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Le Jacques Cartier September 6-20 2026 EX060926 Cruise & Offers

Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)

Voyage EX060926 | 15 days DatesSeptember 6-20 2026 Duration14 nights ShipLe Jacques Cartier

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Official PONANT route mapThe archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific · Voyage EX060926Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)

September 6, 2026 to September 20, 2026 · Voyage EX060926

Ports & shore experiences

Select a destination to review every published call date, verified timing, an original route-specific overview, and only the shore experiences PONANT associates with this exact voyage and stop.

Day 1
September 6, 2026Lautoka, Viti Levu IslandPacific Islands

Destination overview

Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. Located on the western side of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometres north of Nadi. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region, it is known as the Sugar City .

  • Day 1 · September 6, 2026Departure 18:00 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 2
September 7, 2026Suva, Viti Levu IslandFiji

Destination overview

Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, is teeming with natural and cultural richness. Dominated by Mount Tomanivi, the island is covered with dense and luxuriant tropical vegetation to the south and vast sugar cane plantations to the north. Suva , the modern and dynamic capital of Fiji, is home to the historical heritage of the islands.

  • Day 2 · September 7, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Suva Sightseeing Tour · 3h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • Colo-i-Suva Trek Tour and Waterfall · 4h00 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 3
September 8, 2026Beqa IslandFiji

Destination overview

Just a few kilometres from Viti Levu, the small and remote island of Beqa (pronounced “Benga”) offers a concentrated dose of Fiji ’s cultural and natural treasures. Its inhabitants continue the impressive ancestral tradition of fire walking, or Vilavilairevo .

  • Day 3 · September 8, 2026Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Cultural Village and Firewalking Show · 3h30 · Published as included · Must-see Sights · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
Day 4
September 9, 2026Savusavu, Vanua Levu IslandFiji

Destination overview

Receiving fewer visitors than its neighbour Viti Levu, lying some sixty kilometres to the south, Vanua Levu is the second largest island of Fiji . From Savuasvu , set out to discover some of the many treasures of this mountainous island and its luxuriant vegetation.

  • Day 4 · September 9, 2026Arrival 07:30 · Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Black Pearl Farm · 1h30 · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • Snorkelling Tour · 2h00 · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 2
  • Nukubalavu Village Tour · 3h00 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Unique Experience · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • Nakawaqa Rainforest & Waterfall Tour · 3h00 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Days 5, 7 & 9
September 10, 2026, September 12, 2026 & September 14, 2026At seaPacific Islands

Destination overview

These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.

  • Day 5 · September 10, 2026No port clock time published
  • Day 7 · September 12, 2026No port clock time published
  • Day 9 · September 14, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 6
September 11, 2026Vava'u IslandsTonga

Destination overview

Vava’u is a splendid archipelago in Tonga made up of around forty picture-postcard coral islands scattered across the turquoise waters of the south Pacific Ocean. The main island is dominated by Mount Talau which offers a magnificent panoramic view over the islands.

  • Day 6 · September 11, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Vava'u Snorkel · 3h30 · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 3
  • Cultural Land Tour - Houma: Sai Pe Women’s Group · 2h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 2
  • Ene’io Beach Escape: Swim & Discover · 2h30 · Published as included · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 7
September 12, 2026Crossing the International Date LinePacific Islands

Destination overview

PONANT publishes Crossing the International Date Line as a sailing, scenic or transit segment within Pacific Islands, rather than as a conventional port call. The dates and any displayed timing reproduce only the verified schedule. Views and wildlife encounters vary with the route, daylight, weather and operating conditions.

  • Day 7 · September 12, 2026Arrival 00:01 · Departure 23:59

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 8
September 13, 2026RarotongaCook Islands

Destination overview

You will be dazzled by the magnificent volcanic silhouette of Rarotonga , the largest of the Cook Islands. Perfectly circular, Rarotonga is closely surrounded by a coral reef over which break the endless waves of the south Pacific Ocean. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.

