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ITINERARY and PRICE: 10 NIGHTS DARWIN-BROOME 

Stateroom	2019		2020
	Twin Share	Sole Use	Twin Share	Sole Use
Main Deck Stateroom “B”	$10,695 pp	N/A	$10,890 pp	N/A
Main Deck Stateroom “A”	$10,995 pp	N/A	$11,390 pp	N/A
Promenade Deck Stateroom “B”	$11,595 pp	$17,392*	$11,940 pp	$17,910*
Promenade Deck Stateroom “A”	$11,995 pp	N/A	$12,990 pp	N/A
Bridge Deck Stateroom	$12,995 pp	N/A	$15,190 pp	N/A
Wunambal Gaambera (WG) Aboriginal Corporation fee for accessing their Traditional Lands along the Kimberley coast – add $105 per person to cruise cost
Single Travellers: *Limited sole use occupancy available
Cruise fare includes: Meals; Shore excursions by tender boat; Crew; Services of expedition staff including lectures, briefings, slide/film presentations, and other group activities; 24 hour tea/coffee station. Beer / wine with dinner
Cruise fare does not include: Flights before or after the cruise; Mitchell Falls helicopter flight

 

$499 Flights + hotel package

	AIRFARES CAPPED AT $499 pp or $500 pp GHAN VOUCHER
	2 FREE HOTEL NIGHTS: 1 night in Darwin & 1 night in Broome OR 2 nights in one place.
	Click here for full details of this offer!

FREE KIMBERLEY BOOK, WHEN YOU BOOK WITH US

Our son, Scott, has published a book ‘100 Things To See In The Kimberley’. It’s full of amazing images and local tips about the region. RRP $29.95. To celebrate, we’re giving away one book for each cruise booking made with us. Must mention this book offer when booking your cruise.

 

 

Darwin-Broome cruise itinerary

This itinerary is indicative. No two Kimberley cruises will be the same, with each expedition crafted by experienced Masters and Expedition Leaders around the astounding 10+ metre tidal range, weather and sea conditions. Below is a selection of the key destinations that you may visit.

	DAY 1: depart darwin
	Board your ship at 8.00am for a 9:00am departure.  As we cross Cambridge Gulf and sail into Western Australian waters, join our expedition staff in the lounge for an informative introduction to the Kimberley.  Meet and mingle with fellow guests and crew at the Captain’s Welcome Drinks.
	DAY 2: King George River and Falls
	At over 80 metres, King George Falls are the highest twin falls in Western Australia. Feel humbled by nature’s awesome force as thousands of tonnes of water cascade over the ancient sandstone cliffs. Early in the season, you may cruise under the mist of the falls, while in later months we get up close to the sandstone walls to view the honeycomb erosion patterns.
	DAY 3: Vansittart Bay
	Vansittart Bay contains many sites of cultural and historical significance. Here we have opportunity to view the remarkable Gwion Gwion galleries and Macassan sites at Jar Island. On the Anjo Peninsula, discover the wreckage of the downed C-53 Skytrooper, well-preserved since it crashed in 1942. With our Guest Lecturers, see fine examples of the Kimberley’s mysterious Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion Gwion), dating back some 20,000 years.
	DAY 4: Mitchell Falls, Winyaklan & Swift Bay
	Carved through layers of sandstone, Mitchell Falls descends over four tiers, creating pools of emerald green on each level. The option to take a scenic helicopter flight will give you a breathtaking view, or alternatively explore the sandstone caves of Hathway’s Hideaway or enjoy a catch and release fishing excursion*. Swift Bay reveals a series of fine Wandjina art galleries. This evening enjoy a spectacular Indian Ocean sunset as we indulge in a gourmet BBQ on the sundeck or the beach.
	Day 5: Prince Frederick Harbour
	At the southern end of the York Sound lies one of the most spectacular locations in the Kimberley: Prince Frederick Harbour. It is home to many islands, mangroves and monsoon rainforests, set against a backdrop of steep red escarpment. White-bellied sea eagles and other birds of prey are often seen here, and at low tide expansive mudflats reveal large populations of various mudskippers and mangrove crabs. Spot massive saltwater crocodiles on a cruise up Porosus Creek, visit art sites, and marvel at rock formations.
	Day 6: Prince Regent River and Careening Bay
	Running on a fault line, this straight river is a haven for native species. If the tide is right, there may be an opportunity for swimming at Camp Creek (Note: swimming at freshwater swimming holes is subject to group size and local conditions), and here we visit the beautiful King Cascade. See the National Heritage Listed ‘Mermaid Tree’ at Careening Bay. It still bears the name carved by the crew of Phillip Parker King’s ship HMS Mermaid when the ship was careened here for repairs in 1820.
	Day 7: Montgomery Reef
	Montgomery Reef is a biologically diverse area covering over 300 sq km. Named by Phillip Parker King, this marvelous reef is home to several species of marine turtles, dolphins, dugongs, and crocodiles. As the reef emerges from the sea at low tide, we get up close in the Xplorer and inflatables to witness the spectacle. Our guides will share their knowledge on the formation of the reef and the myriad wildlife here.
	Day 8: Doubtful Bay
	Raft Point guards the entrance to this iconic area, with a host of destinations such as the mighty Sale River, Steep Island and Ruby Falls at Red Cone Creek. There may also be an opportunity to meet the Worrora people and experience the wonderous Wandjina art of Raft Point.
	Day 9: Horizontal Falls and Buccaneer Archipelago
	The visual delight of the Buccaneer Archipelago reveals Talbot Bay. Here we find the natural wonder of the Horizontal Falls. The changing tide thunders through narrow gorges in the McLarty Ranges, and you can experience the thrill of traversing the falls at high speed aboard inflatable tenders. At Cyclone Creek, view evidence of massive geological forces in the impressive rock formations, or take an Xplorer cruise through the Iron Islands, past Koolan Island, before enjoying sunset drinks at Nares Point.
	Day 10: Lacepede Islands
	Subject to weather and tides, we visit the Lacepede Islands, a series of low islands consisting of coarse sand and coral rubble lying atop a platform reef.  This nature reserve has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area as it supports up to 18,000 breeding pairs of Brown Boobies and Roseate Terns, possibly the largest such population in the world. Board the Zodiacs and explore the island’s lagoon, keeping an eye out for many species of marine birdlife including Australian Pelicans, frigate birds, egrets, gulls and terns.  The islands are also renowned as Western Australia’s most significant breeding grounds for the Green Turtle, often seen nesting here.  This evening we enjoy the Captain’s farewell drinks.
	Day 11: Arrive in Broome
	Our adventure along the Kimberley Coast concludes in Broome this morning at 8:00am.  If you’re not transferring directly to the airport why not spend the day visiting world-famous Cable Beach or stroll the historic streets of Chinatown in central Broome.  Post cruise transfers included.