Tropical Odyssey Between North East Australia and Indonesia on the Le Jacques Cartier 

• Outings and shore visits in zodiac inflatables with a team of experienced naturalist guides.
• UNESCO site: Komodo National park.
• Discover the Moluccas, a natural paradise on the Spice Route.
• Discover the Asmat region and its small traditional villages, inhabitants and warrior ceremonies.
• Lizard Island, snorkelling the coral reefs of Watson’s Bay.
• Encounters with the local people discovering their customs and culture.

Over 16 days, fall under the spell of the beauty and richness of the Indonesian archipelago and the northern shores of Australia. Aboard Le Jacques Cartier take an exceptional expedition cruise with PONANT, sailing from island to island, from idyllic landscapes to unforgettable encounters. After boarding Le Jacques Cartier in Cairns, your first destination is Lizard Island. Located at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, this 1,000-hectare Island is home to sublime white sand beaches fringed by coral reefs teeming with life. Then, you will cross Cape York, where the Pacific and Indian oceans meet. Further north, you will discover the Asmat region, one of the most isolated and mysterious areas in the world. Then, you will sail to the heart of Triton Bay. Located within a protected marine environment in the middle of the Coral Triangle, you will enjoy an unforgettable zodiac cruise through the spectacular rainforest-capped karst islands.