--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 41c92174-1f57-415f-adcf-0ab73e16e5f7 slug: 2309683 voyage_code: EX210427 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Jacques Cartier departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Keelung (Taiwan) disembarkation_port: Singapore starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T07:36:01Z --- # The Hidden Treasures of the Philippines and Borneo > Ponant · Le Jacques Cartier · Apr 21 – May 3, 2027   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Ponant | | **Ship** | Le Jacques Cartier | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Keelung (Taiwan) | | **Disembarkation Port** | Singapore | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EX210427 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Keelung (Taiwan) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM On the north-east tip of Taiwan, the harbour city of Keelung stands on one of the most beautiful coasts on the island. Nearby is the spectacular natural park of Yehliu, famed for its striking rock formations. It's easy to tour the city's historical sites on trails that cross the lush green hills surrounding the harbour from Chung Cheng Park to Fort Ershawan, you can enjoy superb views of Keelung and the coastline. But the main attraction is the Miaokou night market, where you can taste some typi... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Currimao **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Corregidor, Philippines **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Corregidor Island is an island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines. Due to this location, Corregidor has historically been fortified with coastal artillery to defend the entrance of Manila Bay and Manila from attacks by enemy warships. ### Day 5: Manilla, Phillippines **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a densely populated bayside city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. ### Day 6: Coron (Philippines) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Anchored off the extreme north of Palawan in the heart of the Philippines' Calamian Islands, the little island of Coron is an emerald gem adorned with lakes. Among the many activities here, you can explore the shores of Lake Kayangan in a bangka, a traditional outrigger cano dive in the ﾠfresh, warm waters of Lake Barracuda. Famous for its limestone cliffs pierced with caves, the island also has an extraordinary cultural heritage. A stopover in Coron offers an excellent opportunity for meeting t... ### Day 7: Puerto Princesa (Philippines) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Puerto Princesa is a coastal city on Palawan Island in the western Philippines. It's a base for boat trips through the massive limestone caves and underground river of the biodiverse Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Dive sites are dotted around Puerto Princesa Bay, home to long-nosed dolphins, turtles and rays. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Muara **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Bintulu (Borneo-Malaysia) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bintulu is a coastal town on the island of Borneo in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia. Bintulu is located 610 kilometres northeast of Kuching, 216 kilometres northeast of Sibu, and 200 kilometres southwest of Miri. ### Day 11: Kuching, Malaysia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM On the island of Borneo, the state of Sarawak invites you to live out your dreams of adventure. The largest state in Malaysia is home to some of the oldest forest on the planet and we can easily understand why this little corner of paradise inspired Somerset Maugham, the British writer and traveller, to write one of his novels - The Casuarina Tree. We invite you to follow in the footsteps of the writer and set off to discover the colonial capital of the State: Kuching, which is known as ”Cat Cit... ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Singapore **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM On the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore or “Lion City” is renowned throughout the world for its astounding economic success and cosmopolitan way of life. A trading centre on the outer edges of the East, Singapore can be proud of its exemplary multi-cultural profile which brings together the traditions and cultures of China, India and Malaysia. As you wander from one district to another, from China Town to Little India via the Colonial District you will be astounded by the many art exhibitio... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Stateroom** (Code: 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) and TV A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window **Prestige Deck 4** (Code: 6) 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) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door **Prestige Deck 5** (Code: 7) 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) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door **Prestige Deck 6** (Code: 8) 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) One chaise longue A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door ### Suite Cabins **Deluxe Suite Deck 4** (Code: 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) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic slidging bay window **Prestige Deck 6 Suite** (Code: 10) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on 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... **Owner's Suite** (Code: 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 on arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge with armchair... **Privilege Suite Deck 5** (Code: 11) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Butler service One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair A bathroom with shower A private 8 m² bal... **Privilege Suite Deck 6** (Code: 12) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket on 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... **Deluxe Suite Deck 3** (Code: 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) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A glazed panoramic swing door and panoramic window **Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6** (Code: 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 on 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... **Deluxe Suite Deck 6** (Code: 4) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket on arrival One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic slidi... **Deluxe Suite Deck 5** (Code: 3) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket on arrival One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs A panoramic slidi... **Prestige Deck 5 Suite** (Code: 9) In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Champagne and fruit basket on 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 k... ## Ship Information ### Le Jacques Cartier Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. As the sixth ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Jacques Cartier will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 184 | | Crew | 118 | | Gross Tonnage | 9,976.0 | | Length | 132.