Kimberley Cruising with Coral Discoverer

Coral Expeditions

Coral Discoverer

Receive 10% off the full cruise fare for NRMA members**. No NRMA membership? No worries! We can provide you with the sign-up link. Email or call Louise in our office today! This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, including the $499 flights.

Coral Discoverer

Coral Discoverer offers the ultimate in adventure style cruising for the discerning traveller and delivers a Kimberley cruising experience never to be forgotten. Launched in 2005 and re-furbished in November 2016, Coral Discoverer’s design, amenities and facilities are comparable to larger cruise vessels. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to go where larger vessels cannot.

The “Xplorer” is a specially designed aluminium excursion vessel used for most excursions. Accommodating all passengers at one time, “Xplorer” is conveniently equipped with an awning and toilet. Featuring high horsepower engines, “Xplorer” is used for landings and for extensive exploration of rivers and tributaries. Boarding is directly from the ship’s main deck, where a hydraulic platform gently lowers you into the water.

Features

Limited wireless internet available. Service quality may vary on location and weather
Sun Deck with sun lounges, shade cover and cabana area
Three fully stocked cocktail bars, including brand new round Explorer Bar on Sun Deck
Spacious, modern dining room, recently refurbished
Forward lounge
Reference library
Gift shop
Open bridge
Limited laundry facilities available, cabins serviced daily
Australian flagged, and staffed entirely by an Australian and New Zealand crew

Cuisine

On your trip you will savour small batch, modern-Australian cuisine created by your talented chefs using fresh, locally sourced produce. The small size of the ship enables Coral Discoverer to make last minute changes based on what is available locally. The Dining Rooms offer open-seat dining without the need to reserve a table, allowing you to dine with old or new friends on each occasion.

The cocktail bars and lounges are fully stocked with a selection of Australian and New Zealand wines, beers and a variety of artisan spirits, soft drinks and juices. Complimentary tea and barista style coffee are available 24 hours a day.

Accommodation

For a deck plan, please see the bottom of this page

All outside-facing guest cabins with en-suite bathrooms; Bridge Deck have a private balcony
Active stabilisers to dampen sea motion
Well-equipped gym
Passenger elevator
Wi-Fi available in all guest areas
Navigator lounge in the bridge
Over 1000 square metres of open deck space including a wrap-around promenade deck with panoramic views
Engine room tours and a high level of crew interaction with guests

Please note: You can request to have a particular cabin number. Cabins are allocated on booking, but only confirmed 30 days prior to travel. Room request allocations are not guaranteed.

Bridge Balcony Stateroom

Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge, these six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 17 – 18 sqm (180-195 square feet) in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views, along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding. Bridge Deck Staterooms offer guests private balconies opening out from french windows providing comfortable indoor outdoor living.

Promenade Deck – Category A Staterooms

Encircled by a full-ship promenade (not accessible from your stateroom), these staterooms are approx.. 16 – 17.5 sqm (172 – 190 square feet) in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.

Promenade Deck – Category B Staterooms (sole use only)

Located in the bow of the ship and encircled by a full-ship promenade, our two Promenade Deck (Category B) staterooms are 15sqm (160 square feet) in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views, along with a desk, telephone and Junior King bedding. These rooms are allocated for Sole Use only.

Main Deck – Category A Staterooms

Located close to the Dining Room, these six spacious staterooms are approx. 18sqm (195 square feet) in size and feature large, twin porthole windows along with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.

Main Deck – Category B Staterooms

Located close to the Dining Room, our three spacious Main Deck (Category B) staterooms are 18sqm (195 square feet) in size and feature twin portholes for expansive ocean views, along with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.

Remaining 2026 departures

For Coral Expeditions trips to PNG, Indonesia, Tasmania, Great Barrier Reef and other destinations, please click here.

