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AUSTRALIA’S COASTAL
WILDERNESS SERIES
2021 - 2023 VOYAGES
The Kimberley
Cruise
> The Kimberley Cruise
> Kimberley Icons, Ashmore & Rowley Shoals
Birdwatching Walking Cultural Wildlife Workshops Maritime Optional
& Hiking Interaction Spotting & Lectures History Extras
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The Kimberley wilderness
For true explorers
The remote and beautiful coastline of The Kimberley offers an INCLUSIONS S
experience of true exploration and adventure. This is a land
steeped in legends and Indigenous history. Rugged and almost > All excursions and sightseeing
inaccessible, it is home to significant wildlife species. > Daily lectures and briefings
The Kimberley is acknowledged as one of the world’s most > All meals, chef-prepared on board
beautiful wilderness areas. On your voyage, you’ll witness > Selected wines, selected beers, selected spirits,
magnificent coastal vistas created by towering rock ridges and juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
sweeping beaches, silent secluded gorges, plunging waterfalls,
abundant wildlife, and rare tidal phenomena. > Coffee and selection of teas
On our new Kimberley Icons, Ashmore & Rowley Shoals > All entrance fees to National Parks and Ports
expedition, visit some of Australia’s most remote islands, and > Snorkelling on Kimberley Icons itinerary
witness nature in the raw among the vibrant bird and marine > Tips and gratuities
life. You will find a deep connection with this land, its people
and nature.
WINE SELECTIONS
Expedition Note We offer two wine selections, which guests may purchase in
These are expedition itineraries covering remote regions. Your addition to our house selection, that feature hand-selected
Captain and Expedition Team will make changes to the daily Australian and New Zealand wines, and French champagne.
schedule when necessary to maximise your experience. These
> A Taste of Australia Selection: with seven bottles featuring
itineraries are indicative - some variation may occur due to weather
conditions, safety or local community requirements.
one Australian Sparkling, two Whites, three Reds and a Rosé
at $285.00
We recommend that you do not arrive to the embarkation port on
the day of boarding or depart on the day of disembarkation due to > Connoisseur Selection: with six bottles featuring one French
unexpected changes that may occur in scheduling. Champagne, two Whites and three Reds at $355.00
IMAGES 1 Riding a zodiac through Horizontal Falls | 2 Canapes in the Lounge FIND OUT MORE >
3 Sunset drinks on the Sundeck | 4 Cuisine prepared by our onboard chefs
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Australian Hospitality at Sea
On board our Australian-flagged expedition ships, discover
a personalised, relaxed style of cruising. With a maximum
of 99 guests, there is no need for queues or assigned
seating. Instead, an intimate, convivial atmosphere shared
with like-minded travellers makes you feel at home.
Our Australian and New Zealand crew share their passion
for our destinations and the explorer’s life. Join our engine
room tours, watch our chefs at work in the open galley, and
chat with our Captain or officers on the bridge – they will
be delighted to have your company.
Our chefs, inspired by destination flavours, prepare cuisine
from fresh regional produce. Our wine cellars hold a
curated selection of Australian wines and unique beers.
Our guests love to mingle over drinks as the sun sets,
enjoy daily educational presentations by our lecturers,
participate in stargazing sessions after dark, or simply find
a quiet corner on deck and enjoy the solitude.
The Expedition Experience
We explore remote locations that are hard to reach or not
often touched by tourists, with shore excursions providing
environmental and cultural appreciation. Our small group
sizes ensure your experience is personal, with minimal
impact on the communities and environments we visit.
Enjoy excursions or activities each day, guided by
expert Expedition Leaders and lecturers who provide
commentary on culture, history, and the region’s unique
geology, plants and wildlife to help you connect with these
special places.
Our ships are built for environmentally responsible small-
ship cruising, with refined navigation and nimble Xplorer
tenders to bring you close to remote coastlines.
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Our SailSAFE Plan
It is our priority to keep our guests and crew safe while
travelling with us, and our SailSAFE Plan ensures we
operate responsibly in the new environment that COVID-19
has created.
Remote, nature-based expeditions with Australian crew,
and small groups less than 99 guests provides a lower-risk
environment. The addition of our approved SailSAFE COVID
response plan, as well as our thorough pre-cruise testing
model, create additional confidence when sailing with us.
