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PONANT CRUISES DEALS 2027 - 2028

Find the best PONANT cruise deals on Le Jacques Cartier and Le Soleal. Luxury all-inclusive 11-Day Kimberley cruises between Broome and Darwin.

PONANT LUXURY KIMBERLEY CRUISES - 2027 to 2028

Exclusive PONANT cruise savings from 20-30% on select sailings

Luxury French Expedition Cruising Through Australia's Kimberley

There are Kimberley cruises, and then there are PONANT Kimberley cruises.

PONANT brings a distinctly French interpretation of expedition cruising to one of Australia's most extraordinary wilderness regions. Think beautifully designed ships, excellent food, attentive service and a relaxed sense of luxury — combined with Zodiac excursions, expert expedition guides and days spent exploring a coastline that remains gloriously wild.

At Kimberley Boat Cruises, we have been selling Kimberley cruises for decades, so we know that choosing the right ship can be just as important as choosing the right itinerary.

For 2027, PONANT is offering Kimberley cruises aboard Le Jacques Cartier and Le Soléal. For 2028, the Kimberley programme moves exclusively to Le Soléal, giving travellers a very different choice depending on when they want to travel.

And that's where Australia's top expedition cruise specialists can help: BlueSun Travel.

We don't simply quote the brochure fare. We look at the available departures, cabin categories, current PONANT promotions and our own exclusive offers to help you find the best PONANT Kimberley cruise deal available.

PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISES 2027

Choose Between Le Jacques Cartier & Le Soléal

The 2027 Kimberley season is already selling like hot cakes, so you need to move fast to benefit from our PONANT deals. This is particularly appealing because travellers have a choice of two PONANT ships.

Le Jacques Cartier is the newer and smaller of the two vessels, carrying approximately 184 guests. It combines PONANT's contemporary luxury with the intimate atmosphere that makes small-ship expedition cruising so appealing.

Le Soléal, meanwhile, offers the classic PONANT experience aboard a larger vessel carrying up to 264 guests. Designed in 2013, she combines French elegance with modern technology, spacious public areas, balconies and the understated style for which PONANT is known.

Both ships take you into the heart of the Kimberley, where the itinerary — rather than the onboard entertainment — is very much the star.

Expect Zodiac excursions, spectacular tidal movements, ancient rock art, dramatic sandstone gorges, wildlife encounters and some of Australia's most extraordinary coastal scenery.

2027 PONANT Kimberley Cruise Highlights

❖ Le Jacques Cartier and Le Soléal departures

❖ Broome–Darwin and Darwin–Broome itineraries

❖ Approximately 11-day / 10-night expedition voyages

❖ Zodiac excursions and guided shore landings

❖ Expert expedition teams and naturalist guides

❖ Montgomery Reef, Hunter River, Vansittart Bay and King George River

❖ The spectacular King George Falls

❖ Small-ship luxury combined with genuine expedition experiences

PONANT's published 2027 programme includes numerous Kimberley departures across the season, with both ships featuring in the schedule.

2028 Prices from $14,510

Per Person, Twin Share

Prices and dates are subject to change without notice (see Terms & Conditions below)

PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISE DEALS

PONANT cruise specials for 2027 & 2028

PONANT KIMBELEY CRUISES - 2028

Only Le Soleal

LE SOLEAL TAKES CENTRE STAGE

Leading Luxury Cruises in the Kimberley

If you're planning further ahead, 2028 is a particularly interesting year for PONANT in the Kimberley.

Unlike 2027, the published 2028 programme features Le Soléal for the Kimberley season. PONANT currently lists an Australia’s Iconic Kimberley voyage aboard Le Soléal from Darwin to Broome from 26 July to 5 August 2028, with other Kimberley departures also appearing in the 2028 programme.

For travellers who prefer to plan well ahead, this is important.

Kimberley cruises are limited-season voyages, and the most desirable cabins can disappear well before departure. Booking early isn't simply about getting a good price — it is about getting the cabin, location and departure date you actually want.

PONANT's 2028 Kimberley voyages continue to showcase the region's great attractions, including the Lacepede Islands, Montgomery Reef, Hunter River, Vansittart Bay and King George Falls.

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LE JACQUES CARTIER OR LE SOLÉAL?

Which PONANT Ship Is Right For Your Kimberley Cruise?

This is one of the questions we are asked regularly.

Both ships deliver the PONANT combination of luxury and expedition cruising, but there are differences worth considering.

Feature Le Jacques Cartier Le Soléal
2027 Kimberley ✔ Yes ✔ Yes
2028 Kimberley — ✔ Yes
Guest capacity Approx. 184 Up to 264
Style Contemporary, intimate luxury Classic PONANT elegance
Expedition experience ✔ ✔
Zodiac excursions ✔ ✔
French-inspired dining ✔ ✔
Best for Travellers wanting the newer, smaller ship Travellers who love the established PONANT style

There is no universal winner here.

Some travellers will naturally gravitate towards Le Jacques Cartier because of her newer design and smaller guest capacity. Others prefer Le Soléal, particularly if they like her established PONANT character and larger choice of onboard spaces.

Our job is to help you work out which one suits you.

WHAT WILL YOU SEE ON A PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISE?

Everything a Kimberley Cruise has to offer

The Kimberley is not a destination you tick off from a list. It is a place where the landscape changes constantly with the tides, light and weather.

Depending on your itinerary, you could find yourself exploring the extraordinary tidal phenomenon of Montgomery Reef, cruising into the Hunter River looking for saltwater crocodiles, discovering ancient Aboriginal rock art, Zodiac cruising beneath towering cliffs or standing beneath the thundering spectacle of King George Falls.

