “the land of the unexpected.” The lush green canopy of the
tropical rain forest is home to 38 species of the ornately plumaged bird of paradise and over
2,700 species of orchids. Museums and collectors consider the Sepik region one of the best
sources of primitive art in the world. Explore the fascinating culture and villages along the
Karawari River, and enjoy the splendid setting of the lodge, designed as a traditional ancestral
worship house, or haus tambaran. In the Southern Highlands, the Ambua Lodge offers a bird’s
eye view of paradise, and showcases massive Sepik carvings.

Price: $3,480 per person, double occupancy; $780 single supplement (limited number of
singles available).

NOTE: Space is limited to 34 participants. Please contact our office for an exact itinerary. For
terms and conditions, cancellation policies, and air fare, please refer to the main voyage.

2010 Travel Calendar

GALÁPAGOS wild & ancient baltic odyssey northern ring of
britain fire
© Sergey Frolov
© Andrew Ahl

© Ain Avik

For more information on our itineraries in 2010 visit www.zeco.com or request a calendar
from our office at 1-800-628-8747 or 206-285-4000.

Galapagos My Way Northern Ring of Fire

Led by Zegrahm Cofounder Jack S. Grove
Travel June 20 – 30, 2010 or June 27 – July 7,
2010 aboard the 40-passenger Isabela II. This
is a great family expedition; ask about our
group savings for 8 or more travelers.
Led by Zegrahm Cofounder Mike Messick
Travel aboard the 110-passenger Clipper
Odyssey from Seward to Petropavlovsk, July
25 – August 11, 2010 or Petropavlovsk to
Otaru, Japan, August 9 – 21, 2010.

Wild & Ancient Britain

Join Zegrahm Cofounders Peter Harrison
www. zeco.com

To read travel reports from previous

& Shirley Metz aboard the 100-passenger
expeditions to these regions, choose
Island Sky, June 17 – July 1, 2010.
“Field Reports” on our Web site
Baltic Odyssey home page.
Visit nine countries rimming the Baltic Sea
while aboard the 100-passenger Island Sky,
June 29 – July 13, 2010.
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1. Reservations: 25% of the expedition fare, along with a
completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place
for you on this Zegrahm Holdings LLC, d/b/a Zegrahm
Expeditions (ZE), program. The balance of the expedition fare
is due 120 days prior to departure. Air fare is also due at this
time. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in
U.S. dollars. Credit cards accepted for deposit only.
2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Notification of cancella-
tion must be received in writing by ZE. At the time we receive
your written cancellation, the following penalties will apply:
• 120 days or more prior to departure:
$500 per person
• 60 through 119 days prior to departure:
50% of expedition fare
• 1 through 59 days prior to departure:
100% of expedition fare
Some air fare may be nonrefundable. Once an expedition has
departed, there will be no refunds from ZE for any unused
portions of the trip. The above policy also applies to all exten-
sions and independent travel arrangements made in conjunction
with this program.
3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We
strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation and
interruption insurance as protection against an emergency
that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition while it is
in progress. A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you
upon receipt of your reservation.
4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE programs are
based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and
wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned
to you whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we will
always pair participants of the same sex. All shared accommo-
dations are nonsmoking. If it is not possible to pair you with
a roommate, you may be asked to pay a single supplement for
the land portion of the program.
5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE program
requires that you be in generally good health. It is essential
that persons with any medical problems and related dietary
restrictions make them known to us well before departure. We
can counsel you on whether the expedition you have selected
is appropriate for you.
The tour leader has the right to disqualify any participant
at any time during the tour if he or she feels the participant
is physically incapable and/or if a participant’s continued
participation will jeopardize either the individual involved
or the group. There will be no refund given under these
circumstances.
6. Scuba Diving: Limited to the first 16 Advanced Open
Water certified scuba divers who complete provided forms;
due dates strictly enforced. Must have completed two open
water dives within the 12 months prior to trip departure.
7. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limita-
tions for both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by
the airlines or as an operational requirement due to type of
aircraft, will apply for flights to/from/within this program.
Specifications will be provided with pre-departure materials.
8. Fuel Cost Increases and Currency Fluctuation: In order
to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into the trip
what to expect
For most activities, a relatively moderate level
of exertion is required. You will need to climb
into and out of Zodiacs and tenders for diving
and snorkeling activities and excursions ashore
(staff and crew members will be on hand
to assist). Ashore, you must be able to walk
moderate distances, unaided, over beaches
and sometimes rough terrain. Average daily
temperatures will range from the lower to the
upper 80sºF throughout our itinerary.
fare an allowance to cover possible increases from fuel costs or
currency fluctuations. Therefore, as fuel-cost increases may
occur and currencies do fluctuate around the world, it may
be necessary for us to initiate a rate surcharge at any time
before departure if there are exceptional cost increases
beyond our control.
9. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are based
on information available at the time of printing and
are subject to change. ZE reserves the right to change a
program’s dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations as
conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary
changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation
delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness,
or other contingency for which ZE or its agents cannot make
provision, the cost of delays or changes is not included.
10. Itinerary Cancellation: ZE reserves the right to cancel
an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever,
including too few participants or logistical problems such as
strikes, wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances that
may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments
received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will
be the limit of ZE’s liability. ZE is not responsible for any
expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip,
including nonrefundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets,
special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related
expenses.
11. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline to accept
any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
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sions and independent arrangements. Please read it carefully.
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act only as the agent for the owners, contractors, and suppliers
providing means of transportation and/or all other related
travel services and assume no responsibility howsoever caused
for injury, loss, or damage to person or property in connection
with any service resulting directly from: acts of God, deten-
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conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances,
terrorism, government restrictions or regulations, and
discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over which
it has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be
made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being
of the passengers.
As described in item 8 above, all prices are subject to change.
As described in item 10 above, in the event that an expedition
must be cancelled, ZE is not responsible for any personal
expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the
program.
Certain ship owners require use of preprinted ticket forms
that limit the ship owner’s and operator’s liability. When such
tickets are used, you are generally bound by the terms of these
tickets with respect to your legal relationship to the owner and
operators of the ship, their agent (ZE), and the ship’s crew.
On advancement of deposit to ZE, the depositor acknowl-
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You will travel with experienced leaders and
a renowned lecture team of naturalists and
historians who will add insight to both the
cultural and natural riches you will encounter.
We will mail a complete list of recommended
clothing and a suggested reading list to you
approximately five months prior to departure.
Participants will most enjoy the remarkable
opportunities this expedition offers if they
travel with a spirit of adventure.
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EXPEDITION LEADERS