Cruise Schedules 2027

2027 Kimberley Cruise Schedule

Date	Cruise	Direction
24 Apr – 4 May 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Darwin- Broome
16 May – 26 May 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Broome- Darwin
27 May – 6 June 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Darwin- Broome
18 June – 28 June 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Broome- Darwin
29 June – 9 July 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Darwin- Broome
9 July – 19 July 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Broome- Darwin
20 July – 30 July 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Darwin- Broome
6 Aug – 16 Aug 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Broome- Darwin
17 Aug – 27 Aug 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Darwin- Broome
3 Sept – 13 Sept 2027	Kimberley 10 nts.	Broome- Darwin

Other destinations 2027

For Coral Expeditions trips to PNG, Indonesia, Tasmania, Great Barrier Reef and other destinations, please click here.

Kimberley Itineraries and Prices

Please click on your preferred itinerary below:

Flexible Expedition Itineraries

These itineraries are only an indication of the destinations visited and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition, your Captain may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel.

The Kimberley 10 nights

Darwin to Broome or reverse

2027 prices

Cabin	April 2027	April 2027	May-Sept 2027	May-Sept 2027
–	Full Fare	NRMA**	Full Fare	NRMA**
Main Deck (Category B)	$12,500 pp	$11,250 pp	$14,500 pp	$13,050 pp
Main Deck (Category A)	$13,000 pp	$11,700 pp	$15,000 pp	$13,500 pp
Promenade Deck (Category B) sole use	Sold Out	Sold Out	$21,250 pp	$19,125 pp
Promenade Deck (Category A)	$15,500 pp	$13,950 pp NRMA	$18,500 pp	$16,650 pp
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite	$20,500 pp	$18,450 pp	$23,500 pp	$21,150 pp

Prices are per person, twin share, except in the Sole Use category.

Solo Travellers: Can pay the sole use room rate as above OR book within 75 days and pay no single supplement. Read more here.

Receive 10% off the full cruise fare for NRMA members**. No NRMA membership? No worries! We can provide you with the sign-up link (it’s only $55 a year to join).

Xplorers Club (repeat guests who have cruised with Coral Expeditions before) receive up to 15% off cruise fares. Ask us if we can combine this with other discounts.

10 Night Kimberley Cruise

Join Coral Discoverer on this classic 10-night Kimberley expedition. Witness the power of nature at the magnificent King George River and its towering twin falls, explore ancient rock art with expert guides and witness diverse marine life and cascading waters at Montgomery Reef. Later in the season, you may also see the majestic humpback whales on their migration north to breeding grounds. Every Kimberley voyage is different.

Expedition Highlights

Experience the thrill of riding the Horizontal Falls in inflatable Zodiac tender vessels
Get up close to Montgomery Reef and discover the tidal reef’s diverse marine life
Experience King George River and 80m tall twin King George Waterfalls
Cruise the Prince Regent River to the ‘hanging garden’ King Cascade waterfall
Visit Indigenous rock art galleries and learn about ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art
Spot native wildlife and birdlife in their natural habitat
View the Kimberley landscape by air on a scenic helicopter flight to Mitchell Falls (additional cost)
Enjoy sunset canapes and drinks on the beach as dusk settles over the Kimberley

For the opposite direction, the itinerary is in reverse.

Day 1: Depart Darwin/Broome

Board your vessel at Darwin Fort Hill Wharf at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure or arrive at the Mangrove Hotel in Broome at 3:30pm before transferring to Deep Water Port for a 4:00pm boarding. Get settled, explore the ship, then gather for a welcome briefing and sunset drinks as we begin navigating toward the Kimberley coast.

Cruise Highlights

King George River and Falls (Oomari Falls)

Cruise through Gardner Plateau gorges into the mist spray of the dramatic King George Falls, Western Australia’s tallest twin waterfalls. Depending on the season, experience up-close views of honeycomb sandstone formations or thundering waterfalls in the earlier months, in our Xplorer tenders.

Vansittart Bay (Banjal)

Explore Vansittart Bay’s ancient Gwion Gwion rock art galleries and visit Jar Island’s Makassan pottery shards. From the Anjo Peninsula, view the preserved C-53 Skytrooper aircraft wreck, grounded in 1942 and now a haunting historical site reflecting wartime aviation mystery.