The Lacepede Islands provide an important habitat for seabirds and marine life, while places such as Vansittart Bay and Swift Bay reveal the extraordinary geological and cultural story of the region. PONANT's own itinerary description highlights the combination of wildlife, sandstone landscapes, river systems and Zodiac exploration that defines these voyages.

And then there is the sheer pleasure of returning to a luxury ship after a day of adventure.

That combination — wild Kimberley expedition by day, refined PONANT luxury by night — is what makes these cruises so appealing.

TOP PONANT CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

❖ Montgomery Reef Guide – Witness an entire reef emerge from the ocean.

❖ Horizontal Falls Guide – Experience one of Australia's most famous tidal phenomena.

❖ Prince Regent River Guide – Explore the Kimberley's great wilderness waterway.

❖ King George Falls Guide – Discover one of Western Australia's tallest waterfalls.

❖ Kimberley Cruise Routes & Itineraries – See where Kimberley cruises travel.

❖ Best Time to Cruise the Kimberley – Find the ideal month for your journey.

❖ Kimberley Cruise Wildlife Guide – Learn about crocodiles, whales, turtles and more.

PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISE DEALS

Don't Just Look At The Cruise Fare

This is where booking through an experienced Kimberley cruise specialist can make a considerable difference.

PONANT regularly releases different promotions, including PONANT Bonus fares, suite savings, back-to-back offers and selected special offers. Current published 2028 departures, for example, show PONANT Bonus offers on selected Kimberley voyages.

But the cheapest advertised fare isn't necessarily the best deal.

We look at the entire package — including the cabin category, departure date, direction of travel, current promotion and available extras — before recommending an option.

And because Kimberley Boat Cruises is part of BlueSun Travel, we can also help with flights, accommodation, travel insurance and pre- or post-cruise arrangements.

Our Kimberley Cruise Deal Promise

❖ We compare available PONANT fares

❖ We look for current PONANT promotions

❖ We identify the best available cabin options

❖ We can package flights and accommodation

❖ We provide personalised advice from experienced Kimberley cruise specialists

❖ We can help with travel insurance and pre- and post-cruise arrangements

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PONANT Expedition Cruises

EXPLORE MORE KIMBELEY CRUISE DEALS & INFORMATION

Here are a few more Kimberley Cruise deals links to explore. In addition, apart from being one the most loved ships in the Kimberley, the Heritage Adventurer is massively popular for other cruises worldwide, especially cruises to the 'White Continent' - Antarctica:

Learn more about our Kimberley Cruises:

👉 Kimberley Cruise Deals

👉 Best Time To Cruise the Kimberley

👉 Top Kimberley Cruise Destinations

👉 Getting Kimberley Travel Insurance

👉 Travel Packing Guide

👉 Horizontal Falls Seaplane & Boat Ride Tours

ANTARCTICA CRUISES

As one of Australia's leading Expedition Cruise specialists, BlueSun Travel operates Kimberley Boat Cruises. However, Bluesun Travel is equally well known for its Antarctica Boat Cruises and Galapagos Boat Cruises. 

Being that we are one of PONANT's specialist agents, discover more about our Antarctica cruises

Discover more about our PONANT Antarctica cruises and other Kimberley vessels that cruise to the White Continent:

👉All Antarctica Cruises

👉 L'Austral

👉 Le Boreal

👉 Le Commandant Charcot

👉 Le Lyrial

👉Le Soleal

👉Seabourn Pursuit

👉Silver Cloud

👉Scenic Eclipse

10-DAY ITINERARY

Broome to Darwin with Travel Marvel

Indicative Cruise Itinerary

Date Port Arrive Depart
Day 1 Arrive Broome, Embark Ship
Day 2 Lacepede Islands, Buccaneer Archipelago
Day 3 Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls
Day 4 Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Freshwater Cove
Day 5 Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River
Day 6 Swift Bay
Day 7 Ashmore Reef
Day 8 Vansittart Bay
Day 9 Koolama Bay, King George River, King George Falls
Day 10 Disembark Ship, Depart Darwin

Please Note: This itinerary is indicative and subject to change without prior notice. The final route, ports of call, and timings may be altered at the captain’s discretion due to weather conditions, sea state, harbor congestion, or other unforeseen operational factors.

Prices are subject to change without notice, as cabins are being booked all the time. For the latest availability and updates, please do call our amazing reservation team on 1300 799 758 or email us your enquiry.

We are available 7 days a week. 

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WHY BOOK YOUR PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISE WITH KIMBERLEY BOAT CRUISES?

Reputation, Experience, Best Prices and Customer Service 7 Days-A-Week

We've been promoting the Kimberley for nearly 30 years. and delivered top-service to thousands of happy customers. 

That matters because a Kimberley cruise isn't simply another holiday.

There are differences between ships, itineraries, cabins, departure dates and expedition styles that aren't always obvious when you're looking at a brochure or a website.

We know the ships. We know the Kimberley. And, importantly, we know how to compare the different cruise options.

Whether you're looking at Le Jacques Cartier in 2027, Le Soléal in 2027, or planning ahead for Le Soléal in 2028, our team can help you find the cruise that makes the most sense for you.

BOOK YOUR PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISE

2027 & 2028 Departures Are Now Worth Planning

If PONANT is on your Kimberley shortlist, don't leave it until the last minute. You need to plan ahead to get ahead. The best deals sell fast!

The Kimberley cruise season is short, capacity is limited and the cabins people actually want are often the first to disappear.

Tell us when you want to travel, how many are travelling and what type of cabin you're looking for. We'll do the hard work of finding the right PONANT Kimberley cruise deal.

Call 1300 799 758 now. 

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