Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Soléal September 28-October 14 2026 SO280926 Cruise & Offers
Darwin (Australia) to Cairns (Australia)
Review New Guinea Odyssey, voyage SO280926, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
September 28, 2026 to October 14, 2026 · Voyage SO280926
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
September 28, 2026Darwin
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 · September 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.
Days 2, 6, 9 & 16
September 29, 2026, October 3, 2026, October 6, 2026 & October 13, 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 Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished.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 · September 29, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 6 · October 3, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 9 · October 6, 2026No port clock time published
- Day 16 · October 13, 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
September 30, 2026Kei 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 3 · September 30, 2026Arrival 12:30 · 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 4
October 1, 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 4 · October 1, 2026Arrival 07:00 · Departure 19:00
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
October 2, 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 5 · October 2, 2026Arrival 06:45 · 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.
Days 7 & 8
October 4, 2026 & October 5, 2026Cenderawasih Bay
Destination overview
Cenderawasih Bay is located at the western end of New Guinea Island, south-east of the Bird's Head Peninsula. Covering more than 1.4 million hectares the bay is home to an abundant array of uninhabited islands, pristine coral reefs and the world’s largest fish, the Whale Shark .
- Day 7 · October 4, 2026Arrival 12:00
- Day 8 · October 5, 2026Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 10
October 7, 2026Jayapura, Papua
Destination overview
Jayapura City is the provincial capital of Papua province, Indonesia. It is a modern industrial city contrasting markedly with the surrounding hinterland where Papuan tribes live a subsistence lifestyle. After a welcoming cultural performance, you will be able to observe daily life in the traditional Papuan village of Asai on.
- Day 10 · October 7, 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 11
October 8, 2026Kopar
Destination overview
The people of the Sepik region speak more than 250 languages and are knitted together in systems of trade and cultural interaction . Kopar village’s location at the mouth of the Sepik river makes it an important trading point for surrounding villages.
- Day 11 · October 8, 2026Arrival 14:00 · 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 12
October 9, 2026Madang
Destination overview
Madang is a tropical harbor town on Papua New Guinea's north coast, framed by islands, reefs and volcanic landscapes. Its markets and communities reflect the region's cultural diversity, while the surrounding waters are known for marine life. A visit may combine local encounters with coastal or underwater exploration.
- Day 12 · October 9, 2026Arrival 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
October 10, 2026Tami Islands
Destination overview
The Tami Islands (Kalal, Wanam & Idjan) are a small group of uplifted coral atolls , with two main villages on the two larger islands and many smaller reefs and cays. In the centre is a beautiful, crystal clear blue lagoon with abundant marine life and stunning coral formations .
- Day 13 · October 10, 2026Arrival 08:00 · 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 14
October 11, 2026Tufi
Destination overview
Often described as the “Scandinavia of the tropics”. The spectacular Tufi “fiords” plunge over 90 metres deep and rise over 150 metres vertically above the water making for a spectacular backdrop. The traditional way of life plays an important role amongst the villagers with many living in isolated areas along.
- Day 14 · October 11, 2026Arrival 06:30 · 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 15
October 12, 2026Alotau
Destination overview
Alotau became the provincial capital of Milne Bay in 1969 and today has a population of approximately 16,000. It serves as our port of entry into Papua New Guinea. Missionaries, miners, pearlers, Japanese and American warships have all contributed to the History of Milne Bay.
- Day 15 · October 12, 2026Arrival 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 17
October 14, 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 17 · October 14, 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 Cairns (Australia) aboard Le Soléal
On September 28-October 14 2026, Le Soléal sails 16 nights from Darwin (Australia) to Cairns (Australia). New Guinea Odyssey brings together At sea, Kei Islands, Maluku Islands, Triton Bay, West Papua, Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon, 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 17 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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