PonantSO170926
Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands
Date
2026-09-17
Duration
11 nights
Departure Port
Darwin
Australia
Arrival Port
Darwin
Australia
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Ponant
Le Soléal
Launched
2013
Refitted
2019
Tonnage
10,944 GT
Passengers
264
Cabins
132
Crew
139
Length
466 m
Width
18 m
Speed
14 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Darwin
Depart 17:30
Darwin is Australia's tropical Top End capital, where sixty-five thousand years of Indigenous heritage meets extraordinary multiculturalism, saltwater crocodiles, and gateway access to Kakadu's ancient rock art. Must-do experiences include the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, swimming beneath Litchfield's waterfalls, and viewing twenty-thousand-year-old Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr. May through October's Dry season offers clear skies and outdoor market culture.
Day 2
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Day 3
At Sea
Day 4
Day 4
Banda Neira
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Banda Neira is the historic heart of Indonesia's fabled Spice Islands, where Dutch colonial forts and nutmeg plantations recall the violent origins of the global spice trade. Visitors should explore Fort Belgica, dive the world-class coral walls of the Banda Sea, and taste nutmeg-infused local cuisine. The dry season from September to April offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.
Day 5
Day 5
Raja Ampat Islands
Arrive 12:00Depart 17:30
Raja Ampat is Earth's most biodiverse marine environment, with 1,600 reef fish species and 600 coral species across a vast Indonesian archipelago. Must-dos include diving with manta rays in the Dampier Strait, exploring Misool's karst underwater caves, and witnessing Wilson's bird-of-paradise display at dawn. October through April offers the best diving conditions in this unrivaled underwater paradise.
Day 7
Day 7
Raja Ampat Islands
Arrive 14:30Depart 21:30
Raja Ampat is Earth's most biodiverse marine environment, with 1,600 reef fish species and 600 coral species across a vast Indonesian archipelago. Must-dos include diving with manta rays in the Dampier Strait, exploring Misool's karst underwater caves, and witnessing Wilson's bird-of-paradise display at dawn. October through April offers the best diving conditions in this unrivaled underwater paradise.
Day 9
Day 9
Mommon Peninsula
Arrive 14:30Depart 19:00
Mommon Peninsula in West Papua lies within the Coral Triangle, offering coral reefs rivaling Raja Ampat in diversity, with spectacular soft coral walls and abundant marine life alongside rainforests harboring birds of paradise. Must-do experiences include diving or snorkeling the extraordinary reefs, spotting birds of paradise in the surrounding forests, and exploring Manokwari's multicultural morning market. October through April generally offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.
Day 10
Day 10
Kai Islands
Arrive 06:30Depart 13:00
The Kai Islands in far eastern Indonesia's Maluku province feature Pasir Panjang — a three-kilometer sweep of powder-white beach consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful — along with pristine coral reefs, dugong habitat, and a distinctive mel-mel clan system. Must-do experiences include walking the deserted Pasir Panjang beach, snorkeling the Banda Sea coral walls, and visiting traditional boat-building communities. October through March generally offers the calmest seas for exploration.
Day 11
Day 11
At Sea
Day 12
Day 12
Darwin
Arrive 05:00
Darwin is Australia's tropical Top End capital, where sixty-five thousand years of Indigenous heritage meets extraordinary multiculturalism, saltwater crocodiles, and gateway access to Kakadu's ancient rock art. Must-do experiences include the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, swimming beneath Litchfield's waterfalls, and viewing twenty-thousand-year-old Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr. May through October's Dry season offers clear skies and outdoor market culture.
Day 1
Darwin
Depart 17:30
Darwin is Australia's tropical Top End capital, where sixty-five thousand years of Indigenous heritage meets extraordinary multiculturalism, saltwater crocodiles, and gateway access to Kakadu's ancient rock art. Must-do experiences include the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, swimming beneath Litchfield's waterfalls, and viewing twenty-thousand-year-old Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr. May through October's Dry season offers clear skies and outdoor market culture.
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
At Sea
Day 4
Banda Neira
Arrive 07:00Depart 17:00
Banda Neira is the historic heart of Indonesia's fabled Spice Islands, where Dutch colonial forts and nutmeg plantations recall the violent origins of the global spice trade. Visitors should explore Fort Belgica, dive the world-class coral walls of the Banda Sea, and taste nutmeg-infused local cuisine. The dry season from September to April offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.
Day 5
Raja Ampat Islands
Arrive 12:00Depart 17:30
Raja Ampat is Earth's most biodiverse marine environment, with 1,600 reef fish species and 600 coral species across a vast Indonesian archipelago. Must-dos include diving with manta rays in the Dampier Strait, exploring Misool's karst underwater caves, and witnessing Wilson's bird-of-paradise display at dawn. October through April offers the best diving conditions in this unrivaled underwater paradise.
Day 7
Raja Ampat Islands
Arrive 14:30Depart 21:30
Raja Ampat is Earth's most biodiverse marine environment, with 1,600 reef fish species and 600 coral species across a vast Indonesian archipelago. Must-dos include diving with manta rays in the Dampier Strait, exploring Misool's karst underwater caves, and witnessing Wilson's bird-of-paradise display at dawn. October through April offers the best diving conditions in this unrivaled underwater paradise.
Day 9
Mommon Peninsula
Arrive 14:30Depart 19:00
Mommon Peninsula in West Papua lies within the Coral Triangle, offering coral reefs rivaling Raja Ampat in diversity, with spectacular soft coral walls and abundant marine life alongside rainforests harboring birds of paradise. Must-do experiences include diving or snorkeling the extraordinary reefs, spotting birds of paradise in the surrounding forests, and exploring Manokwari's multicultural morning market. October through April generally offers the calmest seas and best underwater visibility.
Day 10
Kai Islands
Arrive 06:30Depart 13:00
The Kai Islands in far eastern Indonesia's Maluku province feature Pasir Panjang — a three-kilometer sweep of powder-white beach consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful — along with pristine coral reefs, dugong habitat, and a distinctive mel-mel clan system. Must-do experiences include walking the deserted Pasir Panjang beach, snorkeling the Banda Sea coral walls, and visiting traditional boat-building communities. October through March generally offers the calmest seas for exploration.
Day 11
At Sea
Day 12
Darwin
Arrive 05:00
Darwin is Australia's tropical Top End capital, where sixty-five thousand years of Indigenous heritage meets extraordinary multiculturalism, saltwater crocodiles, and gateway access to Kakadu's ancient rock art. Must-do experiences include the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, swimming beneath Litchfield's waterfalls, and viewing twenty-thousand-year-old Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr. May through October's Dry season offers clear skies and outdoor market culture.
Cabin Categories
Deluxe Suite
Suite
DS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (167 x 70 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 5 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
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Owner's Suite
Suite
OS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Private return transfer
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A living/dining room with a sofa, armchair, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
A private 9 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
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Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Suite
4
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms: one with a shower and one with a bath
A private 8 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
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Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Suite
5
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms: one with a shower and one with a bath
A private 8 m² balcony
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
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Deluxe Stateroom
Balcony
D
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A window and panoramic glazed swing door
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Prestige Deck 4
Balcony
1
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
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Prestige Deck 5
Balcony
2
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with bath
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
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Prestige Deck 6
Balcony
3
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with bathtub (except staterooms 605 and 625: with shower)
A private 4 m² balcony
A panoramic sliding bay window
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Superior Stateroom
Outside
6
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)
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