We have partnered with Respond Global, a specialist
medical advisory agency, to assist us in developing these
protocols that are among the most thorough in the world. 4
With a focus on prevention, to target a 100% COVID free
environment when we set sail, we have a three-tiered
medical screening system in place before boarding. This
prevention protocol is supported by onboard mitigation
actions and a thorough and compassionate response plan.
READ THE COMPLETE PLAN >
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Australia’s most
Remote coastline
Encounter the Witness one of the world’s great migrations
iconic wildlife of the as humpback whales arrive in the Kimberley
Kimberley region from July to October
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Birdwatch in far-flung
habitats such as Ashmore
Reef, Adele Island, and the
Lacepede Islands
Be welcomed to country by the
traditional custodians of the Kimberley
Our renowned Australian team of Expedition Leaders and regular guest lecturers have a wealth of knowledge of the
unique landscapes, flora and fauna and Indigenous cultures of the Kimberley. Passionate explorers, marine biologists, and
naturalists, they provide on board lectures and interpretation and are always keen to chat with you and share their expertise.
They will ensure your experience is as enlightening and enjoyable as possible by bringing you a new understanding and
appreciation of the places you will discover on your expedition.
Join us to share their uniquely deep connection with the land, people, and nature of this wilderness. Experience an enriching
adventure as you relish the thrill of a zodiac ride through Horizontal Falls, shower underneath King Cascade, and spot
crocodiles basking on the shoreline. Here, in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions, Indigenous peoples have
recorded their connection to country through exquisite Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art galleries many thousands of
years old. Wet and dry seasons dominate the landscape and waterfalls are at their peak in April and May after seasonal rain.
Later in the season, witness the migration of Humpback Whales as they enter Kimberley waters to calve.
Find freedom in the Kimberley aboard our small ship expedition.
IMAGES 1 Spotting crocodiles by zodiac, credit Mat Beetson | 2 Humpback whale breaching, Lacepede Islands | 3 Baby booby, Lacepede Islands | 4 Diving over coral reefs
5 Expedition team observing rock art, Swift Bay | 6 Sunset drinks, Winyalkan | 7 King George Falls, credit Mat Beetson | 8 A welcome by the Wunambal Gaambera people
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See ancient rock art galleries and hear their Soak in the atmosphere with
stories and interpretation by expert guides sunset drinks on remote beaches
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Marvel at the power of thundering
waterfalls during April and May
Explore some of Australia’s most
pristine and remote reefs at
Snorkelling
Ashmore & the Rowley Shoals & Scuba
Snorkelling & Scuba
Kimberley Icons, Ashmore & Rowley Shoals
The opportunity to snorkel and scuba dive over spectacular
coral gardens and come face to face with brightly coloured
tropical fish is a highlight of our Kimberley Icons, Ashmore
& Rowley Shoals expedition (snorkelling & scuba is not
available on The Kimberley Cruise itinerary).
Beginners can join guided snorkelling tours or introductory
and resort-style dives, while more experienced divers are
able to participate in challenging dives (scuba diving at
additional cost). Our Dive Instructor accompanies you every
step of the way. Snorkelling equipment will be assigned to
each guest at the commencement of the cruise, and the
onboard introductory scuba skills session is complimentary.
Scuba diving requires medical clearance and a medical
certificate.
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THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE
The Kimberley cruise
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Expedition Highlights
> Experience the thrill of riding the tidal rapids through
Horizontal Falls aboard a Zodiac
> Marvel at King George River and get in close to the
soaring 80m high Oomari - King George Falls
> Visit Indigenous rock art galleries and learn about ancient
Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art
> Spot crocodiles, tawny nurse sharks, sea turtles,
humpback whales, and rock wallabies
> Get up close to Montgomery Reef and discover the tidal
reef’s diverse marine life
> Visit the Important Bird Area of the Lacepede Islands,
and spot numerous bird species throughout your voyage,
including Eastern Ospreys and White-breasted Sea Eagles
> Follow in the wake of Phillip Parker King on a cruise up
the Prince Regent River to King Cascade waterfall
> View the Kimberley landscape from the air on an optional
scenic helicopter flight to Punamii-Uunpuu - Mitchell Falls
(additional cost)
> Enjoy sunset canapes and drinks on the beach as dusk
settles over the Kimberley
See Page 9 for Departures & Fares
DISCOVER MORE ONLINE >
MAKE A BOOKING ENQUIRY >
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THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE
ITINERARY: 10 NIGHTS > BETWEEN DARWIN & BROOME
DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN OR BROOME MONTGOMERY REEF
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Board in Darwin at 8:00am for a 9:00am departure. Montgomery Reef is a biologically diverse area covering over
Board in Broome at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure. 300 sq km. Twice daily, as the sea recedes in mammoth tides,
Montgomery Reef rises from the ocean in a cascade of rushing
DAYS 2-10: KEY DESTINATIONS OF YOUR EXPEDITION
water, revealing a flat-topped reef. Opportunistic birds take
KING GEORGE RIVER & FALLS advantage of the marine life left exposed in rock pools, while
Fed by the King George River draining across the Gardner Plateau, turtles and larger marine life may also be spotted. Get up close
80m tall Oomari - King George Falls are the highest twin falls in to witness the spectacle, as our Expedition Team share their
Western Australia. Cruise through steep-sided gorges carved many knowledge on the reef and wildlife that surrounds you.
