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WATERFALLS AND WONDERS - Fly FREE* Exclusive Offer

Validity Dates 14 Mar 2025 to 30 Mar 2025
Start Price AU $17,130 per person
Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 15 Night Tropical Odyssey between North East Australia and Indonesia ex Cairns, Qld, Australia to Benoa, Bali, Indonesia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination Asia
Brief Description Fly, Cruise & Stay 16 nights from Cairns to Bali with Ponants Le Jacques Cartier
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 08 Dec 2025
Inclusions Package duration: 16 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 7th December 2025 - with flight from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Cairns
Cruise starts: 8th December 2025 - from Cairns, Australia
Cruise ends: 23rd December 2025 - into Benoa, Bali
Package ends: 23rd December 2025 - with flight back to Australia from Denpasar, Bali arriving next day
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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 PR5 Prestige Balcony was $20,080 - your special price from $17,130*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $20,945 - your special price from $17,995*pp
Twin DS4 Deluxe Suite was $29,580 - your special price from $24,545*pp
Single PR5 Prestige Balcony was $33,345- your special price from $17,350*pp
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WATERFALLS AND WONDERS Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- FREE* One way economy class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Cairns inc tax (other cities on application)
- One nights stay in Cairns hotel with breakfast
- 15 night West Papua and Indonesia expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Cairns to Benoa
- 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
- One way transfer from Benoa port to Denpasar airport
- One way economy class airfare from Denpasar, Bali to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane inc tax

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY AND SPEND CHRISTMAS IN BALI
Including:
- One way transfer from Benoa port to Nusa Dua hotel
- 4 nights 5 star accommodation in Nusa Dua with breakfast
- One way transfer from Nusa Dua hotel to Denpasar airport
- One way economy class airfare from Denpasar, Bali to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane departing 27th December and arriving the next day

From $1385*pp based on twin share




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 (07Feb25). 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 30Mar25 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
08 Dec 2025
Cabin Twin
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU $17,130
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU $17,995
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU $24,545
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
7 Dec 2025 Fly from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Cairns, make own way to hotel
8 Dec 2025 Make own way to Cairns port, embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
8 Dec 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 6:00 PM
9 Dec 2025 Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia
10 Dec 2025 At Sea    
11 Dec 2025 Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia
12 Dec 2025 At Sea    
13 Dec 2025 Asmat, Papua New Guinea
14 Dec 2025 At Sea    
15 Dec 2025 Triton Bay, Indonesia
16 Dec 2025 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
17 Dec 2025 Banda Neira, Indonesia
18 Dec 2025 Barat Daya Islands, Indonesia
19 Dec 2025 Kalabahi, Indonesia
20 Dec 2025 Maumere, Flores (Indonesia)
21 Dec 2025 Komodo Island, Indonesia
21 Dec 2025 Komodo Island, Indonesia
22 Dec 2025 At Sea    
23 Dec 2025 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia 7:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
23 Dec 2025 Disembark ship, transfer to Denpasar airport for flight to Australia
24 Dec 2025 Arrive 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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