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Le Soleal, 16 Night New Guinea Odyssey ex Darwin, NT, Australia to Cairns, Qld, Australia

Cruise Le Soleal, 16 Night New Guinea Odyssey ex Darwin, NT, Australia to Cairns, Qld, Australia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 16 Night Cruise sailing from Darwin, NT, Australia onboard Le Soleal
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 21 Sep 2025
Cruise Description PONANT invites you to embark on board Le Soléal for an 17-day tropical expedition cruise to discover the sublime natural landscapes of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

From Darwin, you will be sailing in the Maluku Islands, dubbed the “Spice Islands”. You will sail to the Kei Islands, located in the heart of the Moluccas. These hidden jewels, surrounded by incredibly blue water, are home to some of Indonesia’s most beautiful white sandy beaches. You will discover Banda Neira, shaped by Dutch and Portuguese influences.

Then, you will sail to the heart of Triton Bay. Located within a protected marine environment in the middle of the Coral Triangle, you will enjoy an unforgettable zodiac cruise through the spectacular rainforest capped karst islands.

Le Soléal will continue to sail in the Indonesian province of West Papua to allow you to admire the superb natural site of Kitikiti Waterfall where you could enjoy a swim or snorkel surrounded by lush nature, both on land and under water.

As you voyage across Western New Guinea you will experience the spectacular Cenderawasih Bay, with an unforgettable opportunity to swim with whale sharks.

Your ship will then set sail for Papua New Guinea, a fascinating land that is home to no fewer than 700 ethnic groups within a highly diverse yet mainly unexplored, ecosystem.

In the village of Kopar, situated at the mouth of the Sepik River, you will be welcomed with cultural performances and will witness life in a traditional village.

Your call at Tufi, will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your voyage. You will fall under the charm of this picturesque region, dubbed the “Scandinavia of the Tropics”, with its deep fiords or locally known ‘rias’ formed through volcanic activity. In this unique setting the local Papuan tribes will share their customs, beliefs and artwork with you.

You will then head north along the coast to Madang, nicknamed "the most beautiful city in the South Pacific”. Within this attractive province with great geographical diversity, 170 different languages are spoken.

Your call at Tufi will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your voyage. Dubbed the “Scandinavia of the Tropics”, you will be charmed by the picturesque vista of Fjords and lush mangrove forests where you will be welcomed by Papuan tribes keen to share their culture and art with you.

The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
21 Sep 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
SP3 AU $37,920 AU $19,550 AU $10,360
PR4 AU $45,980 AU $23,580
PR5 AU $48,340 AU $24,760
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Sep 2025 Darwin, NT, Australia 6:00 PM
22 Sep 2025 At Sea    
23 Sep 2025 Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia
24 Sep 2025 Banda Neira, Indonesia
25 Sep 2025 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
26 Sep 2025 At Sea    
27 Sep 2025 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
28 Sep 2025 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
29 Sep 2025 At Sea    
30 Sep 2025 Jayapura, Indonesia
1 Oct 2025 Kopar Village, Sepik River, PNG
2 Oct 2025 Madang, Papua New Guinea
3 Oct 2025 Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea
4 Oct 2025 Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
5 Oct 2025 Alotau, Papua New Guinea
6 Oct 2025 At Sea    
7 Oct 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 9:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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