millions of years ago to reach the base of the falls. In waterfall
DOUBTFUL BAY
season, cruise under the mist of the falls by Zodiac, while in later
Ngumbirri - Raft Point guards the entrance to sheltered Doubtful
months view the honeycomb erosion patterns of sandstone cliffs
Bay, which harbours significant sites such as the ancient Wandjina
up close. The Falls is named Oomari by the Balangarra people.
rock art galleries. Doubtful Bay is the traditional country of the
VANSITTART BAY Worrora people who follow the Wandjina, and these stories,
Vansittart Bay is home to many cultural and historically significant knowledge and culture have been recorded in stone for millennia.
sites like the remarkable Ngula - Jar Island Gwion Gwion Visit Red Cone Creek, which flows gently downstream until it
(Bradshaw) rock art galleries estimated to be up to 20,000 years meets Ruby Falls (subject to tides). Climb up rock formations like
old. Ngula is the Wunambal Gaambera name for Jar Island. Nearby building blocks, to reach the freshwater swimming hole. If time
on the Anjo Peninsula, we explore the well-preserved wreckage of permits we may also do an Xplorer cruise up the mighty Sale River.
a US Air Force C-53 Skytrooper aircraft.
TALBOT BAY & HORIZONTAL FALLS
MITCHELL FALLS, WINYALKAN, & SWIFT BAY Due to the mammoth tides the Kimberley is renowned for, the
Carved through layers of sandstone, Punamii-Uunpuu - Mitchell Horizontal Falls are created as the ocean thunders through a
Falls descends over four tiers, creating pools of emerald green on narrow gorge in the McLarty Ranges. As the tide changes, water
each level. An optional helicopter flight will provide a breathtaking is forcibly pushed through the bottleneck, creating a rushing
view. At the top of the falls, sandstone terraces form a lookout horizontal waterfall of swiftly flowing seawater. Experience a
from which to savour the serenity of this ancient landscape. Swift heart-pumping ride through the rapids aboard our Zodiacs.
Bay reveals fine Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art galleries.
BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO
PRINCE FREDERICK HARBOUR The stunning Buccaneer Archipelago is made of over more than
Prince Frederick Harbour is one of the Kimberley’s most 1000 tiny islands with small secluded bays and picturesque sandy
spectacular locations. The harbour is dotted with islands lined with beaches. Cruise through Whirlpool Passage and the past the
mangroves and monsoon rainforests, set against a backdrop of scenic Iron Islands, see the turquoise waters and white sands of
ochre-hued escarpments. Silica Beach and enjoy sunset drinks at Nares Point.
White-bellied sea eagles and other birds of prey are often seen THE LACEPEDES
here, and at low tide, expansive mudflats reveal large populations Subject to weather and tides, we visit the Lacepede Islands.
of mud-skippers and mangrove crabs. Cruise up Porosus Creek to The low islands are a nature reserve and Important Bird Area,
spot wildlife and later explore rock art sites at Lumbarrni Island. supporting up to 18,000 breeding pairs of Brown Boobies and
PRINCE REGENT RIVER & CAREENING BAY Roseate Terns, as well as a significant breeding area for the Green
Running on a fault line, this straight river is a haven for native Sea Turtle. We explore the island’s lagoon by Zodiac and Xplorer,
species. Here we visit the beautiful King Cascade, a terraced to spot many species of birds and marine wildlife.
waterfall. Falling from a considerable height and around 50m DAY 11: ARRIVE BROOME OR DARWIN
across, water tumbles down a staggered terrace of Kimberley Disembark in Darwin at 8:30am
sandstone, surrounded by grasses, mosses and ferns. Disembark in Broome at 8:00am
See the National Heritage Listed ‘Mermaid Tree’ at Careening Bay. A post cruise transfer to the city or airport is included.
