Validity Dates |
28 May 2025 to 30 Jun 2025 |
Start Price |
AU $15,745 per person
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Cruise |
Le Soleal, 16 Night New Guinea Odyssey ex Cairns, Qld, Australia to Darwin, NT, Australia |
Cruise Line |
Ponant |
Ship |
Le Soleal |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
Fly, Cruise & Stay 17 nights from Cairns to Darwin and discover Papua New Guinea with Ponants Le Soleal |
Type of Special |
Fly Cruise and Stay |
Departure Date |
24 Oct 2026 |
Inclusions |
Package duration: 17 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 23rd October 2026 - with flight from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne to Cairns
Cruise starts: 24th October 2026 - from Cairns
Cruise ends: 9th November 2026 - into Darwin
Package ends: 9th November 2026 - with flight back to home city from Darwin
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the south-west Pacific in search of the mysteries of Papua New Guinea, known as “the land of a thousand cultures”, and Indonesia.
- Discover the remote Tami and Kai archipelagos and the spectacular karst islands of the Coral Triangle.
- Guided activities*: outings and shore visits in a rubber dinghy with a team of naturalist guides; scuba diving (Level 2 or equivalent) with an experienced instructor
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BIG SAVINGS!
Book early and save - current savings on this departure include..
Twin SP3 Superior Stateroom was $19,700 - your special price from $15,745*pp
Twin DEL Deluxe Balcony was $21,265 - your special price from $16,995*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $22,280 - your special price from $18,690*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $24,625 - your special price from $19,560*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $25,955 - your special price from $20,600*pp
Twin DS6 Deluxe Suite was $35,815 - your special price from $28,295*pp
Single DEL Deluxe Balcony was $40,350 - your special price from $24,630*pp
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA ODYSSEY Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- One way economy class airfare from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne (other cities on request) to Cairns
- FREE* 1 night hotel accommodation in Cairns with breakfast
- 16 night Papua New Guinea expedition cruise aboard Le Soleal from Cairns 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 and off ship excursions
- Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)
- Port taxes
- One way economy class airfare from Darwin to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne*
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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 (28 May 2025). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. 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. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates and not included in Cairns post cruise. Offer ends 30 June 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 |
24 Oct 2026 |
Cabin |
Twin |
Superior Stateroom |
AU $15,745
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Deluxe Stateroom |
AU $16,955
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Prestige Deck 4 |
AU $18,690
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Prestige Deck 5 |
AU $19,560
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Prestige Deck 6 |
AU $20,600
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Prestige Deck 6 Suite |
AU $28,295
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Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date |
Activity |
23 Oct 2026 |
Fly Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Cairns, Check into hotel |
24 Oct 2026 |
Check out hotel, make own way to port, embark ship |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
24 Oct 2026 |
Cairns, Qld, Australia |
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6:00 PM |
25 Oct 2026 |
At Sea |
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26 Oct 2026 |
Alotau, Papua New Guinea |
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27 Oct 2026 |
Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea |
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28 Oct 2026 |
Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea |
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29 Oct 2026 |
Madang, Papua New Guinea |
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30 Oct 2026 |
Kopar Village, Sepik River, PNG |
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31 Oct 2026 |
Jayapura, Indonesia |
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1 Nov 2026 |
At Sea |
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2 Nov 2026 |
Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia |
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3 Nov 2026 |
Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia |
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4 Nov 2026 |
At Sea |
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5 Nov 2026 |
Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia |
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6 Nov 2026 |
Triton Bay, Indonesia |
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7 Nov 2026 |
Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia |
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8 Nov 2026 |
At Sea |
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9 Nov 2026 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
7:00 AM |
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Post-cruise Itinerary
Date |
Activity |
9 Nov 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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