From: Australia, Darwin
To: Australia, Cairns
Dates: 28.09.2026 - 14.10.2026
Duration: 16 Nights
Ship: LE SOLÉAL

New Guinea Odyssey

In collaboration with The Explorers Club, this unique voyage will feature Dr. Alison Ormsby, an interdisciplinary environmental scientist who specializes in forest conservation, park management, environmental education, biocultural conservation through sacred natural sites, and global sustainability. In New Guinea, the traces of the modern world end at the edge of impenetrable rainforests, mysterious volcanic fjords and pristine coral reefs. These last wild frontiers are home to countless communities with ancestral and secret traditions. In Papua New Guinea, on the shores of Alotau, Tufi, Madang and Kopar, at the mouth of the Sepik River, meet them amidst traditional ceremonies and fascinating landscapes. In Indonesian territory, unspoilt nature reveals its treasures: whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, the karst islands of Triton Bay and the immaculate beaches of the Kai Islands are all invitations to explore. The wildlife encounters are possible experiences and cannot be guaranteed.

LE SOLÉAL

  • Length: 142 m
  • Beam: 18 m
  • Draft: 4,7 m
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Guest decks: 6
  • Zodiacs: 11
  • Tonnage: 10 944 UMS
  • Electric motors: 2 X 2 300 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Fincantieri-Ancône-Italie
  • Guests: 264
  • Cabins: 132
  • Crew: 145
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arr
Dep
1
Sep 28, 2026
Australia, Darwin
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-
2
Sep 29, 2026
At sea
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-
3
Sep 30, 2026
Kei Islands, Maluku Islands
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-
4
Oct 1, 2026
Triton Bay, West Papua
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-
5
Oct 2, 2026
Kitikiti Waterfall, Mommon
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6
Oct 3, 2026
At sea
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-
7-8
Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Indonesia, Cenderawasih Bay
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-
9
Oct 6, 2026
At sea
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-
10
Oct 7, 2026
Indonesia, Jayapura
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-
11
Oct 8, 2026
Papua New Guinea, Kopar
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-
12
Oct 9, 2026
Papua New Guinea, Madang
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13
Oct 10, 2026
Papua New Guinea, Tami Islands
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14
Oct 11, 2026
Papua New Guinea, Tufi
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15
Oct 12, 2026
Papua New Guinea, Alotau
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16
Oct 13, 2026
At sea
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17
Oct 14, 2026
Australia, Cairns
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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

Window or Porthole Stateroom

  • Cabin: 21 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 18 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 18 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 37 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner's Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 2
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