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

Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 16 Night New Guinea Odyssey ex Darwin, NT, Australia to Cairns, Qld, Australia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 16 Night Cruise sailing from Darwin, NT, Australia onboard Le Jacques Cartier
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 22 Nov 2025
Cruise Description PONANT invites you to embark on board Le Jacques-Cartier for an 17-day tropical expedition cruise to discover the sublime natural landscapes of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Departing from Darwin, you will discover the Maluku Islands, nicknamed the “Spice Islands“. The Kai Islands, hidden jewels surrounded by incredibly blue water, are home to some of Indonesia’s most beautiful white sandy beaches.

You will then sail into the heart of Triton Bay. This bay is located in a protected marine environment in the middle of the Coral Triangle, where you will enjoy an unforgettable Zodiac cruise through the spectacular karst islands covered in tropical forest.

Le Jacques-Cartier will continue on to the Indonesian province of West Papua, giving you the opportunity to admire the Kiti-Kiti Waterfall, a stunning natural site at the foot of which you will undoubtedly be tempted to swim, surrounded by lush vegetation.

Crossing Western New Guinea, you will discover the spectacular Cenderawasih Bay, where you will have the unforgettable chance 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 very rich ecosystem.

In the village of Kopar, lying at the mouth of the Sepik River, you will be welcomed by folk performances and you will discover the daily life of its inhabitants in a traditional village.

You will sail along the coast to arrive in Madang, nicknamed “the prettiest town in the South Pacific”. Within this attractive province with great geographical diversity, 170 different languages are spoken.

Your call at Tufi, to the south of the island, will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your trip. Fall under the charm of this picturesque region, dubbed the “Scandinavia of the Tropics” due to its fjords, produced from volcanic activities. A unique and preserved setting, inhabited by Papuan tribes who will be proud to share their culture and art with you.

Finally, you will sail up to Alotau in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province where you will discover how a combination of pearl farming, mineral resources and the presence of missionaries over the centuries shaped the history of this bay, which was also marked by the Second World War.

Next, your ship will set course towards Cairns, where this unforgettable journey will draw to an end.

The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
22 Nov 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
PR4 AU $26,710 AU $18,200
PR5 AU $28,080 AU $19,110
PR6 AU $29,710 AU $20,200
DS3 AU $41,670 AU $28,170 AU $14,670
PS5 AU $56,600 AU $38,120 AU $19,650
PS6 AU $59,600 AU $40,120 AU $20,650
PV5 AU $62,580 AU $42,110 AU $21,640
PV6 AU $62,580 AU $42,110 AU $21,640
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
22 Nov 2025 Darwin, NT, Australia 6:00 PM
23 Nov 2025 At Sea    
24 Nov 2025 Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia
25 Nov 2025 Triton Bay, Indonesia
26 Nov 2025 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
27 Nov 2025 At Sea    
28 Nov 2025 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
29 Nov 2025 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
30 Nov 2025 At Sea    
1 Dec 2025 Jayapura, Indonesia
2 Dec 2025 Kopar Village, Sepik River, PNG
3 Dec 2025 Madang, Papua New Guinea
4 Dec 2025 Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea
5 Dec 2025 Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
6 Dec 2025 Alotau, Papua New Guinea
7 Dec 2025 At Sea    
8 Dec 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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