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Le Jacques Cartier, 15 Night Tropical Odyssey between North East Australia and Indonesia ex Cairns, Qld, Australia to Benoa, Bali, Indonesia
Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 15 Night Tropical Odyssey between North East Australia and Indonesia ex Cairns, Qld, Australia to Benoa, Bali, Indonesia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination Asia
Brief Description 15 Night Cruise sailing from Cairns, Qld, Australia onboard Le Jacques Cartier
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 08 Dec 2025
Cruise Description Over 16 days, fall under the spell of the beauty and richness of the Indonesian archipelago and the northern shores of Australia. Aboard Le Jacques-Cartier take an exceptional expedition cruise with PONANT, sailing from island to island, from idyllic landscapes to unforgettable encounters.

After boarding Le Jacques-Cartier in Cairns, your first destination is Lizard Island. Located at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, this 1,000-hectare Island is home to sublime white sand beaches fringed by coral reefs teeming with life.

Then, you will cross Cape York, where the Pacific and Indian oceans meet.

Further north, you will discover the Asmat region, one of the most isolated and mysterious areas in the world.

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 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.

In the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), dubbed the Spice Islands, you will discover Banda Neira, shaped by Dutch and Portuguese influences.

After a stopover in the fabulous Barat Daya Islands, you will head for Kalabahi. This authentic destination in the Alor Archipelago provides the opportunity to interact with local people who have preserved their traditional practices and customs.

You will then head to Flores before visiting your final destination of Komodo National Park. This wild and isolated island is home to the famous Komodo dragons.

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
08 Dec 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $17,790 AU $12,230 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $19,780 AU $13,560 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $20,780 AU $14,220 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $21,990 AU $15,030 ‐ ‐
DS3 AU $30,760 AU $20,870 AU $10,990 ‐
DS4 AU $30,760 AU $20,870 AU $10,990 ‐
DS6 AU $30,760 AU $20,870 AU $10,990 ‐
PS5 AU $41,730 AU $28,190 AU $14,650 ‐
PS6 AU $43,910 AU $29,640 AU $15,370 ‐
PV5 AU $46,110 AU $31,110 AU $16,110 ‐
PV6 AU $46,110 AU $31,110 AU $16,110 ‐
GD6 AU $50,700 AU $34,170 AU $17,640 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
8 Dec 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 6:00 PM
9 Dec 2025 Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia
10 Dec 2025 At Sea    
11 Dec 2025 Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia
12 Dec 2025 At Sea    
13 Dec 2025 Asmat, Papua New Guinea
14 Dec 2025 At Sea    
15 Dec 2025 Triton Bay, Indonesia
16 Dec 2025 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
17 Dec 2025 Banda Neira, Indonesia
18 Dec 2025 Barat Daya Islands, Indonesia
19 Dec 2025 Kalabahi, Indonesia
20 Dec 2025 Maumere, Flores (Indonesia)
21 Dec 2025 Komodo Island, Indonesia
21 Dec 2025 Komodo Island, Indonesia
22 Dec 2025 At Sea    
23 Dec 2025 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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