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Noumea lagoon and coral reefs

Discovering the Hidden Treasures of New Caledonia

Example 14 Day Cruise aboard Le Laperouse
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Board Le Lapérouse in the cosmopolitan city of Auckland. Fall under the charm of Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands, where you attend a Maori ceremony. Set sail north to reach New Caledonia and stop on Kouare Island, discovering the sublime Lifou with its picture-postcard landscapes of white-sand beaches and tropical vegetation. Further north, the isolated and authentic Bélep Archipelago welcomes you in the heart of a UNESCO-designated lagoon, unique in the world and home to abundant marine biodiversity. Before disembarking in Nouméa, admire the mysterious beauty of the Chesterfield Islands, lost in the Coral Sea. A real paradise for nature lovers, they offer its rare visitors immaculate long beaches, which provide refuge to thousands of sea birds. 
Auckland, the City of SailsNew Caledonia landscapesExperience the local culture of New Zealand.Windblown trees and sheepNoumea lagoon and coral reefs
Highlights
  • Explore the diversity and culture of beautiful New Caledonia
  • Discover the Bélep Archipelago, a UNESCO-designated coral reef ecosystem
  • Learn about the arts and traditions of the Kanak culture at Hienghene
  • Visit Chesterfield Islands, teeming with sea birds & sea turtles
Places Visited
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand | Embark

Auckland is New Zealand's largest, most populated, and busiest city. Located on an isthmus linking the peninsula of Northland to the expansive North Island, it seems to float between land and sea. It is one of the few cities in the world to have two separate harbors: Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean. Understand why Auckland is known as "the city of sails" when you see the forest of masts in the marina. The 328-meter-high Sky Tower offers splendid views of the city. Surrounded by dormant volcanoes such as Mt Eden, Auckland is noted for its abundant nature and magnificent black-sand beaches. A blend of Maori, European, and Asian cultures give the city a vibrant atmosphere.

Day 2: Island Bay, Waitangi

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 3-4: At Sea

  • Ship
  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Day 5: Kouare Island

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 6: Lifou

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Discover sublime Lifou with its picture-postcard landscapes of white-sand beaches and tropical vegetation.

Day 7: Hienghene

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 8: Belep Island

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
The isolated and authentic Bélep Archipelago welcomes you in the heart of a UNESCO-designated lagoon, unique in the world and home to abundant marine biodiversity.

Day 9: At Sea

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 10-11: Chesterfield Island

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  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Admire the mysterious beauty of the Chesterfield Islands, lost in the Coral Sea. A real paradise for nature lovers, they offer its rare visitors immaculate long beaches, which provide refuge to thousands of sea birds. 

Day 12-13: At Sea

  • Ship
  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Day 14: Nouméa, Chesterfield Islands | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Perched on a peninsula between bays and hills, on the southwest coast of Grande Terre, Noumea enjoys a magnificent natural setting. The town shelters some exceptional biodiversity, thanks especially to the coastal mangroves.The Tjibaou cultural center unveils the secrets of the Kanak culture. As for the Hagen castle or the maison Célières, these are precious witnesses of a colonial past. But Noumea is also about sumptuous beaches. Say farewell to your fellow passengers and the crew and start your independent journey back home. 

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Le Laperouse

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Le Laperouse
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
8m² private balcony King-size bed or twin beds
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
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Area: 32 m² Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin 8m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Area: 45 m² Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin 30m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds
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Owner's Suite
Area: 45 m² Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin 30m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds

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Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Included
  • 13 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 13 Dinners
  • 13 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Port Fees
  • Unlimited Wifi
  • Onboard Entertainment 
  • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • Gratuities to Onboard Crew
  • “Open Bar” (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands...list available upon request)
  • 24h Room Service (special selection)
  • English-Speaking Lecturer 
  • Highly experienced and bilingual (French-English) expedition staff
  • Park Entry Fees into Protected Areas
  • Water sports activities (except scuba diving) using the ship’s equipment, when permitted by local authorities and confirmed by ship Master according to safety and sea conditions onsite. 
Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Visa Fees
  • Optional Excursions - Ponant allows you to pre-book your excursions approximately six to two months prior to the cruise* departure. Please note that this is subject to change. Please contact us for more details.
  • Any ground services before and/or after the cruise other than the ones mentioned
  • Luggage Handling 
  • Laundry Services, Hair Salon, and à La Carte Spa Treatments
  • Pre or post cruise programs, overland programs or shore excursions 
  • Beverages other than the ones mentioned in inclusions
  • CDP recommends that every Traveler has full and adequate travel insurance covering the risks of cancellation, assistance being required, repatriation, damages to and loss of baggage, and medical expenses

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