Australia's Iconic Kimberley
PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Jacques Cartier, Le Soléal · 10 days

Day 1: Darwin is located in Australia's Northern Territory which is also known as the "Top End". It is the capital city and the most populated town of the Northern Territory. Darwin is a beautiful tropical city, a melting pot of people and cultures, over 50 different cultures live and work side by side that prides itself in its unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle. Come discover the town's still recent history through its emblematic buildings such as the new Parliament House opened in 1994, a magnificent example of tropical architecture, or Admiralty House declared heritage place, a tropical-style home elevated on stilts that has survived two cyclones and numerous air raids. Day 2: The…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | PONANT EXPLORATIONS |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Jacques Cartier, Le Soléal |
| Length | 10 days |
| Region | Australia, NZ & South Pacific |
| Departures | 21 listed · 2027-05-27 to 2028-08-25 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Darwin, Australia |
| Day 2 | Koolama Bay, Australia |
| Day 3 | Vansittart Bay, Australia |
| Day 4 | Ashmore Reef, Australia, Australia |
| Day 5 | Careening Bay, Australia |
| Day 6 | Swift Bay, Australia |
| Day 7 | Hunter River, Australia |
| Days 8–9 | Collier Bay, Australia, Australia |
| Day 10 | Lacepede Islands, Australia |
| Day 11 | Broome, Australia |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-27 | 2027-06-06 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-06-06 | 2027-06-16 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-06-16 | 2027-06-26 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-06-26 | 2027-07-06 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-06-29 | 2027-07-09 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2027-07-06 | 2027-07-16 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-07-09 | 2027-07-19 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2027-07-16 | 2027-07-26 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-07-19 | 2027-07-29 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2027-07-26 | 2027-08-05 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-08-05 | 2027-08-15 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-08-15 | 2027-08-25 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2027-08-18 | 2027-08-28 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2027-08-25 | 2027-09-04 | 10 | Le Jacques Cartier | Yes |
| 2028-06-16 | 2028-06-26 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2028-06-26 | 2028-07-06 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2028-07-06 | 2028-07-16 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2028-07-26 | 2028-08-05 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2028-08-05 | 2028-08-15 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2028-08-15 | 2028-08-25 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
| 2028-08-25 | 2028-09-04 | 10 | Le Soléal | Yes |
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