
Tropical Odyssey between North East Australia and Indonesia
- ItineraryCairns to Benoa, BaliDuration16 days
- DatesStarting price
Onboard onto Le Jacques Cartier for an exquisite journey
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.
Your voyage
All inclusive, gourmet cuisine, room service, evening entertainment, shows, fitness center, hammam, sauna… Discover what is included in every Ponant cruise.

Destination
Asia
Cairns to Benoa, Bali
Duration
16 days, 15 nights on board
Discoveries
No single supplement, Ponant Bonus 15%

Diving
Ref: EX081225











Journey
Your journey day-by-day
- Explore the lush and idyllic islands of Indonesia and the northern shores of Australia, offering stunning scenery and encounters with the local communities.
- Spectacular nature (UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park, etc.) and an immersion in local ancestral culture (especially in Asmat and Alor).
- Planned activities: among these are included excursions led by expert local guides and activities conducted with your naturalist guides (opportunities for dinghy trips, hikes, etc.)

Customize your journey :

Date
7 Dec 25

Date
5 Dec 25

Date
23 Dec 25

Date
23 Dec 25
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and intimacy

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
19 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
19 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Surface
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Surface
38 m²

Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Surface
32 m²

Grand Deluxe Suite
Guests
4
Surface
45 m²

Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Surface
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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