A COURSE FOR THE KIMBERLEY – Fly, Cruise & Stay 2 nights free in Broome!* – 29 Aug 2025 – Cruise Traveller

A COURSE FOR THE KIMBERLEY – Fly, Cruise & Stay 2 nights free in Broome!*

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Le Jacques Cartier
Package Departs
29 Aug 2025
Package Duration
13 Nights
Embark Ship
Broome, W A
Disembark Ship
Darwin, NT, Australia
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 Deluxe Suite Deck 4
AU $14,890
per person
AU $15,240
per person
AU $20,390
per person

Package duration: 13 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 29th August 2025 – with flight to Broome
Cruise starts: 1st September 2025 – from Broome
Cruise ends: 11th September 2025 – into Darwin
Package ends: 11th September 2025 – with flight from Darwin
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HIGHLIGHTS:
– Join Ponant`s highly qualified expedition team for a whale migration season cruise
– Enjoy regular Zodiac outings & shore visits to get close to the Kimberley nature
– Discover billions of years-old landscapes & ancient rock art
– Listen to stories of the dreamtime from the oldest continuous culture on the planet
– Explore pristine mangrove environments, home to the world`s largest living reptile, the salt water crocodile
– Witness unique tidal phenomena such as the Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef

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BIG SAVINGS!
Booking early has it`s advantages – current savings on this departure include…
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $21,470 – your special price from $14,890*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $22,410 – your special price from $15,240*pp
Twin DS4 Deluxe Suite was $29,930 – your special price from $20,390*pp
Single DEL Deluxe Balcony was $20,055 – your special price from $13,935*pp
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A COURSE FOR THE KIMBERLEY Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:
– Return economy class airfare from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth to Broome and ex Darwin on return inc. tax
– One way transfer from Broome airport to hotel
– BONUS Stay 3 / Pay 1 offer – 3 nights accommodation in Broome with breakfast
– One way transfer from Broome hotel to downtown Broome (cruise line operates service from downtown to ship)
– 10 night Kimberley 2025 expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Broome to Darwin
– 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
– Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)
– Port taxes
– One way private car transfer from Darwin port to airport

Special Conditions

*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (22Jul24). Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of inquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Passports are required to travel along with comprehensive travel insurance. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time and based on current 20% Ponant bonus discount fares which may vary until and are capacity controlled by the cruise line. 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. Included hotel stay in Broome is at the property of our choosing. Offer ends 30Nov24 or until sold out/withdrawn and are subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Packages containing flights, transfers and accommodation incur different cancellation fees to cruise only bookings. Travel insurance is mandatory, but not included in package pricing.

Special Validity Dates

Special is valid from 28 Oct 2024 to 30 Nov 2024 or until sold out/withdrawn.

Stay 3 pay only 1 – two free nights in Broome!*

Pre-cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
29 Aug 2025 Fly Syd, Bne, Mel, Adl or Per to Broome, Transfer to hotel
30 Aug 2025 Broome at leisure
31 Aug 2025 Broome at leisure
01 Sep 2025 Check out hotel, transfer to downtown Broome, Ship transfer to port

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
01 Sep 2025
Broome, W A
8:00 PM
02 Sep 2025
Lacepede Islands, Western Australia
03 Sep 2025
Collier Bay, Western Australia
04 Sep 2025
Collier Bay, Western Australia
05 Sep 2025
Careening Bay, WA
06 Sep 2025
Hunter River, West Australia
07 Sep 2025
Swift Bay
08 Sep 2025
Vansittart Bay, Western Australia
09 Sep 2025
King George River, Western Australia
10 Sep 2025 At sea    
11 Sep 2025
Darwin, NT, Australia
6:00 AM

Post-cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
11 Sep 2025 Transfer to airport, Fly Darwin to home city in Australia

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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Category Twin Per Person     Single Per Person
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
   
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
   
Deluxe Suite Deck 4
   

Set sail for the wild and grandiose landscapes of Kimberley, following this exceptional PONANT itinerary.

From Broome to Darwin, embark for an 11-day expedition cruise.

On the Lacepede Islands, take the time to admire the abundance of nesting birds as well as the large population of turtles residing in the lagoon.

In one of the most picturesque parts of the region, the Hunter River, you will see wild mangrove forests where saltwater crocodiles live along with many species of birds.

During your cruise, the magnificent bays of Vansittart and Swift will offer you exceptional panoramas, between islands, secret inlets, caves and rocky overhangs.

The highpoint of this cruise will undoubtedly be the discovery of the King George River and the majestic Twin Falls, the highest falls in Western Australia.

You will also visit Collier Bay, where you will be able to admire the Montgomery Reef, home to vast expanses of lagoons and immense coral reefs.

Your ship will take you along one of the most spectacular coasts in the entire region.

With their falls, abrupt gorges, savannah, calm waters and desolate mountain chains, the wild lands of Kimberley are the promise of an exceptional adventure.

This itinerary is given as an indication only. Based on tide times and weather conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader may need to switch the order of certain ports of call around to ensure guests have the best possible experience.

Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.

As the sixth ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Jacques Cartier will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.

Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.

Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 131 metres
  • Tonnage: 9,900 gross tons
  • Maiden Voyage: July 2020
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 184
  • Officer Nationality: French
  • Ship Registration: French

Ship Amenities

  • 110/220 volts outlet
  • Bath Robes
  • Flat screen television
  • Hair Dryer
  • In Room Safe
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Ipod(TM) players
  • Minibar
  • Satellite Direct Line Telephone

Ship Facilities

  • Art Gallery
  • Bars
  • Fitness Centre
  • Hydraulic Platform for Water Sports / Swimming
  • Main Lounge
  • Dining Room
  • Panoramic Lounge
  • Shopping Boutiques
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Theatre

EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.

Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.

To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment – a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared – and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.

To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.

Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege…

Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.

In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.

Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax – we take care of everything…

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* 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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