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15 Night Tropical Odyssey Between Northeast Australia and Indonesia Cruise

From Cairns, Queensland, (Australia) to Bali (Benoa), (Indonesia)

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Le Jacques Cartier
Ponant Cruises
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13933014

Sail Date: Monday, Dec 8, 2025

Return Date: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025

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Room Types & Rates:

Oceanview		$9,530
Balcony		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Suite		$16,010

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15 Night Tropical Odyssey Between Northeast Australia and Indonesia Cruise

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Monday - Dec 8, 2025

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Cairns, Australia
Depart: 18:00:00

Washed by the Coral Sea, the harbour town of Cairns is located on Australia's north-east coast. The seafront esplanade is a popular place for locals and visitors to walk, swim, and picnic under the shade of swaying palm trees. The hills surrounding Cairns form the gateway to the Queensland rainforests, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their fauna and flora from the Gondwana era. ...
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Tuesday - Dec 9, 2025

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2

Lizard Island, Australia

Lizard Island is the northernmost resort island on the Great Barrier Reef and boasts 24 powdery white-sand beaches. Dominated by grasslands, the rugged beauty of Lizard Island contrasts sharply with the sparkling blue waters and rich fringing coral reefs surrounding the island. Lizard Island is known as Dyiigurra to the Dingaal Aboriginal people and is regarded as a sacred place. It was used for the initiation of young males and for the harvesting of shellfish, turtles, dugongs, and fish. The Dingaal believe that the Lizard group of islands had been created in the Dreamtime. After a short zodiac ride to the beach at Watsons Bay, guests can join a guided walk, relax on the beach, or snorkel in the warm clear waters and view the clam gardens... ...
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Wednesday - Dec 10, 2025

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3

At Sea

During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment. ...
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Thursday - Dec 11, 2025

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4

Thursday Island, Australia

Located at Australia's northernmost tip, Thursday Island is one of more than a hundred in the Torres Strait, between Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea. The historic military fort of Green Hill offers magnificent views and you can discover more about the region and its pearling history at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre. ...
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Friday - Dec 12, 2025

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5

At Sea

Saturday - Dec 13, 2025

Day
6

Syuru, Indonesia

Occupying half the island of New Guinea, Western New Guinea (once known as Irian Jaya) is one of the most remote and mysterious regions of the world. Even today, there are at least 44 tribes that have never had contact with the outside world. Nestled in the south-west corner of the island is the Asmat region, long fabled as the realm of head-hunters and cannibals. Where ancient traditions of ancestor worship have resisted the influence of Christian missionaries. Today's expedition starts with a zodiac transfer to the village of Syuru where you will be met by a multitude of Asmat warrior canoes. Once ashore a traditional ceremony will take place. In the afternoon, guests can undertake a guided walking tour of Agats township. ...
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Sunday - Dec 14, 2025

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7

At Sea

Monday - Dec 15, 2025

Day
8

Triton Bay, Indonesia

Triton Bay is one of three regions in Indonesia's West Papua province that comprise the Bird's Head Seascape (the other two are Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay), which is now considered by marine biologists to be the epicentre of the Coral Triangle. It contains more fish and coral species than anywhere else on the planet. Its unparalleled marine biodiversity and endemism, habitat richness, and relatively intact nature of its ecosystems are unique. Join your expedition team for a zodiac voyage through the spectacular rainforest-capped karst islands. Later in the day, enjoy the opportunity to explore the richness of the underwater realm. ...
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Tuesday - Dec 16, 2025

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9

Kiti-Kiti Waterfall, Indonesia, Indonesia

North of Triton Bay, in the Indonesian province of West Papua, lie the Bomberai Peninsula and Sebakor Bay. A real paradise for divers, this protected, authentic, and very wild area boasts an exceptional biodiversity. Here, you will be able to admire the superb Kiti-Kiti Waterfall where you could enjoy a swim or snorkel surrounded by lush nature, both on land and under water. ...
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Wednesday - Dec 17, 2025

