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An escapade in the heart of Melanesia

An escapade in the heart of Melanesia

  • Itinerary
    Darwin to Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
    Duration
    17 days
  • Dates
    21 Aug 26 to 6 Sept 26
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Come aboard Le Jacques Cartier for an unforgettable voyage.

Leaving from Darwin, PONANT invites you to embark on board Le Jacques Cartier for a 17-day journey featuring idyllic landscapes, lush nature and ancestral civilisations with secular traditions. Set off to discover the ancestral lands of Australia and four Melanesian treasures: Papua New Guinea, the Vanuatu archipelago, the Solomons and the Fiji islands.

On cosmopolitan Thursday Island, in the far north of the Australian territory, make the most of a visit to discover the history of this part of the Pacific during the Second World War. The Jacques-Cartier will set sail for Papua New Guinea, a fascinating land that is home to no fewer than 700 ethnic groups within a highly diverse yet mainly unexplored, ecosystem. 

Setting sail for the Salomon Islands! You will stop over in Honiara on the large island of Guadalcanal, where exoticism and beauty go hand in hand, from paradisiacal waterfalls to lush green hills.

Then, the Jacques Cartier sails towards heavenly lands, where white sandy beaches encircle luxuriant forests with unique ecosystems, and legends and myths remain engraved in memories and traditions... In Port-Vila, capital of Vanuatu, you will relish the unforgettable sight of magnificent bays, a colonial heritage, paradise beaches and enchanting waterfalls. In Espiritu Santo, the archipelago's main island, you are sure to be captivated by the unspoilt seabed surrounding this luxuriant islet.

Your journey will end in Lautoka in Fiji, famous for its sugar cane crops.

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Pacific Islands

Darwin to Lautoka, Viti Levu Island

Duration

17 days, 16 nights on board

Discoveries

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 15%

Ref: EX210826

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • Exploring the natural and historic treasures of the Java and Timor Seas, featuring monumental temples, paradisiacal beaches and lush nature.
  • Discovering an exceptional heritage (archaeological sites of Trowulan and Bordobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Sites) and fascinating nature (Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  • Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor to admire the local marine life.
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Customize your journey:

Staterooms and suites

Elegance and refinement

*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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What's Included

Important travel details

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An escapade in the heart of Melanesia

Itinerary

Embarkation 21/08/26 from 15:30 to 16:30 Departure 21/08/26 at 17:30

21 Aug 26 - Darwin
21 Aug 26 - Darwin

Arrival 22/08/26 Departure 23/08/26

22 Aug 26 > 23 Aug 26 - At sea
22 Aug 26 > 23 Aug 26 - At sea

Arrival 24/08/26 early afternoon Departure 24/08/26 early evening

24 Aug 26 - Thursday Island
24 Aug 26 - Thursday Island

Arrival 25/08/26 Departure 25/08/26

25 Aug 26 - At sea
25 Aug 26 - At sea

Arrival 26/08/26 early morning Departure 26/08/26 mid afternoon

26 Aug 26 - Port Moresby
26 Aug 26 - Port Moresby

Arrival 27/08/26 early afternoon Departure 27/08/26 evening

27 Aug 26 - Alotau
27 Aug 26 - Alotau

Arrival 28/08/26 Departure 29/08/26

28 Aug 26 > 29 Aug 26 - At sea
28 Aug 26 > 29 Aug 26 - At sea

Arrival 30/08/26 Departure 30/08/26 evening

30 Aug 26 - Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
30 Aug 26 - Honiara, Guadalcanal Island

Arrival 31/08/26 Departure 01/09/26

31 Aug 26 > 1 Sept 26 - At sea
31 Aug 26 > 1 Sept 26 - At sea

Arrival 02/09/26 early morning Departure 02/09/26 late afternoon

2 Sept 26 - Espiritu Santo Island
2 Sept 26 - Espiritu Santo Island

Arrival 03/09/26 early morning Departure 03/09/26 evening

3 Sept 26 - Port Vila, Efate
3 Sept 26 - Port Vila, Efate

Arrival 04/09/26 Departure 05/09/26

4 Sept 26 > 5 Sept 26 - At sea
4 Sept 26 > 5 Sept 26 - At sea

Arrival 06/09/26 early morning Disembarkation 06/09/26 at 8:00

6 Sept 26 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
6 Sept 26 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island

An escapade in the heart of Melanesia

Customize your journey

En route to nadi airport

EN ROUTE TO NADI AIRPORT
Details

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.

Nadi

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will be transferred to the international airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfer by coach from the port to the airport.

·        Services of a local English-speaking hostess.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and hostess.

·        Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note :

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Duration of the transfer may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

90 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Overnight in darwin (1 night)

OVERNIGHT IN DARWIN (1 NIGHT)
Details

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 - Darwin

Meet at Darwin Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

You will be transferred to the hotel Adina Darwin Waterfront Apartments 4*.

Check in time is approximately 2:00pm.

Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Darwin

In late morning, you will check out of the hotel.

Day at leisure.

You will enjoy the facilities of your hotel until your transfer to Darwin harbour to board your ship.

Your hotel:

The Adina Darwin Waterfront Apartments is a modern establishment located by the waterfront, offering stunning views of Darwin Harbour. Ideally situated, it provides easy access to the city’s restaurants, shops, and markets. The warm and welcoming atmosphere complements the quality of the dedicated staff, ensuring an ideal setting for relaxation.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        1-night accommodation in Standard Room at Darwin Waterfront Apartments, 4* local standards (or similar).

·        Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking assistance.

Your programme does not include:

·        Meals and breakfast.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Visa if necessary.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Early check-in and late check-out.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Official hotel check-in time is 2:00 p.m.

·        Official hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

·        Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Contact of your hotel:

Adina Darwin Waterfront Apartments

7 Kitchener Drive,

Darwin City, Australia

Telephone: (+61) 8 8982 9999

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

 

 


Total

210 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/to paris + overnight in darwin 1n (pre) + en route to nadi airport (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + OVERNIGHT IN DARWIN 1N (PRE) + EN ROUTE TO NADI AIRPORT (POST)
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Total

2,935 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/to paris in business class + overnight in darwin 1n (pre) + en route to nadi airport (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS IN BUSINESS CLASS + OVERNIGHT IN DARWIN 1N (PRE) + EN ROUTE TO NADI AIRPORT (POST)
Details

Total

9,945 €/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.