Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary

Le Jacques Cartier January 21-February 3 2028 EX210128 Cruise & Offers

Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands)

Voyage EX210128 | 14 days DatesJanuary 21-February 3 2028 Duration13 nights ShipLe Jacques Cartier

Review Secret Islands of Melanesia, voyage EX210128, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

Official PONANT route map for Secret Islands of Melanesia aboard Le Jacques Cartier, Voyage EX210128
Official PONANT route mapSecret Islands of Melanesia · Voyage EX210128Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands)

January 21, 2028 to February 3, 2028 · Voyage EX210128

Ports & shore experiences

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Day 1
January 21, 2028
Lautoka, Viti Levu IslandOceania

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, 2028
Levuka, Ovalau IslandOceania

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, 2028
Yasawa IslandsOceania

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, 2028
At seaOceania

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

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 5
January 25, 2028
Tanna IslandOceania

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, 2028
EpiOceania

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, 2028
Ambrym IslandOceania

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

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
January 28, 2028
MalekulaOceania

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

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 9
January 29, 2028
Paradise Lagoon, Espiritu Santo IslandOceania

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

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 9
January 29, 2028
Mavea Island, Espiritu Santo IslandOceania

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

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 10
January 30, 2028
Ureparapara IslandOceania

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

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 11
January 31, 2028
Loh IslandOceania

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

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 12
February 1, 2028
Lata, Santa Cruz IslandsOceania

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

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 13
February 2, 2028
Santa Ana IslandOceania

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, 2028
Honiara, Guadalcanal IslandOceania

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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Le Jacques Cartier | Voyage EX210128 | January 21-February 3, 2028 | 13 nights Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands)

Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Jacques Cartier January 21-February 3 2028: is Voyage EX210128 right for you?

This 14-day voyage aboard Le Jacques Cartier sails Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands), with calls including Lautoka, Levuka, Yasawa Islands, and Tanna Island and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX210128 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 EX210128 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage EX210128, 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 EX210128?

For the January 21-February 3 2028 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

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What is included and not included on Le Jacques Cartier Voyage EX210128?

For the January 21-February 3, 2028 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands) 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 EX210128?

For the January 21-February 3, 2028 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands) 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 EX210128, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the January 21-February 3, 2028 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands) 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 EX210128?

For the January 21-February 3, 2028 Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) to Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands) 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 January itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this January itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

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 EX210128 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 EX210128: 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 EX210128?

For flights to Lautoka, Viti Levu Island (Fiji) before this Le Jacques Cartier cruise and home from Honiara, Guadalcanal Island (Solomon Islands) after Voyage EX210128, 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.

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