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title: "Kiriwina Island Trobriand Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/kiriwina-island-trobriand
description: "The islands of love in the Coral Sea"
---

# Kiriwina Island Trobriand

🇵🇬 · Papua New Guinea · Australia & New Zealand

> "The islands of love in the Coral Sea"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.5h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 11
- **Cruise Lines:** 2

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Feb (6 sailings), Jan (4 sailings), Mar (1 sailing)

## About Kiriwina Island Trobriand

Kiriwina is the largest of the Trobriand Islands in Papua New Guinea, a flat coral island with villages scattered among coconut palms. The islands were studied extensively by anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski in the early 1900s, and many of the cultural practices he documented still continue. Kula ring gift exchange, yam festivals, and cricket matches played with local rules are part of daily life.

The island's woodcarvers produce detailed ebony carvings, and shell jewellery and woven baskets are also sold directly by artisans. Snorkelling off the reef is excellent, with warm clear water. Food is simple: fresh fish, coconut-based dishes, and tropical fruit. English is widely spoken alongside the local Kilivila language. Ask permission before photographing people or villages, as it's considered respectful. Getting around is on foot, by canoe, or with a local guide. The island has limited infrastructure, so bring everything you'll need from the ship.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** PGK (Papua New Guinean Kina)
- **Language:** English
- **Timezone:** Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10)

## Location

Coordinates: -8.5999, 151.1408

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## Nearby Ports

- [Alotau](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/alotau.md): 110 nm
- [Rabaul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/rabaul.md): 271 nm
- [Willis Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/willis-island.md): 461 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/28-night-cruise-from-singapore~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270103-28.md)**

- **Price:** €4,179 per person (€8,358 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Westerdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/westerdam.md)
- **Duration:** 28 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-01-03
- **Itinerary:** 28 Night Cruise from Singapore

## Featured Cruises from Kiriwina Island Trobriand

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Gilded Horizon – Sydney, Tokyo & Anchorage](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gilded-horizon-sydney-tokyo-anchorage~PCL-CO-20270106-128.md) | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-01-06 | 128 | €18,084 |
| [28 Night Cruise from Singapore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/28-night-cruise-from-singapore~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270103-28.md) | Westerdam | Holland America Line | 2027-01-03 | 28 | €4,179 |

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