Ponant’s 2026 Kimberley season is on sale with up to 30 per cent off

Ponant has lifted the lid on its 2026 Kimberley season, with 16 different departures to pick from on Le Soleal and Le Jacques Cartier. Guests who book early can save up to 30% on these top-end itineraries.

Ponant Asia Pacific CEO, Deb Corbett, said: “The Kimberley is a place of profound beauty and ancient cultural heritage with great significance.

“Our Kimberley expeditions are crafted to not only bring our guests into the heart of this remarkable landscape but also support and engage with the local communities that call this region home.

“We are honoured to have been able to build and foster strong connections with First Nation communities, as well as making our visits a reciprocal experience that’s about connection and learning as much as it is about discovery and adventure.”

Ponant sailings are based around intimate service and ships designed for accessing difficult-to-reach areas and itineraries. During Kimberley itineraries guests will come across First Nation’s rock art, some of the Kimberley’s towering waterfalls, marine animal watching opportunities, zodiac-style excursions, and plenty more.

Guests will get the chance to listen to dreamtime stories from First Nation’s people, spot saltwater crocs, swim in coral reefs, and even take on more explorative excursions such as a helicopter ride to Mitchell Falls.

As well as 30% off for those who book ahead of time, Ponant is still offering its Fly, Stay & Cruise packages, which include a cruise, return flights, a night of pre-cruise accommodation, and all onboard amenities, wrapped into one all-inclusive package.

The voyages are generally identical to each other, with the main difference being the direction that goes choose to go, whether it’s from Broome to Darwin or Darwin to Broome. If guests are planning a longer pre and post-cruise stay in the region, it make sense to book your itinerary around which city or region of Australia you’d rather spend some extra time.

The 10-night sailings have just two days without a port, offering plenty of opportunities for exploration through the region.

Related
Norwegian Sun cruise ship sailing on the water

Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled 38 cruises including South Pacific voyages

Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled around five months of cruises across three ships – equating to nearly 40 itineraries.
Woman on a cruise ship upset about her cruise

Laura’s cruise was swapped from the sunny South Pacific to Hobart – she got her money back and so can you

It's one of the biggest legal dilemmas in cruise: if the itinerary changes, are you entitled to compensation?
The Royal Princess.

Royal Princess’ ‘partial turnaround’ may bring $568,000 to Hobart – could this be the solution to our regional cruise woes?

In a first for Princess Cruises and Tasmania, a partial turnaround cruise on Royal Princess was operated to Hobart, meaning passengers could start and end their cruise in Tasmania, even though the larger itinerary starts and ends in different ports. ... Read more
The Pacific Explorer cruise ship.

Class Action alleges cruise lines use ‘predatory behaviour’ to lure passengers into racking up casino debts

Carter Capner Law is opening a class-action against Carnival Corporation due to alleged predatory gambling practices.