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.
Island Wonders & The Soul Of Ancestral Japan
Ship:
Le Jacques Cartier
Departure: Friday, March 6, 2026
Nights: 13 nights
Departs: Naha
Returns: Kobe
+ Club Members - Bonus EUR200/Suite credit
Prices are Avg twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.
Inside
Sold out
Sold out
Balcony
$15,600
$1200/day
Deluxe Suite
$23,540
$1810/day
Privilege Suite
$26,780
$2060/day
One
way trip
13
Nights
11
Sea Days
6
Ports
2
Countries
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Itinerary
Island Wonders & The Soul Of Ancestral Japan
Ports of call
To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.
Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure 1 Friday, March 6, 2026 Naha, Japan Embark 12:00 AM 
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
2 Saturday, March 7, 2026 Zamami 3 Sunday, March 8, 2026 Kikaijima 4 Monday, March 9, 2026 Yakushima, Japan 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
Yakushima is an island bout 25km in diameter off the SE coast of Kyushu, 60km south of Kyushu Island and the major port of Kagoshima. It lies at the northern end of the island chain of Ryukyu. The majority of the island is within the borders of the Kirishima-Yaku National Park, and is known for its evergreen conifer Japanese red-cedars that grow to 70m. Read more about Yakushima, Japan
5 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Koshiki (Kashimacho Imuta) 6 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Amakusa 6 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Amakusa 7 Thursday, March 12, 2026 Iki Island 8 Friday, March 13, 2026 Cheju, South Korea 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
Cheju (Jeju), a city on an island of the same name, is a beautiful destination located off the SW coast of South Korea, 90km off the Korean Peninsula. Cheju is a well-known resort with hotels and casino facilities, and welcomes over ten million visitors from mainland Korea, Japan, and China every year. A volcanic island, with good rainfall and mild climate, Cheju is known as 'Korea's Hawaii'. Read more about Cheju, South Korea
9 Saturday, March 14, 2026 At Sea 9 Saturday, March 14, 2026 Shimonoseki, Japan 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
Shimonoseki is located at the SW tip of Honshu, Japan. It faces the narrow Tsushima Strait that separates Japan’s largest island Honshu from Kyushu to the south. The 20 km strait links the Sea of Japan on the west, to the Inland Sea on the east. Read more about Shimonoseki, Japan
10 Sunday, March 15, 2026 Shimokamagari 10 Sunday, March 15, 2026 Mitarai 11 Monday, March 16, 2026 Miyajima, Japan 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
Popularly known as Miyajima, the Shrine Island, Itsukushima is an island in the western part of the Inland Sea of Japan, located in the NW of Hiroshima Bay. The island lies 12 km WSW of the port of Hiroshima, and is famous for the Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gigantic red gate to the shrine can be reached at low tide off the north side of the island. Read more about Miyajima, Japan
12 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Onomichi 13 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Tomonoura 14 Thursday, March 19, 2026 Kobe, Japan 6:30 AM Disembark
Kobe is the capital of the Hyogo Prefecture and lies on the southern side of the main island of Honshu, Japan. A cosmopolitan port city with an international flavour it is hemmed in by Mt. Rokko, and it constantly comes up number one in expatriate rankings of the best place to live in Japan. Read more about Kobe, Japan
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Ship
Le Jacques Cartier Overview
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Cabins
Le Jacques Cartier Cabins
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite
Cabin Types
SA, PV6, PV5
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Average Balcony Size – 0 m2
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.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Cabin Types
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
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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.
Balcony
Balcony
Cabin Types
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
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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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Deck Plans
Le Jacques Cartier Deck Plans
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Cabin Availability
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Balcony
From $15600
Deluxe Suite
From $23540
Privilege Suite
From $26780
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Island Wonders & The Soul Of Ancestral Japan
Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Jacques Cartier Departure: Friday, March 6, 2026 Nights: 13 nights Departs: Naha Returns: Kobe