Kimberley Coastal Expedition

Departures & Pricing

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Itinerary

1. 1

   Arrive Darwin, Embark Ship

   Today, we’ll meet you at the airport before welcoming you aboard your expedition ship. The Seabourn Pursuit is the newest and most luxurious ship on the Kimberley coast, boasting incredible facilities, delectable dining options and personalised service. You might like to admire the views from the panoramic balcony of your spacious suite, sip champagne on the outdoor deck, take a dip in the infinity pool or share stories of your adventures with your newfound friends in one of the luxurious shared spaces. A relaxed dinner this evening gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers and sets the tone for the next nine nights on board.

2. 2

   King George River and Falls

   Today, your ship cruises into Koolama Bay. Hear how this bay was renamed following the Japanese bombing of the MV Koolama in 1942. Join your Expedition Team aboard a Zodiac to meander through King George River’s gorge system, passing mangrove-fringed coves and sheer red cliffs. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s welcome dinner.

   Signature Experience - King George Falls

   Get up close and personal to the magnificent King George Falls, where the King George River tumbles 80 metres down from lofty sandstone cliffs. You’ll be able to experience its power as your Zodiac creeps close to the iconic waterfall.

3. 3

   Vansittart Bay

   This morning, join your Expedition Team on an intriguing discovery. Walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force C-53, which crash-landed near Vansittart Bay during World War II. Later, we reposition in the bay to visit Jar Island and discover the island’s outstanding rock art gallery. During your exploration here, you’ll see fascinating examples of Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings, dating back more than 20,000 years.

4. 4

   Ashmore Reef

   Enjoy a relaxed morning aboard your luxurious ship. This afternoon, pay a special visit to Ashmore Reef Marine Park. Located in the Timor Sea and spanning 583 square kilometres, the reef is a sanctuary for many marine species. Every year, more than 100,000 seabirds breed here, including crested terns, white-tailed tropicbirds and great frigatebirds. In addition to the prolific birdlife, beneath the clear tropical waters, the coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandflats and lagoons of Ashmore Reef are home to a colourful array of marine life. 255 species of reef-building coral dwell here - the greatest number of any reef on the West Australian coast. Our visit to Ashmore reef is required to ensure we comply with Australian government regulations. Pending favourable weather and sea conditions, you’ll explore this sanctuary via Zodiac with your Expedition Team.

5. 5

   Swift Bay

   Travel to Swift Bay, home to some of the oldest and most significant Indigenous rock art in the Kimberley. Here, you'll encounter unique rock art etched into cave walls and on cliffs, depicting Wandjina figures. These powerful, ancestral spirits are associated with rain, clouds and the creation of the land and people, deeply rooted in the Dreamtime stories of the Kimberley.

6. 6

   Hunter River, Mitchell Falls

   You are transported to Prince Frederick Harbour today, home to the towering red cliffs and tangled mangroves of Hunter River and Porosus Creek. With its extreme tides and pristine ecosystems, the bay and its waterways are rich in wildlife including mudskippers and saltwater crocodiles. Porosus Creek takes its name from the scientific name for the saltwater crocodile, a good indication of what we’re looking for today. Keen birdwatchers should keep a careful eye out for kingfishers, egrets, herons and white-bellied sea eagles. To enhance your day, you might choose to set out on a thrilling helicopter flight to see the Mitchell Falls in all its splendour from above (flight at own expense).

   Enrich Your Experience - Mitchell Falls Helicopter Flight

   Soar over the incredible and breathtaking Mitchell Falls on a scenic helicopter flight experience.

7. 7

   Montgomery Reef, Freshwater Cove

   Today, visit Montgomery Reef and Freshwater Cove, where you will enjoy two Signature Experiences.

   Signature Experience - Montgomery Reef

   Following your visit to Freshwater Cove, depart with your Expedition Team to discover Montgomery Reef by Zodiac. Soak in the amazing scenes aboard a Zodiac as Montgomery Reef dramatically rises out of the ocean as a result of the region’s strong tides. Cruise through narrow channels between the world’s largest inshore reef as you admire the spectacle and the incredible wildlife exposed by the cascading water.

   Signature Experience - Arraluli Heritage Exploration

   Experience a Welcome to Country and an immersive smoking ceremony conducted by the Arraluli people, the traditional custodians of the land. Then, embark on a guided hike led by the Expedition Team to explore a mesmerising rock art site where your Aboriginal guide will offer an interpretation of the rock art. This Signature Experience offers a profound connection to the rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions of the Arraluli people.

8. 8

   Horizontal Falls

   Explore Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek. Accompanied by your Expedition Team Leader, you’ll weave nimbly past the dramatic folds of rock formations, keeping a look out for local wildlife.

   Signature Experience - Horizontal Falls

   Today, your ship cruises through to Talbot Bay, known for its massive 12-metre tides that create the unique Horizontal Falls. Subject to tidal conditions, board a zodiac with your Expedition Team to view this natural phenomenon.

9. 9

   Buccaneer Archipelago, Lacepede Islands

   There’s promise of turquoise waters today as your ship arrives in the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to more than 800 islands. Cruise to the Lacepede Islands and join your Expedition Team for an exploration of this remote coastal area by Zodiac. Known as Western Australia’s most important breeding site for Green Turtles and also named by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA), the islands host one of the world’s largest brown booby colony, alongside up to 20,000 roseate terns and a wealth of other seabird species.

10. 10

    Disembark Ship, Depart Broome

    After arriving in Broome this morning, say goodbye to your ship and be transferred to the airport.

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