--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 5214a62a-2b8f-4c13-bf7f-1b15e1243a85 slug: 2310086 voyage_code: SO241026 cruise_line: Ponant ship: Le Soleal departure_date: return_date: nights: 16 embarkation_port: Cairns, Australia disembarkation_port: Darwin, Australia starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T14:42:03Z --- # New Guinea Odyssey > Ponant · Le Soleal · Oct 24 – Nov 9   (16 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Ponant | | **Ship** | Le Soleal | | **Duration** | 16 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Cairns, Australia | | **Disembarkation Port** | Darwin, Australia | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SO241026 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Cairns, Australia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM 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 ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Alotau (Papua New Guinea) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the south-east of Papua New Guinea. It is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay. The town is located within Alotau Urban LLG. Alotau is also the annual forum for Australian and Papua New Guinean ministers. ### Day 4: Tufi **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tufi is a town located on the south eastern peninsula of Cape Nelson, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. Tufi is located on one of many rias, or drowned river valleys, locally referred to as 'fjords', on Cape Nelson surrounded by many uncharted reefs. The area is also famous for its production of tapa cloth. ### Day 5: Tami Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Tami Islands are a small island group located 13 km SSE of Finschhafen in the Huon Gulf. It is part of today's Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. Its people were known throughout the Solomon and South Sea islands for their distinctive wooden bowls, their religious figure carvings, and their ceremonial mask ### Day 6: Madang **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Madang is the capital of Madang Province and is a town with a population of 27,420 on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. ### Day 7: Kopar Village (Sepik river, Papua New Guinea) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Jayapura **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Jayapura City is the provincial capital of Papua province, Indonesia. It is a modern industrial city contrasting markedly with the surrounding hinterland where Papuan tribes live a subsistence lifestyle. The vast majority of Jayapurans are transmigrants from western Indonesia who control most of the industry and economics of the region. Leaving the city behind, guest will travel to the traditional village of Asai on Lake Sentani. Here you can enjoy a cultural performance and witness life in a tr... ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Cenderawasih Bay **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 11: Cenderawasih Bay **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Kitikiti Waterfall **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 14: Triton Bay **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The first and only resort in Triton Bay, we are situation in Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia. ### Day 15: Kei Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: Darwin, Australia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 Parliamant House opened in 1994, a magnif... ## 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 **Prestige Deck 4** (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) A bathroom with shower A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window **Prestige Deck 5** (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) and TV A bathroom with bath A private 4 m² balcony A panoramic sliding bay window **Prestige Deck 6** (Code: 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 ### Suite Cabins **Prestige Deck 5 Suite** (Code: 4) 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... **Deluxe Suite** (Code: 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 sing... **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 upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with one k... **Prestige Deck 6 Suite** (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 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) ... ## Ship Information ### Le Soleal A sleek silhouette, a welcoming intimate atmosphere, discover aboard this new ship the philosophy that has made L’Austral and LE BORéAL such a success: the spirit of Yacht Cruises. Sailing under the French flag, this magnificent yacht of only 132 staterooms and Suites, with balconies, joined our fleet in July 2013. You will be enchanted by the contemporary decor inspired by the luxury yachting world, with fluid lines and a modern colour scheme combining natural wood with shades of grey and white. A refined ambiance is enhanced by the quality of the workmanship and materials: white Corian counters in the lobby contrast with the warmth of leather to recall a boat’s hull, while the central sculpture of enamelled pieces takes its inspiration from the sea. In the loungebar, the carpet picks up a tennis stripe theme symbolising a certain idea of cruising, one synonymous with French elegance and a chic seaside spirit. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 264 | | Crew | 139 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 466.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **The Theatre**: 2,690 square feet Capacity: 250 Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium Audiovisual equipment - **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... - **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... - **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... ### Food and Drink - **Exterior bar**: Lounge area with seating for 50 Overlooking the pool deck - **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... - **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... - **A gourmet dinner**: Your late afternoon continues in front of a beautiful sunset to the sound of beautiful melodies played on the piano, with an aperitif. Every day, disc... - **grill restaurant**: Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6. 2,530 square feet Interior capacity: 1... ### Relaxation - **The wellness area**: Spa in partnership with SOTHYS™: massage and treatment cubicles, beauty salon cubicle, balneotherapy cubicle KÉRASTASE / L’Oréal Paris hair salon Free... - **The panoramic lounge**: 1,185 square feet Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings Direct access to the panoramic terrace - **The main lounge - Deck 3**: 2,740 square feet Interior capacity: 110 Exterior capacity: 30 Tea rooms, bar, programme of live musical entertainment, dance floor Access to the exte... ### Technology - **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... - **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... ## Ports of Call ### Cairns, Australia *Coordinates: -16.9203, 145.771* 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, gor... ### Alotau (Papua New Guinea) *Coordinates: -10.3177, 150.46* Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay Province, in the south-east of Papua New Guinea. It is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay. The town is located within Alotau Urban LLG. Alotau is also the annual forum for Australian and Papua New Guinean ministers. ### Tufi *Coordinates: -9.08333, 149.317* Tufi is a town located on the south eastern peninsula of Cape Nelson, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. Tufi is located on one of many rias, or drowned river valleys, locally referred to as 'fjords', on Cape Nelson surrounded by many uncharted reefs. The area is also famous for its production of tapa cloth. ### Tami Island *Coordinates: -6.76667, 147.917* The Tami Islands are a small island group located 13 km SSE of Finschhafen in the Huon Gulf. It is part of today's Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. Its people were known throughout the Solomon and South Sea islands for their distinctive wooden bowls, their religious figure carvings, and their ceremonial mask ### Madang *Coordinates: -5.21667, 145.8* Madang is the capital of Madang Province and is a town with a population of 27,420 on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. ### Kopar Village (Sepik river, Papua New Guinea) ### Jayapura *Coordinates: -2.54319, 140.715* Jayapura City is the provincial capital of Papua province, Indonesia. It is a modern industrial city contrasting markedly with the surrounding hinterland where Papuan tribes live a subsistence lifestyle. The vast majority of Jayapurans are transmigrants from western Indonesia who control most of the industry and economics of the region. Leaving the city behind, guest will travel to the traditional... ### Cenderawasih Bay ### Kitikiti Waterfall ### Triton Bay *Coordinates: -5.96667, 138.083* The first and only resort in Triton Bay, we are situation in Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia. ### Kei Islands ### Darwin, Australia *Coordinates: -12.4628, 130.842* 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 recen... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2310086 - **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/2310086 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2310086.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2310086/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/ponant/le-soleal/other/35617.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 14:42:03 UTC