11 days tour

The Kimberley: Broome To Darwin Cruise- Premium Adventure

The Kimberley: Broome To Darwin Cruise- Premium Adventure

This tour includes:

Guide

Throughout your cruise, you will enjoy the attentive service of the professional Australian and New Zealand residency crew of Coral Expeditions. Carefully selected for their engaging personalities, attention to detail and commitment to delivering the highest standards of service, the staff will ensure you receive a warm welcome. On each voyage, Expedition Leaders bring guests the depth of experience required to put together daily programmes given prevailing weather and local conditions. They are complemented by an expert Guest Lecturer, with knowledge of disciplines including, geology, history and flora and fauna of the region, offering layers of insight relevant to your itinerary and to support the depth of immersion in your travel experience. Your Expedition Leader will join all shore excursions and activities, provide daily recaps and briefings, and is always available to answer questions.

Meals

All inclusive Meals: All meals are fresh and chef-prepared onboard Tea and coffee: 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station Beverages: Selected wines, beers, juices, soft drinks and selected spirits are served complimentary with lunch and dinner. Drinks are available for purchase at other times. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Start your day with a tempting choice from a fresh continental or hot ร  la carte menu with options changing daily. Lunches showcase a selection of hot and cold dishes, from salads and cold cuts to soups, fresh local seafood and seasonal tropical fruits both individual plated and small sharing plates. Evenings are a convivial time to dine with new friends and reflect on an exciting day of discovery over dinner. We welcome you onboard with a seafood-sharing concept dinner on the first night. Other evening meals are served over a three-course table dโ€™hote dinner menu, when selections are offered as you enjoy table service from the friendly dining room staff. All Coral Expeditions feature a memorable pre-dinner event ashore where sunset drinks and canapรฉs are served, often on a beach, and always in a beautiful location with a sunset view. Casual sundowners are hosted by the captain and are the perfect time to kick off your shoes and enjoy a beer, wine or cocktail while mingling with fellow guests in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch and dinner are accompanied by a curated beverage list featuring boutique Australian and New Zealand wines, beers and ciders. Each voyage, the captain hosts a Captainโ€™s Table for invited guests and officers will endeavour to host dinner guests on an evening when operational matters allow. Beverages onboard Lunch and dinner are accompanied by a curated beverage list; each evening, sunset drinks are held on the Vista Deck (weather permitting) where guests relax or socialise before dinner. Each voyage, the captain hosts a welcome and farewell event with complimentary canapรฉs and beverages. Drinks are complimentary during the official captainโ€™s welcome and farewell events and the offshore sunset drinks. We invite guests to join the pre-dinner drinks at other times, but alcoholic beverages during these times will be at your own expense. Sustainability in Food and Beverage Across the Coral Expedition fleet, they are continually looking for ways to improve sustainability and reduce waste, partner with more organic and Fairtrade suppliers, and deliver a food and beverage experience in line with expedition roots and beliefs. They have successfully implemented measures to remove PC plastics and reduce packaging waste in their food and beverage supply chain. Since 2020, Coral Expeditions offer a selection of ecofriendly, Fairtrade and organic beverage products including: Pukka Tea Range: 100 percent certified organic herbs, ethically sourced. Veneziano Coffee: 100 percent fairtrade and Australian certified organic by the Biological Farming Association. Tablelands Coffee Black Mountain: Grown locally in Mareeba, Cairns Tablelands of Far North Queensland. JUST Water: Packaged in reusable, recycled paper-based containers with a lid made from sugar cane in Far North Queensland. Made in Australia with water from Victoria. Snacks and pre-dinner canapรฉs In between shore adventures, the chefs will welcome you back on board with freshly baked treats or delicious canapรฉs to accompany pre-dinner or sunset drinks. When local regulations allow, there may be the chance for impromptu stops to enjoy sunset drinks and canapรฉs in scenic locations. Special meal requirements Vegetarian, vegans, gluten- and dairy-free items are included in all menus. The chefs will happily cater to other special dietary requirements with advance notice. Please advise at time of booking.

