

Cruise itinerary
10-Night Pacific Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory
10 nights · Pacific · 10 ports of call
10-night Pacific cruise aboard Le Soléal, departing Darwin, Northern Territory and calling at King George River - WA Australia, Vansittart Bay, Western Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Careening Bay, Western Australia, Swift Bay, Western Australia and Hunter River & Mitchell Falls, Western Australia and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Soléal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- 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
King George River - WA Australia
- Day3

Vansittart Bay, Western Australia
- Day4

Ashmore and Cartier Islands
- Day5

Careening Bay, Western Australia
- Day6

Swift Bay, Western Australia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7

Hunter River & Mitchell Falls, Western Australia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8

Collier Bay, Western Australia
- Day9

Collier Bay, Western Australia
- 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
- 29 Jun 2026
- 9 Jul 2026
- 19 Jul 2026
- 18 Aug 2026
- 28 Aug 2026
- 7 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Pacific Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Pacific cruise calls at Darwin, Northern Territory, King George River - WA Australia, Vansittart Bay, Western Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Careening Bay, Western Australia, Swift Bay, Western Australia, Hunter River & Mitchell Falls, Western Australia, Collier Bay, Western Australia, Lacepede Islands, Western Australia and Broome, Western Australia.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
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 Soléal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 Jun 2026, 9 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026 and 18 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.