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PAPUA NEW GUINEA ODYSSEY - Stay FREE Exclusive Offer*

Validity Dates 28 May 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
Start Price AU $16,740 per person
Cruise Le Soleal, 16 Night New Guinea Odyssey ex Darwin, NT, Australia to Cairns, Qld, Australia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description Fly, Cruise & Stay 17 nights from Darwin to Cairns and discover Papua New Guinea with Ponants Le Soleal
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 28 Sep 2026
Inclusions Package duration: 17 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 27th September 2026 - with flight from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne to Darwin
Cruise starts: 28th September 2026 - from Darwin
Cruise ends: 14th October 2026 - into Cairns
Package ends: 14th October 2026 - with flight back to home city from Cairns
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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 $16,740*pp
Twin DEL Deluxe Balcony was $21,265 - your special price from $17,995*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $22,280 - your special price from $19,890*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $24,625 - your special price from $20,820*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $25,955 - your special price from $21,920*pp
Twin DS6 Deluxe Suite was $35,815 - your special price from $29,995*pp

Single DEL Deluxe Balcony was $40,350 - your special price from $18,275*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 Darwin
- FREE* 1 night hotel accommodation in Darwin with breakfast
- 16 night Papua New Guinea expedition cruise aboard Le Soleal from Darwin to Cairns
- 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 Cairns to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne*
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.
Sailing Dates
28 Sep 2026
Cabin Twin
Superior Stateroom AU $16,740
Deluxe Stateroom AU $17,995
Prestige Deck 4 AU $19,890
Prestige Deck 5 AU $20,820
Prestige Deck 6 AU $21,920
Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU $29,995
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
27 Sep 2026 Fly Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Darwin, Check into hotel
28 Sep 2026 Check out hotel, make own way to port, embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
28 Sep 2026 Darwin, NT, Australia 6:00 PM
29 Sep 2026 At Sea    
30 Sep 2026 Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia
1 Oct 2026 Triton Bay, Indonesia
2 Oct 2026 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
3 Oct 2026 At Sea    
4 Oct 2026 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
5 Oct 2026 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
5 Oct 2026 Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
6 Oct 2026 At Sea    
7 Oct 2026 Jayapura, Indonesia
8 Oct 2026 Kopar Village, Sepik River, PNG
9 Oct 2026 Madang, Papua New Guinea
10 Oct 2026 Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea
11 Oct 2026 Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
11 Oct 2026 Tufi Harbour, Papua New Guinea
12 Oct 2026 Alotau, Papua New Guinea
13 Oct 2026 At Sea    
14 Oct 2026 Cairns, Qld, Australia 7:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
14 Oct 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.

* 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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