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 92 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **The pool deck**: A swimming pool offering panoramic views and equipped with a counter-current system A pleasant, attractive sun deck An exterior bar and lounge equippe... - **The Blue Eye**: A underwater lounge Enough room for 40 passengers - **Zodiac® excursions or trips**: Your afternoon continues with the terrestrial trips that you have booked to complement your Yachting cruise. On Expedition cruises, enjoy guided trips... - **An evening of entertainment**: Your evening follows on with entertainment in the Grand Salon or the Theatre. Enjoy an evening dancing, a classical concert, a show performed by our p... - **The theatre**: 188-seat capacity Cutting edge audio and lighting technology LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media ### Food and Drink - **An afternoon snack**: Around 4 p.m., after having enjoyed a few sweet treats with cold or hot drinks accompanied by music in the Grand salon, it's time to get ready for din... - **Grill Restaurant**: An exterior grill restaurant on deck 3 offering a relaxed ambiance and atmosphere: Capacity: 70 Views out over the pool deck Grilled meats and a vari... - **gastronomic restaurant**: Towards the rear of deck 4 you'll find a panoramic restaurant large enough to accommodate all our passengers at one sitting. Offering a different conc... - **Lunch**: On board, enjoy our varied buffet. Among the wide choice of salads, vegetables, meat and fish, desserts and pastries, choose a starter, a main dish an... - **Breakfast**: Get off to a good start every day on board. - Hot drinks and pastries are served from 6:30 to 10:30 for early risers and late risers. - Enjoy your bre... ### Relaxation - **The panoramic lounge**: Library, internet space, bar, and live entertainment on certain evenings Direct access to the panoramic terrace - **Wellness area**: Spa in partnership with CLARINS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty care cubicle KÉRASTASE / L’Oréal Paris hair salon Free access sauna (open dur... - **The main lounge**: A 200 m² (2,150 ft²) main lounge Able to accommodate all our passengers at once for moments of shared conviviality, and as a venue for both daytime an... ### Technology - **Departure alert for excursions or trips**: Because we want your activities to go smoothly, your cruise director alerts you before departure for any excursions you have booked if you are on a Ya... - **The hydraulic platform**: Much easier onboard access than on any other cruise ship Easier disembarking and embarking by Zodiac when participating in expeditions Swimming and ba... - **Reception**: A 140 m² (1,500 ft²) space A reception/concierge service The excursions desk The onboard administrative services The sales office operated by our Cust... - **On board**: Want to stay on board to enjoy a moment of relaxation? - Attend a talk given by one of our prestigious guests of honour. - Book a massage or treatment... - **The PONANT App**: After booking your cruise, download the PONANT app from the Apple Store or Google Play. It will support you throughout your voyage. Before your cruise... ## Ports of Call ### Keelung (Taiwan) *Coordinates: 25.0911, 121.56* On the north-east tip of Taiwan, the harbour city of Keelung stands on one of the most beautiful coasts on the island. Nearby is the spectacular natural park of Yehliu, famed for its striking rock formations. It's easy to tour the city's historical sites on trails that cross the lush green hills surrounding the harbour from Chung Cheng Park to Fort Ershawan, you can enjoy superb views of Keelung a... ### Currimao ### Corregidor, Philippines *Coordinates: 14.3867, 120.577* Corregidor Island is an island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines. Due to this location, Corregidor has historically been fortified with coastal artillery to defend the entrance of Manila Bay and Manila from attacks by enemy warships. ### Manilla, Phillippines *Coordinates: 14.579, 120.973* Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a densely populated bayside city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. ### Coron (Philippines) *Coordinates: 37.8882, -4.77938* Anchored off the extreme north of Palawan in the heart of the Philippines' Calamian Islands, the little island of Coron is an emerald gem adorned with lakes. Among the many activities here, you can explore the shores of Lake Kayangan in a bangka, a traditional outrigger cano dive in the ﾠfresh, warm waters of Lake Barracuda. Famous for its limestone cliffs pierced with caves, the island also has a... ### Puerto Princesa (Philippines) *Coordinates: 9.92877, 118.813* Puerto Princesa is a coastal city on Palawan Island in the western Philippines. It's a base for boat trips through the massive limestone caves and underground river of the biodiverse Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Dive sites are dotted around Puerto Princesa Bay, home to long-nosed dolphins, turtles and rays. ### Muara *Coordinates: 5.03333, 115.067* ### Bintulu (Borneo-Malaysia) *Coordinates: 3.16667, 113.033* Bintulu is a coastal town on the island of Borneo in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia. Bintulu is located 610 kilometres northeast of Kuching, 216 kilometres northeast of Sibu, and 200 kilometres southwest of Miri. ### Kuching, Malaysia *Coordinates: 1.53098, 110.344* On the island of Borneo, the state of Sarawak invites you to live out your dreams of adventure. The largest state in Malaysia is home to some of the oldest forest on the planet and we can easily understand why this little corner of paradise inspired Somerset Maugham, the British writer and traveller, to write one of his novels - The Casuarina Tree. We invite you to follow in the footsteps of the w... ### Singapore *Coordinates: 1.26644, 103.86* On the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore or “Lion City” is renowned throughout the world for its astounding economic success and cosmopolitan way of life. A trading centre on the outer edges of the East, Singapore can be proud of its exemplary multi-cultural profile which brings together the traditions and cultures of China, India and Malaysia. As you wander from one district to another, from ... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309683 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309683 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2309683.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2309683/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/ponant/le-jacques-cartier/other/56882.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 07:36:01 UTC