Cruise itinerary
9-Night Australasia Cruise from Cairns, Queensland
9 nights · Australasia · 3 ports of call
9-night Australasia cruise aboard Le Soléal, departing Cairns, Queensland and calling at At Sea and Dunedin.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Soléal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Australasia
- Departs
- Cairns, Queensland
- Returns
- Dunedin
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Le Soléal sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Cairns, Queensland
Depart 17:00
A tropical city in far north Queensland, Australia, set between rainforest and reef. It is the main launching point for trips out to the Great Barrier Reef, with a palm-fringed esplanade lagoon along its waterfront.
- Great Barrier Reef
- Esplanade lagoon
- Daintree rainforest
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Dunedin
A coastal city on New Zealand's South Island, built around a long natural harbour and shaped by Scottish settlers. It keeps Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and the Otago Peninsula at its edge is known for albatross, penguins, and seals.
- Otago Peninsula
- Royal albatross colony
- Larnach Castle
Upcoming departures
- 19 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Australasia Cruise from Cairns, Queensland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Australasia cruise calls at Cairns, Queensland, At Sea and Dunedin.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Cairns, Queensland and ends in Dunedin.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Le Soléal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.