Our team of expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring a comprehensive educational component
to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps.

Jeff Gneiser (Expedition Leader) – Mountaineer, ski instructor, sailor, and scuba diving
professional—all of these titles describe Jeff’s ability to share the outdoors with others. After
earning a bachelor of science degree in computer/electrical engineering from the University of
Colorado, Jeff returned to the travel industry as a dive instructor and expedition leader. In the
past decade, Jeff has earned his 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard Captain license, Medic First Aid
Instructors ticket, and traveled to the far corners of the earth.

Jonathan Rossouw – Jonathan is a medical doctor by profession; however, his lifelong

interest in wildlife has resulted in extensive travels throughout the world. He is the author of
the acclaimed Where to Watch Birds in Uganda and birding site guides to Southern Africa and
Madagascar. He is equally enthusiastic about mammals and coral reef fishes as he is with his
specialties, birds and reptiles. Jonathan is a director of Zegrahm & Eco Expeditions; he leads
travelers on expeditions to all seven continents and scouts new destinations for Eco-Expeditions.

Ian Cooke – A native of England, Ian’s background is deeply seated in practical ornamental
horticulture. After graduating from Pershore College of Horticulture in the Cotswold’s, Ian ran
his own business, building residential gardens and providing insight and direction to private and
corporate clients. He has lectured on board ships around the world. When he’s not traveling, Ian
lives in Tennessee and is a consultant on a wide range of ornamental horticultural initiatives.

Giovanna Fasanelli – As a young girl growing up in South Africa, Giovanna spent holidays
wading through the tidal pools off the eastern coast. Watching the cult classic movie, The Big
Blue, clinched her love of all things marine and after moving to Australia, pursued a B.S. in
Marine Biology. Today, Giovanna works on an Australia fishing and adventure show, Escape with
ET. As a dive master she has traveled extensively with experience in Australia, New Zealand,
Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Palau, and has been involved in numerous
documentary projects on the Great Barrier Reef.

Charles Livesey – A native Tasmanian with a degree in environmental studies, Charlie is a

nature conservation specialist with a passion for the marine environment. He began his career
as a park ranger with the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, then worked as a marine
park ranger in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. In 2007 he returned to Tasmania as
Conservation Programs Manager for the Tasmanian Land Conservancy which aims to protect
and enhance Tasmania’s biodiversity and natural heritage. In addition to working as a frequent
expedition team member, Charlie is a keen photographer and scuba diver.

Suzanne Noakes – From her home in Australia Suzanne has traveled the globe for more than
20 years and has developed a particularly deep understanding of the people, cultures, flora,
and fauna of Papua New Guinea and the Melanesian and Micronesian nations. She has led
many trips in the South Pacific and is the director of a company active in developing tourism
destinations throughout the Asian Pacific region, including ecolodge operations to protect
wildlife in Indonesia. Suzanne’s expertise, energy, and rapport with local people make her a
memorable leader.