It still bears the name carved by the carpenter of Phillip Parker
King’s ship HMC Mermaid when the ship was repaired here in 1820.
Dawn Singleton
Expedition Leader
With over 24 years at sea,
Dawn is a seasoned Scuba
Instructor with a passion
Seasons Travel time
for the marine environment.
Earning her stripes driving
Waterfall Season: At the end of the wet season, vessels, Dawn has been
experience rushing waterfalls and creeks, with abundant March to May
fortunate to circumnavigate
wildlife and lush greenery.
the world almost twice,
Peak Season: The most popular time to see the Kimberley. visiting and leading
Enjoy optimum weather with cooler temperatures and no May to July expeditions in many different
rain. The wildlife is abundant, and the landscape vibrant. countries and remote
Whale Season: Humpback whales migrate to Kimberley
areas. She has a passion for
July to photography, biology and the
waters and may be spotted during these months. The
October natural world.
weather is hot and dry, with beautiful sunsets.
IMAGES 1 Talbot Bay landscapes | 2 Curious crocodile getting close to the zodiac, Porosus Creek
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KIMBERLEY ICONS
Kimberley icons, ashmore
& The Rowley shoals
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Expedition Highlights
> Birdwatch at Ashmore Reef and Nature Reserve, where
around 100,000 seabirds flock each year
> Discover remote Adele Island, an Important Bird Area
with a unique reef system and spot numerous bird species
throughout your voyage
> Marvel at King George River and get in close to the
soaring 80m high Oomari - King George Falls
> Visit Indigenous rock art galleries and learn about ancient
Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art at Swift Bay
> Get up close to Montgomery Reef and discover the tidal
reef’s diverse marine life
> Snorkel or dive rarely visited Scott Reef and the Rowley
Shoals Marine Park, accompanied by our Marine Biologist
> Experience the thrill of speeding through the Horizontal
Falls in a Zodiac
> Enjoy sunset canapés and drinks on the beach as dusk
settles over the Kimberley
See Page 10 for Departures & Fares
DISCOVER MORE ONLINE >
MAKE A BOOKING ENQUIRY >
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ITINERARY: 12 NIGHTS > BETWEEN DARWIN & BROOME
KIMBERLEY ICONS
DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN OR BROOME DOUBTFUL BAY
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Board in Darwin at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure. Raft Point guards the entrance to sheltered Doubtful Bay, which
Board in Broome at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure. harbours significant sites such as the ancient Wandjina rock art
galleries. Visit Red Cone Creek and beautiful Ruby Falls and climb
DAYS 2-12: KEY DESTINATIONS OF YOUR EXPEDITION
This expedition visits remote outer reefs & islands. Access to these up the rock formations to reach the freshwater swimming hole.
locations will be subject to weather conditions. We may also visit Steep Island.
KING GEORGE RIVER HORIZONTAL FALLS
Cruise down the scenic King George River, through steep-sided Due to the mammoth tides for which the Kimberley is renowned,
gorges carved by a flooded river system that carved a swathe the Horizontal Falls are created as the ocean thunders through
through the Kimberley landscape 400 million years ago. We will a narrow gorge in the McLarty Ranges. Experience a heart-
take the opportunity to get up close and view the honeycomb pumping ride through the rapids aboard our Zodiacs.
erosion patterns of the 80m tall sandstone cliffs.
THE LACEPEDE ISLANDS
SWIFT BAY Subject to weather and tides, we visit the Lacepede Islands.
This ‘T’ shaped bay is composed of heavily fractured sandstone The low islands are a nature reserve and Important Bird Area,
providing an abundance of rock shelters. On the walls of these supporting up to 18,000 breeding pairs of Brown Boobies and
shelters are examples of both Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style Roseate Terns, as well as a significant breeding area for the Green
rock art. Spend time observing these ancient rock art sites with Sea Turtle. We explore the island’s lagoon by Zodiac and Xplorer,
expert interpretation by our Expedition Team. to spot many species of birds and marine wildlife.
