Validity Dates |
07 Nov 2024 to 30 Dec 2024 |
Start Price |
AU $13,245 per person
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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
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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. |
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Sailing Dates |
27 Oct 2025 |
Cabin |
Twin |
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 |
AU $13,245
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 |
AU $13,745
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 |
AU $14,445
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Deluxe Suite Deck 3 |
AU $19,875
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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 |
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6:00 PM |
28 Oct 2025 |
At Sea |
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29 Oct 2025 |
Alotau, Papua New Guinea |
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30 Oct 2025 |
Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea |
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31 Oct 2025 |
Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea |
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1 Nov 2025 |
Madang, Papua New Guinea |
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2 Nov 2025 |
Morobe Harbour, Papua New Guinea |
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3 Nov 2025 |
Lusancay Islands, PNG |
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4 Nov 2025 |
Samarai Island, Papua New Guinea |
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5 Nov 2025 |
At Sea |
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6 Nov 2025 |
Cairns, Qld, Australia |
9:30 AM |
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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.
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