Julie Christensen (Cruise Director) – During Julie’s tenure leading travelers around the
world she has visited all seven continents. Aboard a variety of expedition vessels such as
Le Levant, Le Ponant, and the Clipper Odyssey she has traveled to the Russian Far East and
Alaska; the numerous countries rimming the Mediterranean, Black, and Baltic Seas; Central
America; Micronesia and Melanesia; the Middle East; and India. During several of our past
voyages, Julie has been integral to the success of the expedition team due to her calm, decisive,
and affable nature.
© Thomas Baechtold

RESERVATION FORM

FACES OF MELANESIA November 18 – December 6, 2010

o PAPUA NEW GUINEA POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION December 5 – 12, 2010

Name #1 (as it appears on passport)

(preferred name)

Name #2 (as it appears on passport)

(preferred name)

Address

City State ZIP Country

Phone (Home) (Office)

E-mail Fax
Scuba Diving: Limited to 16 Advanced Open Water (AOW or equivalent) certified scuba divers.
You must complete two open water dives within the 12 months prior to the trip’s departure.

I am/will be an AOW certified scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program.
(Name)

I am/will be an AOW certified scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program.
(Name)

Cabin Category: o 1 o2 o3 o4 o5 o6 o Suite

Accommodations: o Twin o Share (roommate to be assigned) o Single
I am/We are: o Nonsmokers o Smokers
Deposit Information:
o Enclosed is a deposit check for $ (25% per person of the program fare)
o Charge 25% deposit per person to: o VISA o MasterCard o American Express
Card Number Expires

Authorized Cardholder Signature Date

Note: Credit cards accepted for deposit only.

I/We have read and understand the enclosed Terms & Conditions for this program, and
agree to abide by them.

Signature Date

Signature Date
Please complete and return this Reservation Form with your deposit of 25% per person of the program fare to:

zegr ahm e xpeditions

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA • tel: (206) 285-4000 or (800) 628-8747
fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com • web site: www.zeco.com

Reservation requests may also be made online at www.zeco.com.

MELA1001
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426 425
424 423
422 421
420
418
416 415 516 515 BRIDGE
INFIRMARY
414 413 514 513
311 412 411 512 511
310 309 410 409 510 509 SUITE
308 307 408 407 508 507 608 607
306 305 406 405 506 505 606 605
304 303 404 403 504 503 604 603
302 301 402 401 502 501 602 601
RECEPTION

ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR

PROMENADE

PROMENADE
SHOP
GYM
DINING MAIN LIDO
LOUNGE 652 653
ROOM LOUNGE
650 651

LIDO
BAR
LIBRARY
& BAR

POOL

A-DECK MAIN DECK LIDO DECK BRIDGE DECK

RATES
CATEGORY RATE CATEGORY RATE
Category 1 $10,480 Category 6 $14,580
Category 2 $10,980 Suite $17,580
CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4
Category 3 $11,880 Single/Cat 2 $17,580
CATEGORY 5
Category 4 CATEGORY
$12,7806 SUITE
Single/Cat 3 $18,880
Category 5 $13,680

Main Lounge Category 3 Cabin Dining Room

Limited singles available at the quoted single rates
above. Additional singles may be available at 1.7
times the share rate (suite not applicable).
Included: Accommodations in our hotels and on
board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary;
all onboard meals; all group meals on land; group
transfers; services of the expedition staff, including
lectures, briefi ngs, slide/fi lm shows; all group
activities and excursions; landing and port fees; all
gratuities. Post- voyage extension includes all of
the above.
Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage
charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers
for independent arrivals and departures; passport
and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal
nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic
beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges;
scuba diving fees and equipment where required.
Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is available
upon request. Zegrahm Expeditions will contact
you approximately 180 days prior to the departure
of this program to finalize your flight plans. As of
September 2009, the approximate economy air fare
as listed in the itinerary is $2,189 for Los Angeles /
Nadi – Port Moresby / Brisbane / Los Angeles.
Airfare for optional post-voyage extension is
$1,525 for Port Moresby / Karawari / Ambua /
Port Moresby. Additional fares from other cities
will be quoted as needed.
All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and
must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries
are subject to change.
 © Andrew Ahl

FACES OF MELANESIA
FIJI, VANUATU, SOLOMON ISLANDS,
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Aboard the Clipper Odyssey • November 18 – December 6, 2010
Optional post-voyage extension to Papua New Guinea

CLIPPER ODYSSEY

192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USA PRSRT STD

tel: (800) 628-8747 or (206) 285-4000 U.S. POSTAGE
The Clipper Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally PAID
fax: (206) 285-5037 • e-mail: info@zeco.com
suited for expedition cruising. She carries a fleet of Zodiacs, which allows SEATTLE, WA
web: www.zeco.com PERMIT NO. 5260
us to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates, and a glass-bottom boat,
giving us a topside-look at the undersea world. All cabins have an ocean
view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room
music system, and sitting area with sofa. Passengers can track the progress
of their voyage on the Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin.
Beds can be configured for twin or queen-size sleeping arrangements.
All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. The Clipper Odyssey
maintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international
specialties. Facilities on board the Clipper Odyssey include a dining room,
lounge, small library and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, Internet
café with wireless access, and gift shop. An elevator services all passenger
cabin decks. The Clipper Odyssey has an infirmary staffed by a registered
physician and a telecommunications system permitting Internet access
and telephone and fax communication from many locations around the
world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

Cover: girl © Peter Zika; beach © Taylor Ricketts