
Tropical Odyssey between North East Australia and Indonesia
- ItineraryCairns to Benoa, BaliDuration16 days
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Come aboard Le Soléal for an unforgettable voyage.
Over 16 days, fall under the spell of the beauty and richness of the Indonesian archipelago and the northern shores of Australia. Aboard Le Soléal take an exceptional expedition cruise with PONANT, sailing from island to island, from idyllic landscapes to unforgettable encounters.
After boarding Le Soléal in Cairns, your first destination is Lizard Island. Located at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, this 1,000-hectare Island is home to sublime white sand beaches fringed by coral reefs teeming with life.
Then, you will cross Cape York, where the Pacific and Indian oceans meet.
Further north, you will discover the Asmat region, one of the most isolated and mysterious areas in the world.
Then, you will sail to the heart of Triton Bay. Located within a protected marine environment in the middle of the Coral Triangle, you will enjoy an unforgettable zodiac cruise through the spectacular rainforest-capped karst islands.
Le Soléal will continue on to the Indonesian province of West Papua to give you the opportunity to admire the Kiti-Kiti Waterfall. Surrounded by lush vegetation, you will undoubtedly be tempted to swim or snorkel at the foot of this stunning natural site.
In the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), dubbed the Spice Islands, you will discover Banda Neira, shaped by Dutch and Portuguese influences.
After a stopover in the fabulous Barat Daya Islands, you will head for Kalabahi. This authentic destination in the Alor Archipelago provides the opportunity to interact with local people who have preserved their traditional practices and customs.
You will then head to Flores before visiting your final destination of Komodo National Park. This wild and isolated island is home to the famous Komodo dragons.
Your cruise will conclude in Bali, ‘the island of the gods’ with its captivating charm and grace.
The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Your voyage
All-inclusive

Destination
Asia
Cairns to Benoa, Bali
Duration
16 days, 15 nights on board
Discoveries

Diving
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Journey
Your daily itinerary
- Explore the lush and idyllic islands of Indonesia and the northern shores of Australia, offering stunning scenery and encounters with the local communities.
- Spectacular nature (UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park, etc.) and an immersion in local ancestral culture (especially in Asmat and Alor).
- Planned activities: among these are included excursions led by expert local guides and activities conducted with your naturalist guides (opportunities for dinghy trips, hikes, etc.)

Customize your journey:

Date
6 Oct 25

Date
4 Oct 25

Date
22 Oct 25

Date
22 Oct 25
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement

Superior Stateroom
Guests
3
Size
226 ft²

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
193 ft²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Size
193 ft²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
2
Size
290 ft²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
398 ft²

Owner's Suite
Guests
2
Size
484 ft²
*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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