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Le Jacques Cartier, 12 Night Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Benoa, Bali, Indonesi
Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 12 Night Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys ex Benoa, Bali, Indonesi
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination Asia
Brief Description 12 Night Cruise sailing from Benoa, Bali, Indonesia onboard Le Jacques Cartier
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 01 May 2026
Cruise Description In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

On this 13-day voyage from Bali through the myriad islands of eastern Indonesia to the northern shores of Australia you will sail through the heart of the Coral Triangle, where beaches, mangroves, and rainforests host an amazing biodiversity, and where the surrounding seas comprise the richest coral reef system in the world. You will also encounter a rich human history as you discover the colonial legacy of European powers who fought one another for control of the trade in valuable spices, and as you visit with villagers whose way of life continues age-old traditions.

Leaving Bali, the aptly-named "Island of Gods," your first port of call, on the island of Sumbawa, is also your first encounter with a traditional village, where you will be welcomed by the residents and introduced to some of their customs. This glimpse of ancient and enduring ritual is followed by two days exploring the abundant wildlife of Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to an incredible diversity of species, including the eponymous Komodo dragons, giant monitor lizards that grow to more than ten feet long.

On the islands of Flores and Alor, you will experience some of the best snorkeling and diving opportunities of the voyage, as well as an opportunity to delve into the customs and traditions of the indigenous Takpala people. And in the Barat Daya Islands you will find more of the same, as well as amazing birdlife, including 162 different species, a number of which are endemic.

A full day in Band Neira in the Maluku Islands (spice islands) introduces you to the history of these small volcanic outcroppings that were fought over by virtually every colonial power interested in the South Pacific and the trade in cloves, nutmeg, and mace. As you walk the streets of the town, you will discover an eclectic mix of Portuguese, Dutch, and British architecture—the remnants of a long and tumultuous history.

Kitikiti Waterfall and Triton Bay, both on the coast of West Papua, provide two days of unparalleled diving, snorkeling, swimming, and Zodiac cruising in the "epicenter of the Coral Triangle." And your last call, before a day at sea brings you to Darwin, Australia, and the end of the voyage, will be in the Kei Islands, located in the heart of the Malukus, home to some of Indonesia’s most beautiful white sandy beaches.
Sailing Dates
01 May 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $25,000 AU $13,400 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $27,750 AU $14,770 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $29,110 AU $15,450 ‐ ‐
PR6 AU $30,760 AU $16,280 ‐ ‐
DS3 AU $42,810 AU $22,300 AU $12,050 ‐
DS6 AU $42,810 AU $22,300 AU $12,050 ‐
PS5 AU $57,880 AU $29,840 AU $15,820 ‐
PS6 AU $60,880 AU $31,340 AU $16,570 ‐
PV5 AU $63,910 AU $32,850 AU $17,320 ‐
PV6 AU $63,910 AU $32,850 AU $17,320 ‐
GD6 AU $70,200 AU $36,000 AU $18,900 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
1 May 2026 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia 6:00 PM
2 May 2026 Badas Islands, Indonesia
3 May 2026 Komodo Island, Indonesia
3 May 2026 Komodo Island, Indonesia
4 May 2026 Komodo Island, Indonesia
5 May 2026 Maumere, Flores (Indonesia)
6 May 2026 Kalabahi, Indonesia
7 May 2026 Barat Daya Islands, Indonesia
8 May 2026 Banda Neira, Indonesia
9 May 2026 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
10 May 2026 Triton Bay, Indonesia
11 May 2026 Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia
12 May 2026 At Sea    
13 May 2026 Darwin, NT, Australia 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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