ASHMORE REEF ROWLEY SHOALS
Spend two days exploring Ashmore Reef, a very special stop At the edge of the continental shelf, 170 nautical miles offshore,
on our voyage. The rich marine environment is revealed lie the Rowley Shoals, a chain of three coral atolls including
with snorkelling and diving expeditions to discover vibrant Clerke, Mermaid and Imperieuse Reefs. The shoals offer some
populations of sea snakes, turtles, and complex coral reefs. of the best snorkelling and diving opportunities in the world.
Cruise the lagoons by tender to spot the colonies of seabirds. Their shallow lagoons are inhabited by myriad coral species and
SCOTT REEF marine life, including giant potato cod, Maori wrasse, at least
Located 300kms off the coast of the Kimberley, Scott Reef has 233 species of coral and 688 species of fish. Water clarity here
been treacherous to shipping. We will visit the wreck of the is unparalleled, making for superb underwater photography
Yarra, an iron barque was driven onto the reef in 1884 and go on opportunities. Conditions permitting, we will spend 1-2 days
a snorkelling or diving expedition to discover the breathtaking here for snorkelling and diving opportunities. Guided by our
outer walls of the reef. marine biologist, snorkel away the day in the coral gardens of
the Aquarium at Clerke Reef, try a drift snorkel in the channel, or
ADELE ISLAND beach comb on Bedwell Island.
150km off Cape Leveque, Adele Island is a Class A reserve and
Important Bird Area due to innumerable birds that breed and DAY 11: ARRIVE BROOME OR DARWIN
winter here. The turquoise waters surrounding the island are also Disembark in Darwin at 8:30am
home to fish, sharks, turtles, and stingrays. Disembark in Broome at 8:00am
A post cruise transfer to the city or airport is included.
MONTGOMERY REEF
Montgomery Reef covers over 300 sq km. As the sea recedes in
mammoth tides, the reef rises from the ocean in a cascade of
rushing water. Opportunistic birds take advantage of the marine
life left exposed in rock pools, and turtles and larger marine
life may also be spotted. Witness the spectacle up close, as our
Expedition Team share their knowledge on the reef and wildlife.
Jamie Anderson
TRIP LOG Expedition Leader
”We were surrounded by breathtaking scenery: tall undulating red sandstone, Jamie has been with Coral
monsoon rain forest, sclerophyll forest, pine trees on the land, and mangrove trees Expeditions since 2003.
With a long career as a
in the water. The flat-calm, jade green water and reflections on the water surface
naturalist, guide, and teacher
added to the mix of sensory delights. As we made our way up the channel, we kept in environmental science,
our eyes open for birds, spotting a Brahminy Kite, Wood Swallows, and a Great Heron. Jamie has travelled and
The scenery kept getting more extraordinary. We turned down a narrow channel to worked all over the world.
find an impressive waterfall, its black algal-covered rock in strong contrast to the He has extensive experience
red sandstone either side. It was not just an intellectual impression; the surrounds in diving and photography,
and has a tireless energy and
had an emotional impact and there were tears shed by those onboard. It is not often love for our destinations. The
we get to see scenery like this, early in the morning, with the total stillness of an Kimberley is his favourite
uninhabited place.” place, and he is delighted to
TIM HARVEY > RAPTOR’S REACH, 23 APRIL 2021 share his extensive experience
in the region.
