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| 1 | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Cairns, Australia | Embark | 6:00 PM |
Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia |
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| 2 | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 3 | Friday, October 16, 2026 | Alotau, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Tufi, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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Tufi is a small village in the Oro Province on the NE coast of Papua New Guinea on the Bird’s Tail Peninsula, overlooking the Coral Sea. The village is approached by sea or by air on the grassed airstrip at the water’s edge. Inland rises to mountains and rain forest. Read more about Tufi, Papua New Guinea |
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| 4 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Tufi, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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Tufi is a small village in the Oro Province on the NE coast of Papua New Guinea on the Bird’s Tail Peninsula, overlooking the Coral Sea. The village is approached by sea or by air on the grassed airstrip at the water’s edge. Inland rises to mountains and rain forest. Read more about Tufi, Papua New Guinea |
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| 5 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Tami Island, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
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Tami Island is part of a small island group of the same name, in Morobe Province, northern Papua New Guinea. The island includes four atolls that form a circle around a lagoon. It is a seldom visited isle and delightfully peaceful. Read more about Tami Island, Papua New Guinea |
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| 6 | Monday, October 19, 2026 | Madang, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
Madang is the capital of Madang Province and a port on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. It was settled by Germans in the 19th C, then under Australian administration from 1919, and occupied by Japanese 1942-1944 when the town was virtually wiped out. Today its population of 24,000 includes many expatriates, and the city is the base for many NGOs and business branches. Read more about Madang, Papua New Guinea |
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| 6 | Monday, October 19, 2026 | Tab Island | ||
| 7 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Fly Islands & Morobe, Papua New Guinea | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8 | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Lusancay Islands | ||
| 9 | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Samarai Island | ||
| 10 | Friday, October 23, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 11 | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Cairns, Australia | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia |
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Le Soléal (the Sun/Sunlight in French) offers itineraries that are impressive. She joined Compagnie du Ponant as a premium vessel in 2013, showing magnificent lines, elegance and furnishings that reflect modern French marine architecture. She is 5-star, “your own private yacht.” With 264 guests and 140 crew service is personal.
SA, PS6, PS5, DS6
Size: 484 sq.ft. + 97 sq.ft. balcony. Owner's Suites are decorated by French interior designers and will provide you a breathtaking panoramic sea view. Amenities: . Individually-controlled air-conditioning . Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating cabins available . Bathtub or shower . Minibar . Flat screen satellite TV . Desk with stationery . DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players . Video on demand . Safe . Hairdryer . Bath robes . Satellite direct line telephone . 110/220 volts outlet . French bath products . 24hr room service . Internet access wifi . Another Flat screen satellite TV . Large bathtub . Sofa . Table with 4 chairs . Armchair and Pedestal table
PR6, PR5, PR4
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Prestige Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: . Individually-controlled air-conditioning . Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds . Shower . Minibar . Flat screen satellite TV . Desk with stationery . DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players . Video on demand . Safe . Hairdryer . Bath robes . Satellite direct line telephone . 110/220 volts outlet . French bath products . 24hr room service
DEL
Size: 200 sq.ft. + 43 sq.ft. balcony. Deluxe Staterooms with private balcony. Amenities: . Individually-controlled air-conditioning . Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds . Shower . Minibar . Flat screen satellite TV . Desk with stationery . DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players . Video on demand . Safe . Hairdryer . Bath robes . Satellite direct line telephone . 110/220 volts outlet . French bath products . 24hr room service . Internet access wifi
SP3
Size: 226 sq.ft. superior staterooms located on Deck3. Amenities: . Individually-controlled air-conditioning . Cabin layout : king-size bed, or twin beds . Shower . Minibar . Flat screen satellite TV . Desk with stationery . DVD, CD and Ipodtrade; players . Video on demand . Safe . Hairdryer . Bath robes . Satellite direct line telephone . 110/220 volts outlet . French bath products . 24hr room service. Internet access wifi
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Ponant's All-inclusive offering
Ponant's All-Inclusive offering: • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea• Unlimited Wi-Fi• All onboard diningPLUS• EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members• Ask your consultant about Ponant's referral program and past passenger offers/br>
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Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Soleal Departure: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Nights: 10 nights Departs: Cairns Returns: Cairns
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