Validity Dates |
23 Jun 2025 to 31 Aug 2025 |
Start Price |
AU $18,285 per person
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Cruise |
Le Jacques Cartier, 16 Night An escapade in the heart of Melanesia ex Darwin, NT, Australia to Lautoka, Fiji |
Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Jacques Cartier |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
Fly, Cruise & Stay 17 nights from Darwin to Lautoka visiting Melanesia with Ponants Le Jaques Cartier |
Type of Special |
Fly Cruise and Stay |
Departure Date |
21 Aug 2026 |
Inclusions |
Package duration: 17 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 20th August 2026 - with flight from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Darwin
Cruise starts: 21st August 2026 - from Darwin, Australia
Cruise ends: 6th September 2026 - into Lautoka, Viti Levu Island, Fiji
Package ends: 6th September 2026 - with flight back to home city from Fiji
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BIG SAVINGS INCLUDING FREE FLIGHT!
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $22,740 - your special price from $18,285*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $23,795 - your special price from $19,095*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $25,075 - your special price from $20,195*pp
Twin DS3 Deluxe Suite was $33,270 - your special price from $27,430*pp
Single PR4 Prestige Balcony was $42,975 - your special price from $18,470*pp
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A MELANESIAN MELODY Fly FREE*, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- FREE* One way economy class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane (other cities on request) to Darwin
- 1 nights accommodation in Darwin with breakfast
- 15 night Melanesia expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Darwin to Lautoka
- 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 economy class airfare from Nadi to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
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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 (20 June 2025). 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 Darwin pre cruise. Offer ends 31 August 2025 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. |
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Sailing Dates |
21 Aug 2026 |
Cabin |
Twin |
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 |
AU $18,285
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 |
AU $19,095
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 |
AU $20,195
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Deluxe Suite Deck 3 |
AU $27,430
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Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date |
Activity |
20 Aug 2026 |
Flight from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Darwin. Check into hotel |
21 Aug 2026 |
Check out hotel, make own way to port, embark ship |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
21 Aug 2026 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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5:30 PM |
22 Aug 2026 |
At Sea |
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23 Aug 2026 |
At Sea |
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24 Aug 2026 |
Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia |
2:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
25 Aug 2026 |
At Sea |
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26 Aug 2026 |
Port Moresby PNG |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
27 Aug 2026 |
Alotau, Papua New Guinea |
2:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
28 Aug 2026 |
At Sea |
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29 Aug 2026 |
At Sea |
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30 Aug 2026 |
Honiara, Solomon Islands |
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8:00 PM |
31 Aug 2026 |
At Sea |
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1 Sep 2026 |
At Sea |
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2 Sep 2026 |
Espiritu Santo Island Vanuatu |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
3 Sep 2026 |
Port Vila Vanuatu |
7:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
4 Sep 2026 |
At Sea |
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5 Sep 2026 |
At Sea |
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6 Sep 2026 |
Lautoka, Fiji |
7:00 AM |
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Post-cruise Itinerary
Date |
Activity |
6 Sep 2026 |
Disembark ship, make own way to airport. Fly Nadi to home city |
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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