Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary
Le Soléal September 4-18 2028 SO040928 Cruise & Offers
Darwin (Australia) to Manila (Philippines)
Review Exploring the Malay Archipelago, voyage SO040928, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.
September 4, 2028 to September 18, 2028 · Voyage SO040928
Ports & shore experiences
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Day 1
September 4, 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 1 · September 4, 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.
Days 2, 8, 9, 10 & 11
September 5, 2028, September 11, 2028, September 12, 2028, September 13, 2028 & September 14, 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 Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished.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 2 · September 5, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 8 · September 11, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 9 · September 12, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 10 · September 13, 2028No port clock time published
- Day 11 · September 14, 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 3
September 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 3 · September 6, 2028Arrival 13:00 · 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 4
September 7, 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 4 · September 7, 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
September 8, 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 5 · September 8, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 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 6
September 9, 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 6 · September 9, 2028Arrival 08:15 · Departure 18:00
Verified shore experiences
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Day 7
September 10, 2028Pulau Saparua
Destination overview
In the heart of the Moluccas, Saparua Island offers an authentic port of call, where local traditions remain a way of life. After a traditional welcome in a small village, you will walk to a space devoted to cultural performances, before continuing on to a restored former Dutch fort , overlooking the ocean.
- Day 7 · September 10, 2028Arrival 06:30 · 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 7
September 10, 2028Pulau Molana
Destination overview
An uninhabited island with untamed charm , Molana is perfect for a simple getaway by the sea. Edged by a vast white-sand beach , it is an invitation to relaxation, swimming and contemplation in pristine natural surroundings. You will see coconut shells broken by the coconut crab , a species that is only seen at night.
- Day 7 · September 10, 2028Arrival 13:45 · Departure 17:45
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 12
September 15, 2028Limasawa
Destination overview
The island of Limasawa is small, authentic, wild and well-preserved . It has historic importance, since it is known around the world as the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. Luxuriant forests line its coastline, and many sites are perfect for diving.
- Day 12 · September 15, 2028Arrival 07:00 · 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 13
September 16, 2028Cuatro Islands
Destination overview
Travelling through the eastern provinces of the Philippines enables us to discover some of the last remaining pristine environments and remote untouched villages scattered throughout this nation of contrasts. The Cuatro Islands is a 12,500-hectare protected landscape and seascape situated in the municipalities of Inopacan and Hindang.
- Day 13 · September 16, 2028Arrival 07:00 · 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 14
September 17, 2028Cresta de Gallo Island
Destination overview
Located off the coast of the large island of Sibuyan, in the Romblon Province, Cresta de Gallo offers a real change of scenery, thanks to its breathtaking natural landscapes and its tropical vegetation . This preserved sanctuary is composed of two islands connected by a long white sandbar .
- Day 14 · September 17, 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 15
September 18, 2028Manila
Destination overview
On first sight, the Philippines' capital shows its highly Americanised Asian megalopolis side, with ultramodern skyscrapers set all along the waterfront. But when you stroll through the cobbled streets of the Intramuros district, you'll discover a different side of Manila , one that's full of old-world charm.
- Day 15 · September 18, 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
Darwin (Australia) to Manila (Philippines) aboard Le Soléal
On September 4-18 2028, Le Soléal sails 14 nights from Darwin (Australia) to Manila (Philippines). Exploring the Malay Archipelago 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 16 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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