Cruise Schedule 2026

Cruise Schedule 2027

Prices and itineraries

Choose from the itineraries below …

Timeless Kimberley (South bound) 10 nights

KUNUNURRA / King George River / Admiralty Gulf / Prince Frederick Harbour / Exclusive Paspaley Pearling Experience / Collier Bay (Incl. Montgomery Reef & Horizontal Falls) / Buccaneer Archipelago / BROOME (Reverse itinerary operates Broome to Kununurra)

2026 & 2027 prices

Prices are per person, twin share.

Sole Occupancy: The Ocean Single/Double Stateroom #107 attracts no single surcharge.

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

Timeless Kimberley: 10 nights

Join a select group of fellow adventurers aboard Paspaley Pearl to discover one of Earth’s last true wildernesses. The Kimberley’s ancient landscape spans 12,000 kilometres of coastline where dramatic 14-metre tidal variations have sculpted extraordinary formations accessible only by sea.

Our expedition navigates beyond iconic sites to secret locations only accessible through Paspaley navigation charts developed over 80 years of pearling operations. From ancient Gwion Gwion rock art to pristine mangrove systems supporting remarkable biodiversity, each day brings discoveries shared with just 30 guests and our expert naturalists, creating a collective narrative shaped by tide, weather, and chance encounters.

Timeless Kimberley South Bound: 10 nights Kununurra – Broome

Welcome to your Kimberley expedition—where ancient landscapes meet modern adventure, and every day brings discoveries you’ll share with just 30 fellow explorers.

Over the next 11 days, you’ll navigate waters that have remained virtually unchanged for millenia. Our ‘boutique’ sized vessel allows you to experience all of the visitor sites along the Kimberley Coast, 75% of which are inaccessible to other ships and operators, opening up a world of new discovery.

This isn’t passive sightseeing—you’ll fish pristine estuaries for barramundi, walk among ancient rock art galleries, and swim beneath cascading waterfalls where few humans venture.

Each morning brings new possibilities shaped by 14-metre tides, weather patterns, and wildlife movements. You’ll join our expedition team in explorations of hidden gorges, cast lines in remote fishing spots known only to pearl lugger captains, and witness phenomena like Montgomery Reef emerging from the ocean as billions of litres drain away with the falling tide.

From tracking saltwater crocodiles in pristine mangrove systems to discovering Gwion Gwion paintings that predate European civilization, every experience becomes part of your shared story. Our small expedition community—just 30 guests aboard Paspaley Pearl—means you’ll actively participate rather than simply observe, whether you’re hauling in your catch for tonight’s dinner or following ancient songlines with Traditional Owners.

This is expedition travel as it should be: immediate, authentic, and utterly immersive. Your Kimberley adventure begins the moment you step aboard.

Day 1: Kununurra (Wyndham port)

Pearl Expeditions will provide a transfer for guests between Kununurra and Wyndham.

Board Paspaley Pearl this afternoon and meet your fellow adventurers over welcome cocktails. Join our expedition team for your first briefing as we chart tomorrow’s course up the legendary King George River, watching sunset paint the Bastion Range in brilliant colours.

Day 2: King George River

Navigate towering red sandstone gorges to Western Australia’s highest waterfall, where twin 80-metre cascades thunder into the river below. Our expedition vessels will take you beneath these towering walls, where you will feel the spray from Western Australia’s highest waterfall and capture photographs that will amaze friends back home.

Days 3-5: Bonaparte Archipelago

Explore a maze of 150 islands and adjacent mainland over three adventure-filled days. Board expedition vessels for intimate explorations of hidden coves, cast lines for queenfish, walk pristine beaches, and discover ancient art sites. Each evening, gather on deck to plan tomorrow’s adventures based on tides and wildlife.

Day 6: Prince Frederick Harbour

Venture deep into pristine river systems where saltwater crocodiles rule and 18 mangrove species create underwater forests. Navigate hidden creeks, fish for barramundi in tidal reaches, and swim in crocodile-free freshwater streams.

Day 7: Kuri Bay

Experience the world’s premier pearl operation firsthand during an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Watch pearl technicians tend oysters, handle live pearl shells, and discover how the world’s most beautiful South Sea pearls develop in these pristine waters 370 kilometres from civilization.

