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Validity Dates 13 Jun 2025 to 31 Jul 2025
Start Price AU $14,895 per person
Cruise Le Soleal, 14 Night Island Treasures of Indonesia & East Timor ex Darwin, NT, Australia to Benoa, Bali, Indonesia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination Asia
Brief Description Fly, Cruise & Stay 15 nights from Darwin to Bali visiting Indonesia & East Timor with Ponants Le Soleal
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 09 Nov 2026
Inclusions Package duration: 15 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 8th November 2026 - with flight from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Darwin
Cruise starts: 9th November 2026 - from Darwin, Australia
Cruise ends: 23rd November 2026 - into Benoa, Bali
Package ends: 23rd November 2026 - with flight back to home city from Bali
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- An expedition cruise to discover the lush and idyllic islands of Indonesia and East Timor, 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.
- Timor, Flores, Sumbawa, Komodo, Banda Neira - islands with spectacular blooms, wide emerald-coloured bays, island-volcanoes, prehistoric animals, hills covered in tropical forests, dazzling white sandy beaches
- 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!
Twin SP3 Superior Stateroom was $18,515 - your special price from $14,895*pp
Twin DEL Deluxe Balcony was $19,960 - your special price from $15,995*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $22,010 - your special price from $17,635*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $23,030 - your special price from $18,435*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $24,270 - your special price from $19,400*pp
Twin DS6 Deluxe Suite was $33,270 - your special price from $26,420*pp

Single SP3 Superior Stateroom was $33,270- your special price from $27,495*pp
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ISLANDS OF FIRE & SPICE 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
- 14 night Indonesia and East Timor expedition cruise aboard Le Soleal from Darwin 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 port to airport transfer in Benoa
- One way economy class airfare from Denpasar to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
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 (13 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 July 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.
Sailing Dates
09 Nov 2026
Cabin Twin
Superior Stateroom AU $14,895
Deluxe Stateroom AU $15,995
Prestige Deck 4 AU $17,635
Prestige Deck 5 AU $18,435
Prestige Deck 6 AU $19,400
Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU $26,420
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
8 Nov 2026 Flight from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Darwin. Check into hotel
9 Nov 2026 Check out hotel, make own way to port, embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
9 Nov 2026 Darwin, NT, Australia 6:00 PM
10 Nov 2026 At Sea    
11 Nov 2026 Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia
12 Nov 2026 Triton Bay, Indonesia
13 Nov 2026 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
14 Nov 2026 Banda Neira, Indonesia
15 Nov 2026 Barat Daya Islands, Indonesia
16 Nov 2026 Baucau, East Timor
17 Nov 2026 Dili, East Timor
18 Nov 2026 Kalabahi, Indonesia
19 Nov 2026 Maumere, Flores (Indonesia)
20 Nov 2026 Komodo Island, Indonesia
20 Nov 2026 Komodo Island, Indonesia
20 Nov 2026 Komodo Island, Indonesia
21 Nov 2026 Komodo Island, Indonesia
22 Nov 2026 Badas Islands, Indonesia
23 Nov 2026 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia 7:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
23 Nov 2026 Disembark ship, transfer to airport. Fly Denpasar 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.

* 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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