Lady M: Kimberley Coast

13 Day Cruise

Accommodating only 12 / 13 guests in en-suite air-conditioned cabins, your Kimberley adventure promises to be an intimate and personal journey. Itineraries are adapted daily to suit tides/weather and to avoid the larger passenger vessels arriving at destinations at the same time. Guests’ comfort and the experience of the “remoteness” of the Kimberley is our priority.

The Lady M, a family owned and operated vessel, was designed specifically for the Kimberley to ensure your cruise is as comfortable as possible.

Cruise Details

A set itinerary is difficult to follow due to the large tidal movements of the Kimberley coast. So in the best interest and comfort of our passengers, we set our itinerary on a day by day basis. We travel mainly during daylight hours, ensuring you will not miss any of the spectacular scenery along the way. Your itinerary includes some or all of the following highlights:

Horizontal Falls
Silica Beach (swimming)
Crocodile Creek (swimming, site of interest)
Raft Point (view ancient Aboriginal art sites)
Ruby Falls (swimming)
Montgomery Reef (up close viewing from tenders)
Camden Harbour (historic site)
Sheep Island (historic site)
Careening Bay (historic site)
King Cascades waterfalls in the Prince Regent River
King George River gorges and waterfalls (climb, swim)
Casuarina Falls in the Berkeley River (climb, swim)
Fishing & mud-crabbing

Accommodation

Accommodating only 13 guests in en-suited, air-conditioned cabins, the Lady M is a custom-built, aluminium single-hull boat with three deck levels, designed specifically for the Kimberley. Our guests’ comfort and the experience of the “remoteness” of the Kimberley is our priority. Choose between 6x Queen bedded cabins, or for single travellers there is a single ensuited cabin- with no solo surcharge!

Lower Deck

The lower deck houses six Queen bedded cabins, and one single ensuited cabin. Each Queen cabin includes:

Queen size bed
Single bunk bed
En-suite bathroom
Desk and chair
Air conditioner, privately controlled

*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.

Main Deck

All indoor areas are fully air conditioned.
Fully equipped galley with walk-in cold room and freezer room
Indoor dining area
Indoor lounge with TV, DVD, CD, well-stocked book case
Outdoor bar with barbeque and ice machine
Outdoor dining area
Toilet with wash basin
Crew and owner accommodation

*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.

Top Deck

Seating area on bow for uninterrupted views of the Kimberley coast
Spa (8 person) covered with shade sail
Wheelhouse
Skipper’s en-suite cabin

*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.

Destination : Darwin
Departure : Broome

Included:

Accommodation
Non-alcoholic beverages
Coffee & tea
Shore excursions by tender boat
Alcoholic beverages
Meals
Services of staff

Not Included:

Flights to/from your cruise
Optional extra helicopter flights
National park fees

Overview

A set itinerary is difficult to follow due to the large tidal movements of the Kimberley coast. So in the best interest and comfort of our passengers, we set our itinerary on a day by day basis. We travel mainly during daylight hours, ensuring you will not miss any of the spectacular scenery along the way. Your itinerary includes some or all of the following highlights:
Horizontal Falls

Be amazed at the tidal power of this natural phenomenon. Balance the fast pace of the Falls with a relaxing boat tour floating past the unusual and colourful lines to the ancient cliffs of Cyclone Creek. Observe the gentle lemon sharks surround the boat and feed the fish.
Crocodile Creek

Take a short ride in the tenders along the creek to the waterfall for a relaxing or invigorating swim surrounded by nature. The Koolan Island mine workers made this their own playground and swimming pool many years ago but now happily share it with those of us fortunate enough to be passing by.
Raft Point

A 30 minute climb up the red sandstone bluff rewards you with a exceptional and well-preserved Wandjina Aboriginal art site. On your way back down the bluff enjoy the spectacular view of Steep Island and the amazing colours of this area from under the huge boab tree.
Ruby Falls

When anchoring in Red Cone Creek we are often visited by the local ever-watchful crocodiles. Here we travel upstream in the dinghies for about 8 km for a fresh water swim at Ruby Falls, a chilly but refreshing dip under the falls and perhaps a mud pack for the ladies.
Camden Harbour & Sheep Island

The site chosen for settlement in 1864 by the Camden Harbour Pastoral Association, a decision which cost the lives of many, their sheep and horses. Under the boab tree on Sheep Island lays the grave site of the first white woman buried in the Kimberley. Remnants of the settlement and memorial plaques still remain today. This tragic story is revealed in the book, “There were Three Ships” (by Christopher Richard).
Careening Bay

One of the Kimberley’s most historic sites; the large boab tree carved in 1820 marking the time Phillip Parker King careened his ship in the bay for repairs on his third voyage of the Australian coastline. The bay is usually a good spot for fishing, so a good chance of fresh fish for dinner during our stay.
Silica Beach

Enjoy a dip in the pristine turquoise water or a barefoot walk on the pure white sand of Silica Beach. Treat yourself to a body scrub as you sit on the water’s edge. Enjoy the peace and remoteness of this area as you take in the view of the colourful surrounding sandstone rocks.
Careening Bay

One of the Kimberley’s most historic sites; the large boab tree carved in 1820 marking the time Phillip Parker King careened his ship in the bay for repairs on his third voyage of the Australian coastline. The bay is usually a good spot for fishing, so a good chance of fresh fish for dinner during our stay.
King Cascades Waterfall in Prince Regent River

Explore the Prince Regent River before heading to King Cascades to anchor. This is a tranquil, scenic spot with a beautiful swimming hole at the top.
King George River Gorges & Waterfalls

The 12km journey up the King George River reveals some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and a wealth of bird species. The almost vertical sheer canyon walls have been eroded and looks like stacks of sandstone reminiscent of a child’s building blocks. The King George River drains the Gardner Plateau and the falls are the highest single-drop falls in the whole of the Kimberley (80m).
Berkeley River

Entry to this river is quite challenging as the sands at the mouth shift constantly. Our expert skipper will carefully manoeuvre through the entrance and meander upstream this glorious river. Even though this river is only 5 hours from the King George, the cliffs and colours are quite different. Lady M will anchor upstream as far as possible and then take the dinghies further up for an easy walk over flat rocks to a most delightful little pool to cool off. From a different anchorage point, another tender excursion takes us to Casuarina Falls.

Prices

2023 and 2024

	2023	2024
Lower Deck Bunk	$12990	$13,450
Lower Deck Queen bed cabin	$12,990 pp	$13,450 pp

CHARTER PRICE- Bring your own group or family and save!

Please enquire…

Excellent charter boat

Single Travellers Do not pay a single supplement for exclusive use of the bunk cabin

Cruise Fare Includes: Meals; Shore excursions by tender boat; Crew; Complimentary wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages at selected times during the day

Cruise fare does not include: pre or post accommodation, flights before or after the cruise, UVP Fee

Cruise Dates

2023 and 2024

01 – 13 Mar 2023 and 2024	Broome – Darwin
16 – 28 Mar	Darwin – Broome
01 – 13 Apr	Broome – Darwin
16 – 28 Apr	Darwin – Broome
01 – 13 May	Broome – Darwin
16 – 28 May	Darwin – Broome
01 – 13 Jun	Broome – Darwin
16 – 28 Jun	Darwin – Broome
01 -13 Jul	Broome – Darwin
16 – 28 Jul	Darwin – Broome
01 – 13 Aug	Broome – Darwin
16 – 28 Aug	Darwin – Broome