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PACIFIC HORIZONS - NEW ZEALAND TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA - FLY FREE*

Validity Dates 15 Nov 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Start Price AU $22,995 per person
Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 15 Night Hidden treasures of New Zealand and Vanuatu ex Auckland, New Zealand to Cairns, Qld, Australia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description Fly FREE* from Brisbane when you book this beautiful cruise & stay package with us to PNG.
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 01 Feb 2025
Inclusions Package duration: 29 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 31 January 2025 - with flight to Auckland
Cruise starts: 01 February 2025 - from Auckland, New Zealand
Cruise ends: 01 March 2025 - into Honiara, Solomon Islands
Package ends: 01 March 2025 - with flight from Honiara to Brisbane
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Zodiac outings and shore visits with your expedition team.
Explore the Bay of Islands and Norfolk Island
Vanuatu emerges from the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean with visits to Espiritu Santo, Ambrym Island and Malekula a highlight
Discover the mysteries of Papua New Guinea, the land of a thousand cultures
From Tufi, journey on an outrigger canoe into the ancient fjords of Cape Nelson
Learn about the traditional ‘Kula’ trading system on the island of Kiriwina
Swim and snorkel in the warm, clear tropical waters of the Solomon Sea
Walk on the picture-perfect postcard Lusancay Islands
In the Solomon Islands, Ghizo and Njari islands are where you will meet some of the most skilled carvers in the world
In Roderick Bay, experience the white-sand beaches and fringing coral reefs before reaching the Malaita Province
Your expedition will finish in the capital of the Solomon Islands, Honiara,
Gain an insight into the history, culture and the diversity of flora and fauna from your expert expedition team.
Opportunity of diving (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board and of snorkelling with your expedition team. (extra cost)
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BIG SAVINGS!
All prices per person in AUD from*
Twin Deluxe Cabin was $26,210 - your special price from $22,995*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $29,150 - your special price from $24,885*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $29,840 - your special price from $25,695*pp
Single Deluxe Stateroom was $36,470 - your special price from $32,460
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PACIFIC HORIZONS - NEW ZEALAND TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA Fly FREE*, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- BONUS FREE* One way economy class airfare from Brisbane to Auckland inc tax (Sydney and Melbourne available with $700 pp surcharge**)
- One way transfer from Auckland airport to hotel
- 1 night pre-cruise accommodation in Auckland
- 28 night South Pacific and Papua New Guinea double (back to back) expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier from Auckland to Honiara
- All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
- Captain`s welcome cocktail and gala dinner onboard
- Open Bar (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands) during cruise
- Evening entertainment and events
- Room service 24h (special selection)
- Highly qualified bilingual French/English expedition team
- Zodiac excursions
- Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)
- Port taxes
- One way transfer from Honiara port to airport
- One way economy class airfare from Honiara to Brisbane including taxes
- ** Package from Sydney or Melbourne includes overnight hotel stay in Brisbane on 01 March and one way economy class airfare from Brisbane to Sydney or Melbourne on 02 March
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (16Nov24). Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer ends 30Dec24 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Travel insurance is mandatory but not included. As this is a double cruise a change of cabin may be required.
Sailing Dates
01 Feb 2025
Cabin Twin
Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU $22,995
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU $24,885
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU $25,695
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
31 Jan 2025 Fly Brisbane to Auckland, transfer to hotel for overnight stay
1 Feb 2025 Check out hotel, and transfer to the port, embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
1 Feb 2025 Auckland, New Zealand 6:00 PM
2 Feb 2025 Waiheke Island, New Zealand 6:00 PM
3 Feb 2025 Waitangi, New Zealand 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
4 Feb 2025 At Sea    
5 Feb 2025 Norfolk Island 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
6 Feb 2025 At Sea    
7 Feb 2025 At Sea    
8 Feb 2025 Port Vila Vanuatu 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
9 Feb 2025 Espiritu Santo Island Vanuatu 8:30 AM 6:30 PM
10 Feb 2025 Ambrym Island Vanuatu 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
11 Feb 2025 Malekula Island, Vanuatu 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
12 Feb 2025 At Sea    
13 Feb 2025 At Sea    
14 Feb 2025 At Sea    
15 Feb 2025 At Sea    
16 Feb 2025 Cairns, Qld, Australia 6:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
16 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Cairns
17 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Day at Sea
18 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Alotau
19 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Fergusson Island and Dobu Island
20 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Tufi
21 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Morobe Harbour
22 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Lusancay Islands
23 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Kiriwina Island
24 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Day at Sea
25 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Ghizo Island and Njari Island
26 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Day at Sea
27 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Roderick Bay, Florida Islands
28 Feb 2025 CRUISE 2: Malaita Island
1 Mar 2025 CRUISE 2: Honiara, Guadalcanal Island
1 Mar 2025 Disembark ship, transfer to Honiara airport for flight to Brisbane
1 Mar 2025 Arrive Brisbane, Australia
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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