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Le Soléal August 28-September 7 2026 SO280826 Cruise & Offers

Darwin (Australia) to Broome (Australia)

Voyage SO280826 | 11 days DatesAugust 28-September 7 2026 Duration10 nights ShipLe Soléal

Review Australia's Iconic Kimberley, voyage SO280826, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

Official PONANT route map for Australia's Iconic Kimberley aboard Le Soléal, Voyage SO280826
Official PONANT route mapAustralia's Iconic Kimberley · Voyage SO280826Darwin (Australia) to Broome (Australia)

August 28, 2026 to September 7, 2026 · Voyage SO280826

Ports & shore experiences

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Day 1
August 28, 2026
DarwinOceania

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 1 · August 28, 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
August 29, 2026
King George RiverOceania

Destination overview

The journey up the King George River is nothing short of breathtaking. The 80-metre-high sides of the gorge display varying degrees of weathering of the ancient Warton sandstone. The colours and textures of the gorge change with the light as you travel further up the river creating a continual changing scenery that is simply stunning.

  • Day 2 · August 29, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

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Day 3
August 30, 2026
Vansittart BayOceania

Destination overview

Jar Island contains ancient rock art galleries depicting the Gwion Gwion style unique to the Kimberley region. Mainly neglected by, or unknown to, the early European researchers of Aboriginal culture in the Kimberley in favour of the dominant and more dramatic Wandjina art, Gwion Gwion art has in recent years gained world prominence.

  • Day 3 · August 30, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

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Day 4
August 31, 2026
Ashmore Reef (technical stop)technical stop

Destination overview

Located 600km North of Broome, on the edge of the continental shelf, Ashmore reef consists of 3 low-lying tropical islands surrounded by coral reef. The islands have a combined land area of approximately 54 hectares and are a designated important bird area (IBA).

  • Day 4 · August 31, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

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Day 5
September 1, 2026
Careening BayOceania

Destination overview

Careening Bay was named by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King after his ship, HMC Mermaid , was careened there during his third voyage of discovery in 1820. King surveyed the western coast to complete the map initiated by Flinders 20 years earlier.

  • Day 5 · September 1, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

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Day 6
September 2, 2026
Swift BayAustralia

Destination overview

The Bonaparte Archipelago , is a stunningly rugged maze of islands stretching almost 150 km along Western Australia's remote Kimberley coast. Its colour and scale conspire to take ones’ breath away. Its distant location has meant it has remained an unspoilt and remarkably pristine location to explore and experience.

  • Day 6 · September 2, 2026Arrival 05:00 · Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Mitchell Falls Helicopter Flight and Landing · 2h00 · Must-see Sights · PONANT difficulty marker 3
Day 7
September 3, 2026
Hunter RiverOceania

Destination overview

Arguably one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River are lined with ancient rainforest pockets, pristine mangroves and mosaic sandstone cliffs. They are considered to be some of the most pristine mangrove forests in the world, containing up to 18 different species, supporting a rich and diverse fauna.

  • Day 7 · September 3, 2026Arrival 05:00 · 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 8 & 9
September 4, 2026 & September 5, 2026
Collier BayOceania

Destination overview

Collier Bay lies along the remote Kimberley coast of Western Australia, where powerful tides move through inlets bordered by layered sandstone. Expedition exploration may focus on reefs, rock formations, secluded waterways and wildlife. The precise route and any landing are chosen for tides, weather and local conditions.

  • Day 8 · September 4, 2026No port clock time published
  • Day 9 · September 5, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

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Day 10
September 6, 2026
Lacepede IslandsOceania

Destination overview

The Lacepede Islands are Western Australia’s most important breeding habitat for Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), and have been named by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) . The breeding colony of Brown Boobies is possibly the largest in the world.

  • Day 10 · September 6, 2026No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

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Day 11
September 7, 2026
BroomeOceania

Destination overview

Located in the northwest of the Kimberley region and in the far north of Western Australia, the town of Broome is reputed for its history and its glorious pearling era . The fascinating Chinatown district, which is the historic city centre, and the famous Japanese Cemetery, dates back to 1896.

  • Day 11 · September 7, 2026Arrival 07:00 · 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

Darwin (Australia) to Broome (Australia) aboard Le Soléal

On August 28-September 7 2026, Le Soléal sails 10 nights from Darwin (Australia) to Broome (Australia). Australia's Iconic Kimberley brings together King George River, Vansittart Bay, Ashmore Reef (technical stop), Careening Bay, 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 11 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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