Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Jacques Cartier May 27-June 8 2028 EX270528 Cruise & Offers
Benoa, Bali (Indonesia) to Darwin (Australia)
Review Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys, voyage EX270528, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
May 27, 2028 to June 8, 2028 · Voyage EX270528
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
May 27, 2028Benoa, Bali
Destination overview
If it's a taste of exotic authenticity you're after, prepare to be spell-bound by the island of Bali , tucked away in the heart of the Indonesian archipelago . The beauty and diversity of its landscapes, the depth and richness of its cultural heritage and the plethora of activities on.
- Day 1 · May 27, 2028Departure 19:00 · 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
May 28, 2028Satonda Island
Destination overview
A little-known gem to the north of Sumbawa, the volcanic island of Satonda offers wild and spectacular landscapes. At its heart lies a mysterious saltwater lake like a hidden mirror, surrounded by cliffs and lush vegetation. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 2 · May 28, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 22:00
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
May 29, 2028Saleh bay, Sumbawa
Destination overview
In the north of the island of Sumbawa, Saleh Bay , one of the largest bays in Indonesia, lies an unspoilt refuge where volcanic landscapes meet the sea, extending as far as the eye can see. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 3 · May 29, 2028Arrival 06:30 · 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 4
May 30, 2028Komodo National Park
Destination overview
Between the islands of Sumbawa and Florès, Komodo National Park welcomes you to discover its natural wonders. At the very heart of the Indonesian archipelago, the three islands that form it – Komodo, Rinca and Padar - owe their renown to the famous eponymous dragons , enormous lizards over two metres long, which live in its grassy savannah.
- Day 4 · May 30, 2028Arrival 07:00 · 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 5
May 31, 2028Maumere, Flores
Destination overview
Floresians have an ancient culture stretching back millennia before the first arrival of Europeans in search of trade opportunities. Their history is shared through oral traditions and is recreated in song and dance. The mountainous terrain of Flores has preserved the diversity of cultures and Maumere serves as the capital of the Sikka district and main trading port.
- Day 5 · May 31, 2028Arrival 12:00 · 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.
Days 6 & 12
June 1, 2028 & June 7, 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 6 · June 1, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 12 · June 7, 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 7
June 2, 2028Barat Daya Islands
Destination overview
If you are looking for exoticism and authenticity, then you will be captivated by the Barat Daya Islands, an Indonesian archipelago lying to the east of the Lesser Sunda Islands, bathed by the Banda Sea and surrounded by coral reefs.
- Day 7 · June 2, 2028Arrival 08:30 · Departure 12:30
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 8
June 3, 2028Banda Neira, Maluku Islands
Destination overview
From age-old traditional cultures and ancient vestiges, to coral reefs and lush green jungle… The attractions of the remote Banda archipelago seem endless. Better known as the legendary “Spice Islands” of the Ancient World, these small volcanic landmasses were the fabled prize of colonial powers for more than four centuries.
- Day 8 · June 3, 2028Arrival 07:30 · Departure 17:30
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 9
June 4, 2028Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon
Destination overview
North of Triton Bay , in the Indonesian province of West Papua, lie the Bomberai Peninsula and Sebakor Bay. A real paradise for divers, this protected, authentic and very wild area boasts an exceptional biodiversity. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.
- Day 9 · June 4, 2028Arrival 08:30 · 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
June 5, 2028Triton Bay, West Papua
Destination overview
Triton Bay is one of three regions in Indonesia’s West Papua province that comprise the Bird’s Head Seascape (the other two are Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay), which is now considered by marine biologists to be the epicentre of the Coral Triangle .
- Day 10 · June 5, 2028Arrival 07:00 · 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 11
June 6, 2028Kei Islands, Maluku Islands
Destination overview
The Kei Islands are blessed with kilometres of stunning, yet almost entirely empty, white-sand beaches and a deeply hospitable population. Beneath the mostly Christian facade, Kei culture is fascinatingly distinctive. Local history holds that ancestors of contemporary Kei islanders came from Bali, part of the expanding Hindu Majapahit kingdom from the western archipelago.
- Day 11 · June 6, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 12:00
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 13
June 8, 2028Darwin
Destination overview
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.
- Day 13 · June 8, 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
Benoa, Bali (Indonesia) to Darwin (Australia) aboard Le Jacques Cartier
On May 27-June 8 2028, Le Jacques Cartier sails 12 nights from Benoa, Bali (Indonesia) to Darwin (Australia). Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys brings together Satonda Island, Saleh bay, Sumbawa, Komodo National Park, Maumere, Flores, 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 13 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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