10 nights · NT Australia · Departs Darwin (Australia) · Visiting Kimberley Coast, Lacepede Islands, Broome WA · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Jacques Cartier
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| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Jacques Cartier |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 4 |
| Departures | 9 sailings |
| From fare | $12,590 per person |
| Year built | 2021 |
| Guests | 264 |
| Cabins | 92 |
| Crew | 112 |
| Length | 131 m |
| Beam | 18 m |
| Cruising speed | 15.0 kn |
Darwin is Australia’s northern gateway, where the Timor Sea meets a city shaped by tropical heat and Asian influence. Its compact waterfront puts the harbour within easy reach. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory offers insight into Indigenous cultures and the region’s wartime past. Beyond town, Kakadu’s wetlands and Litchfield’s waterfalls reward a longer stay. Visit in the dry season for easier travel and clear, warm days.
The Kimberley coast is one of Australia’s great wildernesses, where red sandstone cliffs meet the Indian Ocean. Expedition vessels reach tidal inlets, mangrove creeks and waterfalls spilling from the plateau after rain. Aboriginal custodians share a deep connection to Country here. In season, watch for saltwater crocodiles and migrating humpback whales. Tides, weather and careful planning shape every landing.
Some 120 kilometres north-west of Broome, the Lacepede Islands are four low coral islands set in turquoise water. This protected reserve ranks among Western Australia’s leading seabird breeding sites. Brown boobies, frigatebirds and terns gather along its shores. Green turtles also nest here. There are no towns or visitor facilities. The reward is a rare glimpse of wildlife-rich islands, best seen from the water with expert guidance.
Broome sits where the red Kimberley meets the Indian Ocean, shaped by tides and pearls. At Cable Beach, pale sand and a vast horizon invite an unhurried swim or a sunset camel ride. Chinatown and the Japanese cemetery trace a pearling history built by divers from across Asia. At Gantheaume Point, low tides can expose dinosaur footprints in the red rock. Between March and October, Roebuck Bay’s Staircase to the Moon may turn its mudflats into an evening spectacle.
Published August 19, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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