Cruising Types
Soft Adventure
Up-close and personal, Soft-Adventure cruises allow you to experience the nature, culture and history of a destination without being overly strenuous. These cruises visit remarkable out-of-the-way destinations and introduce you to otherwise inaccessible areas as well as offering varied and interesting shore excursions. On-board experts and lecturers enhance the learning opportunity making your experience of the destination truly unique. These cruises are good quality and exceptional value and attract an interesting mix of passengers with similar interests and interesting backgrounds.
Current Packages
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KIMBERLEY ICONIC KIMBERLEY
FROM$10,060pp
READ MOREDiscover King George River, Twin Falls, Hunter River, Collier Bay, Montgomery Reef and the Buccaneer Archipelago whilst cruising in comfort onboard Ponant's luxurious expedition ship Le Soleal or Le Laperouse. A living indigenous culture dating back more than 40,000 years!
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TAHITI ARANUI 5 + THE MARQUESAS
FROM$10,799pp
READ MORECruise on-board the custom-built Aranui 5 to the beautiful, remote Marquesas Islands! With just 256 passengers, enjoy personalized service, quality cuisine and shore excursions, then watch the crew in action as they deliver essential supplies.
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FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef
FROM$4,750pp
READ MOREDiscover the Great Barrier Reef, exploring the remote and untouched Northern reef precinct. A 7 night adventure with just 72 guests aboard Coral Expeditions’ Coral Discoverer! July/Nov 2021 & Nov 2022.
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THE AUSTRALIAN TOP END Cape York and Arnhem Land
FROM$11,990pp
READ MOREExplore the Northern Australian coastline and immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of Indigenous Australia with this exclusive Cape York & Arnhem Land itinerary with Coral Expeditions. April & July 2021, April 2022.
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. Tasmania South East Coast Discovery
FROM$11,996pp
READ MOREExplore the untamed beauty of Tasmania’s southern and eastern coasts with Aurora Expeditions on a spectacular 10 night adventure. February 2022.
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. Subantarctic Discovery
FROM$24,655pp
READ MOREAn incredible 17 night expedition cruise discovering the Subntarctic Islands, home of some of the most abundant and unique wildlife on Earth! Departs Hobart, March 2022.
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. Australia's West Coast Odyssey
FROM$16,800pp
READ MOREJoin PONANT’s Sarina Bratton AM, Asia Pacific Chairman, for an extraordinary adventure along the west coast of Australia from Fremantle to Broome. A brand new 10 day expedition cruise showcasing the best of Western Australia! Departs 08 Apr 2021.
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. Aranui 5 Cook and Austral Islands
FROM$11,899pp
READ MOREStep aboard the Aranui 5 for a special 12 night cruise from Papeete to the Cook Islands and Austral Islands in September 2021. Aitutaki, Rarotonga, Rurutu, Raivavae, Rapa and more! 17 night fly/stay/cruise package.
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. TAHITI AND PITCAIRN ISLAND
FROM$12,999pp
READ MOREA very special adventure cruise around Tahiti's Tuamoto and Gambier Islands and remote Pitcairn Island with the Aranui 5! Just two departures in Sep and Oct 2022 - don't delay, spaces are limited!
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Auckland to Lyttleton THE BEST OF NEW ZEALAND
FROM$6,530pp
READ MOREDiscover New Zealand, a unique destination with a multitude of natural treasures. Set sail aboard Le Lapérouse for a 10-day cruise from Auckland to Lyttelton. January 2022
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. New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands Expedition
FROM$12,870pp
READ MOREDiscover the wild isolation of New Zealand’s southern-most islands on this fascinating voyage to Macquarie and the Subantarctic Islands. Recognised as one of the world’s greatest biodiversity "hotspots" these islands are abundant in wildlife and birdlife. Departing December 2021 and December 2022 with Ponant Cruises.
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Galapagos A Nature Lover’s Paradise
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ENQUIRE FOR PRICINGREAD MOREAn expedition cruise aboard the Silver Galapagos taking you otherwise inaccessible areas of the Galapagos Islands where you encounter an abundant variety of unique wildlife found nowhere else in the world.
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ANTARCTICA ANTARCTICA WITH SILVERSEA
FROM ENQUIRE FOR PRICINGREAD MOREAwaken your soul and set foot on the last and least visited continent, Antarctica, where you can spot whales, seals, penguins and a wealth of birds onboard the luxurious Silver Cloud. Learn the history of this remote destination from whaling stories to tales of intrepid explorers.
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. Ningaloo & The Bluewater Wonders of Australia’s West
FROM$11,990pp
READ MOREA 10 night adventure ex-Broome exploring the extreme marine environment, historic islands and striking coastline! Just 72 guests aboard Coral Expeditions’ Coral Discoverer departing May 2021 and 2022.
