Validity Dates |
04 Dec 2024 to 30 Dec 2024 |
Start Price |
AU $13,900 per person
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Cruise |
Le Soleal, 11 Night The fascinating nature of Melanesia ex Darwin, NT, Australia Return |
Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Soleal |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
Cruise & Stay 11 nights from Darwin to Darwin with Ponants Le Soleal |
Type of Special |
14 day Cruise and Stay |
Departure Date |
08 Sep 2025 |
Inclusions |
Package duration: 13 nights Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 8th September 2025 - at Darwin hotel
Cruise starts: 10th September 2025 - from Darwin
Cruise/Package ends: 21st September 2025 - into Darwin
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- An unprecedented expedition cruise to discover the little-known gems of Western Melanesia, marked by spellbinding natural surroundings, an astonishing seabed and ancestral legacies.
- Zodiac outings and shore visits with your team of naturalists.
- Exploring the Maluku Islands, a natural paradise on the Spice Route.
- Four days in the Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat, in the very heart of the "Coral Triangleā: a natural sanctuary and a real haven of peace.
- Gain an insight into the History, culture and the diversity of flora and fauna from your expert expedition team.
- Landscapes: tropical forests, karst formations, breathtaking waterfalls, multicoloured lagoons, paradise beaches, a magnificent seabed, coral reefs.
- Possibility 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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BONUS STAY FREE + BIG SAVINGS!
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $15,245 - your special price from $13,900pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $15,925 - your special price from $14,580*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $16,755 - your special price from $15,410pp
Twin PS5 Prestige Suite was $31,525 - your special price from $29,120*pp
Single PR4 Prestige Balcony was $16,210 - your special price from $14,260*pp
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EXPLORING THE SPICE ISLANDS Cruise & Stay package includes:
- FREE! 2 nights hotel stay in Darwin with breakfast
- 11 night West Papua 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 |
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 (09Oct24). 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 30Dec24 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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Prices |
Category |
Twin Per Person |
Single Per Person |
Prestige Deck 4 |
AU $13,900 |
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Prestige Deck 5 |
AU $14,580 |
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Prestige Deck 6 |
AU $15,410 |
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Prestige Deck 5 Suite |
AU $29,120 |
Request Price |
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Itinerary |
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
08/09 |
Make your own way to Darwin hotel by 08 September 2025 and check in hotel |
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2 |
09/09 |
Darwin at leisure |
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3 |
10/09 |
Check out hotel, make own way to Darwin port, embark Le Soleal |
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Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
3 |
10/09 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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6:00 PM |
4 |
11/09 |
At sea |
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5 |
12/09 |
Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia |
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6 |
13/09 |
At sea |
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7 |
14/09 |
Raja Ampat |
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8 |
15/09 |
Raja Ampat |
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9 |
16/09 |
Raja Ampat |
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10 |
17/09 |
Raja Ampat |
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11 |
18/09 |
Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia |
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12 |
19/09 |
Banda Neira, Indonesia |
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13 |
20/09 |
At sea |
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14 |
21/09 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
7:00 AM |
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Post-cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
14 |
21/09 |
Disembark ship, holiday ends |
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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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