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

Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 16 Night New Guinea Odyssey ex Cairns, Qld, Australia to Darwin, NT, Australia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 16 Night Cruise sailing from Cairns, Qld, Australia onboard Le Jacques Cartier
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 06 Nov 2025
Cruise Description This 17-day PONANT expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier will take you to explore the wonders and ancestral tribes of Papua New Guinea.

You will board your ship in Cairns and Le Jacques-Cartier will 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. Sail to Alotau, in Milne Bay province, and discover a rich history shaped by pearl farmers, miners and missionaries.

Your call at Tufi will be one of the highlights of your voyage. Dubbed the Scandinavia of the Tropics, you will undoubtedly fall under the charm of this picturesque region, with its deep ‘fjords’ known locally as ‘rias’, which were formed through volcanic activity. In this unique setting, local Papuan tribes will share their customs, beliefs and artwork with you.

You will then head north along the coast to Madang, nicknamed ‘the most beautiful city in the South Pacific’. Within this stunning province exists great geographical diversity and 170 different languages are spoken there.

In the village of Kopar, situated at the mouth of the Sepik River, you will be welcomed with cultural performances and witness life in a traditional village.

As you voyage across Western New Guinea you will experience Cenderawasih Bay, with an unforgettable opportunity to swim with whale sharks and in the spectacular Kitikiti Waterfall, surrounded by lush nature.

You will then 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.

Before ending your cruise in Darwin, you will set the course for the Kei Islands, located in the Maluku Islands. These hidden gems surrounded by unbelievably blue water boast some of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in Indonesia.

The wildlife encounters described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
06 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
DS6 AU $41,670 AU $28,170 AU $14,670
DS4 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
GD6 AU $68,840 AU $46,280 AU $23,730
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
6 Nov 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 6:00 PM
7 Nov 2025 At Sea    
8 Nov 2025 Alotau, Papua New Guinea
9 Nov 2025 Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
10 Nov 2025 Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea
11 Nov 2025 Madang, Papua New Guinea
12 Nov 2025 Kopar Village, Sepik River, PNG
13 Nov 2025 Jayapura, Indonesia
14 Nov 2025 At Sea    
15 Nov 2025 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
16 Nov 2025 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
17 Nov 2025 At Sea    
18 Nov 2025 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
19 Nov 2025 Triton Bay, Indonesia
20 Nov 2025 Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia
21 Nov 2025 At Sea    
22 Nov 2025 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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