10 Nights Kimberley Cruise

Day 1

Depart Darwin Board Coral Discoverer or Coral Expeditions I for departure at 09:00. This evening, enjoy welcome drinks with the Captain.

Day 2

King George River & Falls Discover the first of the Kimberley’s ‘big’ rivers and cruise to the base of King George Falls, towering some 80 metres above the river. Later, visit secluded Tranquil Bay for beach walking and exploration.

Day 3

Vansittart Bay DC3 & Jar Island A guided walk across the salt flats visits the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3 crash landed during World War II. Later, visit Jar Island and see fine examples of the mysterious Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion).

Day 4

Hathaway’s Hideaway & Mitchell Falls Aboard Explorer see the maze of natural sandstone caves known as Hathaway’s Hideaway. Later, optional helicopter sightseeing over the Mitchell Plateau is available (extra cost). This evening, enjoy the Indian Ocean sunset as you indulge in a gourmet Aussie Beach BBQ.

Day 5

Bigge Island & Careening Bay The rock art gallery on Bigge Island features fine examples of both Wandjina and Bradshaw art. At Careening Bay, lecturers will lead you to the site of a remarkable boab tree bearing the inscription ‘HMC Mermaid - 1820’, marking the route of early explorer Phillip Parker King.

Day 6

Prince Regent River & King Cascades Cruise the mighty Prince Regent River aboard Explorer to breathtaking King Cascades, an unusual and picturesque waterfall cascading over terraced rock formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch at beautiful Camp Creek, where there is also time for a cooling dip in the freshwater pools.

Day 7

Montgomery Reef & Doubtful Bay Today, savour the sight of Montgomery Reef ‘rising’ out of the ocean as the tide ebbs. On board the zodiacs, discover the reef’s diverse marine life including turtles, manta rays and reef sharks. Later, cruise through scenic Doubtful Bay.

Day 8

Kuri Bay - Raft Point & Ruby Falls At imposing Raft Point view Wandjina art and Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion). Later, explore Red Cone Creek and enjoy a swim at Ruby Falls.

Day 9

Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago In Talbot Bay take an exhilarating ride through the unique Horizontal Falls formed as the 12-metre tide turns to force millions of litres of water through the cliffs. Later, explore the stunning white sands of Silica Beach on Hidden Island.

Day 10

Pender Bay & Lacepede Islands Board the zodiacs and explore the lagoon birdlife including breeding Brown Boobies and Roseate Terns, pelicans, frigatebirds, egrets, gulls and nesting Green Turtles. Round off the evening at the Captain’s Farewell Drinks.

Day 11

Broome Disembark your cruise at 08:00 in Broome. Tidal, weather or other conditions may require last-minute changes to your itinerary in order to maximise your expeditionary experience.