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A COURSE FOR THE KIMBERLEY - Fly, Cruise & Stay 2 nights free in Broome!*

Validity Dates 07 Oct 2024 to 30 Dec 2024
Start Price AU $17,420 per person
Cruise Le Jacques Cartier, 10 Night Australia's Iconic Kimberley ex Broome, W A to Darwin, NT, Australia
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Jacques Cartier
Destination Australia
Brief Description A stunning 13 night holiday to Australia`s wonderful Kimberley with a complimentary stay 3 pay 1 hotel stay in Broome.
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 13 Jul 2025
Inclusions Package duration: 13 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 10th July 2025 - with flight to Broome
Cruise starts: 13th July 2025 - from Broome
Cruise ends: 23rd July 2025 - into Darwin
Package ends: 23rd July 2025 - with flight from Darwin
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Join Ponant`s highly qualified expedition team for a whale migration season cruise
- Enjoy regular Zodiac outings & shore visits to get close to the Kimberley nature
- Discover billions of years-old landscapes & ancient rock art
- Listen to stories of the dreamtime from the oldest continuous culture on the planet
- Explore pristine mangrove environments, home to the world`s largest living reptile, the salt water crocodile
- Witness unique tidal phenomena such as the Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef

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BIG SAVINGS!
Booking early has it`s advantages - current savings on this departure include..

Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $22,410 - your special price from $17,420*pp
Twin PR6 Prestige Balcony was $23,470 - your special price from $18,320*pp
Twin DS Deluxe Suite was $29,930 - your special price from $23,435*pp
Single PR5 Prestige Balcony was $41,575 - your special price from $25,960*pp
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A COURSE FOR THE KIMBERLEY Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- Return economy class airfare from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth to Broome and ex Darwin on return inc. tax
- One way transfer from Broome airport to hotel
- BONUS Stay 3 / Pay 1 offer - 3 nights accommodation in Broome with breakfast
- One way transfer from Broome hotel to downtown Broome (cruise line operates service from downtown to ship)
- 10 night Kimberley 2025 expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Broome to Darwin
- 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 private car transfer from Darwin port to airport
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (22Jul24). Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of inquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Passports are required to travel along with comprehensive travel insurance. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time and based on current 20% Ponant bonus discount fares which may vary until and are capacity controlled by the cruise line. 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. Included hotel stay in Broome is at the property of our choosing. Offer ends 30Dec24 or until sold out/withdrawn and are subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Packages containing flights, transfers and accommodation incur different cancellation fees to cruise only bookings. Travel insurance is mandatory, but not included in package pricing.
Sailing Dates
13 Jul 2025
Cabin Twin
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU $17,420
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU $18,320
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU $23,435
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
10 Jul 2025 Fly Syd, Bne, Mel, Adl or Per to Broome, Transfer to hotel
11 Jul 2025 Broome at leisure
12 Jul 2025 Broome at leisure
13 Jul 2025 Check out hotel, transfer to downtown Broome, Ship transfer to port
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
13 Jul 2025 Broome, W A 8:00 PM
14 Jul 2025 Lacepede Islands, Western Australia
15 Jul 2025 Collier Bay, Western Australia
16 Jul 2025 Collier Bay, Western Australia
17 Jul 2025 Careening Bay, WA
18 Jul 2025 Hunter River, West Australia
19 Jul 2025 Swift Bay
20 Jul 2025 Vansittart Bay, Western Australia
21 Jul 2025 King George River, Western Australia
22 Jul 2025 At Sea    
23 Jul 2025 Darwin, NT, Australia 6:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
23 Jul 2025 Transfer to airport, Fly Darwin to home city in 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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