Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Darwin, Australia

   Depart 18:00

   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.

2. Day 2

   At Sea

   

3. Day 3

   Kai Islands

   Arrive 12:30Depart 18:00

   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.

4. Day 4

   Triton Bay

   Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00

   Indonesia

   

   Triton Bay in West Papua is an emerging frontier of world-class diving, where nutrient-rich waters support extraordinary reef diversity and year-round whale shark encounters at traditional fishing platforms, alongside ancient rock art sites and Papuan woodcarving traditions. Must-do experiences include snorkeling with whale sharks beneath the bagan platforms, diving the spectacular soft coral walls, and visiting coastal Kamoro communities. October through April offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.

5. Day 5

   Mommon Peninsula, West Papua

   Arrive 06:45Depart 13:00

   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.

6. Day 6

   At Sea

   

7. Day 7

   Cenderawasih Bay

   Arrive 12:00Depart 19:00

   Indonesia

   

   Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia, immerses visitors in Southeast Asia's intoxicating blend of ancient culture, extraordinary cuisine, and tropical beauty. Don't miss the vibrant local markets and street food scene, where regional flavors achieve remarkable complexity. The most comfortable visiting conditions occur year-round, though the drier months from May to October tend to offer the most comfortable conditions. Cruise lines including Seabourn feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

8. Day 8

   Cenderawasih Bay

   Arrive 06:30Depart 18:00

   Indonesia

   

   Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia, immerses visitors in Southeast Asia's intoxicating blend of ancient culture, extraordinary cuisine, and tropical beauty. Don't miss the vibrant local markets and street food scene, where regional flavors achieve remarkable complexity. The most comfortable visiting conditions occur year-round, though the drier months from May to October tend to offer the most comfortable conditions. Cruise lines including Seabourn feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

9. Day 9

   At Sea

   

10. Day 10

    Jayapura

    Arrive 07:00Depart 12:30

    Indonesia

    

    Jayapura is the capital of Indonesian Papua, a frontier city where MacArthur's WWII headquarters overlooked Yos Sudarso Bay and the Museum Loka Budaya holds an extraordinary collection of Papuan art including ritual carvings and bilum bags. Must-do experiences include exploring the Sentani lake communities and their bark painting tradition, visiting the WWII landing sites, and birdwatching in the Cyclops Mountains reserve. May through October offers the driest conditions in this equatorial city.

11. Day 11

    Kopar Village, Sepik River

    Arrive 14:00Depart 18:00

    Papua New Guinea

    

    Kopar Village on Papua New Guinea's lower Sepik River offers an encounter with one of the world's most powerful artistic traditions — spirit houses, ancestral carvings, and a way of life intimately connected to the great river that provides everything from food to transportation. Must-dos include visiting the haus tambaran spirit house, watching master carvers at work, and travelling by dugout canoe through the river's floodplain. May through November's dry season provides the best access and conditions.

12. Day 12

    Madang

    Arrive 07:00Depart 12:00

    Papua New Guinea

    

    Madang is Papua New Guinea's "prettiest town in the Pacific," set on a palm-fringed peninsula above world-class coral reefs, WWII wrecks, and the extraordinary marine biodiversity of the Coral Triangle. Must-dos include diving the offshore reef walls and shipwrecks, visiting the vibrant town market, and experiencing a traditional mumu feast. Visit May to October for the driest weather and best diving visibility.

13. Day 13

    Tami Island

    Arrive 08:00Depart 13:30

    Papua New Guinea

    

    Tami Island is a tiny coral-fringed gem in Papua New Guinea's Huon Gulf, famous for its master woodcarvers and pristine Coral Triangle reefs. Must-dos include meeting traditional carvers in the men's house, snorkeling the biodiverse reef, and sharing a mumu feast with island families. Visit May to October for calm seas, accessible primarily via expedition cruise ships.

14. Day 14

    Tufi

    Arrive 06:30Depart 18:00

    Papua New Guinea

    

    Tufi on Papua New Guinea's northern coast occupies a drowned volcanic crater of fjord-like inlets with crystal-clear water, vertical coral walls, and WWII wrecks — surrounded by Korafe villages maintaining the renowned tapa cloth painting tradition. Must-dos include diving or snorkelling the fjord walls, witnessing traditional tapa-making, and tasting mumu earth-oven feasts. May through October's dry season provides optimal underwater visibility in these extraordinary tropical fjords.

15. Day 15

    Alotau

    Arrive 07:30Depart 13:30

    Papua New Guinea

    

    Alotau is the gateway to Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay, one of Earth's most biodiverse marine regions with over 1,400 islands harboring extraordinary coral reefs, manta rays, and the living Kula Ring ceremonial exchange. Must-dos include snorkeling the world-class reefs, visiting the waterfront market by outrigger canoe, and experiencing a traditional mumu feast. Visit May to October for the best diving conditions.

16. Day 16

    At Sea

    

17. Day 17

    Cairns, Australia

    Arrive 07:00

    Australia

    

    Cairns is the only city on Earth positioned between two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Visit June through October via Celebrity Cruises or Viking for outer reef snorkeling, Daintree River crocodile cruises, cassowary encounters, and the unique privilege of experiencing 180 million years of rainforest evolution alongside the planet's largest living structure.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Stateroom

balcony

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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

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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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