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Tropical Odyssey between Indonesia and North East Australia Cruise

  • Departure DateFri 4th Dec 2026
  • Ponant Le Soleal
  • 15 Night Cruise From Benoa
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Itinerary

  • Benoa, Bali
  • Komodo Island
  • Maumere, Flores
  • Kalabahi (Takpala)
  • Barat Daya Islands, Timor
  • Banda Neira
  • Triton Bay
  • Asmat, Papua New Guinea
  • Cape York, Australia
  • Lizard Island
  • Cairns

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Day 1 - Benoa, Bali

Arrive: Fri 04 December 2026 / Depart: Fri 04 December 2026 at 18:00

If it's a taste of exotic authenticity you're after, prepare to be spell-bound by the island of Bali, tucked away in the heart of the Indonesian archipelago. The beauty and diversity of its landscapes, the depth and richness of its cultural heritage and the plethora of activities on offer here make Bali a little slice of heaven on Earth. The island's southern coast enthrals with its white sand beaches, its picturesque little fishing villages such as Benoa, and its hills patchworked with terraced rice paddies further inland. Nicknamed 'the Island of Gods' for its sumptuous temples, Bali is the beating heart of Indonesian Hinduism.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Komodo Island

Arrive: Sun 06 December 2026 / Depart: Sun 06 December 2026

Day 4 - Maumere, Flores

Arrive: Mon 07 December 2026 / Depart: Mon 07 December 2026

Maumere is the administrative seat of the Sikka Regency and the second-largest town on Flores Island, Indonesia. It lies on the north coast of the island and the port is in the north-west part of the town.

Day 5 - Kalabahi (Takpala)

Arrive: Tue 08 December 2026 / Depart: Tue 08 December 2026

The unique culture of the Alorese continues among the Takpala indigenous group who have preserved their traditional architecture and ceremonies. The island of Alor is also known as the island of a Thousand Moko’s. The Moko is a small bronze kettledrum which is believed to have originated from the Dong Son culture of Vietnam. However, it remains a mystery as to how these prehistoric Dong Son drums arrived in Alor. Local legend says that the Moko’s were discovered buried in the ground, and indeed mokos are still being uncovered today. Join the expedition team and local guides for a tour by local transport to Takpala village, the Museum of a Thousand Mokos and the thriving main market of Kalabahi.

Day 6 - Barat Daya Islands, Timor

Arrive: Wed 09 December 2026 / Depart: Wed 09 December 2026

Day 7 - Banda Neira

Arrive: Thu 10 December 2026 / Depart: Thu 10 December 2026

Day 8 - Kitikiti Waterfall

Day 9 - Triton Bay

Arrive: Sat 12 December 2026 / Depart: Sat 12 December 2026

The first and only resort in Triton Bay, we are situation in Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Asmat, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Mon 14 December 2026 / Depart: Mon 14 December 2026

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Cape York, Australia

Arrive: Wed 16 December 2026 / Depart: Wed 16 December 2026

Cape York Peninsula is a large remote peninsula located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is the largest unspoiled wilderness in northern Australia. The land is mostly flat and about half of the area is used for grazing cattle.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Lizard Island

Arrive: Fri 18 December 2026 / Depart: Fri 18 December 2026

Lizard Island is the northernmost resort Island on the Great Barrier Reef and boasts 24 powdery white sand beaches. Dominated by grasslands, the rugged beauty of Lizard Island contrasts sharply with the sparkling blue waters and rich fringing coral reefs surrounding the island. Lizard Island is known as Dyiigurra to the Dingaal Aboriginal people and is regarded as a sacred place. It was used for the initiation of young males and for the harvesting of shellfish, turtles, dugongs and fish. The Dingaal believe that the Lizard group of islands had been created in the Dreamtime. After a short Zodiac® ride to the beach at Watson’s Bay, guests can join a guided walk, relax on the beach or snorkel in the warm clear waters and view the clam gardens.

Day 16 - Cairns

Arrive: Sat 19 December 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 19 December 2026

Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches

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