Le Jacques Cartier
Le Jacques Cartier sets sail under the French flag. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.
To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.
Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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1 | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Embark | 6:00 PM |
Hong Kong, situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea, is a kaleidoscope of life, a sophisticated fusion of East and West, a city of diversity where new and old meet at every turn. Hong Kong offers a host of memorable tourist attractions within its compact area. Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha are among the most awe-inspiring. Read more about Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
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2 | Monday, February 23, 2026 | At Sea | ||
3 | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | At Sea | ||
4 | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Ishigaki, Japan | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Ishigaki is the largest city for the Yaeyama Island Group, and is located on Ishigaki Island, as is the area's major boat terminal, Ishigaki Port. It is the southernmost of the Ryukyu (or Nansei) Islands chain, of which the largest is Okinawa. The island enjoys a thriving culture steeped in traditions that are a mixture from Japan, China, nearby Taiwan (230km to the west), and its former trading partners. Read more about Ishigaki, Japan |
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5 | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Taketomijima | ||
6 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | Iriomotejima | ||
7 | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Yonaguni Island, Japan | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
8 | Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Miyako, Japan | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Miyako is a small city of 60,000 people on the eastern-most coast of Honshu, Japan's main island. The island of Miyako-jima is home to beautiful beaches, perfect for sunning, swimming and snorkelling. When you are ‘sun-spent’, migrate to the Miyako-jima City Tropical Plant Garden to marvel at over 1,500 species of exotic tropical plants. Read more about Miyako, Japan |
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9 | Monday, March 2, 2026 | Okinawa, Japan | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Okinawa Island is the largest of a group of one hundred and fifty islands, the Ryukyu islands, scattered over a wide area in the southernmost prefecture of Japan. The city of Okinawa is second to the capital Naha, 22km to the SW. It has a separate history from the rest of Japan, having originally been an independent kingdom (Ryukyu), then under the power of China, followed by the US military which still has many occupied military bases there. Read more about Okinawa, Japan |
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10 | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Iheyajima | ||
11 | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Motobu, Okinawa | ||
12 | Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Zamami | ||
13 | Friday, March 6, 2026 | Naha, Japan | 12:00 AM | Disembark |
Naha is the capital and main city of the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan, and is located on Okinawa Island, the largest of a long stretch of islands between mainland Japan and Taiwan. With the only sub-tropical climate in all of Japan it is a major tourist destination for the Japanese. Till recently there were not many foreign tourists to these shores, but this is quickly changing. Read more about Naha, Japan |
SA, PV6, PV5
Area: 45 msup2;, Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin, 30m2 private balcony. Cabin Features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed, or twin beds, Shower amp; Bathtub + Jacuzzi on terrace, Minibar, Flat screen, satellite TV, Desk with stationery, iPod(TM) players, Video on demand, safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line, telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi, Butler service, 1 private transfer (round trip): Airport - Hotel - Port.
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
Area: 38 msup2;, Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin. Cabin features: Private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, 1 tall sofa, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationeryiPod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi.
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin. Cabin features: Private balcony, Individually-controlled air-conditioning, King-size bed or twin beds, Shower, Minibar, Flat screen, Satellite TV, Desk with stationery, Ipod(TM) players, Video on demand, Safe, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Satellite direct line telephone, 110/220 volts outlet, French bath products, 24hr room service, Internet access wifi.
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Jacques Cartier Departure: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Nights: 12 nights Departs: Hong Kong Returns: Naha
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