Le Jacques Cartier, 10 Night Australia’s Iconic Kimberley ex Broome, WA, Australia to Darwin, NT, Australia – 23 May 2026 – Cruise Traveller

Le Jacques Cartier, 10 Night Australia’s Iconic Kimberley ex Broome, WA, Australia to Darwin, NT, Australia

Cruise Line
Ponant
Ship
Le Jacques Cartier
Cruise Departs
23 May 2026
Cruise Duration
10 Nights
Embark Ship
Broome, WA, Australia
Disembark Ship
Darwin, NT, Australia
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 Deluxe Suite Deck 6 Privilege Suite Deck 5 Privilege Suite Deck 6
AU $26,130
per person
AU $26,130
per person
AU $34,010
per person
AU $34,010
per person

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
23 May 2026
Broome, WA, Australia
7:00 PM
24 May 2026
Lacepede Islands, Western Australia
25 May 2026
Collier Bay, Western Australia
26 May 2026
Collier Bay, Western Australia
27 May 2026
Careening Bay, WA
28 May 2026
Hunter River, West Australia
29 May 2026
Swift Bay
30 May 2026
Vansittart Bay, Western Australia
31 May 2026
King George River, Western Australia
01 Jun 2026 At sea    
02 Jun 2026
Darwin, NT, Australia
6:00 AM

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 Triple Per Person   Single Per Person
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 
Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 
Privilege Suite Deck 5
 
Privilege Suite Deck 6
 
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 
Owner's Suite Deck 5
 

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For your serenity, a transfer to the ship is organised on the day of embarkation and this is included in your cruise fare.

Embarkation day – Broome

In Broome, the meeting point for embarkation is at the Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon St, Broome.

For guests arriving at the airport on the day of embarkation, you will be transferred to the Mangrove Hotel. Upon airport arrival, please make yourself known to the Broome Transit Desk to arrange your “shuttle bus” transfer to the Mangrove Hotel. The Broome Transit Desk is located in the arrival’s hall, next to the carousel.

For guests who booked a PONANT pre-cruise package, your transfer from your hotel to the Mangrove Hotel will be at 2pm.

For guests who have booked their own Broome accommodation, please ensure you arrive at the Mangrove Hotel, no later than 3pm for your transfer to the ship.At the Mangrove Hotel, all guests can enjoy some leisure time around the property or enjoy Broome City until the transfer to the ship at 3pm.

– Cruise onboard your ship –

Please note:

To anticipate your bus transfer before embarkation, your travel agent will need to advise PONANT of your flight arrival details.

If you are arriving into Australia on an international flight, please note that you will need to clear immigration, pick up your luggage and check them in again at the domestic terminal for your connecting flight into Broome.

Local English-speaking assistance services will be provided.

This programme is subject to change.

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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