Seek Adventure Aboard An Expedition Cruise In The Kimberley

One of the most exciting aspects of Expedition Cruising in Western Australia is it gives you the ability to experience the State’s less trodden destinations.  

Remote and rugged, the dreamlike Kimberley is one of the world’s last true wilderness areas, making it the perfect place to embark on an expedition cruise.  

With incredible local knowledge, five unique expedition cruise operators offer you the chance to see wondrous landscapes found nowhere else on earth, no matter their interests.

No sea days on The True North means you'll have more time to enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and mud crabbing.  An onboard helicopter allows for scenic sunrise flights and even picnics atop a waterfall. Purpose built to access remote wilderness areas, you only need to step out of your cabin to experience the vast and otherworldly Kimberley region. Featuring a sundeck, observation lounge and alfresco bar, this 36-passenger ship offers itineraries ranging from 7 to 13 nights.

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With 21 glorious days to explore on the Kimberley Quest II, guests will visit both the northern and southern regions of the magnificent Kimberley. Custom-designed to visit areas many other Kimberley cruises simply can't reach, you'll become immersed in ancient rock art, prolific marine life, and thunderous waterfalls, such as the magnificent King George Falls. Large en-suited cabins and indoor and outdoor alfresco areas, plus an on-board helicopter, means you'll travel the Kimberley coastline in comfort and style. Accommodating 18 passengers, the Kimberley Quest II offers 6 itineraries, ranging from 4 to 21 days.

People don’t visit the Kimberley for the crowds. Accommodating just 14 guests, the MV Great Escape offers you stylish accommodation, gourmet cuisine and world class hospitality onboard a custom-built 26m luxury catamaran. Featuring three expedition tenders and a dedicated onboard helicopter, you can choose to spend your days fishing for barramundi, cooling off in swimming holes or meeting the colourful inhabitants of Montgomery Reef. Anyone for a waterfall shower on the ship's bow under the cascading waters of King George Twin Falls? Itineraries range from 7 to 13 nights.

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Perfecting their itineraries for over 27 years, Coral Expeditions offers you the chance to truly immerse yourself in the ancient land of the Kimberley, from Broome to Darwin. Experience the thrill of riding the Horizontal Falls in inflatable Zodiac tender vessels or snorkel the pristine, rarely visited Rowley Shoals Marine Park and Scott Reef, accompanied by an onboard marine biologist. With no organised entertainment on board, Coral Expeditions offers a daily program of lectures, briefings and themed documentaries and movies to truly broaden your mind.

Bringing a new level of luxury to the 2023 seasons, Ponant has partnered with Paspaley Group - world famous for its pearls. Experience a 14-night sailing along the Kimberley Coast onboard the newly refurbished iconic sailing yacht, the Le Ponant, and enjoy private access to Paspaley’s pearl operations in Kuri Bay. Ponant’s Kimberley sailing itineraries are fully flexible. With no pre-determined destinations, the crew create bespoke itineraries to showcase the best of the Kimberley landscape just for you. 

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