Cabins

Great Escape accommodates 14 guests in 7 stylish staterooms complete with queen-size beds, ensuites, flat-screen TV’s and personal fridges. Cabins can be configured into twin bedding.

Panoramic View Stateroom

• Main Deck and Upper Deck
• Viewing Windows
• Private bathroom (toilet, shower, basin)
• Plasma screen TV, DVD player
• Double beds can convert to singles if needed

Horizon View Stateroom

• All on Lower Deck
• Private bathroom (toilet, shower, basin)
• 2x very large Portholes
• Plasma screen TV, DVD player
• 2 of these Staterooms can convert from Double bedding to Twin bedding

Deckplan

Southern Kimberley Experience 7 nights

Broome to the Mitchell Plateau or reverse

2025 & 2026 prices

All prices are per person, twin share. Please enquire for sole occupancy rates.

Multiple Cabin Discounts: Please ask us about discounts for bookings of 2+ cabins.

Southern Kimberley Experience

Explore the best of the Kimberley Coast from Broome to the Mitchell Plateau, including a scenic flight over the most spectacular Southern Kimberley wilderness. Highlights include discovering the stories, nature walks and swimming holes at Kings Cascade, experiencing the enigma that is Montgomery Reef, awe-inspiring Wandjana Aboriginal Rockart, Careening Bay’s historical Mermaid Tree and the world-renowned Horizontal Falls.

MITCHELL PLATEAU – BROOME (FLY- CRUISE)

See below for Broome to Mitchell Plateau reverse itinerary (cruise – fly)

DAY 1: Fly from Broome to Mitchell Plateau

Today you will be transferred from Broome via light aircraft to the Mitchell Plateau airstrip. Here our helicopter will be waiting to take you on a scenic flight over the picturesque Mitchell Falls before landing on MV Great Escape to commence your cruise. This is a spectacular way to start your Kimberley adventure. Your crew will welcome you onboard and enjoy a delicious lunch before we set off to explore the Hunter River, an incredibly scenic waterway rich with fat Barramundi and succulent Mud Crabs. This afternoon you will have the option to take the helicopter up to Manning Peak for sunset drinks.

DAY 2: York Sound

In the morning, we will cruise around to York Sound, where we will set off for a walk through a tropical rainforest arriving for a swim at Benno’s waterfall. Tide depending, we will fish for Barramundi around Boongari Island. After lunch, we will cruise to Careening Bay for an expedition to view the historic Boab Tree that Philip Parker King carved in 1820 when they careened their vessel for repairs. We will anchor for the night at Python Cliffs, under the shadow of Mount Waterloo and Trafalgar. The scenery in this area is incredible.

DAY 3: St Georges Basin

With luck, the tides will allow us the chance for an early morning fish. We will then cruise down through Saint Georges Basin to the mouth of the Prince Regent and onto the infamous King Cascade. The Skipper will position the boat under the waterfall for a beautiful photo. After anchoring the boat in the river, we will take the tender boats across to the river’s edge to walk up through the rocky outcrops and along the fern-lined waterfall, arriving at a waterhole at the rear of the waterfall. There is an opportunity for a scenic heli flight overhead to see this unique river system from the air.

DAY 4: Camden Harbour

Camden Harbour is steeped in history as the first attempted European settlement in the Kimberley. It failed dismally, and we will delve into that history as we explore the old settlement. Tide permitting, we will gather a sumptuous feast of Kimberley Rock Oysters and then cruise past Kuri Bay on our way to Sampson Inlet.

DAY 5: Montgomery Reef

Raising the anchor early, we will then take a cruise to Montgomery Reef, a fascinating reef structure that creates spectacular cascading waterfalls in the middle of the ocean. Your crew will describe the incredible history of the area while we search for grazing Turtles, roving Sharks and the odd Dugong. You will then have the exciting opportunity to view the reef from the air, thanks to our onboard helicopter. Finally, we will spend the late afternoon cruising into Doubtful Bay, where we will anchor for the evening.

DAY 6: Doubtful Bay

Wake up to panoramic views of the magnificent Raft Point headland. We will spend the day exploring waterfalls, swimming and fishing in the Glenelg River, Red Cone Creek or Three Ways. You will join the crew and your fellow guests to watch the sunset and toast your day of adventure.

