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Le Jacques Cartier, 15 Night Island treasures of Indonesia and East Timor ex Benoa, Bali, Indonesia Return

Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 15 Night Island treasures of Indonesia and East Timor ex Benoa, Bali, Indonesia Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination Asia
Brief Description 15 Night Cruise sailing from Benoa, Bali, Indonesia onboard Le Jacques Cartier
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 23 Dec 2025
Cruise Description PONANT invites you to set sail on a 16-day tropical expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier discovering the stunning scenery of the Indonesian archipelago and East Timor. It is on these islands, scattered like a string of pearls at the far west of South-East Asia, that the fascinating transition from Asia to Oceania is most powerfully felt, through the peoples and landscapes encountered.

Timor, Flores, Sumbawa, Komodo, Banda Neira… Just mentioning these names is enough to conjure up images of spectacular blooms, wide emerald-coloured bays, island-volcanoes, villages peopled with inhabitants who have preserved their perennial traditions, and prehistoric animals. Not to mention hills covered in savannah, tropical forests, dazzling white sandy beaches and waves crashing down on the coral.

Your first port of call will be Flores, the flower island, followed by the Alor Archipelago, two destinations where the locals have successfully preserved their ancient, traditional way of life.

In the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), dubbed the Spice Islands, you will explore the island of Banda Neira, which was shaped by Dutch and Portuguese influences.

Le Jacques-Cartier will continue on to the Indonesian province of West Papua to give you the opportunity to admire the Kiti-Kiti Waterfall. Surrounded by lush vegetation, you will undoubtedly be tempted to swim or snorkel at the foot of this stunning natural site.

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.

You will reach a former Portuguese colony, and call at Baucau, between Portuguese atmosphere and beautiful sandy beaches. During your port of call in the Timorese capital, Dili will reveal to you the beauty of its intact landscapes, between tropical forest and immaculate sandy beaches, and also the riches of its historic and cultural heritage.

Le Jacques-Cartier will then make its way towards mysterious Komodo, a small, wild island whose national park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among other things, it is home to the famous Komodo dragons, gigantic monitor lizards that can grow more than three metres long. Here you will be able to see them in their natural environment.

Your ship will set sail for Badas on the island of Sumbawa. You will be welcomed by the inhabitants of Pamulung village, where you will be able to witness a traditional ceremony.

Your cruise will conclude in Bali – ‘the island of the gods’ – with its captivating charm and grace.

The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
23 Dec 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $33,330 AU $17,220
PR4 AU $37,150 AU $19,130
PR5 AU $39,040 AU $20,070
PR6 AU $41,330 AU $21,220
DS3 AU $58,020 AU $29,560 AU $15,330
PS5 AU $78,900 AU $40,000 AU $20,550
PS6 AU $83,070 AU $42,090 AU $21,600
PV5 AU $87,250 AU $44,180 AU $22,640
PV6 AU $87,250 AU $44,180 AU $22,640
GD6 AU $95,990 AU $48,550 AU $24,830
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
23 Dec 2025 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia 6:00 PM
24 Dec 2025 At Sea    
25 Dec 2025 Maumere, Flores (Indonesia)
26 Dec 2025 Kalabahi, Indonesia
27 Dec 2025 At Sea    
28 Dec 2025 Banda Neira, Indonesia
29 Dec 2025 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
30 Dec 2025 Triton Bay, Indonesia
31 Dec 2025 Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia
1 Jan 2026 At Sea    
2 Jan 2026 Baucau, East Timor
3 Jan 2026 Dili, East Timor
4 Jan 2026 At Sea    
5 Jan 2026 Komodo Island, Indonesia
6 Jan 2026 Badas Islands, Indonesia
7 Jan 2026 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia 7:00 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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