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WEST AUSTRALIAN WONDERS - Fly, Cruise & Stay 2025

Validity Dates 21 Jun 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
Start Price AU $14,440 per person
Cruise Le Soleal, 10 Night Australia's West Coast Odyssey ex Perth (Fremantle), WA Australia to Broome, W A
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Soleal
Destination Australia
Brief Description Fly, Cruise & Stay 12 nights aboard Le Soleal by PONANT Cruises on an expedition cruise from Fremantle to Broome.
Type of Special Fly Cruise and Stay
Departure Date 21 Aug 2025
Inclusions Package duration: 12 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 21st August 2025 - with flight from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide to Perth (o`nite flight)
Cruise starts: 21st August 2025 - from Fremantle
Cruise ends: 31st August 2025 - into Broome
Package ends: 2nd September 2025 - with flight back to home city from Broome
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Experience an extraordinary journey during an all-new expedition cruise discovering sumptuous scenery, unsuspected wildlife and fascinating history.
- Shark Bay, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible biodiversity and the rare species it shelters.
- The exploration of many uniquely beautiful parks: Jurien Bay Marine Park, Abrolhos Marine Park, the Montebello Islands marine park, and the Murujuga National Park on the Burrup Peninsula.
- Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
- On the western coast, the only major breeding area for Australian sea lions in the Jurien Bay Marine Park.
- Colourful coral reef, turquoise waters and large seabird breeding colonies in the Abrolhos Islands.
- Discovering the history of the Batavia mutiny and following in the footsteps of the first European explorers in the region.
- The visit of the place with the highest concentration of rock engravings of any known site in the world, on the Burrup Peninsula.
- Possibility of swimming and snorkelling throughout your cruise.
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BIG SAVINGS!
Booking early has it`s advantages - current savings on this departure include.
Twin DEL Deluxe Balcony was $17,655 - your special price from $14,440*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $19,350 - your special price from $15,770*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $20,180 - your special price from $16,425*pp
Single DEL Deluxe Balcony was $35,760 - your special price from $26,885*pp ** very limited space at this price **
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WEST AUSTRALIAN WONDERS Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- Return economy class airfare from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide to Perth and ex Broome on return inc. tax.
- One way transfer from Perth airport to port
- 10 night West Coast Australia expedition cruise aboard Le Soleal from Fremantle to Broome
- 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 and off ship excursions
- Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)
- Port taxes
- 2 night Broome hotel stay with breakfast
- One way transfer from Broome hotel to airport
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (21Jun24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. A passport is required to travel on this cruise as it visits international waters. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions 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. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. 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. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates and not included in Broome post cruise. Offer ends 30Sep24 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.
Sailing Dates
21 Aug 2025
Cabin Twin
Deluxe Stateroom AU $14,440
Prestige Deck 4 AU $15,770
Prestige Deck 5 AU $16,425
Prestige Deck 6 AU $17,210
Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU $26,830
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
20 Aug 2025 Fly Syd, Bne, Mel or Adl to Perth
20 Aug 2025 Arrive Perth, Transfer to port (Some flights may req. additional night in Per)
21 Aug 2025 Embark Le Soleal ship in Fremantle
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Aug 2025 Perth (Fremantle), WA Australia 6:00 PM
22 Aug 2025 Jurien Bay, WA Australia
23 Aug 2025 Abrolhos Islands, Australia
24 Aug 2025 Shark Bay, Western Australia
25 Aug 2025 Cape Peron, WA, Australia
26 Aug 2025 Ningaloo Reef, WA Australia
27 Aug 2025 Ningaloo Reef, WA Australia
28 Aug 2025 Montebello Islands, WA Australia
29 Aug 2025 Murujuga National Park, Burrup Peninsula
30 Aug 2025 At Sea    
31 Aug 2025 Broome, W A 7:00 AM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
31 Aug 2025 Make own way to hotel in Broome for a 2 night stay
1 Sep 2025 Broome at leisure
2 Sep 2025 Transfer to airport, Fly Broome to Syd, Bne, Mel, Adl or Per
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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