

Cruise itinerary
10-Night Pacific Cruise from Cairns, Queensland
10 nights · Pacific · 7 ports of call
10-night Pacific cruise aboard Le Soléal, departing Cairns, Queensland and calling at Alotau, Tufi, Tami Islands PNG, Madang, Lusancay Islands PNG and Samarai Island PNG.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Soléal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Cairns, Queensland
- Returns
- Cairns, Queensland
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 18:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3

Alotau
- Day4
Tufi
- Day5
Tami Islands PNG
- Day6

Madang
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Lusancay Islands PNG
- Day9
Samarai Island PNG
- Day10At sea
- Day11

Cairns, Queensland
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
Upcoming departures
- 14 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Pacific Cruise from Cairns, Queensland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Pacific cruise calls at Cairns, Queensland, Alotau, Tufi, Tami Islands PNG, Madang, Lusancay Islands PNG and Samarai Island PNG.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Cairns, Queensland.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Soléal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.