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17-Night Asia Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory
17-night Asia cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Darwin, Northern Territory and calling at At Sea, Thursday Island, Queensland, Samarai Island, Alotau, Conflict Island Group and Honiara, Guadalcanal Island and 5 more.
Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Darwin, Northern Territory
Depart 17:30
Day 2
A
At Sea
Day 3
A
At Sea
Day 4
T
Thursday Island, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:00
Day 5
A
At Sea
Day 6
S
Samarai Island
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 23:59
Day 7
Alotau
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 18:00
Day 8
C
Conflict Island Group
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 13:00
Day 9
A
At Sea
Day 10
Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
Arrive 07:45 · Depart 16:00
Day 11
A
At Sea
Day 12
C
Champagne Beach, Espiritu Santo Island
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 18:30
Day 13
Luganville
Depart 17:00
Day 14
Port Vila
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Day 15
Mystery Island (Inyeug)
Arrive 07:45 · Depart 14:00
Day 16
A
At Sea
Day 17
Lautoka
Arrive 07:00
when to sail
Upcoming departures
21 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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17-Night Asia Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Asia cruise calls at Darwin, Northern Territory, At Sea, Thursday Island, Queensland, Samarai Island, Alotau, Conflict Island Group, Honiara, Guadalcanal Island, Champagne Beach, Espiritu Santo Island, Luganville, Port Vila, Mystery Island (Inyeug) and Lautoka.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Darwin, Northern Territory and ends in Lautoka.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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