IMAGES 1 Snorkelling over coral gardens, Juergen Freund | 2 King George River gorge at sunset | 3 Baby booby, Lacepede Islands
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2021 DEPARTURES & FARES 2022 DEPARTURES & FARES
THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE VISIT > THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE VISIT >
10 Nights - Departs Darwin & Broome 10 Nights - Departs Darwin & Broome
Coral Geographer Coral Adventurer Coral Geographer Coral Adventurer
Date Departs Date Departs Date Departs Date Departs
30 April 2021 Broome 22 March 2021 Broome 02 April 2022 Broome 18 March 2022 Darwin
10 May 2021 Broome 02 April 2021 Broome 13 April 2022 Darwin 28 March 2022 Broome
21 May 2021 Darwin 12 April 2021 Broome 23 April 2022 Broome 08 April 2022 Darwin
31 May 2021 Broome 23 April 2021 Broome 04 May 2022 Darwin 18 April 2022 Broome
11 June 2021 Darwin 03 May 2021 Broome 14 May 2022 Broome 29 April 2022 Darwin
21 June 2021 Broome 14 May 2021 Broome 25 May 2022 Darwin 09 May 2022 Broome
02 July 2021 Darwin 24 May 2021 Broome 4 June 2022 Broome 20 May 2022 Darwin
12 July 2021 Broome 04 June 2021 Darwin 15 June 2022 Darwin 30 May 2022 Broome
04 October 2021 Broome 14 June 2021 Broome 25 June 2022 Broome 10 June 2022 Darwin
25 June 2021 Darwin 6 July 2022 Darwin 20 June 2022 Broome
Coral Discoverer 05 July 2021 Broome 16 July 2022 Broome 01 July 2022 Darwin
Date Departs 16 July 2021 Darwin 27 July 2022 Darwin 11 July 2022 Broome
16 April 2021 Darwin 26 July 2021 Broome 6 August 2022 Broome 22 July 2022 Darwin
26 April 2021 Broome 06 August 2021 Darwin 17 August 2022 Darwin 01 August 2022 Broome
07 May 2021 Darwin 16 August 2021 Broome 27 August 2022 Broome 12 August 2022 Darwin
07 June 2021 Broome 27 August 2021 Darwin 07 September 2022 Darwin 22 August 2022 Broome
30 July 2021 Darwin 06 September 2021 Broome 17 September 2022 Broome
9 August 2021 Broome 17 September 2021 Darwin
27 September 2021 Broome Coral Discoverer
20 August 2021 Darwin
30 August 2021 Broome 08 October 2021 Darwin Date Departs Date Departs
18 October 2021 Broome 15 April 2022 Darwin 18 July 2022 Broome
10 September 2021 Darwin
25 April 2022 Broome 29 July 2022 Darwin
20 September 2021 Broome
01 October 2021 Darwin 06 May 2022 Darwin 08 August 2022 Broome
11 October 2021 Broome 06 June 2022 Broome 19 August 2022 Darwin
17 June 2022 Darwin 09 September 2022 Darwin
27 June 2022 Broome 19 September 2022 Broome
Rates: Coral Geographer Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Deck Deck Deck Balcony Suite Deck Deck Deck
Twin Share $21,990 $15,990 $12,990 $10,990 Twin Share $24,820 $18,490 $13,890 $11,520
Sole Use n/a $23,985* $19,485* $16,485* Sole Use n/a $27,735* $20,835* $17,280*
Rates: Coral Adventurer Off Peak Rates (April, August & September): Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Stateroom Deck Deck Deck Balcony Suite Deck Deck Deck
Twin Share $21,990 $16,990 $15,590 $12,990 $10,990 Twin Share $21,990 $16,420 $12,320 $10,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $23,385* $19,485* $16,485* Sole Use n/a $24,630* $18,480* $15,435*
Rates: Coral Discoverer Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Promenade Promenade Main Deck Main Deck Bridge Deck Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Stateroom Deck Cat A Deck Cat B Cat A Cat B Balcony Suite Stateroom Deck Deck Deck
Twin Share $19,490 $16,890 n/a $14,290 $12,990 Twin Share $25,990 $20,220 $18,490 $13,890 $11,520
Sole Use n/a n/a $23,385* n/a n/a Sole Use n/a n/a $27,735* $20,835* $17,280*
Off Peak Rates (March, April, August & September): Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Stateroom Deck Deck Deck
Twin Share $23,120 $17,990 $16,420 $12,320 $10,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $24,630* $18,480* $15,435*
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Promenade Promenade Main Deck Main Deck
Stateroom Deck Cat A Deck Cat B Cat A Cat B
MAKE A BOOKING ENQUIRY > Twin Share $20,790 $16,720 n/a $14,420 $13,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $22,485* n/a n/a
VIEW AVAILABILITY Off Peak Rates (April, August & September): Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Promenade Promenade Main Deck Main Deck
Prices are per person, listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited sole use Stateroom Deck Cat A Deck Cat B Cat A Cat B
