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INTRIGUE OF THE SPICE ISLANDS

Validity Dates 12 Nov 2025 to 12 Jan 2026
Start Price AU $13,699 per person
Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 11 Night Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands ex Benoa, Bali, Indonesia to Darwin, NT, Australia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination Asia
Brief Description 15 night Fly, Cruise & Stay onboard Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to Darwin
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 15 May 2027
Inclusions EARLY BOOKING SAVINGS!
Twin Deluxe Balcony was $16,470 - your special price from $13,699*pp
Twin Prestige Balcony was $18,180 - your special price from $14,899*pp
Twin Deluxe Suite was $27,570 - your special price from $21,299*pp

SOLO Price - Deluxe Balcony was $31,204 - your special price from $24,399
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Fly, Cruise, & Stay package includes:
- Flight credit** to the value of $1000pp
- 3 nights luxury accommodation in Bali including breakfast
- 11 night cruise on Ponant's Le Jacques Cartier, Bali to Darwin
- 1 night accommodation in Darwin (provided by Ponant)

Your cruise includes:
- 11 night cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Bali to Darwin
- All shipboard main meals - Every meal, from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the last day
- Tea and light snacks at 4pm onboard
- Aperitif and petit-fours at 6pm during cruise
- The Captain's cocktail
- Minibar re-stocked every day with non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water and beer whilst cruising
- Wine, alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks (excluding Sommelier menu, Grands Crus and Vintage) during your cruise onboard
- One included activity in each port of call
- Entertainment and conferences on board
- Watersports (excluding diving)
- Butler and bar service in certain suites and above
- Unlimited internet access onboard
- 24/7 room service
- Port taxes

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
- A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included activity in each port of call.
- Engaging discussions onboard with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.
- Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- Discovering the lush and idyllic islands of Indonesia and experiencing their extraordinary biodiversity in the air, on land, and under the sea.
- Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Encounters with local people and introductions to their customs and traditions.
- Extensive possibilities for swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear waters with pristine coral reefs.
- Opportunities for PADI* Advanced Open Water Divers (or equivalent) to join an experienced onboard instructor on dives at unbelievably clear dive sites (additional expense).
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 (12 November 2025). Some cabins may have obstructed views. **Flight credit is non-redeemable and is to be used at the sole discretion of Cruise Traveller, including the selection of airline, routing, and applicable fare class. 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. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in. Offer ends 12 January 2026 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Diving activities, including PADI Open Water Diver experiences, are not included in the package price and will incur additional charges.Travel insurance is mandatory on expedition cruises and not included.
Sailing Dates
15 May 2027
Cabin Twin
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU $13,699
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU $14,899
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU $15,399
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU $21,299
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
12 May 2027 On arrival in Bali, make your way to your hotel for your 3 night stay
13 May 2027 Day at leisure
14 May 2027 Day at leisure
15 May 2027 Make your way to Benoa port for embarkation
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
15 May 2027 Benoa, Bali, Indonesia 6:00 PM
16 May 2027 Badas Islands, Indonesia
17 May 2027 Komodo Island, Indonesia
18 May 2027 Maumere, Flores (Indonesia)
19 May 2027 Kalabahi, Indonesia
20 May 2027 Barat Daya Islands, Indonesia
21 May 2027 Banda Neira, Indonesia
22 May 2027 Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, Indonesia
23 May 2027 Triton Bay, Indonesia
24 May 2027 Kei (Kai) Islands, Indonesia
25 May 2027 At Sea    
26 May 2027 Darwin, NT, Australia 7:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
26 May 2027 You will be transferred by the cruise line to your hotel in Darwin
27 May 2027 Make your way to the airport for your flight 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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