Twin Deluxe Balcony was $19,370 - your special price from $17,599*pp
Twin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $21,440 - your special price from $17,699*pp
Twin PR5 Prestige Balcony was $22,470 - your special price from $18,599*pp
Twin DS6 Deluxe Suite was $32,800 - your special price from $27,799*pp
Single Deluxe Balcony was $28,190 - your special price from $23,999*pp
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Cruise & Stay package includes:
- BONUS 2 night luxury accommodation in Singapore including breakfast
- 14 night cruise aboard Ponant's Le Jacques Cartier from Singapore to Hong Kong (in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys)
- Shore excursion in each port of call
- Transfers to and from the ship
- All meals while on board the ship
- Captain`s welcome cocktail and gala dinner onboard
- Open Bar (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands) during cruise
- Evening entertainment and events
- Room service 24h (special selection)
- Unlimited internet access onboard
- Port taxes
HIGHLIGHTS
- A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included excursion in each port of call.
- Engaging discussions onboard with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including geographer and geologist David Scott Silverberg and Asian American Studies expert Thuy Vo Dang.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Ancient City of Hội An, the My Son temples, the Imperial City of Hue, and Hạ Long Bay
- Opportunities to experience local cuisine in each port of call.
- A performance of Vietnamese dance and song in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Handicraft markets in Quy Nhơn and Da Nang.
Echoes of the American war in Củ Chi, Hue, and Hanoi.
- Nha Trang, one of the country's most popular resorts, with beautiful long beaches backed by palm trees and promenades. It is also a center of craftsmanship, where you can see rice paper being made
- A day of cruising along the Saigon River and then along Vietnam's southern coast brings you to Nha Trang, one of the country's most popular resorts, with beautiful long beaches backed by palm trees and promenades. It is also a center of craftsmanship, where you can see rice paper being made and spend time in the Troung Son Handicraft village, where artisans demonstrate their skills in rattan weaving, calligraphy, sand painting, and more.
Special Conditions
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (11 November 2025). Some cabins may have obstructed views. A passport is required to travel on this cruise as it visits international waters. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included to/from ship from specific pick up point and departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer ends 10 January 2026 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.
Special Validity Dates
Special is valid from 11 November 2025 to 10 January 2026 or until sold out/withdrawn.
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date
Activity
6 Feb 2026
Make your own way to your hotel for your 2 night stay
7 Feb 2026
Day at leisure
8 Feb 2026
Make your way to the port for embarkation
Cruise Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
8 Feb 2026
Singapore
6:00 PM
9 Feb 2026
At Sea
10 Feb 2026
Con Dao Island, Vietnam
12:00 PM
7:00 PM
11 Feb 2026
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
2:00 PM
11:00 PM
12 Feb 2026
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
13 Feb 2026
River Cruising
14 Feb 2026
Nha Trang, Vietnam
7:30 AM
7:00 PM
15 Feb 2026
Quy Nhon, Vietnam
7:30 AM
6:30 PM
16 Feb 2026
Da Nang (Hue), Vietnam
7:00 AM
6:00 PM
17 Feb 2026
Chan May (Hue), Vietnam
11:00 PM
18 Feb 2026
At Sea
19 Feb 2026
Halong Bay, Vietnam
6:00 AM
6:30 PM
20 Feb 2026
At Sea
21 Feb 2026
Hong Kong
1:30 PM
22 Feb 2026
Hong Kong
6:00 PM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date
Activity
22 Feb 2026
Transfer to the airport for your flight home (provided by Ponant)
PONANT has organized the following included program for you, which starts the day of embarkation.
Included Features:
A program of onboard enrichment provided by two Smithsonian Journeys Experts, including geographer and geologist David Scott Silverberg and Asian American Studies expert Thuy Vo Dang
Transfers and luggage handling from the airport in Singapore to the ship on the day of embarkation
Comprehensive 14-night cruise aboard the deluxe Le Jacques Cartier, with all the amenities for which PONANT ships are famous
One included shore excursion in each port of call (see “Itinerary” for more information and choice of excursions, if applicable)
Gratuities for ship crew and for guides and drivers on excursions
Transfer from the ship to the airport in Hong Kong at the end of the cruise on the day of disembarkation
Not included:
Independent meals and beverages ashore
Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, etc.)
Notes:
This voyage is offered on a space available basis
Program is subject to change without notice
Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
As the sixth ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Jacques Cartier will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.
Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
Ship Profile & Stats
Maiden voyage: July 2020
Tonnage: 9,900 gross tons
Length: 131 metres
Beam: 18 metres
Draft: 4.5 metres
Speed: 12.5 knots
Ship registration: French
Passenger capacity (dbl): 184
Officer nationality: French
Ship Amenities
110/220 volts outlet
Bath Robes
Flat screen television
Hair Dryer
In Room Safe
Individual Climate Control
Ipod(TM) players
Minibar
Satellite Direct Line Telephone
Ship Facilities
Art Gallery
Bars
Fitness Centre
Hydraulic Platform for Water Sports / Swimming
Main Lounge
Dining Room
Panoramic Lounge
Shopping Boutiques
Spa
Swimming Pool
Theatre
EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.
Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.
To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment - a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared - and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.
To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.
Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege...
Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.
In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.
Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax - we take care of everything...
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Private return transfer
• Priority boarding
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• Butler service
• An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
• A lounge with armchair, double sofa bed (160 x 190 cm), and second TV
• A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• A bathroom with shower, Balneo bathtub and smart mirror
• A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
• Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
• A private 40 m² terrace: 2 deckchairs, jacuzzi, and outdoor lounge area with sofa and armchair
• Two panoramic sliding bay windows
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Priority boarding
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• Butler service
• An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
• A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• A lounge with sofa convetible to a double bed (160 x 190 cm), armchair, and second TV
• A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
• A private 32 m² terrace with two deckchairs and four-seater dining table
• 2 panoramic sliding bay windows
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Priority boarding
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• Butler service
• An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
• A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
• Two bathrooms with shower
• A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
• Two panoramic sliding bay windows
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
• A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
• Two bathrooms with shower
• A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
• Two panoramic sliding bay windows
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Priority boarding
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• Butler service
• An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window
Satellite TV
Desk with stationery
Ipod(TM) players
Video on demand
Safe
Hairdryer
Bath robes
Satellite direct line telephone
110/220 volts outlet
French bath products
24hr room service
Internet access wifi
Butler service.
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Priority boarding
• Butler service
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• One chaise longue
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• One chaise longue
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
• One chaise longue
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
• One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
• A bathroom with shower
• A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
• A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window
From
AU $17,599*
per person
*All prices are per person twin share unless stated as solo, triple or quad share.