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10

Bandanaira, Indonesia

From age-old traditional cultures and ancient vestiges to coral reefs and lush green jungle... The attractions of the remote Banda archipelago seem endless. Better known as the legendary "Spice Islands" of the Ancient World, these small volcanic landmasses were the fabled prize of colonial powers for more than four centuries. Every colonial power of significance fought for control of these ten small islands that today have become largely forgotten. Walking the streets of Banda Neira is a surreal experience as your eyes are drawn to the eclectic mix of Portuguese, Dutch, and British architecture, the remnants of a rich and tumultuous history. It is, without doubt, the most historically significant and interesting of all the "Spice Islands". ...
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Thursday - Dec 18, 2025

Day
11

Barat Daya Islands, Indonesia

If you are looking for exoticism and authenticity, then you will be captivated by the Barat Daya Islands, an Indonesian archipelago lying to the east of the Lesser Sunda Islands, bathed by the Banda Sea and surrounded by coral reefs. With their fine sandy beaches, marine environments, preserved nature, and paddy fields, these islands in the Maluku archipelago are a real concentration of the beauty South-East Asia has to offer. A lush environment in which fauna and flora flourish. Notably, there are almost 162 different bird species including four endemic ones and three endangered ones. ...
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Friday - Dec 19, 2025

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12

Kalabahi, Indonesia

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Takpala, Indonesia

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Kalabahi, Indonesia

The unique culture of the Alorese continues among the Takpala indigenous group who have preserved their traditional architecture and ceremonies. The island of Alor is also known as the island of a thousand mokos. The moko is a small bronze kettledrum which is believed to have originated from the Dong Son culture of Vietnam. However, it remains a mystery as to how these prehistoric Dong Son drums arrived in Alor. Local legend says that the mokos were discovered buried in the ground, and indeed mokos are still being uncovered today. Join the expedition team and local guides for a tour by local transport to Takpala village, the Museum of a Thousand Mokos, and the thriving main market of Kalabahi. ...
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Saturday - Dec 20, 2025

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13

Maumere, Indonesia

Floresians have an ancient culture stretching back millennia before the first arrival of Europeans in search of trade opportunities. Their history is shared through oral traditions and is recreated in song and dance. The mountainous terrain of Flores has preserved the diversity of cultures and Maumere serves as the capital of the Sikka regency and main trading port. Few tourists make it to Maumere with most stopping at Labuan Bajo and heading west to the islands of Komodo. Consequently, Maumere and has kept its charming atmosphere, an eclectic mix of a bustling trading town and a coastal paradise. Join your expedition team and local guides for a tour by local transport to the markets and tribal villages in the hinterland of Maumere. ...
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Sunday - Dec 21, 2025

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14

Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Indonesia

Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Indonesia

Between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores, Komodo National Park welcomes you to discover its natural wonders. At the very heart of the Indonesian archipelago, the three islands that form it - Komodo, Rinca, and Padar - owe their renown to the famous eponymous dragons, enormous lizards over two meters long, which live in its grassy savanna. This jagged and hilly volcanic territory belonging to the Sunda Islands is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its incredible terrestrial and marine biodiversity. Admire its palette of colors, intermingling the sparkling whites of the beaches, the deep blues of the coral-filled water, and the soft greens of its pastures. ...
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Monday - Dec 22, 2025

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15

At Sea

Tuesday - Dec 23, 2025

Day
16

Bali (Benoa), Indonesia

If it's a taste of exotic authenticity you're after, prepare to be spell-bound by the island of Bali, tucked away in the heart of the Indonesian archipelago. The beauty and diversity of its landscapes, the depth and richness of its cultural heritage, and the plethora of activities on offer here make Bali a little slice of heaven on Earth. The island's southern coast enthrals with its white-sand beaches, its picturesque little fishing villages such as Benoa, and its hills patchworked with terraced rice paddies further inland. Nicknamed 'the Island of Gods' for its sumptuous temples, Bali is the beating heart of Indonesian Hinduism. ...
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