Aug 21, 26, from $12,680
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Come aboard Le Jacques Cartier for an unforgettable voyage.

Leaving from Darwin, PONANT invites you to embark on board Le Jacques Cartier for a 17-day journey featuring idyllic landscapes, lush nature and ancestral civilisations with secular traditions. Set off to discover the ancestral lands of Australia and four Melanesian treasures: Papua New Guinea, the Vanuatu archipelago, the Solomons and the Fiji islands.

On cosmopolitan Thursday Island, in the far north of the Australian territory, make the most of a visit to discover the history of this part of the Pacific during the Second World War. The Jacques-Cartier will set sail for Papua New Guinea, a fascinating land that is home to no fewer than 700 ethnic groups within a highly diverse yet mainly unexplored, ecosystem. 

Setting sail for the Salomon Islands! You will stop over in Honiara on the large island of Guadalcanal, where exoticism and beauty go hand in hand, from paradisiacal waterfalls to lush green hills.

Then, the Jacques Cartier sails towards heavenly lands, where white sandy beaches encircle luxuriant forests with unique ecosystems, and legends and myths remain engraved in memories and traditions... In Port-Vila, capital of Vanuatu, you will relish the unforgettable sight of magnificent bays, a colonial heritage, paradise beaches and enchanting waterfalls. In Espiritu Santo, the archipelago's main island, you are sure to be captivated by the unspoilt seabed surrounding this luxuriant islet.

Your journey will end in Lautoka in Fiji, famous for its sugar cane crops.

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Pacific Islands

Darwin to Lautoka, Viti Levu Island

Duration

17 days, 16 nights on board

Timeless

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 15%

Ref: EX210826

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • Exploring the natural and historic treasures of the Java and Timor Seas, featuring monumental temples, paradisiacal beaches and lush nature.
  • Discovering an exceptional heritage (archaeological sites of Trowulan and Bordobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Sites) and fascinating nature (Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  • Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor to admire the local marine life.
An escapade in the heart of Melanesia null

Customize your journey:

Staterooms and suites

Elegance and refinement

*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.

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An escapade in the heart of Melanesia

Itinerary

Embarkation 08/21/26 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Departure 08/21/26 at 5:30 PM

Aug 21, 26 - Darwin
Aug 21, 26 - Darwin

Arrival 08/22/26 Departure 08/23/26

Aug 22, 26 > Aug 23, 26 - At sea
Aug 22, 26 > Aug 23, 26 - At sea

Arrival 08/24/26 early afternoon Departure 08/24/26 early evening

Aug 24, 26 - Thursday Island
Aug 24, 26 - Thursday Island

Arrival 08/25/26 Departure 08/25/26

Aug 25, 26 - At sea
Aug 25, 26 - At sea

Arrival 08/26/26 early morning Departure 08/26/26 mid afternoon

Aug 26, 26 - Port Moresby
Aug 26, 26 - Port Moresby

Arrival 08/27/26 early afternoon Departure 08/27/26 evening

Aug 27, 26 - Alotau
Aug 27, 26 - Alotau

Arrival 08/28/26 Departure 08/29/26

Aug 28, 26 > Aug 29, 26 - At sea
Aug 28, 26 > Aug 29, 26 - At sea

Arrival 08/30/26 Departure 08/30/26 evening

Aug 30, 26 - Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
Aug 30, 26 - Honiara, Guadalcanal Island

Arrival 08/31/26 Departure 09/01/26

Aug 31, 26 > Sep 1, 26 - At sea
Aug 31, 26 > Sep 1, 26 - At sea

Arrival 09/02/26 early morning Departure 09/02/26 late afternoon

Sep 2, 26 - Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island
Sep 2, 26 - Luganville, Espiritu Santo Island

Arrival 09/03/26 early morning Departure 09/03/26 evening

Sep 3, 26 - Port Vila, Efate
Sep 3, 26 - Port Vila, Efate

Arrival 09/04/26 Departure 09/05/26

Sep 4, 26 > Sep 5, 26 - At sea
Sep 4, 26 > Sep 5, 26 - At sea

Arrival 09/06/26 early morning Disembarkation 09/06/26 at 8:00 AM

Sep 6, 26 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
Sep 6, 26 - Lautoka, Viti Levu Island

An escapade in the heart of Melanesia

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En route to nadi airport

EN ROUTE TO NADI AIRPORT
Details

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between your port of disembarkation and the airport.

Nadi

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will be transferred to the international airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfer by coach from the port to the airport.

·        Services of a local English-speaking hostess.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and hostess.

·        Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note :

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Duration of the transfer may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

$110/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Overnight in darwin (1 night)

OVERNIGHT IN DARWIN (1 NIGHT)
Details

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Day 1 - Darwin

Meet at Darwin Airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT or any other flight (provided that you have previously communicated your flight schedule to your travel agent).

You will be transferred to the hotel Adina Darwin Waterfront Apartments 4*.

Check in time is approximately 2:00pm.

Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Darwin

In late morning, you will check out of the hotel.

Day at leisure.

You will enjoy the facilities of your hotel until your transfer to Darwin harbour to board your ship.

Your hotel:

The Adina Darwin Waterfront Apartments is a modern establishment located by the waterfront, offering stunning views of Darwin Harbour. Ideally situated, it provides easy access to the city’s restaurants, shops, and markets. The warm and welcoming atmosphere complements the quality of the dedicated staff, ensuring an ideal setting for relaxation.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

Your programme includes:

·        1-night accommodation in Standard Room at Darwin Waterfront Apartments, 4* local standards (or similar).

·        Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        The services of a local English-speaking assistance.

Your programme does not include:

·        Meals and breakfast.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Visa if necessary.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Early check-in and late check-out.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        It is imperative that the details of your departure flight are provided to your travel agent, no later than 30 days before the start date of your cruise, to secure the proper private transfer.

·        Official hotel check-in time is 2:00 p.m.

·        Official hotel check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

·        Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.

·        Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Contact of your hotel:

Adina Darwin Waterfront Apartments

7 Kitchener Drive,

Darwin City, Australia

Telephone: (+61) 8 8982 9999

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

 

 


Total

$260/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/to paris + overnight in darwin 1n (pre) + en route to nadi airport (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS + OVERNIGHT IN DARWIN 1N (PRE) + EN ROUTE TO NADI AIRPORT (POST)
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Total

-.-/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Flights from/to paris in business class + overnight in darwin 1n (pre) + en route to nadi airport (post)

FLIGHTS FROM/TO PARIS IN BUSINESS CLASS + OVERNIGHT IN DARWIN 1N (PRE) + EN ROUTE TO NADI AIRPORT (POST)
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Total

-.-/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.