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OUR BACKYARD PARADISE - Fly Free* Exclusive Offer

Validity Dates 09 Sep 2024 to 30 Oct 2024
Start Price AU $14,860 per person
Cruise Le Soleal, 15 Night Tropical Odyssey between Indonesia and North East Australia ex Benoa, Bali, Indonesia to Cairns, Qld, Australia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination Asia
Brief Description Fly, Cruise & Stay 17 nights from Bali to Cairns with Ponants Le Soleal
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 05 Dec 2025
Inclusions Package duration: 17 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 3rd December 2025 - with flight from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth (surcharge) to Bali
Cruise starts: 5th December 2025 - from Benoa, Bali
Cruise ends: 20th December 2025 - into Cairns
Package ends: 20th December 2025 - with flight back to home city from Cairns
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- An expedition cruise to discover the lush and idyllic islands of Indonesia, combining gorgeous scenery and encounters with the locals.
- Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- UNESCO site: Komodo National park.
- Discover the Moluccas, a natural paradise on the Spice Route.
- Discover the Asmat region and its small traditional villages, inhabitants and warrior ceremonies.
- Lizard Island, snorkelling the coral reefs of Watson’s Bay.
- Encounters with the local people discovering their customs and culture.
- The possibilities for swimming and snorkelling in heavenly locations.
- Opportunity of diving (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board and of snorkelling with your expedition team.
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BIG SAVINGS!
Booking early has it`s advantages - current savings on this departure include..
Twin DEL Deluxe Balcony was $18,645- your special price from $14,860*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $20,540- your special price from $16,255pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $21,465 - your special price from $16,940*pp
Twin DS6 Deluxe Suite was $30,680 - your special price from $23,900*pp
Single prices on request
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OUR BACKYARD PARADISE Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- One way economy class airfare from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth (return surcharge approximately $500pp) to Denpasar, Bali inc tax
- One way transfer from Denpasar airport to hotel
- 2 nights 5 star accommodation in Nusa Dua with breakfast
- One way transfer from Nusa Dua hotel to port at Benoa
- 15 night West Papua and Indonesia expedition cruise aboard Le Soleal from Benoa to 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 and off ship excursions
- Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)
- Port taxes
- FREE* One way economy class airfare from Cairns to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth*
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 (22Aug24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. A passport is required to travel on this cruise as it visits international waters. 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 and not included in Cairns post cruise. Offer ends 30Oct24 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 on expedition cruises and not included.
Sailing Dates
05 Dec 2025
Cabin Twin
Deluxe Stateroom AU $14,860
Prestige Deck 4 AU $16,255
Prestige Deck 5 AU $16,940
Deluxe Suite AU $23,900
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
3 Dec 2025 Fly Australia to Bali, transfer to hotel
3 Dec 2025 Check in your luxury hotel for a 2 night stay
4 Dec 2025 Bali at leisure
5 Dec 2025 Check out hotel, transfer to port, embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
5 Dec 2025 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia 6:00 PM
6 Dec 2025 At Sea    
7 Dec 2025 Komodo Island, Indonesia
8 Dec 2025 Maumere, Flores (Indonesia)
9 Dec 2025 Kalabahi, Indonesia
10 Dec 2025 Barat Daya Islands, Indonesia
11 Dec 2025 Banda Neira, Indonesia
12 Dec 2025 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
13 Dec 2025 Triton Bay, Indonesia
14 Dec 2025 At Sea    
15 Dec 2025 Asmat, Papua New Guinea
16 Dec 2025 At Sea    
17 Dec 2025 At Sea    
18 Dec 2025 Cape York, Qld, Australia
19 Dec 2025 Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia
20 Dec 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 7:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
20 Dec 2025 Disembark ship, make own way to airport and fly home
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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