Transport

During the cruise, excursions include transport on the Xplorer tender vessel or on Zodiac inflatable tenders.

Accommodation

During this premium adventure cruise, you will spend 10 nights on the Coral Adventurer, Coral Discoverer or Coral Geographer. Coral Adventurer Launched in April 2019, Coral Adventurer is a 99-passenger ship built to take you closer to unspoiled vistas in comfort, style and safety. When Coral Expeditions set out to build the Adventurer, they wanted a ship that would last decades. Their search to build for quality and technology took them to shipbuilders in Norway who have a long history of constructing durable ships for the harsh North Sea. Coral Expeditions also looked deep inside to capture the requirements of their guests, crew and the areas they sail. The result is a happy marriage of modern shipbuilding technology and cruising Australian style. Bridge Deck Balcony Suite The two Cairns and Darwin suites are spacious and elegant retreats after a busy day ashore Suites are equipped with a lounge area, minibar and personal coffee machine They have a spacious super king-size bed The 86sqft (8sqm) private balcony has an outdoor daybed and lounge chair for two A unique outside-facing bathroom with picture windows, bath and separate shower complete the suite experience The complimentary minibar is replenished daily Bridge Deck Balcony Suites are 601sqft (55.8sqm) Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom The two Bridge Deck staterooms are comfortably furnished with a junior king-size bed which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage French windows opening to a balcony with seating for two give you a private perch to watch the panorama outside These staterooms are on the bridge deck with superb views and adjacent to the Cairns and Darwin suites Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms are 230sqft (21.4sqm) Explorer Deck Balcony Stateroom Explorer Deck staterooms are below the Bridge Deck and are comfortably furnished with a junior king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact en suite has a toilet, shower and ample storage Your private balcony has seating for two from which to view the passing coastal vistas Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms are 230sqft (21.4sqm) Promenade Deck Stateroom Promenade Deck Staterooms are below the Explorer Deck and are identically furnished with a junior king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact en suite has a toilet, shower and ample storage A large picture window gives you wide views of the world outside Promenade Deck Staterooms are 183sqft (17sqm) Coral Deck Stateroom Coral Deck Staterooms are below the Promenade Deck and furnished with a junior king-size bed which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage A porthole window gives you views of the world outside Coral Deck Staterooms are 183sqft (17sqm) Coral Discoverer Launched in 2005, the Coral Discoverer set a new benchmark of sophistication in expedition cruising. It is a 72-passenger ship built to take you closer to unspoiled vistas in comfort, style and safety. A shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow it to reach some of the most remote and rarely visited coastlines and islands in Australia. Her tender vessel, Xplorer, features a hydraulic lowering system and can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to beaches and rivers. Coral Discoverer is equipped with the latest technology active stabilisers to ensure comfortable cruising in open waters and is fitted with modern safety and navigation equipment and wireless internet facilities. Built to international SOLAS standards and with one aim in mind: to create the ultimate small-ship cruising experience. Itโ€™s also Australian flagged and staffed entirely by an Australian and New Zealand crew. In 2016, a significant upgrade and refresh of the facilities has brought the amenities to an even higher level. The Sun Deck, home to the circular Explorer Bar, has become a new social space and the hub of on-board community living. Guest accommodation also received a substantial upgrade with the addition of six Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms providing coveted inside-outside living quarters. All other Stateroom grades also received a full upgrade with updated bathroom fixtures, soft furnishings and artwork providing an even more comfortable stay. Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge The six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 20sqm (215sqft) Staterooms open onto private balconies for expansive ocean views Furnished with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of junior king or twin bedding Promenade Deck (Category A) Stateroom Encircled by a full-ship promenade The 19 spacious Promenade Deck (Category A) staterooms are 18sqm (195sqft) Featuring picture windows for expansive ocean views Furnished with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of junior king or twin bedding Promenade Deck (Category B) Stateroom โ€“ sole-use only In the bow of the ship and encircled by a full-ship promenade The two Promenade Deck (Category B) staterooms are 15sqm (160sqft) Featuring picture windows for expansive ocean views Furnished with a desk, telephone and junior king bedding These rooms are allocated for sole-use only Main deck (Category A) Stateroom Located close to the Dining Room The six spacious Main Deck (Category A) staterooms are 18sqm (195sqft) Featuring large, twin porthole windows for expansive ocean views Furnished with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of junior king or twin bedding Main Deck (Category B) staterooms Located close to the Dining Room The three spacious Main Deck (Category B) staterooms are 18sqm (195sqft) Featuring twin portholes for expansive ocean views Furnished with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of junior king or twin bedding Coral Geographer Launched in March 2021, Coral Expeditions are proud to introduce their newest ship โ€“ Coral Geographer. A sister ship to Coral Adventurer, the Coral Geographer remains true to the nature of authentic expeditions. When designing their next generation of ships, Coral Expeditions stubbornly resisted the idea of large and glitzy so they can remain small enough to go to untouched places, focusing on bringing small numbers of like-minded guests closer to nature and cultures with personal attention and professional Australian service. The shallow draught and manoeuvrability of the ship allow it to go where larger vessels cannot. The 99-passenger ship features the same state-of-the-art specifications and expedition features as Coral Adventurer; however, due to popular demand, it has an increased number of six Bridge Deck Suites with horizon bathtubs. Bridge Deck Balcony Suite There are six spacious and elegant suites on the Coral Geographer They are equipped with a lounge area, minibar and personal coffee machine They have special junior king-size beds A 38sqft (3.5sqm) private balcony has an outdoor daybed and lounge chair for two The unique outside-facing bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows is the feature of the suites, with an infinity bathtub with sky views The complimentary minibar is replenished daily Bridge Deck Balcony Suites are 404sqft (37.5sqm) Explorer Deck Balcony Stateroom Explorer Deck staterooms are comfortably furnished with a junior king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage Your private balcony has seating for two from which to view the passing coastal vistas These staterooms are on the Explorer deck Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms are 230sqft (21.4sqm) Promenade Deck Stateroom Promenade Deck Staterooms are below the Explorer deck and furnished with a junior king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact en suite has a toilet, shower and ample storage A large picture window gives you wide views of the world outside Promenade Deck Staterooms are 183sqft (17sqm) Coral Deck Stateroom Coral Deck Staterooms are below the Promenade Deck and are identically furnished with a junior king-size bed, which can be separated into two singles A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included The compact en suite has a toilet, shower and ample storage A porthole window gives you views of the world outside Coral Deck Staterooms are 183sqft (17sqm) Specific cabin types can be booked for sole use (subject to availability). Passengers who are paying for sole use will have a choice of a twin or junior king bed. Please enquire with your sales representative for further details. Share policy Accommodation on the ship is based on twin-share occupancy. If guests are travelling alone and wish to share accommodation, a roommate will be assigned to your cabin whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we always pair participants of the same sex. Please note, in the event of a share partner not being found, you will be charged the full room rate (double the twin-share fare).

