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Le Jacques Cartier January 21-February 3 2028 EX210128 Cruise & Offers
Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands)
Review Secret Islands of Melanesia, voyage EX210128, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
January 21, 2028 to February 3, 2028 · Voyage EX210128
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
January 21, 2028Lautoka, Viti Levu Island
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 · January 21, 2028Departure 18:30 · 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
January 22, 2028Levuka, Ovalau Island
Destination overview
The former capital of Fiji, Levuka enjoys a peaceful setting on the island of Ovalau and retains the unique charm of a small town facing the sea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site , it stands as a reminder of the archipelago’s colonial history through its 19th-century buildings , its wooden houses and its timeless atmosphere.
- Day 2 · January 22, 2028Arrival 10:00 · Departure 18:00
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 3
January 23, 2028Yasawa Islands
Destination overview
Northwest of Fiji, the Yasawa Islands form a volcanic chain boasting spectacular landscapes, between steep slopes , turquoise lagoons and beaches of clear sand. In this isolated environment, the villages perpetuate a way of life that is profoundly focused on the community and on local traditions.
- Day 3 · January 23, 2028Arrival 06:45 · Departure 18:00
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 4
January 24, 2028At sea
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 4 · January 24, 2028No port clock time published
Verified shore experiences
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Day 5
January 25, 2028Tanna Island
Destination overview
A visit to Vanuatu cannot be complete without viewing the erupting Mount Yasur Volcano on the Island of Tanna . It is regarded as the world’s most accessible active volcano. Known for its spectacular persistent strombolian activity consisting of regular small to violent explosions, it has been in more-or-less continuous activity since Captain James Cook observed ash eruptions in 1774.
- Day 5 · January 25, 2028Arrival 08:30 · Departure 21:00
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 6
January 26, 2028Epi
Destination overview
Epi is a green, lightly developed island in Vanuatu, edged by beaches, reefs and sheltered bays. Visits may introduce village life, local traditions and the island's volcanic landscape, while nearby waters support snorkeling and marine observation. Conditions determine the landing place and the activities available on the day.
- Day 6 · January 26, 2028Arrival 13:45 · Departure 21:30
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 7
January 27, 2028Ambrym Island
Destination overview
The island of Ambrym in Vanuatu is often referred to as the "black" island due to its volcanic ash and because of its 'black magic' steeped in mystery . In the villages, the ancient customs play a significant part in day to day living.
- Day 7 · January 27, 2028Arrival 06:30 · Departure 13:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 8
January 28, 2028Malekula
Destination overview
Malekula is the second largest island in Vanuatu and the most diverse, culturally and linguistically, with over thirty distinct languages spoken. Some of the best custom dances come from the island. The very friendly villagers will be proud to share with you their cultural heritage.
- Day 8 · January 28, 2028Arrival 06:00 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 9
January 29, 2028Paradise Lagoon, Espiritu Santo Island
Destination overview
At the end of the world, in the north of New Caledonia, lies Vanuatu, a little archipelago that subsists mainly from fishing and farming. It is composed of several islands, Espiritu Santo being the largest and one of the most beautiful.
- Day 9 · January 29, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:45
Verified shore experiences
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Day 9
January 29, 2028Mavea Island, Espiritu Santo Island
Destination overview
Near Espiritu Santo, the island of Mavea offers a seaside interlude in a peaceful tropical environment. Accessible by Zodiac dinghy, this port of call invites you to make the most of its sandy beaches edged with clear water, perfect for swimming and relaxing.
- Day 9 · January 29, 2028Arrival 13:30 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 10
January 30, 2028Ureparapara Island
Destination overview
Ureparapara, also known as Parapara for short, is the third largest island in the Banks group of Northern Vanuatu and formed by an extinct volcano cone that has been breached by the sea on its east coast, forming a spectacular 3km long harbour.
- Day 10 · January 30, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:15
Verified shore experiences
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Day 11
January 31, 2028Loh Island
Destination overview
Located in the Torres islands, the northernmost part of the republic of Vanuatu, the island of Loh is a protected site. It only has around 200 inhabitants, for a surface area of around 14 square kilometres. So, it is easy to meet people here, and maybe even share in their age-old traditions.
- Day 11 · January 31, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 12
February 1, 2028Lata, Santa Cruz Islands
Destination overview
Nestling in the heart of the Solomon Islands archipelago, the Santa Cruz Islands offer a timeless interlude, with their turquoise lagoons and ancestral traditions. On the main island of Nendo, the charming village of Lata will captivate you with its peaceful atmosphere and its immaculate beaches, edged by sparkling coral reefs.
- Day 12 · February 1, 2028Arrival 07:30 · Departure 13:30
Verified shore experiences
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Day 13
February 2, 2028Santa Ana Island
Destination overview
Owaraha (formerly Santa Ana) is located at the eastern end of Makira (San Cristobal) and just north of the smaller Owariki (Santa Catalina). Our ship will navigate through the picturesque channel separating the Islands before dropping anchor just outside Port Mary.
- Day 13 · February 2, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 16:45
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 14
February 3, 2028Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
Destination overview
Honiara is the capital city of The Solomon Islands, administered as a provincial town on the north-western coast of Guadalcanal Island. Honiara comes from the local Ghari Language “naho-ni-ara” meaning 'facing the ara', the place where the southeast winds meet the land.
- Day 14 · February 3, 2028Arrival 08:00 · 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.
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 Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands) aboard Le Jacques Cartier
On January 21-February 3 2028, Le Jacques Cartier sails 13 nights from Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands). Secret Islands of Melanesia brings together Levuka, Ovalau Island, Yasawa Islands, At sea, Tanna Island, 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 15 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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