Lady M: Kimberley Cruise Highlights & Fly

9 Day Cruise

Lady M: Kimberley Cruise Highlights & Fly

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

Cruise Broome to Hunter River (or reverse, depending on cruise direction). Transfer from the Hunter River to Mitchell Plateau airstrip with a Scenic helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls & surrounds. Transfer from Mitchell Plateau airstrip to Broome on a Scenic fixed-wing 2 hour flight.

Horizontal Falls (witness the tidal power of the Kimberley)
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
Hunter River
Whale Watching
Fishing & mud-crabbing
Scenic helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls
Scenic light aircraft flight over Kimberley landscape

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 : Broome
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 passengers, we set our itineraries 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. Cruise Broome to Hunter River (or reverse, depending on cruise direction). Transfer from the Hunter River to Mitchell Plateau airstrip with a Scenic helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls & surrounds. Transfer from Mitchell Plateau airstrip to Broome on a Scenic fixed-wing 2 hour flight.
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.
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.
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.
Montgomery Reef

Arriving on a lowering tide, we anchor in the centre of the “jewel” of the Kimberley coast. Enjoy an up-close tour in the tenders as the cascading water exposes the more than 400 sq km of coral reef rising from the sea. Spot the turtles as they poke their heads up for a quick look at their visitors. Keep and eye out for dugong, sharks, manta rays and the colourful fish visible in the clear water. A uniquely tranquil experience you will always remember.
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 and 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.
Prince Regent River & King Cascades

Cruise up the mighty Prince Regent through the many tidal whirlpools to the famous and picturesque King Cascades. The Lady M gently manoeuvres into the small gap in the riverbank directly under the falls for a refreshing shower and an opportunity for many photos.
Mitchell Falls

Board the helicopter from Naturalist Beach in the Hunter River for a scenic flight over the spectacular Mitchell Falls and Mitchell Plateau. Cascading over the Mitchell Plateau, these four-tiered falls are amongst the most photographed with an impressive overall drop of nearly 80 metres.
Whale Watching

The best months to view the Humpback whales is from July to November as they make their way to calving grounds on the Kimberley Coast, just north of Broome. The whales stay for four months with their new calves in the warm waters of the Kimberley before returning to the Antarctic for their the annual feeding area.
Fishing & Mud crabbing

Fishing and mud crabbing is enjoyed throughout the cruise and the catch is cooked on the barbecue while you enjoy a drink and chat around the bar.

Prices

2023 and 2024

Cabin Type	2023	2024
Lower Deck Single Cabin	$9,430	$9,990
Lower Deck Queen Cabin	$9,430 pp	$9,990 pp

CHARTER PRICE- Bring your own group and save! Please enquire…

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 (limits apply).

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

Cruise Dates

2023 and 2024

31 Aug – 8 Sep 2023 and 2024	Broome- Mitchell Plateau
8 – 16 Sep 2023 and 2024	Mitchell Plateau- Broome
19 – 27 Sep 2023 and 2024	Broome – Mitchell Plateau
27 Sep – 5 Oct 2023 and 2024	Mitchell Plateau – Broome
8 – 16 Oct 2023 and 2024	Broome – Mitchell Plateau
16 – 24 Oct 2023 and 2024	Mitchell Plateau – Broome