Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Darwin, Australia

   Depart 17:30

   Australia

   

   Darwin is Australia's tropical Top End capital, where sixty-five thousand years of Indigenous heritage meets extraordinary multiculturalism, saltwater crocodiles, and gateway access to Kakadu's ancient rock art. Must-do experiences include the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, swimming beneath Litchfield's waterfalls, and viewing twenty-thousand-year-old Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr. May through October's Dry season offers clear skies and outdoor market culture.

2. Day 2

   At Sea

   

3. Day 3

   At Sea

   

4. Day 4

   Banda Neira

   Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00

   Indonesia

   

   Banda Neira is the historic heart of Indonesia's fabled Spice Islands, where Dutch colonial forts and nutmeg plantations recall the violent origins of the global spice trade. Visitors should explore Fort Belgica, dive the world-class coral walls of the Banda Sea, and taste nutmeg-infused local cuisine. The dry season from September to April offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.

5. Day 5

   Raja Ampat Islands

   Arrive 12:00Depart 17:30

   Indonesia

   

   Raja Ampat is Earth's most biodiverse marine environment, with 1,600 reef fish species and 600 coral species across a vast Indonesian archipelago. Must-dos include diving with manta rays in the Dampier Strait, exploring Misool's karst underwater caves, and witnessing Wilson's bird-of-paradise display at dawn. October through April offers the best diving conditions in this unrivaled underwater paradise.

6. Day 6

   Raja Ampat Islands

   Arrive 06:30Depart 19:00

   Indonesia

   

   Raja Ampat is Earth's most biodiverse marine environment, with 1,600 reef fish species and 600 coral species across a vast Indonesian archipelago. Must-dos include diving with manta rays in the Dampier Strait, exploring Misool's karst underwater caves, and witnessing Wilson's bird-of-paradise display at dawn. October through April offers the best diving conditions in this unrivaled underwater paradise.

7. Day 7

   Raja Ampat Islands

   Arrive 14:30Depart 21:30

   Indonesia

   

   Raja Ampat is Earth's most biodiverse marine environment, with 1,600 reef fish species and 600 coral species across a vast Indonesian archipelago. Must-dos include diving with manta rays in the Dampier Strait, exploring Misool's karst underwater caves, and witnessing Wilson's bird-of-paradise display at dawn. October through April offers the best diving conditions in this unrivaled underwater paradise.

8. Day 8

   Raja Ampat Islands

   Arrive 06:00Depart 17:00

   Indonesia

   

   Raja Ampat is Earth's most biodiverse marine environment, with 1,600 reef fish species and 600 coral species across a vast Indonesian archipelago. Must-dos include diving with manta rays in the Dampier Strait, exploring Misool's karst underwater caves, and witnessing Wilson's bird-of-paradise display at dawn. October through April offers the best diving conditions in this unrivaled underwater paradise.

9. Day 9

   Mommon Peninsula, West Papua

   Arrive 14:30Depart 19:00

   Indonesia

   

   Mommon Peninsula in West Papua lies within the Coral Triangle, offering coral reefs rivaling Raja Ampat in diversity, with spectacular soft coral walls and abundant marine life alongside rainforests harboring birds of paradise. Must-do experiences include diving or snorkeling the extraordinary reefs, spotting birds of paradise in the surrounding forests, and exploring Manokwari's multicultural morning market. October through April generally offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.

10. Day 10

    Kai Islands

    Arrive 06:30Depart 13:00

    Indonesia

    

    The Kai Islands in far eastern Indonesia's Maluku province feature Pasir Panjang — a three-kilometer sweep of powder-white beach consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful — along with pristine coral reefs, dugong habitat, and a distinctive mel-mel clan system. Must-do experiences include walking the deserted Pasir Panjang beach, snorkeling the Banda Sea coral walls, and visiting traditional boat-building communities. October through March generally offers the calmest seas for exploration.

11. Day 11

    At Sea

    

12. Day 12

    Darwin, Australia

    Arrive 05:00

    Australia

    

    Darwin is Australia's tropical Top End capital, where sixty-five thousand years of Indigenous heritage meets extraordinary multiculturalism, saltwater crocodiles, and gateway access to Kakadu's ancient rock art. Must-do experiences include the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, swimming beneath Litchfield's waterfalls, and viewing twenty-thousand-year-old Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr. May through October's Dry season offers clear skies and outdoor market culture.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Stateroom

balcony

D

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A window and panoramic glazed swing door

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Prestige Deck 4

balcony

1

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

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Prestige Deck 5

balcony

2

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV A bathroom with bath A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

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Prestige Deck 6

balcony

3

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with bathtub (except staterooms 605 and 625: with shower) A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

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Superior Stateroom

outside

6

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)

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Deluxe Suite

suite

DS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (167 x 70 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 5 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window

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Owner's Suite

suite

OS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A living/dining room with a sofa, armchair, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar A private 9 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

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Prestige Deck 5 Suite

suite

4

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms: one with a shower and one with a bath A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

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Prestige Deck 6 Suite

suite

5

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door Two bathrooms: one with a shower and one with a bath A private 8 m² balcony Two panoramic sliding bay windows

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