DAY 7: Horizontal Falls

On your last full day onboard, you will wake in the Talbot Bay area, where we experience the world-famous Horizontal Falls via tender boat, with the option of also doing a scenic flight. We will enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise out of Talbot Bay, weaving past many little islands and through the Koolan Island Gap. Perhaps you will enjoy a freshwater swim at Dugong Bay. We can also swim in turquoise waters and explore silica-white sand beaches. In the late afternoon, we will commence our cruise past Cape Leveque celebrating our final evening together onboard as we make our way to Broome.

DAY 8: Broome

After sharing so many experiences with the crew and fellow guests, this is a big day for everyone. We steam overnight into Broome and disembark the boat at 8:00 am, for a bus transfer to your Broome accommodation.

BROOME – MITCHELL PLATEAU (CRUISE – FLY)

DAY 1: Depart Broome

DAY 2: Yampi Sound to Talbot Bay

On your first full day onboard, we will cruise across the vast King Sound to Yampi Sound. We can swim in turquoise waters and explore silica-white sand beaches. Perhaps you will have your first freshwater swim under an awe-inspiring waterfall at Crocodile Creek. Back onboard, you can relax and enjoy the afternoon cruise through the Koolan Island Gap, weaving past many little islands on our way to experience the world- famous Horizontal Falls.

DAY 3: Doubtful Bay

Wake up to panoramic views of the magnificent Raft Point headland. We will spend the day exploring waterfalls, swimming and fishing in the Glenelg River, Red Cone Creek or Three Ways. You will join the crew and your fellow guests to watch the sunset and toast your day of adventure.

DAY 4: Montgomery Reef

The unique tidal flows of Montgomery Reef are a sight to behold as we take an early morning cruise along this unique reef structure. Your crew will describe the incredible history of the area while we search for grazing Turtles, roving Sharks and the odd Dugong. You will then have the exciting opportunity to view the reef from the air, thanks to our onboard helicopter. After the turn of the tide, we will cruise up to Camden Sound and anchor for the evening.

DAY 5: Camden Harbour

We will start our day exploring Camden Sound and Sheep Island, the first attempted European settlement in the Kimberley. You will marvel at the scenery as we cruise through Port Georges and Treachery Passage to Saint Georges basin. Your crew will point out major Kimberley features, such as Mount Trafalgar and Mount Waterloo as we enter the Prince Regent River. We may even have the opportunity to fish the low tide at sunset.

DAY 6: Prince Regent River / King Cascade

In the morning, we will continue our cruise along the Prince Regent River arriving at the infamous King Cascade. The Skipper will position the boat under the waterfall for a beautiful photo. After anchoring the boat in the river, we will take the tender boats across to the river’s edge to commence our walk up through the rocky outcrops and along the fern-lined waterfall, arriving at a waterhole at the rear of the waterfall. There is the opportunity for a scenic helicopter flight overhead to see this unique river system from the air. In the afternoon, we will make our way out of the Prince Regent River, heading towards Careening Bay, where Philip Parker King careened his boat in 1820.

DAY 7: Hunter River

The Hunter River is an incredibly scenic waterway rich with fat Barramundi and succulent Mud Crabs with plenty of opportunity to forage for lunch. For the adventurous, we can set off on a challenging hike to Jackson’s Falls. In the afternoon, you will have the option to join the helicopter sunset drinks excursion atop Manning Peak.

DAY 8: Broome

It might be the final day of your cruise, but not the end of the spectacular scenery. Today you will be transferred from the boat via helicopter over the picturesque Mitchell Falls to the Mitchell Plateau airstrip. Here you will be greeted by a fixed-wing aircraft that will fly you back to Broome Airport.

Northern Kimberley ‘Kings of the Kimberley’ 6 or 7 nights

Wyndham to the Mitchell Plateau or reverse

2026 prices

All prices are per person, twin share. Please enquire for sole occupancy rates.

Multiple Cabin Discounts: Please ask us about discounts for bookings of 2+ cabins.