Mitchell Falls / Swift Bay

Enjoy helicopter (optional extra) access to Mitchell Falls amid tiered waterfalls and emerald pools, or explore Swift Bay’s cave labyrinth of sandstone tunnels, home to Wandjina and Gwion rock art galleries, before an evening BBQ under the Kimberley’s iconic sunset.

Prince Frederick Harbour and Bigge Island (Wuuyuru)

Cruise into Porosus Creek up Prince Regent River to explore mangrove-lined waterways with sea eagles and mudskippers. Visit Bigge Island (Wuuyuru) to learn about Wunambal culture among monsoon forests, mudflats and coastal ecosystems.

Prince Regent River

Traverse down the straight fault-line of the Prince Regent River by tender to reach King Cascade. From Xplorers’ view, cascading layered falls and lush vegetation, framed by dramatic sandstone walls, rush into the river below.

Careening Bay

Step ashore in Careening Bay to see the historic Mermaid Boab Tree, carved by Lt. King’s carpenter in 1820. Learn the story of HMC Mermaid and explore coastal forests beside pristine ocean waters in this evocative Kimberley bay.

Montgomery Reef (Yowjab)

With 11-metre tides, Montgomery Reef emerges dramatically at low tide. Explore by tender through cascading rock pools and riffles filled with marine life. Watch birds, turtles, dolphins and dugongs feed in this shifting reef ecosystem spectacle.

Doubtful Bay

Discover Doubtful Bay’s remote beauty, hike to Ruby Falls at Red Cone Creek and navigate rock formations to crystal freshwater pools. Enjoy light bushwalking and scenic swimming in a tranquil setting on this secluded stretch.

Horizontal Falls (Lalang-garram) and Buccaneer Archipelago

Witness the rushing waters of Horizontal Falls on Zodiac tenders, classed among the most incredible natural wonders. Then cruise the rugged Buccaneer Archipelago, visiting the Iron Islands and Nares Point before enjoying sunset drinks aboard the ship.

The Lacepede Islands

If tides and weather permit, explore the Lacepede Islands, a Class‑A nature reserve. Witness seabird rookeries, green turtle nesting zones, and glide through coastal lagoons aboard our tenders for an immersive wildlife experience.

Day 11: Arrive in Broome (or Darwin)

Arrive in Broome at 8:00 am or Darwin at 9:00 am and disembark. Transfers to hotels or the airport are included. Extend your journey to explore Cable Beach, Chinatown, Darwin‘s waterfront or the Wave Pool at your leisure.

Embrace the unexpected – it’s part of the adventure. This itinerary is a guide. Your Captain will adjust plans based on weather, tides, wildlife, and opportunities we encounter. Remote communities may be unavailable due to local customs. Flexibility makes expeditions special.

The Kimberley with Australian Geographic 7 nights

Broome to Broome

2027 prices

Cabin	2027 NRMA**	2027 Full Fare
–	Twin Share	Twin Share
Main Deck (Category B)	$8,460 pp	$9,400 pp
Main Deck (Category A)	$8,910 pp	$9,900 pp
Promenade Deck (Category A)	$10,710 pp	$11,900 pp
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite	$14,310 pp	$15,900 pp

Receive 10% off the full cruise fare for NRMA members**. No NRMA membership? No worries! We can provide you with the sign-up link (it’s only $55 a year to join).

Xplorers Club (repeat guests who have cruised with Coral Expeditions before) receive up to 15% off cruise fares. Ask us if we can combine this with other discounts.

7 Night Kimberley: “A Lens on Nature”

Designed for photographers and visual storytellers, this 7-night Kimberley expedition, delivered in partnership with Australian Geographic, offers extended time in remote landscapes and rich wildlife habitats. Expert-led photography workshops are paired with explorations timed to the best available light conditions, whether at dawn or dusk. Together, they create opportunities to capture the region’s birdlife, wildlife and dramatic scenery at its most compelling.

Pre-Cruise: Cable Beach Club Resort

Make your way to Cable Beach Resort ahead of a 3:00pm check-in. Once settled, join your fellow photographers, hosts and expedition team for an orientation session ahead of tomorrow’s embarkation. Enjoy drinks and canapes with new friends as the sun sets over Cable Beach.

