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PAPUA & PACIFIC - AIR CREDIT OFFER*

Validity Dates 27 Nov 2024 to 03 Jan 2025
Start Price AU $13,830 per person
Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 13 Night Ancient Cultures of Papua New Guinea ex Cairns, Qld, Australia to Honiara, Solomon Islands
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description Book this cruise with us & receive $400 air credit towards your flights*
Type of Special Fly Cruise
Departure Date 16 Feb 2025
Inclusions Package duration: 13 nights Cruise & Air Credit
Package/Cruise starts: 16 February 2025 - with cruise from Cairns, Australia
Cruise ends: 01 March 2025 - in Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
Package ends: 01 March 2025 - with flight from Honiara to Brisbane
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Zodiac outings and shore visits with your expedition team.
Discover the mysteries of Papua New Guinea, the land of a thousand cultures
From Tufi, journey on an outrigger canoe into the ancient fjords of Cape Nelson
Learn about the traditional ‘Kula’ trading system on the island of Kiriwina
Swim and snorkel in the warm, clear tropical waters of the Solomon Sea
Walk on the picture-perfect postcard Lusancay Islands
In the Solomon Islands, Ghizo and Njari islands are where you will meet some of the most skilled carvers in the world
In Roderick Bay, experience the white-sand beaches and fringing coral reefs before reaching the Malaita Province
Your expedition will finish in the capital of the Solomon Islands, Honiara
Gain an insight into the history, culture and the diversity of flora and fauna from your expert expedition team.
Opportunity of diving (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board and of snorkelling with your expedition team. (extra cost)
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GREAT PRICE!
All prices per person in AUD from*
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $18,490 - your special price from $13,830*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $19,310 - your special price from $14,425*pp
Twin PS6 Prestige Suite was $36,490 - your special price from $27,995*pp
Single PR4 Prestige Balcony was $33,800 - your special price from $24,975*
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PAPUA & PACIFIC, Cruise & Air Credit Offer* package includes:
- BONUS* $400 per person air credit
- 13 night South Pacific and Papua New Guinea expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier from Cairns to Honiara
- All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
- Captain`s welcome cocktail and gala dinner onboard
- Open Bar (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands) during cruise
- Evening entertainment and events
- Room service 24h (special selection)
- Highly qualified bilingual French/English expedition team
- Zodiac excursions
- Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)
- Port taxes
- One way transfer from Honiara port to airport
- One way economy class airfare from Honiara to Brisbane including taxes
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (27Nov24). Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Offer ends 03Jan25 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Travel insurance is mandatory but not included. Flights must be booked with Cruise Traveller and a $30 ticketing fee applies per person.
Sailing Dates
16 Feb 2025
Cabin Twin
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU $13,830
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU $14,425
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU $27,995
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
16 Feb 2025 Make own way to Cairns, embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
16 Feb 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 6:00 PM
17 Feb 2025 At Sea    
18 Feb 2025 Alotau, Papua New Guinea
19 Feb 2025 Fergusson Islands, Papua New Guinea
19 Feb 2025 Dobu Island, Papua New Guinea
20 Feb 2025 Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
21 Feb 2025 Morobe Harbour, Papua New Guinea
22 Feb 2025 Lusancay Islands, PNG
23 Feb 2025 Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea
24 Feb 2025 At Sea    
25 Feb 2025 Ghizo Is, Solomons
25 Feb 2025 Njari Island, Solomon Islands
26 Feb 2025 At Sea    
27 Feb 2025 Roderick Bay, Solomon Islands
28 Feb 2025 Malaita Island, Soloman Islands
1 Mar 2025 Honiara, Solomon Islands 7:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
1 Mar 2025 Disembark ship, transfer to Honiara airport for flight to Brisbane
1 Mar 2025 Arrive Brisbane, Australia
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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