Northern Kimberley ‘Kings of the Kimberley’

This cruise covers the best of the northern Kimberley Coast between Wyndham and the Mitchell Plateau. You can choose to cruise from north to south (6 nights), or in reverse (7 nights). The Northern Kimberley coast is BIG gorge country, the landscape is grand and regal often referred to as the Kings of the Kimberley. Highlights include the spectacular Berkeley River, secluded Atlantis Bay , the magnificent King George River and twin Falls, fishing for the elusive barramundi on the Drysdale River, and a scenic helicopter flight over the Mitchell Falls.

WYNDHAM – MITCHELL PLATEAU 6 NIGHTS (CRUISE – FLY)

See below for Mitchell Plateau to Wyndham reverse itinerary (fly – cruise 7 nights)

DAY 1: Wyndham to Berkeley River

Your crew will welcome you onboard at approximately 5.00pm at the Wyndham Jetty with drinks and canapés. Soon after we will set off for the spectacular Berkeley River. Dinner will be served once we are underway, and then you will be free for the evening to settle into your room, familiarise yourself with the boat and relax.

DAY 2: Berkeley River

The Kimberley’s Berkeley River has spectacular gorges, waterfalls and sandstone cliffs. This magnificent river system offers a wide variety of soft adventure options, including nature walks and swimming in freshwater rock pools. You will also have the opportunity to fish for Barramundi before enjoying a walk to a waterhole. In the afternoon, we will cruise back down the river and anchor just outside the river mouth for the late afternoon sunset drinks.

DAY 3: King George River

Your backdrop for breakfast will be cathedral-like gorges as we cruise down the magnificent King George River. You will be driven right up to the cascading waterfalls, and you can take a shower on the bow of the boat. We will then spend the day exploring and enjoying all the fantastic scenery this area has to offer.

DAY 4: Vansittart Bay

We will kick things off with a fishing excursion to provide the daily lunch buffet. We target a variety of pelagic species here, including Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Tuna and Mackerel. There are also a few places to pick up a Mangrove Jack, Fingermark or Bluebone. We will then cool off with a quick swim before trekking over to view the mysterious Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) ancient rock art galleries. Back onboard the boat, a sumptuous fresh lunch is served as we cruise into the cove to explore a crashed World War II DC3 plane. In the evening, we will cruise around the Osborne Islands.

DAY 5: Osborne Islands

Osborne Islands are a protected group of islands offering ample opportunity for adventure activities. We will start the day with a fishing excursion or a beach combing expedition. Later in the morning, the group will have the option to ride the helicopter into a remote waterfall location for a picnic lunch and swim. In the evening, if conditions are right, we will enjoy the sunset and a bonfire on a remote beach.

DAY 6: Mitchell River

This open estuary river is the perfect hunting ground for the elusive Barramundi. We will also take the opportunity to drop some Mud Crab pots before kicking back to have a bite to eat. After lunch, there is an excursion to Surveyors Creek, which is a pretty little gorge about halfway down the Mitchell River, where you can enjoy a swim in a huge waterhole. Our last evening will be at anchor on the Mitchell River as we celebrate the week together.

DAY 7: Fly from Mitchell Falls to Kununurra

It might be the final day of your cruise, but not the end of the spectacular scenery. Today you will be transferred from the boat via helicopter over the picturesque Mitchell Falls to the Mitchell Plateau airstrip. You will be met by a fixed-wing aircraft that will fly you back to Kununurra Airport for a transfer to your accommodation.

MITCHELL PLATEAU – WYNDHAM 7 NIGHTS (FLY – CRUISE)

DAY 1: Fly from Kununurra to Mitchell River

DAY 2: Mitchell River

This open estuary river is the perfect hunting ground for the elusive Barramundi. We will also take the opportunity to drop some Mud Crab pots, before we stop for a bite to eat. After lunch, we will head off to Surveyors Creek, which is a pretty little gorge about halfway down the Mitchell River where you can enjoy a swim in a huge waterhole.

DAY 3: Winyalken

Winyalken is home to an abundance of ancient rock art sites, where we will have the opportunity to visit to see the fascinating Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) art. White sandy beaches and clear water make this an attractive place to enjoy an ocean swim and beach-combing activities. This is a great fishing spot and a favourite to find fresh oysters.

DAY 4: Osborne

Osborne Islands are a protected group of islands offering great opportunities for adventure and discovery. We will start the day with a fishing excursion. Later in the morning, the group will have the option to take a helicopter ride into a remote waterfall location for a picnic lunch and swim. In the evening, we will enjoy a sunset drink and bonfire on a remote beach.

