Cruise itinerary
16-Night Pacific Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory
16 nights · Pacific · 13 ports of call
16-night Pacific cruise aboard Le Soléal, departing Darwin, Northern Territory and calling at At Sea, Kai Islands, Triton Bay, Mommon Peninsula, West Papua, Cenderawasih Bay and Jayapura, Irian Jaya and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Soléal
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Australia and New Zealand · Oceania
- Departs
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Returns
- Cairns, Queensland
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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
At Sea
- Day3
Kai Islands
Arrive 12:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Triton Bay
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day5
Mommon Peninsula, West Papua
Arrive 06:45 · Depart 13:00
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Cenderawasih Bay
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Cenderawasih Bay
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Jayapura, Irian Jaya
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:30
- Day11
Kopar Village, Sepik River
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Madang
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:00
- Day13
Tami Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:30
- Day14
Tufi
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day15
Alotau
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 13:30
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 28 Sep 2026
- 24 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Pacific Cruise from Darwin, Northern Territory FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Pacific cruise calls at Darwin, Northern Territory, At Sea, Kai Islands, Triton Bay, Mommon Peninsula, West Papua, Cenderawasih Bay, Jayapura, Irian Jaya, Kopar Village, Sepik River, Madang, Tami Island, Tufi, Alotau and Cairns, Queensland.
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 Cairns, Queensland.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard Le Soléal.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Sep 2026 and 24 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.