21 February - At sea
From Lautoka to Guam
From Fiji to Micronesia
From Lautoka to Guam
From Fiji to Micronesia
Voyage Itinerary
20 February
Setting sail from Lautoka
Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city, known as the 'Sugar City' due to its important role in the local sugarcane industry. The waterfront area is pleasant enough, but we'd recommend using Lautoka as a jumping off point to visit some of the smaller surrounding islands, or the forests and waterfalls of the interior.
22 February
Vanuatu: Ambrym Island
Ambrym is known as the ‘Black Island’ due to its dark volcanic soil, with two active volcanoes, Mount Marum and Mount Benbow. The island is also known for its magic and sorcery, and for its traditional Rom dances, when locals don elaborate masks and costumes.
23 February - At sea
24 February
Solomon Islands: Santa Ana
The lush island of Santa Ana, also known as Owaraha, is home to just three villages, and visitors are usually welcomed to the island with traditional songs and dances. You will find a few stalls where you can buy locally-made souvenirs, and you can also snorkel in the surrounding lagoon.
25 February
Solomon Islands: Roderick Bay
26 February
Solomon Islands: Njari Island
27 February
Papua New Guinea: Bougainville Island
28 February
Papua New Guinea: Rabaul
Looming over Rabaul is smouldering Mount Tavurvur, an active volcano that buried much of the city when it erupted in 1994, and which still periodically belches smoke and ash. Rabaul is also an appealing destination for history buffs, with several World War II sites still scattered with rusting wreckage.
1 March to 2 March - At sea
3 March
Micronesia: Chuuk Island
4 March
Micronesia: Pulap Island
5 March
Micronesia: Lamortrek
6 March
Micronesia: Ifalik Atoll
7 March - At sea
8 March
Arriving in Guam
Guam is the largest and most densely populated of the Mariana Islands, a US overseas territory that consequently can feel quite Americanised compared to other Pacific islands. Nevertheless, the scenery is stunning and the intriguing indigenous Chamorro culture has not yet been fully subsumed.
The ship
Le Jacques Cartier
- Capacity:
- 184 Guests
- Crew:
- 118 Staff
- Style:
- Refined with a wonderful mix of a modern super yacht and nautical tradition, all with a French flair.
Sleek and stylish, Ponant's wonderful Explorer yachts blend luxury and intimacy with a discreet elegance and tasteful décor.
What we love
Named after six of France's most famous explorers, Le Champlain, Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques Cartier offer exciting and adventurous itineraries in the utmost comfort. Technologically advanced, with the latest in environmentally friendly hardware, the new ships embody Ponant's trademark élan and flair, with just 92 spacious rooms and suites, a stylish pool deck and an intimate, refined onboard ambience.
inclusions
- All meals in all venues
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- All onboard entertainment
- Unlimited use of the Fitness Centre
- Zodiac outings and landings on expedition sailings
- Complimentary WiFi
- One complimentary excursion per port
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Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.
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