DAY 5: Vansittart Bay

We will kick things off with a fishing excursion to organise the daily lunch buffet. We focus our attention on a variety of pelagic species here, including Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Tuna and Mackerel. There are also a few places to pick up a Mangrove Jack, Fingermark or Bluebone as well. We will then cool off with a quick swim before trekking over to view the mysterious ancient rock art galleries. Back onboard the boat, we will enjoy lunch as we cruise into the cove to explore a crashed World War II DC3 plane. In the evening, Great Escape will cruise around to the King George River.

DAY 6: King George River

Your backdrop for breakfast will be cathedral-like gorges as we cruise down the magnificent King George River. You will be driven right up to the cascading waterfalls, and you can take a shower right on the bow of the boat. We will then spend the day exploring and enjoying all the fantastic scenery this area has to offer.

DAY 7: Berkeley

The Berkeley River is a stunning river system that offers a wide variety of soft adventure options, including nature walks and swimming in fresh-water pools. There is an opportunity to dangle your line and possibly catch a Barramundi, before enjoying a walk to a waterhole. In the afternoon, we will cruise back down the river and anchor just outside the mouth for the late afternoon sunset drinks.

DAY 8: Wyndham

After sharing so many experiences with the crew and fellow guests, this is a big day for everyone. We steam overnight into Wyndham and disembark the boat at 8:00 am for your bus transfer back to Kununurra.

Kimberley Classic Adventure 13 nights

Broome to Wyndham or reverse

2025 & 2026 prices

All prices are per person, twin share. Please enquire for sole occupancy rates.

Multiple Cabin Discounts: Please ask us about discounts for bookings of 2+ cabins.

Kimberley Classic Adventure

Enjoy everything the Kimberley Coast has to offer, from beautiful Broome to outback Wyndham, with this premium luxury cruise experience. Highlights include the magnificent King George River, the Prince Regent Nature Reserve (home to the King Cascade), Montgomery Reef, Vansittart Bay rock art and the stunning landscapes of Raft Point in the Doubtful Bay region. We will also visit “One of the World’s Greatest Natural Wonders” – the Horizontal Falls.

BROOME – WYNDHAM

See below for Wyndham – Broome reverse itinerary

DAY 1: Depart Broome

Your Kimberley cruise will begin at approximately 5:00pm with drinks and canapes on the bow. Once underway, the Chef will treat you to your first delicious dinner as we cruise up the coast towards the Buccaneer Archipelago.

DAY 2: Yampi Sound to Talbot Bay

On your first full day onboard, we will cruise across the vast King Sound to Yampi Sound. We can swim in turquoise waters and explore silica-white sand beaches. Perhaps you will have your first freshwater swim under an awe-inspiring waterfall at Crocodile Creek. Back onboard, you can relax and enjoy the afternoon cruise through the Koolan Island Gap, weaving past many little islands on our way to experience the world-famous Horizontal Falls.

DAY 3: Doubtful Bay

Wake up to panoramic views of the magnificent Raft Point headland. We will spend the day exploring waterfalls, swimming and fishing in the Glenelg River, Red Cone Creek or Three Ways. You will join the crew and your fellow guests to watch the sunset and toast your day of adventure.

DAY 4: Montgomery Reef

The unique tidal flows of Montgomery Reef are a sight to behold as we take an early morning cruise along this unique reef structure. Your crew will describe the incredible history of the area while we search for grazing Turtles, roving Sharks and the odd Dugong. You will then have the exciting opportunity to view the reef from the air, thanks to our onboard helicopter. After the turn of the tide, we will cruise up to Camden Sound and anchor for the evening.

DAY 5: Camden Harbour

We will start our day exploring Camden Sound and Sheep Island, the first attempted European settlement in the Kimberley. You will marvel at the scenery as we cruise through Port George and Treachery Passage to Saint Georges basin. Your crew will point out major Kimberley features, such as Mount Trafalgar and Mount Waterloo as we enter the Prince Regent River. We may even have the opportunity to fish the low tide at sunset.