  • Day 8 · September 13, 2026Arrival 12:00 · Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Rarotonga Island Discovery Tour · 3h00 · Published as included · Must-see Sights · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Days 10 & 11
September 15, 2026 & September 16, 2026Bora Bora, Society IslandsFrench Polynesia

Destination overview

Paradisiacal atoll of the archipelago of the Leeward Islands, west of French Polynesia, mythical Bora Bora offers a natural spectacle of captivating beauty. You’ll be won over as much by the white sandy beaches as by its famous lagoon, one of the most beautiful in the world, where colourful fish frolic in waters of incomparable turquoise.

  • Day 10 · September 15, 2026Arrival 13:30
  • Day 11 · September 16, 2026Departure 18:30

Verified shore experiences

  • Bora Bora “Truck” tour · 2h30 · Published as included · Culture & Heritage · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • Snorkeling in the blue lagoon · 4h00 · Culture & Heritage · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 2
  • Discover the Reef by Snorkeling · 3h30 · Watersport Activity · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • Lagoon excursion · 3h00 · Watersport Activity · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • Explore Bora Bora by Glass-Bottom Boat · 1h30 · Watersport Activity · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 12
September 17, 2026Motu Mahana, Taha'a Island, Society IslandsFrench Polynesia

Destination overview

Feet in the sand, on the islet of Motu Mahana, our sumptuous little private paradise, you will share a very special experience around an authentic traditional Polynesian barbecue. A veritable jewel in the Taha’a lagoon, pristine atoll of the Society Islands, Motu Mahana offers an infinite palette of shades of.

  • Day 12 · September 17, 2026Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Relaxation on Motu Mahana · 8h00 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · Swimming · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Days 13 & 14
September 18, 2026 & September 19, 2026Moorea IslandFrench Polynesia

Destination overview

A part of the Windward Island archipelago just to the west of Tahiti, famous Mo'orea will leave you with a series of unforgettable images and memories. Bask on its heavenly beaches , enjoy a dip in the turquoise waters of its lagoon, and soak up its luscious vegetation and the heady flowers that carpet the inland areas.

  • Day 13 · September 18, 2026Arrival 07:00
  • Day 14 · September 19, 2026Departure 17:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Scenic tour of Moorea · 3h00 · Published as included · Must-see Sights · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • Whale watching with Dr. Poole · 3h30 · Watersport Activity · Hiking & Adventure · PONANT difficulty marker 1
  • Boat excursion around Moorea Lagoon · 3h00 · Published as included · Must-see Sights · Culture & Heritage · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 14
September 19, 2026Papeete, Tahiti IslandPacific Islands

Destination overview

Capital of French Polynesia, the city of Papeete is on the north-west coast of the island of Tahiti. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere here,where urban buzz combines with the legendary laid-back Polynesian lifestyle. Culture is not lacking. You can enjoy sites narrating the history of the archipelago, including the colonial cathedral and the Maison de la reine Marau.

  • Day 14 · September 19, 2026Arrival 19:30 · Disembarkation: 08:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 15
September 20, 2026Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)French Polynesia

Destination overview

Capital of French Polynesia, the city of Papeete is on the north-west coast of the island of Tahiti. You’ll find a relaxed atmosphere here,where urban buzz combines with the legendary laid-back Polynesian lifestyle. Culture is not lacking. You can enjoy sites narrating the history of the archipelago, including the colonial cathedral and the Maison de la reine Marau.

  • Day 15 · September 20, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.

A closer look at this sailing

Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) aboard Le Jacques Cartier

On September 6-20 2026, Le Jacques Cartier sails 14 nights from Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia). The archipelagos and ancestral cultures of the South Pacific brings together Suva, Viti Levu Island, Beqa Island, Savusavu, Vanua Levu Island, At sea, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 17 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Le Jacques Cartier | Voyage EX060926 | September 6-20, 2026 | 14 nights Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia)
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Jacques Cartier September 6-20 2026: is Voyage EX060926 right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Le Jacques Cartier sails Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia), with calls including Lautoka, Suva, Beqa Island, and Savusavu and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX060926 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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Why book Le Jacques Cartier Voyage EX060926 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage EX060926, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage EX060926?

