Luzon, Philippines Cruise from Manila to Darwin — 15 Days

14 nights · Luzon, Philippines · Departs Manila (Philippines) · Visiting Triton Bay, Darwin · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Soleal

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Cruise linePonant Cruises
ShipLe Soleal
Duration14 nights
Port calls3
Departures1 sailings
From fare$10,800 per person
Year built2013
Guests264
Cabins132
Crew140
Length142 m
Beam18 m
Cruising speed14.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Manila, Philippines

    Manila asks you to look beyond its traffic and modern skyline. Inside Intramuros, Spanish-era walls enclose stone churches, leafy courtyards and Fort Santiago, where Philippine history feels close at hand. Nearby, the National Museum complex displays Filipino art and heritage. Make time for a meal of adobo or fresh seafood, then watch sunset over Manila Bay. This is a port best explored with a clear plan—and room for discovery.

  2. Day 2

    Sibuyan Island Philippines (Scenic Stop)

  3. Day 3

    Cuatro Islands Philippines (Scenic Stop)

  4. Day 4

    Limasawa Island Philippines (Scenic Stop)

  5. Day 5

    At Sea (At Sea)

  6. Day 9

    Saparua Island Indonesia (Scenic Stop)

  7. Day 9

    Lease Islands Indonesia (Scenic Stop)

  8. Day 10

    Banda Islands Indonesia (Scenic Stop)

  9. Day 11

    Coastal Cruising (Coastal Cruising)

  10. Day 12

    Triton Bay, Indonesia

    Triton Bay rewards the journey to Indonesia’s remote West Papua with vivid reefs and limestone islands rising from calm water. Near Kaimana, this little-visited coast is known for rich marine life, including whale sharks that gather around traditional fishing platforms. Explore quiet coves, local villages and forest-fringed beaches by boat. Leave time to snorkel: the bay’s coral gardens are its chief attraction, best seen below the surface.

  11. Day 13

    Kai Islands Indonesia (Scenic Stop)

  12. Day 14

    At Sea (At Sea)

  13. Day 15

    Darwin, Australia

    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.

Le Soleal Cruises

Published September 2, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard


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