DAY 6: Prince Regent River / King Cascade

In the morning, we will continue our cruise along the Prince Regent River arriving at the famous King Cascade. The Skipper will position the boat under the waterfall for a beautiful photo. After anchoring the boat in the river, we will take the tender boats across to the river’s edge to commence our walk up through the rocky outcrops and along the fern-lined waterfall, arriving at the rear of the waterfall. There is the opportunity for a scenic helicopter flight to see this unique river system from the air. In the afternoon, we will make our way out of the Prince Regent River, heading towards Careening Bay, where Philip Parker King careened his boat in 1820.

DAY 7: Hunter River

The Hunter River is a scenic waterway rich with fat Barramundi and succulent Mud Crabs with plenty of opportunity to forage for lunch. For the adventurous, we can set off on a challenging hike to Jackson’s Falls. In the afternoon, you will have the option to take the helicopter up to Manning Peak for sunset drinks.

DAY 8: York Sound / Winyalken Island

Waking up in York Sound, we will set off for a walk through a tropical rainforest arriving for a swim at Benno’s Waterfall. After lunch, we cruise to Swift Bay and Winyalken Island. Winyalken Island is covered in Livistona Palms, like a storybook pirate island. There are caves to explore as well as fascinating Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art.

DAY 9: Mitchell River

This stunning wide river system has waterfalls and rock pools we can walk to. As an open estuary river, it is the perfect hunting ground for Barramundi. We will take the opportunity to drop some Mud Crab pots before lunch. After lunch, we will head off to Surveyors Creek, which is a pretty little gorge about halfway down the Mitchell River, where you can enjoy a swim in a huge waterhole.

DAY 9: Osborne Islands

Osborne Islands are a protected group of islands offering ample opportunity for adventure activities. We will start the day with a fishing excursion or a beach combing expedition. Later in the morning, the group will have the option to take the helicopter into a remote waterfall location for a picnic lunch and swim. In the evening, we will enjoy the sunset and a bonfire on the beach.

DAY 10: Vansittart Bay

We will kick things off with a fishing excursion. We target a variety of pelagic species here, including Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Tuna and Mackerel. There are also a few places to pick up a Mangrove Jack, Fingermark or Bluebone as well. We will then cool off with a quick swim before trekking over to view the mysterious Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) ancient rock art galleries. Back onboard the boat, we will have lunch as we cruise into the cove to explore a crashed World War II DC3 plane.

DAY 12: King George

Your backdrop for breakfast will be cathedral-like gorges as we cruise down the magnificent King George River. You will be driven right up to the cascading waterfalls and you can take a shower on the bow of the boat. We will then spend the day exploring and enjoying all the fantastic scenery this area has to offer.

DAY 12: Berkeley River

The Berkeley River is a stunning river system that offers a wide variety of soft adventure options, including nature walks and swimming in fresh water pools. You will also have the opportunity to dangle your line and possibly catch a Barramundi, before enjoying a walk to a waterhole. In the afternoon, we will cruise back down the river and anchor just outside the mouth for the late afternoon.

WYNDHAM – BROOME

DAY 1: Wyndham to Berkeley River

Your crew will welcome you on board at approximately 5.00pm at the Wyndham Jetty with drinks and canapés. Soon after we will set off for the spectacular Berkeley River. Dinner will be served once we are underway and then you will be free for the rest of the evening to settle into your room, familiarise yourself with the boat and relax.

DAY 2: Berkeley River

The Kimberley’s Berkeley River has spectacular gorges, waterfalls and sandstone cliffs. This magnificent river system offers a wide variety of soft adventure options, including nature walks and swimming in fresh-water rock pools. You will also have the opportunity to dangle your line and possibly catch that elusive Barramundi, before enjoying a walk to a waterhole. In the afternoon, we will cruise back down the river and anchor just outside the river mouth for sunset drinks.

DAY 3: King George River

Your backdrop for breakfast will be cathedral-like gorges as we cruise down the magnificent King George River. You will be driven right up to the cascading waterfalls, and you can take a shower on the bow of the boat. We will then spend the day exploring and enjoying all the fantastic scenery this area has to offer.

DAY 4: Vansittart Bay

We will kick things off with a fishing excursion to provide the daily lunch buffet. We target a variety of pelagic species here, including Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Tuna and Mackerel. There are also a few places to pick up a Mangrove Jack, Fingermark or Bluebone. We will then cool off with a quick swim before trekking over to view the mysterious Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) ancient rock art galleries. Back onboard the boat, a sumptuous fresh lunch is served as we cruise into the cove to explore a crashed World War II DC3 plane.

