Cruise Traveller has launched an exclusive 16-night fly, cruise and stay package aboard PONANT’s Le Soléal, offering travellers the chance to explore some of the most remote islands of Indonesia and the Philippines while saving more than A$11,000 per couple.
Rare voyage through the Malay Archipelago
Departing on 27 August 2027, the package begins with a flight to Darwin, supported by a A$1,200 per person flight credit, and an included overnight hotel stay before boarding the 264-guest Le Soléal for a 14-night luxury expedition cruise to Manila.
The itinerary explores some of the least-visited regions of the Malay Archipelago, including Indonesia’s Kei Islands, Triton Bay, the Maluku Islands and the uninhabited Pulau Molana, before continuing to the Philippines with visits to Limasawa, the Cuatro Islands and Cresta de Gallo.
Along the way, guests will discover pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, remote villages and tropical rainforests, accompanied by PONANT’s expert expedition team. Complimentary Zodiac excursions and onboard beverages are included throughout the voyage.
Exclusive savings and flight credits
Priced from A$14,999 per person, twin share, the package includes:
- A$1,200 per person flight credit for flights to Darwin and home from Manila.
- One night’s accommodation in Darwin before the cruise.
- A 14-night expedition cruise aboard Le Soléal.
- One night’s accommodation in Manila after the cruise.
- Complimentary onboard beverages.
- Guided Zodiac excursions throughout the voyage.
Guests who book by 31 July 2026 will receive savings of A$11,172 per couple, along with the A$2,400 per couple flight credit and complimentary post-cruise hotel stay.
Discover remote cultures close to home
Designed for experienced travellers seeking new destinations closer to Australia, the voyage showcases the natural beauty and cultural diversity of one of the world’s largest archipelagos, with opportunities to experience remote communities, exceptional marine environments and untouched island landscapes that rarely feature on mainstream cruise itineraries.