occupancy available. An optional Mitchell Falls Helicopter Flight is available at additional cost of Twin Share $18,520 $14,890 n/a $12,820 $11,820
approximately $610 per person (2021), bookable onboard. Sole Use n/a n/a $19,980* n/a n/a
92023 DEPARTURES & FARES
THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE VISIT > KIMBERLEY ICONS, ASHMORE VISIT >
10 Nights - Departs Darwin & Broome & THE ROWLEY SHOALS
12 Nights - Departs Darwin & Broome
Coral Geographer Coral Adventurer
Date Departs Date Departs Date Departs Vessel
29 April 2023 Darwin 28 April 2023 Broome 15 October 2021 Darwin Coral Geographer
09 May 2023 Broome 09 May 2023 Darwin 12 September 2022 Darwin Coral Adventurer
20 May 2023 Darwin 19 May 2023 Broome 28 September 2022 Darwin Coral Geographer
30 May 2023 Broome 30 May 2023 Darwin 13 September 2023 Broome Coral Geographer
10 June 2023 Darwin 09 June 2023 Broome 26 September 2023 Darwin Coral Geographer
20 June 2023 Broome 20 June 2023 Darwin
01 July 2023 Darwin 30 June 2023 Broome 2021 & 2022 Rates: Coral Geographer
11 July 2023 Broome 11 July 2023 Darwin Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Deck Deck Deck
22 July 2023 Darwin 21 July 2023 Broome
Twin Share $20,490 $15,490 $12,390 $9,290
01 August 2023 Broome 01 August 2023 Darwin
Sole Use n/a $23,235* $18,585* $13,935*
12 August 2023 Darwin 11 August 2023 Broome
22 August 2023 Broome
02 September 2023 Darwin
2022 Rates: Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Stateroom Deck Deck Deck
Coral Discoverer
Twin Share $21,690 $16,490 $15,490 $12,390 $9,290
Date Departs Date Departs
Sole Use n/a n/a $23,235* $18,585* $13,935*
04 April 2023 Darwin 07 July 2023 Darwin
24 April 2023 Broome 17 July 2023 Broome
2023 Rates: Coral Geographer
05 May 2023 Darwin 28 July 2023 Darwin
Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
15 May 2023 Broome 07 August 2023 Broome Balcony Suite Deck Deck Deck
26 May 2023 Darwin 18 August 2023 Darwin Twin Share $20,960 $15,600 $11,700 $9,750
05 June 2023 Broome 28 August 2023 Broome Sole Use n/a $23,400* $17,550* $14,625*
16 June 2023 Darwin 08 September 2023 Darwin
26 June 2023 Broome 30 September 2023 Broome
MAKE A BOOKING ENQUIRY >
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Deck Deck Deck
Twin Share $24,820 $18,490 $13,890 $11,520
Sole Use n/a $27,735* $20,835* $17,280*
Off Peak Rates (April, August & September): Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Deck Deck Deck
Twin Share $21,990 $16,420 $12,320 $10,290
Sole Use n/a $24,630* $18,480* $15,435*
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Stateroom Deck Deck Deck
Twin Share $25,990 $20,220 $18,490 $13,890 $11,520
Sole Use n/a n/a $27,735* $20,835* $17,280*
Off Peak Rates (April, August): Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Bridge Deck Explorer Promenade Coral
Balcony Suite Stateroom Deck Deck Deck
Twin Share $23,120 $17,990 $16,420 $12,320 $10,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $24,630* $18,480* $15,435*
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Promenade Promenade Main Deck Main Deck
Stateroom Deck Cat A Deck Cat B Cat A Cat B
Twin Share $20,790 $16,720 n/a $14,420 $13,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $22,485* n/a n/a
Off Peak Rates (April, August & September): Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Promenade Promenade Main Deck Main Deck
Stateroom Deck Cat A Deck Cat B Cat A Cat B
Twin Share $18,520 $14,890 n/a $12,820 $11,820
Sole Use n/a n/a $19,980* n/a n/a2
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Cuisine & Wine
On board you will discover a personal and relaxed
atmosphere befitting our Australian heritage. We do
not have formal nights, organised entertainment or
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designated seating. Instead, you will enjoy a convivial
atmosphere shared with like-minded explorers, with our
5 experienced and friendly crew always at hand.
Enjoy freshly prepared meals from the open galley
featuring llocal ingredients from the regions we visit.
Relax in the spacious and open atmosphere of our
indoor and outdoor bars and dining areas. Enjoy craft
beers, artisanal spirits and local wines sourced from
regional Australia at the end of a long day ashore.