DAY 5: Osborne Islands

Osborne Islands are a protected group of islands offering ample opportunity for adventure activities. We will start the day with a fishing excursion or a beach combing expedition. Later in the morning, the group will have the option to ride the helicopter into a remote waterfall location for a picnic lunch and swim. In the evening, if conditions are right, we will enjoy the sunset and a bonfire on a remote beach.

DAY 6: Mitchell River

This open estuary river is the perfect hunting ground for Barramundi. We will also take the opportunity to drop some Mud Crab pots, before kicking back to have a bite to eat. After lunch, we will head off to Surveyors Creek, which is a pretty little gorge about halfway down the Mitchell River, where you can enjoy a swim in a huge waterhole.

DAY 7: Winyalken Island / York Sound

You will wake up at Winyalken Island which is covered in Livistona Palms, like a storybook pirate island. There are caves to explore as well as the fascinating Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art. After lunch, we will cruise around to York Sound where we will set off for a walk through a tropical rainforest arriving for a swim at Benno’s Waterfall.

DAY 8: Hunter River

The Hunter River is a scenic waterway rich with fat Barramundi and succulent Mud Crabs. There is plenty of opportunity to forage for lunch. For the adventurous, we can set off on a challenging hike to Jackson’s Falls. In the afternoon, you will have the option to take the helicopter up to Manning Peak for sunset drinks. We will cruise through the night to anchor at Saint George’s Basin.

DAY 9: Prince Regent River / King Cascade

In the morning, you will marvel at the scenery, cruising past Mount Trafalgar and Mount Waterloo as we enter the Prince Regent River. We will continue our cruise along the Prince Regent River, arriving at the famous King Cascade. The Skipper will position the boat under the waterfall for a beautiful photo. After anchoring the boat in the river, we will take the tender boats across to the river’s edge to commence our walk up through the rocky outcrops and along the fern lined waterfall, arriving at the rear of the waterfall. There is the opportunity for a scenic helicopter flight overhead to see this unique river system from the air. In the afternoon, we will make our way out of the Prince Regent River, heading towards Hanover Bay.

DAY 10: Camden Harbour

We will start our day continuing our journey to Camden Harbour, where we explore the first attempted European settlement in the Kimberley. Hear the incredible stories and visit the grave sites on Sheep Island. After lunch, we will cruise around to Slate Islands to fish for pelagics and swim on the beach. At sunset, we can collect succulent Kimberley Rock Oysters at Sampsons Inet and enjoy them with drinks.

DAY 11: Montgomery Reef

The unique tidal flows of Montgomery Reef are a sight to behold as we take an early morning cruise along this unique reef structure. Your crew will describe the incredible history of the area while we search for grazing Turtles, roving Sharks and the odd Dugong. You will then have the exciting opportunity to view the reef from the air, thanks to our onboard helicopter. After the turn of the tide, we will cruise to Doubtful Bay and anchor for the evening.

DAY 12: Doubtful Bay

Wake up to panoramic views of the magnificent Raft Point headland. We will spend the day exploring waterfalls, swimming and fishing in the Glenelg River, Red Cone Creek or Three Ways. You will join the crew and your fellow guests to watch the sunset and toast your day of adventure.

DAY 13: Talbot Bay

On your last full day onboard, you will wake in the Talbot Bay area, where we experience the world-famous Horizontal Falls via tender boat, with the option of also doing a scenic flight. We will enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise out of Talbot Bay, weaving past many little islands and through the Koolan Island Gap. Perhaps you will enjoy a freshwater swim at Dugong Bay. We can also swim in turquoise waters and explore silica-white sand beaches. In the late afternoon, we will commence our cruise past Cape Leveque, celebrating our final evening together onboard as we make our way to Broome.

DAY 14: Broome

After sharing so many experiences with the crew and fellow guests, this is a big day for everyone. We steam overnight into Broome and disembark the boat at 8:00 am for your bus transfer to your Broome accommodation.

Rowley Shoals Underwater Adventure 7 nights

Broome to the Rowley Shoals to Broome

2025 & 2026 prices

All prices are per person, twin share. Please enquire for sole occupancy rates.