Days 8-9: Collier Bay

Witness Horizontal Falls where massive ocean volumes create standing waves, and watch Montgomery Reef’s 400 square kilometres appear to rise from the sea. Between July-September, encounter humpback whales as over 70,000 individuals use these waters as calving grounds.

Day 10: Buccaneer Archipelago

Explore 800 pristine islands where green sea turtles nest on secluded beaches. Launch expedition vessels to discover hidden caves and fish for Spanish mackerel. Tonight, share farewell stories under brilliant stars in your final secluded anchorage.

Day 11: Broome

Arrive in Broome where red pindan cliffs meet turquoise waters. Disembark Paspaley Pearl carrying memories of pristine wilderness, ancient cultures, and remarkable wildlife encounters shared with just 30 fellow adventurers in Australia’s last true frontier.

Timeless Kimberley (North bound) 10 nights

2026 & 2027 prices

Prices are per person, twin share.

Sole Occupancy: The Ocean Single/Double Stateroom #107 attracts no single surcharge.

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

Timeless Kimberley: 10 nights

Join a select group of fellow adventurers aboard Paspaley Pearl to discover one of Earth’s last true wildernesses. The Kimberley’s ancient landscape spans 12,000 kilometres of coastline where dramatic 14-metre tidal variations have sculpted extraordinary formations accessible only by sea.

Our expedition navigates beyond iconic sites to secret locations only accessible through Paspaley navigation charts developed over 80 years of pearling operations. From ancient Gwion Gwion rock art to pristine mangrove systems supporting remarkable biodiversity, each day brings discoveries shared with just 30 guests and our expert naturalists, creating a collective narrative shaped by tide, weather, and chance encounters.

Timeless Kimberley North Bound: 10 nights Broome – Kununurra

Welcome to your Kimberley expedition—where ancient landscapes meet modern adventure, and every day brings discoveries you’ll share with just 30 fellow explorers.

Over the next 11 days, you’ll navigate waters that have remained virtually unchanged for millenia. Our ‘boutique’ sized vessel allows you to experience all of the visitor sites along the Kimberley Coast, 75% of which are inaccessible to other ships and operators, opening up a world of new discovery.

This isn’t passive sightseeing—you’ll fish pristine estuaries for barramundi, walk among ancient rock art galleries, and swim beneath cascading waterfalls where few humans venture.

Each morning brings new possibilities shaped by 14-metre tides, weather patterns, and wildlife movements. You’ll join our expedition team in explorations of hidden gorges, cast lines in remote fishing spots known only to pearl lugger captains, and witness phenomena like Montgomery Reef emerging from the ocean as billions of litres drain away with the falling tide.

From tracking saltwater crocodiles in pristine mangrove systems to discovering Gwion Gwion paintings that predate European civilization, every experience becomes part of your shared story. Our small expedition community—just 30 guests aboard Paspaley Pearl—means you’ll actively participate rather than simply observe, whether you’re hauling in your catch for tonight’s dinner or following ancient songlines with Traditional Owners.

This is expedition travel as it should be: immediate, authentic, and utterly immersive. Your Kimberley adventure begins the moment you step aboard.

Day 1: Broome

As our crew welcomes you aboard with refreshing cocktails, take time to explore your floating base camp and meet your fellow adventurers. Tonight, join our expedition team for your first briefing as we chart tomorrow’s course through the Buccaneer Archipelago.

Day 2: Buccaneer Archipelago

Explore 800 pristine islands where green sea turtles nest on secluded beaches. Launch expedition vessels to discover hidden caves and fish for Spanish mackerel. Tonight, share farewell stories under brilliant stars in your final secluded anchorage.

Days 3-4: Collier Bay

Witness Horizontal Falls where massive ocean volumes create standing waves, and watch Montgomery Reef’s 400 square kilometres appear to rise from the sea. Between July-September, encounter humpback whales as over 70,000 individuals use these waters as calving grounds.

Day 5: Kuri Bay

Experience the world’s premier pearl operation firsthand during an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Watch pearl technicians tend oysters, handle live pearl shells, and discover how the world’s most beautiful South Sea pearls develop in these pristine waters 370 kilometres from civilization.

Day 6: Prince Frederick Harbour

Venture deep into pristine river systems where saltwater crocodiles rule and 18 mangrove species create underwater forests. Navigate hidden creeks, fish for barramundi in tidal reaches, and swim in crocodile-free freshwater streams.

