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| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | Darwin, Australia | Embark | 6:00 PM |
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 |
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| 2 | Thursday, September 11, 2025 | At Sea | ||
| 3 | Friday, September 12, 2025 | Kei Islands, Indonesia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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 |
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| 4 | Saturday, September 13, 2025 | At Sea | ||
| 5 | Sunday, September 14, 2025 | Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua | ||
| 6 | Monday, September 15, 2025 | Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua | ||
| 7 | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua | ||
| 8 | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua | ||
| 9 | Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Aiduma Island, Indonesia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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 |
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| 10 | Friday, September 19, 2025 | Banda Islands, Indonesia | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
The Banda Islands are a volcanic group of ten small volcanic islands in the Banda Sea, about 2,000 km east of Java, and are part of the Indonesian province of Maluku. Until the mid-19th century the Banda Islands were the world's only source of the spices nutmeg and mace produced from the nutmeg tree. These days the islands are also popular destinations for scuba diving and snorkelling. Read more about Banda Islands, Indonesia |
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| 11 | Saturday, September 20, 2025 | At Sea | ||
| 12 | Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Darwin, Australia | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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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 |
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Le Soléal (the Sun/Sunlight in French) offers itineraries that are impressive. She joined Compagnie du Ponant as a premium vessel in 2013, showing magnificent lines, elegance and furnishings that reflect modern French marine architecture. She is 5-star, “your own private yacht.” With 264 guests and 140 crew service is personal.
SA, PS6, PS5, DS6
Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available bull; Bathtub or shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi bull; Another Flat screen satellite TV bull; Large bathtub bull; Sofa bull; Table with 4 chairs bull; Armchair amp; Pedestal table
PR6, PR5, PR4
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service
DEL
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room service bull; Internet access wifi
SP3
Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: bull; Individually-controlled air-conditioning bull; Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds bull; Shower bull; Minibar bull; Flat screen satellite TV bull; Desk with stationery bull; DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players bull; Video on demand bull; Safe bull; Hairdryer bull; Bath robes bull; Satellite direct line telephone bull; 110/220 volts outlet bull; French bath products bull; 24hr room servicebull; Internet access wifi
Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer
The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer• Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit • Paul Gauguin sailings USD100 pp onboard credit • Combinable with all other offers Not a member? Call your Clean Cruising Consultant today to join the Club on 1800 121 187
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Ponant's All-inclusive offering
Ponant's All-Inclusive offering: • Beverages including select mineral waters, cold drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea• Unlimited Wi-FiPLUS• Welcome offer up to $80 savings per stateroom for new guests• EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
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Ponant's Holiday Sale
Save an additional holiday bonus of 10% on select Ponant departures!*Combinable with Ponant bonus of up to 30% savings and Yacht Club Member benefits*PLUS• Ponant's All-Inclusive offering: Unlimited Wi-Fi and a wide selection of beverages are included*Clean Cruising Club BONUS• EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
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Viking Expedition Explorer Sale
Book a select Viking Expedition cruise and your cruising companion flies free up to the value of $2,400*PLUS a bonus $500 shipboard credit per booking*Includes:• One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call• Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)• Enrichment lectures & destination performances• Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge• Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner• 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water• Onboard gratuities
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Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Soléal Departure: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Nights: 11 nights Departs: Darwin Returns: Darwin
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