Cruise itinerary
10-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory
10 nights · Australia and New Zealand · 7 ports of call
10-night Australia and New Zealand cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, departing Darwin, Northern Territory and calling at Kimberley Coast, Western Australia, Jar Island Australia, Ashmore Islands Australia, coastal cruising, Lacepede Islands, Western Australia and Broome, Western Australia.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Departs
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Returns
- Broome, Western Australia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Darwin, Northern Territory
Depart 18:00
A tropical harbour city on Australia's northern coast, capital of the Northern Territory. A frontier outlaw spirit lingers along its waterfront, the gateway to crocodile country and the wetlands and gorges of Kakadu National Park.
- Kakadu wetlands
- Waterfront precinct
- Crocodile country
- Day2
Kimberley Coast, Western Australia
- Day3
Jar Island Australia
- Day4
Ashmore Islands Australia
- Day5
coastal cruising
- Day6
Kimberley Coast, Western Australia
Arrive 05:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8
coastal cruising
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Lacepede Islands, Western Australia
- Day11
Broome, Western Australia
Arrive 07:00
A remote pearling town on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, set between red cliffs and turquoise sea. Camels cross the long sweep of Cable Beach at sunset, and dinosaur footprints emerge from the rocks at Gantheaume Point.
- Cable Beach
- Gantheaume Point
- Pearl history
Upcoming departures
- 2 Jun 2026
- 22 Jun 2026
- 1 Aug 2026
- 27 May 2027
- 16 Jun 2027
- 6 Jul 2027
- 26 Jul 2027
- 15 Aug 2027
- 9 Jun 2028
- 29 Jun 2028
- 19 Jul 2028
- 8 Aug 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Australia and New Zealand cruise calls at Darwin, Northern Territory, Kimberley Coast, Western Australia, Jar Island Australia, Ashmore Islands Australia, coastal cruising, Lacepede Islands, Western Australia and Broome, Western Australia.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 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 Broome, Western Australia.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 1 Aug 2026 and 27 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.