Our Expedition Ships
At the heart of the Coral Expeditions experience are
our purpose-built ships. Built for optimum expedition
cruising in tropical and sub-tropical waters, they are
spacious and airy while remaining truly intimate.
With only 72 and 99 passengers, you will make real
connections with people, places, and nature. Spacious
outside-facing staterooms with balconies or windows
allow you to take in the passing views. Shallow draught
allows navigation into protected bays and landing
on remote beaches, while active stabilisers create a
smooth cruise experience.
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Coral Geographer and Coral Adventurer feature
advanced technologies and environmentally-responsible
design, including anchor-free technology and efficient
water and waste recycling systems.
Our unique Xplorer tenders, the safari jeeps of the sea,
transport guests comfortably ashore or on excursions
up rivers and estuaries. The Xplorer is raised and
lowered by a hydraulic platform, allowing an easy, step-
on embarkation from the ship’s main deck. Our ships
also carry a fleet of high-speed Zodiacs.
IMAGES 1 Dining on Coral Discoverer | 2 Asian-inspired dish, Coral
Discoverer | 3 Chefs, Coral Adventurer | 4 Sundeck drinks, Coral
Discoverer | 5 Bridge Deck Suite, Coral Adventurer | 6 Dining Room
11 7 Bridge Deck Suite Bath, Coral GeographerWILDLIFE OF
THE KIMBERLEY
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25 YEARS OF EXPEDITIONS
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OF THE KIMBERLEY
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IMAGES 1 Eastern Osprey on nest, credit Paul Robson | 2 Zodiac cruising, King George River | 3 Montgomery Reef | 4 Swimming, Crocodile Creek | 5 King George Falls
6 Mermaid Tree, Careening Bay, credit Mark Daffey | 7 Coral Adventurer & Coral Discoverer at anchor, Winyalkan | 8 A welcome by the Wunambal Gaambera people
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CORAL ADVENTURER 1
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• 2 Xplorer tenders, 6 Zodiacs • Navigator Lounge in Bridge
• Single seat dining with wine table • Three cocktail bars
• Well-equipped gym • Passenger elevator • Anchor-free
technology
Stateroom Categories
Bridge Deck Balcony Suites • 55.8sqm • Private Balcony
Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony
Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony
Promenade Deck Staterooms • 17sqm • Picture Window
Coral Deck Staterooms • 17sqm • Porthole Window
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CORAL GEOGRAPHER
Features
• 2 Xplorer tenders, 6 Zodiacs • Navigator Lounge in
Bridge • Single seat dining with wine table • Three
cocktail bars • Well-equipped gym • Passenger elevator •
Anchor-free technology
Stateroom Categories
Bridge Deck Balcony Suites • 37.5sqm • Private Balcony
Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony
Promenade Deck Staterooms • 17sqm • Picture Window
Coral Deck Staterooms • 17sqm • Porthole Window
CORAL DISCOVERER 5
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Features
• One Xplorer tender, 3 Zodiacs • Open Bridge
• Single seat dining • Three cocktail bars • Panoramic Sun
Deck • Spacious lounge and deck areas
Stateroom Categories
Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms • 20sqm • Private Balcony
Promenade Deck Cat A Staterooms • 18sqm • Picture Window
Promenade Deck Cat B Staterooms • 15sqm • Picture Window
Main Deck Cat A Staterooms • 18sqm • Porthole Windows
Main Deck Cat B Staterooms • 15sqm • Porthole Windows
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IMAGES 1 Coral Adventurer | 2 Explorer Deck Stateroom, Coral Adventurer
3 Tea on the Deck, Coral Adventurer | 4 Coral Geographer | 5 Coral Discoverer
6 Explorer Deck Stateroom, Coral Geographer | 7 Gym | 8 Lounge, Coral Geographer1
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IMAGES 1 Montgomery Reef | 2 Swimming in Red Cone Creek | 3 Crocodile, Porosus Creek | 4 Rock formations, Bigge Island
Contact us today or speak with your travel agent.
Online www.kimberleyboatcruises.com.au
Email holidays@bluesuntravel.com
Free call (Australia) 1300 799 758
Outside Australia +61 9315 2222
Head office PO Box 2093 Cairns 4870 QLD Australia
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