For the September 6-20 2026 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

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What is included and not included on Le Jacques Cartier Voyage EX060926?

For the September 6-20, 2026 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) sailing aboard Le Jacques Cartier: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Le Jacques Cartier Voyage EX060926?

For the September 6-20, 2026 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) sailing aboard Le Jacques Cartier: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Le Jacques Cartier Voyage EX060926, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the September 6-20, 2026 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) sailing aboard Le Jacques Cartier: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Le Jacques Cartier for Voyage EX060926?

For the September 6-20, 2026 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) sailing aboard Le Jacques Cartier: The current verified record does not establish one Wi-Fi allowance, tier or device rule across the PONANT and Aqua Expeditions fleet. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact vessel and booking entitlement. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Le Jacques Cartier's verified headline statistics?
184Guests
92Staterooms
118Crew
131 m / 430 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this September itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this September warm-weather itinerary

  • Pack lightweight breathable clothing, swimwear, strong sun protection, and a light rain layer for tropical showers.
  • Bring secure non-slip walking shoes plus suitable beach or water footwear where the published activities and local conditions call for it.
  • Add a light wrap or sweater for air-conditioned interiors and breezy evenings, and review local customs before visits to religious or community sites.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • The published standard is casual elegance. A cocktail dress or similar evening attire is suggested for gala evenings.
  • PONANT also publishes white or black-and-white attire for the Officers evening. Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted in the gourmet restaurant at dinner.
  • Expedition voyages require practical destination-specific layers and footwear in addition to the onboard evening wardrobe.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Le Jacques Cartier?
  • Sisterships and PONANT Explorers generally publish lounges, bars, a spa or salon, fitness room, outdoor pool, theater and boutique; Explorers also publish the Blue Eye underwater lounge.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Le Jacques Cartier have?
  • PONANT publishes a fitness room across its main fleet except Spirit of Ponant; gentle exercise may be scheduled depending on the program.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Le Jacques Cartier guests expect?
  • Main-fleet rooms publish air conditioning, a safe, television and Diptyque bath products; Spirit of Ponant is an exception to the television statement.
  • Every accommodation on the PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot has a balcony. Most Sistership rooms have balconies, with seven Deck 3 exceptions; Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant use different layouts.
  • Room service is published around the clock on the main fleet, with overnight exceptions on Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant. Butler service is limited to eligible suite categories.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage EX060926 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Jacques Cartier?
  • Children under one year old are not accepted.
  • On classic voyages, children age one and older may sail, with a published maximum of five children ages one through six per voyage. Kids Club is for age four and older when offered.
  • Expedition voyages generally require age six or older; Le Commandant Charcot requires age eight or older. Children must be able to board a Zodiac independently where Zodiac operations are part of the program.
  • Parents or guardians remain responsible for children; family programming is not guaranteed on every departure.
  • The current PONANT FAQ accepts pregnancy only when the guest will not be beyond the end of the third month by cruise end.
  • Pregnant guests are not accepted on expedition cruises. These unusually restrictive rules must be reconfirmed before booking.

For Voyage EX060926: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Jacques Cartier handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • The FAQ identifies Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot as the fleet products designed for reduced mobility; exact accessible rooms are ship-specific.
  • A guest must be self-sufficient or travel with a capable companion. The captain may prevent a difficult landing, gangway transfer or Zodiac operation for safety.
  • A doctor and nurse are published across the main fleet, with Le Ponant instead using a nurse and telemedicine support; services and medication are charged.
  • Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot publish hospital facilities intended for urgent or minor treatment, not full hospital care.
  • Notify PONANT of treatment needs at reservation, complete required forms and carry an adequate supply of medication. Remote expedition evacuation can be delayed.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Le Jacques Cartier?
  • PONANT ships are non-smoking, including accommodation balconies. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Le Jacques Cartier Voyage EX060926?

For flights to Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) before this Le Jacques Cartier cruise and home from Papeete, Tahiti Island (French Polynesia) after Voyage EX060926, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Le Jacques Cartier Voyage EX060926 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Le Jacques Cartier Voyage EX060926, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

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