Day 1: Depart Broome

After a hearty buffet breakfast, meet your expert hosts for a final gear and systems check before we depart on our expedition. After a late checkout and lunch, depart for Broome port on a complimentary transfer.

Arrive at Broome’s Deep Water Port for boarding at 4:00pm, with time to settle into your stateroom before our 5:00pm departure. Take the time to become acquainted with all the facilities onboard before meeting your fellow travellers, the Captain and crew for the Captain’s Welcome Drinks.

Day 2: Iwany | Sunday Island

Be welcomed to the region by expert guide Rosanna Angus and her team; and learn about the Jawi connection to land and sea through story, song, dance and traditions. Back on board, engage in workshops on how to identify local birdlife, and how to best capture the diverse range of species ahead of tomorrow’s expedition.

Day 3: Lacepede Islands

Explore the remote Lacepede Islands, jointly cared for by Nyul Nyul, Nimanburr and Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl Traditional Owners. Cruise by Xplorer and Zodiac through wildlife-rich lagoons, practicing your new found bird photography skills. Later; your hosts will offer critique and troubleshooting from the comfort of the bridge deck lounge.

Day 4: Adele Island

Visit remote Adele Island, a low-lying bird sanctuary shaped by vast tidal sandflats. Cruise by Zodiac and Xplorer to observe prolific seabird colonies, dolphins and, in season, humpback whales, with possible shore visits dependent on tides and conditions.

Todays’ workshops will focus on tips and techniques capturing marine species and further critique as you begin to build out your portfolio.

Day 5: Yowjab & Doubtful Bay | Montgomery Reef

Explore either Montgomery Reef, where waterfalls cascade as the tide falls, or the mangrove-lined creeks of Doubtful Bay, rich in birdlife and marine species. Today’s location will be decided by your knowledgeable expedition and bridge teams according to tides, weather and optimal photographic conditions.

On board workshops and skills sessions continue today, led by your Aus. Geo hosts.

Day 6: Talbot Bay | Ganbadba & Lalang-garram Marine Park

Talbot Bay | Ganbadba & Lalang-garram Marine Park

Witness the immense tidal power of Horizontal Falls (Garaanngaddim), where rushing waters surge through narrow gorges. Cruise by Xplorer and Zodiac to the falls’ entrance and explore Cyclone Creek, learning how geology, tides and Unggudja stories shape this remarkable Kimberley landscape.

Here, we have the benefit of exploring some of Australia’s most incredible and diverse landscapes during the best available light conditions, whether at dawn or dusk. These changing conditions create varied and rewarding opportunities for keen photographers.

Buccaneer Archipelago

Cruise among ancient islands first charted by Dampier, shaped over many millennia. With flexible routing, explore tidal passages, sculpted siltstone formations and wildlife-rich reefs, choosing excursions that best suit conditions, tides and guest abilities on the day.

As we near the end of our expedition, be guided by your expert hosts to select your standout shots for your portfolio, as well as workshops on how to take these images to the next level. We welcome you to present your winning captures to your fellow photographers ahead of the Captain’s farewell drinks.

Day 8: Broome

Arrive in Broome this morning at 8:00am. A post-cruise transfer to Broome CBD or Airport is included.

Embrace the unexpected – it’s part of the adventure. This itinerary is a guide. We adjust plans based on weather, tides, wildlife, and opportunities we encounter. Remote communities may be unavailable due to local customs. Flexibility makes expeditions special.

For special offer conditions, see below.

Cannot be combined with the 10% NRMA discount. Please visit this page for the full conditions of the $499 flight/hotel package offer https://kimberleycruises.com/flights/

NRMA members – Receive 10% off the full cruise fare. Must provide your member number to us when booking your cruise. If you don’t have an NRMA membership, we can provide you with the sign-up link. Cannot combine with any other offer, including the $499 flight offer. Can potentially combine with Xplorers Club discount – please ask us. Offer may be revoked by Coral Expeditions at any time.

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