From: Australia, Darwin
To: Fiji, Lautoka
Dates: 21.08.2026 - 06.09.2026
Duration: 16 Nights
Ship: LE JACQUES CARTIER

An escapade in the heart of Melanesia

Fall under the spell of Melanesia, a vast South Pacific island world where nature and ancestral cultures find powerful expression. In Papua New Guinea, the deep forest and jagged landscapes are home to various communities, the heirs to age-old traditions. Further east, the Solomon Islands unveil their luxuriant scenery around Honiara, with verdant hills and shores brimming with history. Vanuatu extends this immersion with its volcanic islands and deep bays. On the island of Espiritu Santo, Luganville offers an authentic island atmosphere, a gateway to preserved landscapes, before Champagne Beach reveals itself between expanses of white sand and turquoise water. Not far away, the enchanting Mystery Island, with its captivating lagoons and immaculate beaches, promises a tropical haven where nature and serenity come together.

LE JACQUES CARTIER

  • Length: 131 m
  • Beam: 18 m
  • Draft: 4,7 m
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Guest decks: 5
  • Zodiacs: 9
  • Tonnage: 9 976 UMS
  • Motors: 2 X 2 000 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Vard Sovik, Norvège
  • Guests: 184
  • Cabins: 92
  • Crew: 118
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arr
Dep
1
Aug 21, 2026
Australia, Darwin
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2-3
Aug 22, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
At sea
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4
Aug 24, 2026
Australia, Thursday Island
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-
5
Aug 25, 2026
At sea
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-
6
Aug 26, 2026
Papua New Guinea, Samarai Island
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7
Aug 27, 2026
Papua New Guinea, Alotau
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8
Aug 28, 2026
Conflict Group
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9
Aug 29, 2026
At sea
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-
10
Aug 30, 2026
Solomon Islands, Honiara
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-
11
Aug 31, 2026
At sea
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12
Sep 1, 2026
Champagne Beach, Espiritu Santo Island
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13
Sep 2, 2026
Vanuatu, Luganville
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14
Sep 3, 2026
Vanuatu, Port Vila
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15
Sep 4, 2026
Vanuatu, Mystery Island
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16
Sep 5, 2026
At sea
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17
Sep 6, 2026
Fiji, Lautoka
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-
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 38 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 32 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner's Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 4
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