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Adriatic Sea Circuit via Madang & Koper

Madang · Koper · Palau

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Papua New Guinea, Slovenia, and Italy.

19 nights Nouméa Adriatic Sea 3 ports 16 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

16 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Madang, Koper, and Palau provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

3 ports in 19 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Focused destination mix

Madang · Koper · Palau

A focused set of stops without a new destination every day.

Route logistics

Sails from Nouméa

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Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Adriatic Sea itinerary

Best departures

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Best overall value
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

MS HANSEATIC spirit

Nouméa → Madang → Koper → Palau

Apr 25 · 19 nights

$15,829 oceanview · $833/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $651/night, with most departures landing in the $565-$831/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$651/night

$12,363 total

Normal range

$565-$831/night

$10,741-$15,790 total

Lowest recent fare

$833/night

$15,829 total

Comparison set

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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19 nights · 3 port calls · 16 sea days · 3 countries

3 port calls across Papua New Guinea, Slovenia, Italy · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 19-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Nouméa

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Madang

    Papua New Guinea · Melanesia

  3. 3

    Koper

    Slovenia · Adriatic Sea

  4. 4

    Palau

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Disembark in Palau

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.