Others

All excursions and sightseeing Daily lectures and briefings Selected wines, beers, and spirits with juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner Coffee and selection of teas Departure transfer on day 11 to Darwin CBD Hotel or Darwin Airport (must advise and pre-book with Exodus at least 1 month before departure) All entrance fees to National Parks and Ports, including Traditional Owner Fees Tips and gratuities for guide and crew

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

โ€” Pre and post flights, pre and post cruise accommodation โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Arrival transfers โ€” Entry visas to Australia โ€” Vaccinations โ€” Items of a personal nature including but not limited to phone and internet communications and bar charges (outside of the included drinks package as highlighted), laundry charges and souvenir purchases โ€” Mitchell Falls helicopter flight

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip The Kimberley: Broome To Darwin Cruise- Premium Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Depart Broome (Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Depart Broome (Dinner)

      Embark: On the day of your departure, arrive at Broome Civic Centre (Jimmy Chi Hall โ€“ 27 Weld Street, Broome) at 2pm to meet the Coral Expeditions team and check in for your expedition cruise. A complimentary transfer will be provided to Deep Water Port, where boarding will begin from 4pm for a 5pm departure. Board your Coral Expeditions ship and settle into your stateroom before departure. Also take the time to become acquainted with the facilities as we cruise northwards towards Cape Leveque. As dusk falls, meet your fellow travellers, the captain and crew at the Captainโ€™s Welcome Drinks. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 2 Day 2: Lacepede Islands (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Lacepede Islands (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      The Lacepede Islands are a protected nature reserve and an vital nesting rookery for brown boobies and roseate terns. Other species often sighted here include Australian pelicans, frigate birds, egrets and gulls. The four low-lying islands are also an important breeding and nesting habitat for green turtles. If weather and tide conditions are suitable, we will explore the lagoons by Xplorer and Zodiac tender vessels. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 3 Day 3: Horizontal Falls And Buccaneer Archipelago (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Horizontal Falls And Buccaneer Archipelago (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      The Horizontal Falls are one of the biggest attractions in The Kimberly and are a result of the mammoth 36ft (11m) tides for which the region is renowned. Naturalist Sir David Attenborough described the Horizontal Falls as โ€˜one of the greatest natural wonders of the worldโ€™. The Horizontal Falls are created as the ocean thunders through a narrow gorge in the McLarty Ranges. Water builds on one side and is forcibly pushed through the bottleneck, creating a rushing horizontal waterfall of swiftly flowing seawater. Riding the rapids on our Zodiac inflatable tenders is one of the highlights of our Kimberley expedition cruises. Talbot Bay is at the heart of the Buccaneer Archipelago, where rocks on the 800 or so islands are estimated at more than 2bn years old. At Cyclone Creek, you will see evidence of massive geological forces in the impressive rock formations and cruise through the Iron Islands, past Koolan Island, before enjoying sunset drinks at Nares Point. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 4 Day 4: Doubtful Bay And Raft Point (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Doubtful Bay And Raft Point (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Raft Point guards the entrance to Doubtful Bay, a vast body of sheltered water harbouring significant sites, including some of the finest ancient Wandjina rock art galleries in The Kimberley. If a Traditional Owner guide is available to accompany us, we can visit the galleries. Doubtful Bay is the traditional country of the Worrora people who follow Wandjina, their god, lawmaker and creator. Images of Wandjina are found throughout The Kimberley, recording their stories, knowledge and culture in stone. Other sites we aim to visit in Doubtful Bay include the mighty Steep Island and Ruby Falls at Red Cone Creek. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 5 Day 5: Montgomery Reef (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Montgomery Reef (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Montgomery Reef is a biologically diverse area covering more than 154sqmi (400sqkm) and was named by explorer Phillip Parker King. Twice daily, as the sea recedes in mammoth 36ft (11m) tides, Montgomery Reef rises from the Indian Ocean in a cascade of rushing water revealing a flat-topped reef pockmarked with rockpools and rivulets. As the reef emerges, we get up close in our Xplorer and Zodiac inflatable tenders to witness the spectacle as our Expedition Team share their knowledge on the formation of the reef and the myriad wildlife. Opportunistic birds take advantage of the emerging reef, feeding on the marine life exposed in rock pools. Turtles and dolphins are also attracted to feeding opportunities as the ocean recedes. The ocean is awash in a swirl of eddies and whirlpools as the gravitational force of the moon takes hold. Then, a few hours later, the entire water-borne drama is reversed as the tide comes in and Montgomery Reef disappears below sea level. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 6 Day 6: Prince Regent River And Careening Bay (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Prince Regent River And Careening Bay (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      King Cascade is a classically beautiful, terraced waterfall and one of the most photographed waterfalls in The Kimberley. Falling from a considerable height and around 165ft (50m) across, water tumbles down a staggered terrace of Kimberley sandstone. Layer upon layer of the ochre-coloured and blackened rock sprouts grasses, mosses and ferns in a sort of lushly vegetated hanging garden. We reach King Cascade after cruising in our Xplorer tender vessels down the Prince Regent River, which is a remarkable anomaly as the river runs dead straight along a fault line. Phillip Parker King named nearby Careening Bay after he beached his leaking vessel HMC Mermaid to effect repairs. While stranded on this remote coastline for 17 days, the shipโ€™s carpenter carved โ€˜HMC Mermaid 1820โ€™ into the bottle-shaped trunk of a boab tree near the beach. Two hundred years later, the Mermaid Boab Tree has since split into two trunks and sports a mammoth girth of 39ft (12m). Significantly, the bulbous tree is listed on the National Register of Big Trees and the carpenterโ€™s careful inscription now stands almost as tall as a person. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 7 Day 7: Prince Frederick Harbour And Biggie Island (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Prince Frederick Harbour And Biggie Island (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Prince Frederick Harbour, at the southern end of York Sound, is one of the most spectacular locations in The Kimberly. The harbour is dotted with islands lined with mangroves and monsoon rainforests, set against a backdrop of ochre escarpment. White-bellied sea eagles and other birds of prey are often seen here, and at low tide, expansive mudflats reveal large populations of mudskippers and mangrove crabs. We take our Xplorer tender vessels on a cruise up Porosus Creek to view striking rock formations. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 8 Day 8: Mitchell Falls, Winyalkan And Swift Bay (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Mitchell Falls, Winyalkan And Swift Bay (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Tumbling down the Mitchell Plateau in a series of tiered waterfalls and emerald-green rock pools, the Mitchell Falls are the photogenic poster child for the Mitchell River National Park. Take a scenic helicopter flight (additional cost) over it to see the rock pools cascade down the escarpment. Mitchell River National Park is inhabited by significant numbers of mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds, which are lured by a year-round water source. Sandstone terraces beside tiered rock pools make a terrific viewing platform from which to savour the serenity of this ancient landscape. An alternative option to Mitchell Falls is exploring the sandstone caves of Hathwayโ€™s Hideaway, a labyrinth of weathered tunnels, arches and columns. Another option while anchored at Winyalkan Bay is a visit to a series Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art galleries at Swift Bay. In the evening, we enjoy watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean and a gourmet barbecue. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 9 Day 9: Vansittart Bay (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Vansittart Bay (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Vansittart Bay is home to many cultural and historically significant sites, including remarkable Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) Aboriginal rock art galleries estimated to be up to 20,000 years old. Jar Island is so-named after the pot shards found here, brought over by Macassan fisherman harvesting sea cucumbers. On the nearby Anjo Peninsula lies the well-preserved wreckage of a US Air Force C-53 Skytrooper aircraft, the result of a pilot losing his bearings while flying from Perth to Broome in 1942 and putting down on a saltpan near present-day Truscott Airbase. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 10 Day 10: King George River And Falls (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: King George River And Falls (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Fed by the King George River draining across the Gardner Plateau, the 262ft (80m) tall King George Falls are the highest twin falls in Western Australia. Before reaching the misty spray that rises from the base of the falls, we cruise through steep-sided gorges carved by a flooded river system that carved a swathe through the Kimberley landscape 400m years ago. Early in the waterfall season, we may cruise around the base of the falls, while in later months we take the opportunity to view the honeycomb erosion patterns of sandstone cliffs up close. On our last evening aboard the ship, we enjoy the captainโ€™s farewell drinks among new-found friends. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer

  • Day 11 Day 11: Arrive In Darwin (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Arrive In Darwin (Breakfast)

      Disembark: Arrive and disembark at Darwinโ€™s Fort Hill Wharf at 8.30am. Our incredible adventure along the Kimberley coast concludes in Darwin this morning at 8.30am. Bid farewell to your fellow travellers, the captain and crew. Post-cruise transfers to the CBD hotels or the airport are included (you must advise and pre-book with Exodus at least one month before departure if you wish to have a departure transfer). If youโ€™re not transferring directly to the airport, why not spend the day enjoying the tropical city of Darwin with its landscaped waterfront and harbourside wave pool?

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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