Learn more about the Battle of Milne Bay, also known as Operation RE, that took place during World War II in the bay as you cruise along its coastline. Anchor in its sheltered waters and explore its stunning underwater cliffs and overhangs dotted with plane wreckages from the battle. Visit Alotau, the main village within the bay and see the war memorial in person. Experience your first taste of tribal culture as you mingle with the locals on the mainland and the Trobriand Islands before cruising to Fergusson Island to enjoy its active thermal region, filled with natural hot springs, bubbling mud pools and spouting geysers.