Raja Ampat & the Spice Islands
9 September 2025 - 12 nights CRUISE EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE!
from $12,490* pp twin | solo on request
Exclusive to Cruise Express – SAVE $2000 per person with BONUS airfares, transfers and pre cruise accommodation!
Discover the sublime beauty and the little-known gems of Western Melanesia & Indonesia on an unprecedented close-to-home expedition with the luxury cruise line, Ponant.
This new and exciting itinerary takes in breathtaking natural landscapes, diverse marine environments, lush tropical forests and stunning beaches. Spend time in the magnificent Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat, in the very heart of the “Coral Triangle” and Maluku Islands. Your experience will be enriched with zodiac outings with expert guides, world-class snorkelling opportunities, local cuisine, cultural performances and scenic cruising in some of the world’s most remote bays.
Cruise onboard Le Soleal enjoying all the traditional Ponant features and benefits – an outstanding modern ship, a range of facilities including a swimming pool, spa, choice of restaurants and an open bar. Experience exceptional levels of comfort and service that are the very hallmark of Ponant.
Package Inclusions
12 nights | 9 September 2025
• Qantas Economy Class airfares from Sydney to Darwin and return
Flights from other cities available on request and may incur a supplement
• Private transfers airport | hotel | pier | airport
• 1 night pre cruise Darwin accommodation at the Hilton Darwin (or similar) with breakfast
• 11 night expedition aboard Le Soléal including all meals and select beverages
• All shore tours including zodiac outings
• Experienced naturalists, lecturers and guides
• Unlimited Wifi onboard
• Evening entertainment and events onboard
• 24-hour onboard room service
• Park entry fees
• Port charges
• Onboard gratuities
Expedition Highlights
- An unprecedented expedition cruise to discover the little-known gems of Western Melanesia, marked by spellbinding natural surroundings, an astonishing seabed and ancestral legacies
- Zodiac outings and shore visits with your team of naturalists
- Explore the Maluku Islands, a natural paradise on the Spice Route
- Four days in the Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat, in the very heart of the ‘Coral Triangle’ – a natural sanctuary and haven of peace
- Insights into the history, culture and diversity of flora and fauna from your expert expedition team
- Tropical forests, karst formations, breathtaking waterfalls, multi-coloured lagoons, paradise beaches, and magnificent coral reefs
- Optional snorkelling with the expedition team or diving (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor
Fares
from $12,490* pp twin | solo on request
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Raja Ampat & the Spice Islands
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Your deposit amount will vary by grade of accommodation and will be due within 72 hours of booking confirmation. Offer is not combinable with other promotions, is capacity-controlled, subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. All fares are subject to the terms and conditions set out by Cruise Express and its suppliers which may be obtained at the time of confirmation. All fares and inclusions may be withdrawn at any time. Cruise Express reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions, and to cancel any product or service offered in the event of such error or omission. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance at the time of paying your deposit. ITINERARY is subject to weather conditions. The expedition highlights and itineraries described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed. Ship has a doctor on board and medical facilities. However, these cannot, under any circumstances, be compared to any medical structure on land. Given the remote areas in which you will be sailing for a number of days, safety requirements mean that Ponant are obliged to ask each passenger to complete a fitness form no more than 45 days before departure, a medical certificate from your GP may be require.
Your Ship
Le Soléal
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