Cruise itinerary
16-Night Asia Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory
16 nights · Asia · 12 ports of call
16-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.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Asia
- Departs
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Returns
- Lautoka
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Darwin, Northern Territory
Depart 17:30
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
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Thursday Island, Queensland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:00
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Samarai Island
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 23:59
- Day7
Alotau
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Conflict Island Group
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 13:00
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
Arrive 07:45 · Depart 16:00
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Champagne Beach, Espiritu Santo Island
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 18:30
- Day13
Luganville
Depart 17:00
- Day14
Port Vila
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Vanuatu in the South Pacific, set around a harbour on the island of Efate. Its waterfront market, nearby reefs and lagoons, a cascading set of blue swimming holes and a relaxed Melanesian pace draw visitors ashore.
- Mele Cascades
- Blue Lagoon
- Port Vila market
- Day15
Mystery Island (Inyeug)
Arrive 07:45 · Depart 14:00
A tiny uninhabited islet in southern Vanuatu, used as a tender stop for cruise ships in the South Pacific. Fringed by white sand and clear lagoon water, it offers snorkelling over coral reefs, with island markets set up by people from neighbouring Aneityum.
- reef snorkelling
- white-sand beach
- island markets
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Lautoka
Arrive 07:00
Fiji's second city and main sugar port, set on the western coast of Viti Levu. It is a departure point for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, with their reef-fringed lagoons, and sits within reach of the drier coral coast and inland highlands.
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Viti Levu
Upcoming departures
- 21 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Asia Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-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?
16 nights aboard Le Jacques Cartier.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.