Ponant:
Australia's Iconic Kimberley
Dawin to Broome or Broome to Darwin
10 Nights: Multiple departure dates May - September 2025 & 2026
Your Ponant ship will take you along the most spectacular coasts in the entire region. With their falls, abrupt gorges, savannah, calm waters and desolate mountain chains, the wild lands of Kimberley are the promise of an exceptional adventure.
In one of the most picturesque parts of the region, the Hunter River, you will see wild mangrove forests where saltwater crocodiles live along with many species of birds.
The highpoint of this cruise will undoubtedly be the discovery of the King George River and the majestic Twin Falls, the highest falls in Western Australia. During your cruise, the magnificent bays of Vansittart and Swift will offer you exceptional panoramas, between islands, secret inlets, caves and rocky overhangs.
At Ashmore Reef, gaze out over the shades of blue of the Timor Sea off the mainland. The corals are home to extraordinary marine life in this incredibly beautiful paradise. You will also visit Collier Bay, where you will be able to admire the Montgomery Reef, home to vast expanses of lagoons and immense coral reefs. On the Lacepede Islands, take the time to admire the abundance of nesting birds as well as the large population of turtles residing in the lagoon.
Ponant Cruise Inclusions:
All meals
Open Bar: beginning with boarding, and during the duration of the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Charles Heidsieck champagne, spirits, coffee, tea) is served on request and at any time of the day.
Presentations by onboard experts and guides
Activities offered during expedition cruises
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Free Solo Supplement available on selected Departures!
7 July; 1, 11 & 21 September 2025
29 June; 2, 9, 12, 19, 22 July; 1, 11, 18, 28 August; 7 September 2026
Fly, Stay and Cruise 2025 Packages:
Return flights from major Australian & New Zealand capital cities
One night's pre-cruise accommodation, airport and hotel transfers
Fly, Stay Cruise Pricing:
From AU$14,180 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom
10 Nights – Kimberley Cruise:
Day 1. Embark: Broome
Day 2. Lacepede Islands
Day 3. Collier Bay
Day 4. Collier Bay
Day 5. Hunter River
Day 6. Swift Bay
Day 7. Careening Bay
Day 8. Ashmore Reef
Day 9. Vansittart Bay
Day 10. King George River
Day 11. Disembark: Darwin
Itinerary runs in reverse on selected dates
Itineraries may be changed at the cruise lines discretion
About Ponant: Le Jacques-Cartier & Le Soleal
PONANT is an exponent for the French way of life across every sea on the globe. On board, this is translated through exceptional services, a multilingual crew and bringing French know-how to the fore.
Le Jacques-Cartier is environmentally friendly, fitted with innovative equipment and complete with lounges designed to be largely open to the exterior, this new and intimately sized yacht offers a unique type of cruise experience.
The Blue Eye, an underwater lounge offering a unique experience unlike anything else in the world.
Le Soleal has an elegant appearance and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a luxury setting. She conveys the French art of living to all the oceans of the world.
Our Cruise Conditions:
YOUR PAYMENTS TO OUR WORLD LTD ARE PROTECTED BY TAANZ. Unless otherwise stated, prices include SHARE TWIN / DOUBLE cabins and inclusions as specified. Special conditions apply for all Bonus Inclusions. Prices are in Australian dollars and subject to currency fluctuations and are for payment by direct deposit into our New Zealand bank account. Q Card & Credit Card prices are available on application. A cruise deposit will be required and time of booking. Amendment and cancellation fees do apply and can be up to 100% after booking is confirmed. Airfares are non-refundable, non-transferable, name changes are not permitted, include all prepayable airline surcharges, levies and airport taxes, require full payment for ticketing purposes at time of booking, and additional airfare rules will apply – please contact our specialists for more information. Our cruise deals must are capacity restrictions may apply, and accommodation & airfares may not be available at time of booking. Images displayed are indicative and will vary by ship and cabin. Prices and details were correct as at 20 November 2024 and are subject to change without notification and our Website Conditions & Booking Conditions apply.