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New Guinea Odyssey

Departure: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Nights: 16 nights
Departs: Darwin
Returns: Cairns
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
16
Nights
Days at Sea
4
Sea Days
Ports
12
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    New Guinea Odyssey

    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 Saturday, November 22, 2025 Darwin, Australia Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Darwin, Australia

    The new Darwin cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf is adjacent to the convention centre, only one kilometre from Darwin’s CBD. Modern amenities, hotels and parking are there, plus a mini-market with beautiful local productions – Aboriginal art and crafts, diamonds and opals, and eateries, distinctive of the Top End. Darwin is a home port for the small luxury vessels Coral Princess and Coral Discoverer that explore the Kimberley coast to Broome. Read more about Darwin, Australia

    2 Sunday, November 23, 2025 At Sea
    3 Monday, November 24, 2025 Kei Islands, Indonesia 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Kei Islands, Indonesia

    The Kei Islands of Indonesia lie on the edge of the Banda Sea, South of the Bird's Head Peninsula of New Guinea. Very few tourists visit the islands, but to many this adds to the attraction. The islands areas made of sand and coral, and as such are completely flat and covered with dense coconut tree foliage. Read more about Kei Islands, Indonesia

    4 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Triton Bay, Indonesia 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Triton Bay, Indonesia

    Triton Bay lies on the south coast of the West Papua province of Indonesia. If you picture Papua New Guinea as a flying duck, then Triton Bay is just under its “neck” – does that make sense? The Bay is surrounded by tropical rain forests, rising on one side to a 1060m peak. Read more about Triton Bay, Indonesia

    5 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Aiduma Island, Indonesia 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Aiduma Island, Indonesia

    Pulau Aiduma is a small island on the south coast of the West Papua province of Indonesia. If you picture Papua New Guinea as a flying duck, then Triton Bay is just under its “neck”, and Aiduma Island is at the south end of the bay, two kilometres off the mainland. The island is in one of the most remote regions of the Indonesian Archipelago, only reached by sea as there are no significant ports nearby. Read more about Aiduma Island, Indonesia

    6 Thursday, November 27, 2025 At Sea
    7 Friday, November 28, 2025 Kwatisore Village, Indonesia 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    8 Saturday, November 29, 2025 Kwatisore Village, Indonesia 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    9 Sunday, November 30, 2025 At Sea
    10 Monday, December 1, 2025 Jayapura, Indonesia 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Jayapura, Indonesia

    Jayapura is the capital of the Indonesian-administered territory of Papua on the island of New Guinea. It is situated on a bay called Teluk Yos Sudarso, aka Humboldt Bay. The city lies just 32 km west of the border with Papua New Guinea. Read more about Jayapura, Indonesia

    11 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Sepik River, Papua New Guinea 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

    The Sepik is the longest river on the island of New Guinea, and is Papua New Guinea's equivalent to the Amazon and the Congo Rivers. The 1126 km river flows from the Victor Emanuel Range through an undeveloped catchment to the Bismarck Sea with no delta. Situated in the mystical East Sepik Province on the north coast of Papua New Guinea, the river is central to the everyday lives of the people who live along its banks. Read more about Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

    12 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Madang, Papua New Guinea 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Madang, Papua New Guinea

    Madang is the capital of Madang Province and a port on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. It was settled by Germans in the 19th C, then under Australian administration from 1919, and occupied by Japanese 1942-1944 when the town was virtually wiped out. Today its population of 24,000 includes many expatriates, and the city is the base for many NGOs and business branches. Read more about Madang, Papua New Guinea

    13 Thursday, December 4, 2025 Tami Island, Papua New Guinea 12:00 AM 12:00 AM

    Tami Island is part of a small island group of the same name, in Morobe Province, northern Papua New Guinea. The island includes four atolls that form a circle around a lagoon. It is a seldom visited isle and delightfully peaceful. Read more about Tami Island, Papua New Guinea

    14 Friday, December 5, 2025 Tufi, Papua New Guinea 12:00 AM 12:00 AM

    Tufi is a small village in the Oro Province on the NE coast of Papua New Guinea on the Bird’s Tail Peninsula, overlooking the Coral Sea. The village is approached by sea or by air on the grassed airstrip at the water’s edge. Inland rises to mountains and rain forest. Read more about Tufi, Papua New Guinea

    15 Saturday, December 6, 2025 Alotau, Papua New Guinea 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    16 Sunday, December 7, 2025 At Sea
    17 Monday, December 8, 2025 Cairns, Australia 9:00 AM Disembark
    View of Cairns, Australia

    Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia

  • Ship

    Le Jacques Cartier Overview

    Le Jacques Cartier

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  • Cabins

    Le Jacques Cartier Cabins

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    Privilege Suite

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    Cabin Types

    SA, PV6, PV5

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    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

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    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

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    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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    Le Jacques Cartier Deck Plans

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  • New Guinea Odyssey

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Jacques Cartier Departure: Saturday, November 22, 2025 Nights: 16 nights Departs: Darwin Returns: Cairns

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