Multiple Cabin Discounts: Please ask us about discounts for bookings of 2+ cabins.

Rowley Shoals Underwater Adventure

Dive deep into serene and unearthly beauty on a cruise to the Rowley Shoals, one of the world’s greatest collections of coral atolls.

Click here to read a comprehensive blog post about diving the Rowley Shoals with the Great Escape.

BROOME – ROWLEY SHOALS – BROOME

DAY 1: Depart Broome

Your crew will welcome you aboard your luxury vessel around 5:00pm with drinks and canapés, before you settle in for dinner as we cruise towards the Rowley Shoals. You will have the night to familiarise yourself with the boat, meet your fellow passengers and settle into your cabin.

DAY 2: Clerk Reef

After arriving at Clerk Reef at approximately 8:00 am, Great Escape will navigate the narrow channel to anchor inside the lagoon. Here we will embark on our first dive of the trip, allowing you to familiarise yourself with the equipment and the new environment. The area is abundant with colourful coral, small caves and a multitude of tropical fish species.

The second dive for the day will be a drift dive through the channel to Clerk Reef, after which lunch will be served inside the lagoon. There’s a great opportunity here to enjoy some snorkelling before we head off for an afternoon drift along the edge of the atoll. You can throw a line in to possibly catch a Sailfish or two. Light permitting, we will end the day with another snorkelling expedition before enjoying drinks and an evening meal.

DAY 3: The Western Wall & Tiger Alley

Great Escape will set off to dive the Western Wall, a coral-encrusted wall with a steep drop and a rocky bottom where you can explore cracks and caves dotted with shells and tropical fish. A cooked breakfast will be served back on board as we cruise to the next dive site which is populated with pelagic fish and larger sharks. After an exciting dive in this area, we will have a delicious lunch on the deck.

In the afternoon, we will cruise around to dive ‘Tiger Alley’, where it’s common to see Tuna, Mackerel, Sharks and large Cod. At sunset, there is an excursion to the sandy cay to observe the rare red-tailed tropical birds that nest on Bedwell Island.

DAY 4: The Crevasse

The first dive of the day will be at ‘The Crevasse’. After breakfast and there is time for reef fishing, snorkelling or skurfing. In the afternoon, we can take a quick exploratory dive before heading back in to setup for the night dive, which will take us around the outer edge of the lagoon.

We will arrive back at the boat just before 8:00 pm for dinner.

DAY 5: Mermaid Reef

The day will start with another early dive along the western wall before retuning to the boat for breakfast and cruising over to Mermaid Reef. We will then dive at both ‘V in the wall’ – a large V-shaped bommie jutting out of the reef edge – as well as ‘The Cod Hole’. As the name suggests, three big Potato Cod live here and they like to get up close and personal. The boat will then head in at sunset to anchor up for the evening. At this time we can go skurfing, snorkelling or take off on a night dive to the outer wall. As Mermaid Reef is a National Marine Reserve, there is no fishing permitted here.

DAY 6: The Wall, The Net & The Caves

Today we set off for the most spectacular dive site of the Rowley Shoals, known simply as ‘The Wall’. This is a drift dive through a reef with a sheer vertical wall that plunges down 110 metres. Large sharks can be spotted here, including the rare greater hammerhead. Before lunch we will dive down to ‘The Caves’, a great area for finding sleeping turtles and unusual shells.

The afternoon dive is at ‘The Net’, our most challenging dive site. You will swim through an intricate web of reef, bommies, overhanging caves and cracks. This dive goes as far down as 40 metres, with stunning coral formations and tropical fish species to be found in abundance. The last dive of the trip will be at twilight, before we pack up and cruise back to Broome.

DAY 7: Return to the Wall

We’re always asked to dive ‘The Wall’ again, which we can do before breakfast. This will be followed by another drift in the channel as this is also a favourite. Plans will be dependent upon the tides. After lunch, we will do an exploratory dive on an area of the outer reef edge, before heading back into the lagoon to pick up the tenders and prepare for the all-night cruise back to Broome. The last dive of the trip will be at ‘The Cod Hole’.

DAY 8: Broome

Arrive back in Broome to disembark at 8am for your transfer back to your accommodation or Broome Airport.