Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Soléal December 4-19 2026 SO041226 Cruise & Offers
Benoa, Bali (Indonesia) to Cairns (Australia)
Review Tropical Odyssey between Indonesia and North East Australia, voyage SO041226, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
December 4, 2026 to December 19, 2026 · Voyage SO041226
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
December 4, 2026Benoa, 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 · December 4, 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.
Days 2, 10, 12 & 14
December 5, 2026, December 13, 2026, December 15, 2026 & December 17, 2026At 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 Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished.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 2 · December 5, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 10 · December 13, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 12 · December 15, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 14 · December 17, 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 3
December 6, 2026Komodo 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 3 · December 6, 2026Arrival 06:00 · Departure 11:15
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 4
December 7, 2026Maumere, 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 4 · December 7, 2026Arrival 08:00 · 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 5
December 8, 2026Kalabahi, Alor
Destination overview
The unique culture of the Alorese continues among the Takpala indigenous group who have preserved their traditional architecture and ceremonies. The island of Alor is also known as the island of a Thousand Moko’s. The Moko is a small bronze kettledrum which is believed to have originated from the Dong Son culture of Vietnam.
- Day 5 · December 8, 2026Arrival 07:00 · 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 6
December 9, 2026Barat 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 6 · December 9, 2026Arrival 08:00 · 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 7
December 10, 2026Banda 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 7 · December 10, 2026Arrival 08:00 · 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 8
December 11, 2026Kitikiti 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 8 · December 11, 2026Arrival 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.
Day 9
December 12, 2026Triton 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 9 · December 12, 2026Arrival 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 11
December 14, 2026Asmat, Papua
Destination overview
Occupying half the Island of New Guinea, Western New Guinea (once known as Irian Jaya) is one of the most remote and mysterious regions of the world. Even today, there are at least 44 tribes that have never had contact with the outside world.
- Day 11 · December 14, 2026Arrival 06:00 · Departure 11:00
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
December 16, 2026Cape York
Destination overview
Cape York Peninsula is a large remote peninsula located at the tip of North Eastern Australia. The region has been described as the largest unspoiled wilderness in Australia. The relatively undisturbed eucalyptus wooded savannahs, tropical rainforests and other types of habitat are now recognised for their global environmental significance.
- Day 13 · December 16, 2026Arrival 14:00 · Departure 18:30
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 15
December 18, 2026Lizard Island
Destination overview
Lizard Island is the northernmost resort Island on the Great Barrier Reef and boasts 24 powdery white sand beaches. Dominated by grasslands, the rugged beauty of Lizard Island contrasts sharply with the sparkling blue waters and rich fringing coral reefs surrounding the island.
- Day 15 · December 18, 2026Arrival 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 16
December 19, 2026Cairns
Destination overview
Washed by the Coral Sea, the harbour town of Cairns is located on Australia's north-east coast. The seafront esplanade is a popular place for locals and visitors to walk, swim and picnic under the shade of swaying palm trees .
- Day 16 · December 19, 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
Benoa, Bali (Indonesia) to Cairns (Australia) aboard Le Soléal
On December 4-19 2026, Le Soléal sails 15 nights from Benoa, Bali (Indonesia) to Cairns (Australia). Tropical Odyssey between Indonesia and North East Australia brings together At sea, Komodo National Park, Maumere, Flores, Kalabahi, Alor, 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 16 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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