Validity Dates |
18 Jun 2025 to 31 Jul 2025 |
Start Price |
AU $12,530 per person
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Cruise |
Le Soleal, 11 Night Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands ex Darwin, NT, Australia Return |
Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Soleal |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
Cruise & Stay free* 13 nights from Darwin roundtrip with Ponants Le Soleal |
Type of Special |
Fly Cruise and Stay |
Departure Date |
17 Sep 2026 |
Inclusions |
Package duration: 13 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 15th September 2026 - with flight to Darwin
Cruise starts: 17th September 2026 - from Darwin
Cruise ends: 28th September 2026 - into Darwin
Package ends: 28th September 2026 - with flight home from Darwin
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the natural gems of the Moluccas and the Coral Triangle, in the heart of the Banda Sea.
- Four days in the Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat, among karst rock formations and turquoise lagoons.
- Activities*: outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy with your naturalist guides, swimming, scuba diving (Level 2 or CMAS 2-star diver or equivalent required) with an instructor.
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BONUS STAY FREE* + BIG SAVINGS!
Twin SP3 Superior Stateroom was $16,099 - your special price from $12,530*pp
Twin DEL Deluxe Balcony was $17,290 - your special price from $13,395*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $18,995 - your special price from $14,655*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $19,850 - your special price from $15,275*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $20,880 - your special price from $16,030*pp
Twin DS6 Deluxe Suite was $28,410 - your special price from $21,540*pp
Single DEL Deluxe Balcony was $32,160 - your special price from $13,780*pp
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EXPLORING THE SPICE ISLANDS Fly, Cruise & Stay FREE*package includes:
- Return economy class airfare from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Darwin (other cities on request)
- FREE* 2 nights hotel stay in Darwin with breakfast
- FREE* Full day tour to Kakadu National Park
- 11 night Raja Ampat archipelago and Indonesia expedition cruise aboard Le Soleal from Darwin roundtrip
- 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
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Kakadu National Park - Full day tour from Darwin
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we uncover the very best Kakadu has to offer. Leave tropical Darwin travelling through the rich floodplains towards Kakadu National Park, this 20,000 square kilometre area is teeming with wildlife, important Aboriginal rock art sites, and diverse landscapes.
Our first stop is a visit to the diverse wetlands of Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, a bird-watchers paradise and wildlife refuge.We then travel onto the Bowali Visitor Centre to learn more about the rich indigenous culture and history of this special place and break for lunch (at own expense). We’ll visit the famous Cahills Crossing in search of crocodiles at this eye opening stretch of water, the only road access point between Arnhem Land and Kakadu National Park.
Visit the World Heritage Listed, sacred site Ubirr rock art. Home to some of the oldest and best-preserved rock art galleries in the world. Dating back some 20,000 years and discovering the hidden secrets with a guided walk.
Including:
National Park Ticket
Experienced Driver Guide
Comprehensive commentary
Travel in an air-conditioned coach
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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 (18 June 2025). Some cabins may have obstructed views. 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. 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. |
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Sailing Dates |
17 Sep 2026 |
Cabin |
Twin |
Superior Stateroom |
AU $12,530
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Deluxe Stateroom |
AU $13,395
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Prestige Deck 4 |
AU $14,655
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Prestige Deck 5 |
AU $15,275
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Prestige Deck 6 |
AU $16,030
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Deluxe Suite |
AU $21,540
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Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date |
Activity |
15 Sep 2026 |
Fly Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne to Darwin, make own way to hotel |
16 Sep 2026 |
Full day tour to Kakadu National Park |
17 Sep 2026 |
Check out hotel, make own way to port, embark ship |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
17 Sep 2026 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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5:30 PM |
18 Sep 2026 |
At Sea |
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19 Sep 2026 |
At Sea |
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20 Sep 2026 |
Banda Neira, Indonesia |
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21 Sep 2026 |
Raja Ampat |
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22 Sep 2026 |
Raja Ampat |
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23 Sep 2026 |
Raja Ampat |
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24 Sep 2026 |
Raja Ampat |
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24 Sep 2026 |
Raja Ampat |
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25 Sep 2026 |
Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia |
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26 Sep 2026 |
Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia |
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27 Sep 2026 |
At Sea |
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28 Sep 2026 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
7:30 AM |
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Post-cruise Itinerary
Date |
Activity |
28 Sep 2026 |
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.
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