Exclusive package for 2027 -save more than $11,000 per couple
Book by July 31, 2026
Next year, a captivating, rarely offered voyage between Darwin and Manila will connect travellers with remote and rarely visited islands in Malaysia and Indonesia that harbour pristine natural environments and intact cultures still practising ancestral traditions.
Perfect for seasoned travellers seeking new horizons to explore and not too far from home, this luxury, two-week journey in August, 2027, aboard Ponant’s 264-guest exploration ship, Le Soleal, is available now through Australian boutique cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller. For bookings made by July 31, 2026, there’s earlybird savings of A$11,172 per couple, plus an exclusive $2400 flight credit per couple and a complimentary night in Manila after the cruise.
Comprising over 17,000 islands and spread over almost two million square kilometres, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with many of the islands incredibly remote, lushly tropical, remarkably beautiful and seldom seen in standard cruise itineraries. But this genuine journey of discovery and cultural immersion also embraces secluded, tropical island gems in The Philippines, offering travellers unprecedented exploration of some of the world’s most beautiful but little-known places.
Cruise Traveller’s 16-night fly, cruise and stay adventure begins on August 27, 2027, with a flight to Darwin, using Cruise Traveller’s exclusive flight credit of A$1200 pp. There’s also a night in Darwin included in the package before Le Soleal departs Darwin and sets course for Indonesia and the idyllic, white-sand beaches of the Kei Islands, the rich fish and coral ecosystems of Triton Bay, the traditional villages and lush jungles of the Maluku Islands and the enchantments of postcard-perfect Pulau Molana, an uninhabited island made for tranquil relaxation.
The itinerary then heads further north to The Philippines and the wild island of Limasawa with its luxuriant rainforests, the tiny fishing villages and clear tropical waters of the Cuatro Islands, and the colourful tropical fish, sea turtles and coral reefs of Cresta de Gallo Island. The voyage ends in Manila where there’s a free night in a luxury hotel. Guests then fly home to Australia, again using Cruise Traveller’s flight credit of A$1200 pp.
The voyage includes complimentary, guided Zodiac excursions ashore, plus insights into the culture, history, flora and fauna of all destinations from an expert expedition team onboard. The cruise also includes complimentary onboard beverages.
Snapshot of inclusions and features – ‘Exploring the Malay Archipelago’ package from Cruise Traveller
* 16-night package starting August 27, 2027
* Flight credit of A$1200 pp for flights to Darwin and back from Manila
* One night in Darwin, pre-cruise
* 14-night cruise from Darwin to Manila aboard Ponant’s Le Soleal, including onboard beverages and excursions
* Free one-night stay in Manila, post-cruise
The package is available from A$14,999 per person, twin-share, in a seaview stateroom – a saving of A$5586 pp. For the savings, free night in Manila and flight credit of A$1200 pp, book with Cruise Traveller by July 31, 2026. Conditions apply and subject to availability.
To book, visit ‘Exploring the Malay Archipelago’ (direct link to package) or call Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller, on 1800 507 777, or visit www.cruisetraveller.com.au
