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PACKING FOR PAPUA - Fly FREE* exclusive offer

Validity Dates 07 Nov 2024 to 30 Dec 2024
Start Price AU $13,245 per person
Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 10 Night Islands and cultures of Papua New Guinea ex Cairns, Qld, Australia Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description Fly FREE* from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne when you book this beautiful cruise & stay package with us to PNG.
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 27 Oct 2025
Inclusions Package duration: 11 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 26 October 2025 - with flight to Cairns
Cruise starts: 27 October 2025 - from Cairns, Australia
Cruise ends: 6 November 2025 - into Cairns, Australia
Package ends: 6 November 2025 - with flight from Cairns to Syd/Bne/Mel
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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.
Visit the remote Tami islands.
Witness the cultures and traditions of Morobe region and the traditional ceremonies of the Asaro Mudmen of Madang region.
Swim and snorkel in the warm, clear tropical waters of the Solomon Sea.
Walk on the picture-perfect postcard Lusancay Islands
Understand the colonial history of Samarai Island and of Papua New Guinea’s role during World War II.
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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BIG SAVINGS!
All prices per person in AUD from*
Last cabins, don't miss out......
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $14,740 - your special price from $13,245*pp (limited availability)
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $15,380 - your special price from $13,745*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $16,195 - your special price from $14,445*pp
Twin DS Deluxe Suite was $23,080 - your special price from $19,875*pp
Single PR5 Prestige Balcony was $31,340 - your special price from $26,290 (limited space)
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PACKING FOR PAPUA Fly FREE*, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- BONUS FREE* Return economy class airfare from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Cairns inc tax (other Australian cities available with surcharge)
- One way transfer from Cairns airport to hotel
- 1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Cairns
- 10 night Papua New Guinea expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier round trip from Cairns
- 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 Cairns port to airport
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 (02Sep24). Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. 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. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer ends 30Dec24 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.
Sailing Dates
27 Oct 2025
Cabin Twin
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU $13,245
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU $13,745
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU $14,445
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU $19,875
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
26 Oct 2025 Fly Syd/Bne/Mel to Cairns, transfer to hotel
27 Oct 2025 Make your own way to the port, embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
27 Oct 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 6:00 PM
28 Oct 2025 At Sea    
29 Oct 2025 Alotau, Papua New Guinea
30 Oct 2025 Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
31 Oct 2025 Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea
1 Nov 2025 Madang, Papua New Guinea
2 Nov 2025 Morobe Harbour, Papua New Guinea
3 Nov 2025 Lusancay Islands, PNG
4 Nov 2025 Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea
5 Nov 2025 At Sea    
6 Nov 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 9:30 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
6 Nov 2025 Transfer to airport, Fly Cairns to Syd/Mel/Bne
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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