Chris SteadNZ Herald·4 Jun, 2026 07:00 AM6 mins to readSwan Hellenic's new cruise routes explore remote islands and hidden snorkelling spots in Indonesia and the Pacific. Photo / Chris SteadIf you’re keen to explore destinations few others have ventured, Swan Hellenic’s new cruise routes reveal hidden tribes, isolated islands and secret snorkelling spots, writes Chris Stead.

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