Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller, has released an exclusive package that offers savings of A$7138 per couple and less-than-half-fares for solos, plus a free tour and hotel stay, on a luxury, close-to-home voyage next year through the dreamy, tropical islands of Indonesia.
Starting in Darwin, Cruise Traveller’s package features a journey through the lush, richly beautiful and seldom visited islands of Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, a string of idyllic islands just north of Australia gaining more recognition for its pristine and other-worldly beauty. The cruise also takes in Indonesia’s less-known Kei Islands with their azure lagoons, colourful reefs and chalk-white beaches.
Ideal for seasoned travellers who have often cruised to the popular ports of the South Pacific or for intrepid adventurers seeking new places to explore but close to home, Cruise Traveller’s new, 13-night ‘Exploring the Spice Islands’ adventure begins on September 15, 2026, with a flight from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Darwin, two free nights in a hotel in the NT capital and a free day tour from Darwin to Kakadu National Park, renowned for its crocodiles and ancient rock art.
Guests then board Ponant’s luxury, 264-guest exploration ship, Le Soleal, for an 11-night, round-trip journey from Darwin to the postcard-perfect islands of Raja Ampat – a region known for its incredible, underwater diving and snorkelling – the breathtaking Kei Islands, and the spectacular, jungle-clad Kitikiti Waterfall in West Papua which spills into the sea.
Cruise Traveller’s value-packed package also includes guided, complimentary excursions on Zodiacs and ashore and also insights into the culture, history, flora and fauna of all destinations from an expert expedition team onboard. The cruise also includes onboard beverages.
The voyage ends back in Darwin and a flight back to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Cruise Traveller’s unique, 13-night ‘Exploring the Spice Islands’ package on September 15, 2026, is available from A$12,530 per person, twin-share, in a Superior Stateroom – a saving of A$3569 per person. Fares for solos in a Deluxe Balcony Stateroom, start from A$13,780 – a saving of A$18,380 – or considerably less than half-price.
Fares include return flights to Darwin from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, two free nights in a Darwin hotel, pre-cruise, a free tour to Kakadu, plus onboard beverages and off-ship excursions.
The savings, two free nights in Darwin and free Kakadu tour are valid for bookings made with Cruise Traveller by July 31, 2025.
To book, visit www.cruisetraveller.com.au/
Cruise Traveller is Australia’s premier, small ship cruise specialist, now representing 71 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators around the world.