Days 7-9: Bonaparte Archipelago

Explore a maze of 150 islands and adjacent mainland over three adventure-filled days. Board expedition vessels for intimate explorations of hidden coves, cast lines for queenfish, walk pristine beaches, and discover ancient art sites. Each evening, gather on deck to plan tomorrow’s adventures based on tides and wildlife.

Day 10: King George River

Navigate towering red sandstone gorges to Western Australia’s highest waterfall, where twin 80-metre cascades thunder into the river below. Our expedition vessels will take you beneath these towering walls, where you will feel the spray from Western Australia’s highest waterfall and capture photographs that will amaze friends back home.

Day 11: Wyndham for Kununurra

Arriving in Wyndham, disembark Paspaley Pearl carrying with you memories of pristine wilderness, ancient cultures, and remarkable wildlife encounters shared with just 29 fellow adventurers.

Cultured Kimberley: 7 nights

2026 & 2027 prices

Prices are per person, twin share.

Sole Occupancy: The Ocean Single/Double Stateroom #107 attracts no single surcharge.

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

Cultured Kimberley: 7 nights

Welcome to your Kimberley expedition—where ancient Aboriginal songlines guide modern discovery, and every sunrise reveals landscapes unchanged since the dawn of time.

Navigate waters aboard Paspaley Pearl, where the ship’s boutique scale unlocks access to 75% of Kimberley visitor sites impossible for larger vessels. With just 30 fellow adventurers, you’ll experience exclusive destinations opening entirely new frontiers of discovery across Australia’s last great wilderness.

This isn’t expedition observation—you’ll actively fish pristine estuaries targeting legendary barramundi, walk through ancient rock art galleries telling Dreamtime stories, and swim beneath thundering waterfalls where human footprints remain rare across countless millennia.

Cultured Kimberley: 7 nights Broome – Broome

Each day unfolds according to nature’s rhythms shaped by 14-metre tides, seasonal weather patterns, and wildlife behavior beyond human control. Join our expert naturalists exploring hidden gorges accessible only during specific tidal windows, cast lines at remote fishing grounds known exclusively to pearl lugger families, and witness Montgomery Reef’s extraordinary emergence as billions of litres cascade away with falling tides—a phenomenon few humans ever experience.

Track saltwater crocodiles through pristine mangrove labyrinths while discovering Gwion Gwion paintings predating European civilization. Every encounter becomes part of your collective narrative aboard our intimate expedition community, where you’ll participate actively rather than observe passively—hauling in tonight’s dinner or learning ancient cultural protocols from traditional owners whose families have navigated these waters for countless generations.

This represents expedition travel at its purest: immediate, respectful, and completely transformative. Your Kimberley journey begins the moment you board.

Day 1: Broome

Board Paspaley Pearl this afternoon and meet your fellow adventurers over welcome cocktails departing Broome where red pindan cliffs meet turquoise waters, you will join our expedition team for your first briefing of the expedition ahead

Day 2: Buccaneer Archipelago

Explore 800 pristine islands where green sea turtles nest on secluded beaches. Launch expedition vessels to discover hidden caves and fish for Spanish mackerel. Tonight, share farewell stories under brilliant stars in your final secluded anchorage.

Days 3-4: Collier Bay

Witness Horizontal Falls where massive ocean volumes create standing waves, and watch Montgomery Reef’s 400 square kilometres appear to rise from the sea. Between July-September, encounter humpback whales as over 70,000 individuals use these waters as calving grounds.

Day 5: Kuri Bay

Experience the world’s premier pearl operation firsthand during an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Watch pearl technicians tend oysters, handle live pearl shells, and discover how the world’s most beautiful South Sea pearls develop in these pristine waters 370 kilometres from civilization.

Day 6: Prince Frederick Harbour

Venture deep into pristine river systems where saltwater crocodiles rule and 18 mangrove species create underwater forests. Navigate hidden creeks, fish for barramundi in tidal reaches, and swim in crocodile-free freshwater streams.

Days 7-8: Broome

Arrive in Broome where red pindan cliffs meet turquoise wateres. Disembark Paspaley Pearl carrying memories of pristine wilderness, ancient cultures, and remarkable wildlife encounters shared with just 30 fellow adventurers in Australia’s last true frontier.