10 nights onboard Le Jacques Cartier

Australia's Iconic Kimberley

Set sail for the wild and grandiose landscapes of Kimberley, following an exceptional PONANT itinerary.

From Darwin to Broome, embark for an 11-day expedition cruise to one of the last unspoiled regions on the planet.

The highpoint of this cruise will undoubtedly be the discovery of the King George River and the majestic Twin Falls, the highest falls in Western Australia.

During your cruise, the magnificent bays of Vansittart and Swift will offer you exceptional panoramas, between islands, secret inlets, caves and rocky overhangs.

In one of the most picturesque parts of the region, the Hunter River, you will see wild mangrove forests where saltwater crocodiles live along with many species of birds.

You will also visit Collier Bay, where you will be able to admire the Montgomery Reef, home to vast expanses of lagoons and immense coral reefs.

On the Lacepede Islands, take the time to admire the abundance of nesting birds as well as the large population of turtles residing in the lagoon.

Your ship will take you along the most spectacular coasts in the entire region.

With their falls, abrupt gorges, savannah, calm waters and desolate mountain chains, the wild lands of Kimberley are the promise of an exceptional adventure.

We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and tide conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, whilst complying with the necessary safety rules and precautions.

Leaving from: Darwin, Northern Territory
Cruise ship: Le Jacques Cartier
Visiting: Darwin, Northern Territory Vansittart Bay, Western Australia Ashmore and Cartier Islands Careening Bay, Western Australia
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When searching for a luxury yacht expedition cruise, there’s one name above all else that you need to know – Ponant Cruises. Founded in 1988 by former French Merchant Navy officers, Ponant combines succulent luxury with authentic adventures on all seven continents.

From classic Mediterranean itineraries and Caribbean sailings, to bucket-list expeditions around Greenland and Antarctica, Ponant cruises proudly counteract the banality of mainstream voyages with a unique take on the concept of small-ship cruising. It’s the absolute trip of a lifetime.

184
Passengers
118
Crew
2020
Launched
9976t
Tonnage
131m
Length
18m
Width
13kts
Speed
5
Decks
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Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Day 2
River travel
Day 3
Vansittart Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Day 4
Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australia
Day 5
Careening Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Day 6
Swift Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Day 7
Hunter River & Mitchell Falls, Western Australia, Australia
Days 8 - 9
Collier Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Day 10
Lacepede Islands, Western Australia, Australia
Day 11
Broome, Western Australia, Australia
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Le Jacques Cartier

In keeping with the philosophy of PONANT and the PONANT EXPLORERS, Le Jacques-Cartier combines the desire for adventure with five-star travel. A modern ship with slender, tapered lines, it is environmentally friendly and equipped with innovative technology.

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