The Kimberley Solar Eclipse on 22 July 2028

Cruising the Kimberley during the 2028 Solar Eclipse

brucec

1 week ago

Want to view the 2028 solar eclipse from the Kimberley coast?

Read on to view which boats are offering solar eclipse cruises, or cruises just before/after the eclipse

TRUE NORTH

36 Guests | One of the pioneers of Kimberley cruising, True North has led the way in small group expeditions for over 30 years. Their 1-2 week Broome-Wyndham (or reverse) itineraries cruise the full Kimberley coastline from the King George River in the north to the Horizontal Falls in the south. Features include an on-board helicopter and six dedicated adventure boats.

Please contact us for dates and prices – as at 13 October, we have them, but we are yet to advertise them. Note that the eclipse departure has already sold out. Cruises directly before and after have availability.

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TRUE NORTH II

22 Guests | True North II’s 10-13 night Broome-Wyndham (or reverse) itineraries cruise the full Kimberley coastline from the King George River in the north to the Horizontal Falls in the south. Features include an on-board helicopter and multiple adventure boats.

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OCEAN DREAM

12 guests | Having undergone a recent extensive re-furb, this 78 foot, twin-hull catamaran accommodates 12 guests in ensuited staterooms. Features include a BBQ and spa bath, open plan indoor/outdoor dining plus 3 excursion tenders.

30 June – 13 July 2028	Wyndham – Broome	The Kimberley 13 Nights
15 July – 23 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 8 Nights Sold Out
23 July – 31 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 8 Nights

Click here for Ocean Dream information and prices

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DIVERSITY II

12 guests | Diversity II is a sleek and contemporary catamaran that accommodates up to 12 guests in ensuited cabins. Features include three dining areas and three dedicated adventure boats.

8 July – 16 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 8 Nights
18 July – 26 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Solar Eclipse 8 Nights Sold Out
26 July – 3 Aug 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 8 Nights

Click here for Diversity II information and prices

Kimberley cruise boat Diversity II at the King Cascade

DIVERSITY III

12 guests | Diversity III’s Skipper who has a decade of experience in the Kimberley coast. One week cruises focus on the southern Kimberley between Broome – Mitchell Falls, whereas 2 week cruises visit the whole coastline between Broome and Wyndham.

11 July – 19 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 8 Nights
19 July – 27 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Solar Eclipse 8 Nights Sold Out
29 July – 6 Aug 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 8 Nights

Click here for Diversity III information and prices

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GREAT ESCAPE

14 guests | Great Escape’s team have been operating Kimberley coastal cruises for over 20 years, and their 26m catamaran (which accommodates 14 guests) offers small groups a luxurious vessel from which to base from. The vessel has 3 excursion tenders, a helicopter and a spa pool.

18 July – 21 July 2028	Wyndham – Broome	Kimberley Classic 13 Nights
22 July – 29 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 7 Nights
29 July – 5 Aug 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 7 Nights

Click here for Great Escape information and prices

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KIMBERLEY QUEST II

18 guests |For over 25 years, Kimberley Quest’s team have been exploring the Kimberley. Accommodating 18 passengers, the Kimberley Quest II is a 25 metre expedition vessel equipped with a helipad and a spa pool.

11 July – 18 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 7 Nights
18 July – 25 July 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 7 Nights
25 July – 1 Aug 2028	Broome – Broome	Southern Kimberley 7 Nights

Click here for Kimberley Quest II information and prices

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ECO ABROLHOS

32 Guests | Eco Abrolhos is a 35m catamaran, accommodating 32 guests. The vessel has 4 custom tenders, with steps for beach landings. This vessel presents excellent value for those wanting to cruise the full Kimberley coastline.

11 July-24 July prices (includes on-board astronomer) are:

Single Bunk Cabins $21,848 pp
King Single Bunk Cabins $17,248 pp
Double Cabin $20,000 pp
Queen Cabin $22,998 pp
King Deluxe Cabin $25,298 pp

Special note for the 11 July-24 July departure: Eco Abrolhos will not be in the eclipse’s path of totality on the solar eclipse day. On that day, it will be situated around The King George Falls and Berkeley River in the far northern Kimberley.

25 June – 8 July 2028	Wyndham – Broome	The Kimberley 13 Nights
11 July – 24 July 2028	Broome – Wyndham	The Kimberley 13 Nights
26 July – 8 August 2028	Wyndham – Broome	The Kimberley 13 Nights

Click here for Eco Abrolhos information and prices

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PASPALEY PEARL

30 Guests | Paspaley, Australia’s foremost producer of fine pearls, has teamed together with Sarina Bratton (prev. of Orion Expeditions) for this new cruise offering. 10 night Broome-Wyndham (or reverse) itineraries cruise the full Kimberley coastline from the King George River in the north to the Horizontal Falls in the south, including an exclusive stop at Paspaley’s Kuri Bay pearl farm.

9 July – 19 July 2028	Timeless Kimberley 10 nts.	Broome – Wyndham
19 July – 29 July 2028	Private Charter	Wyndham – Broome
29 July – 5 August 2028	Cultured Kimberley 7 nts.	Broome – Broome

Lake Argyle in the east Kimberley, Western Australia

The maximum duration of totality will occur in the Kimberley, lasting approx. 5 minutes and 10 seconds; the longest duration of totality anywhere in the world!

To learn more about the Kimberley solar eclipse:

www.thekimberleysolareclipse.com