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Kimberley Coastal Expedition

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 Trip Length
10 Days
 Trip Starts
Darwin
 Trip Finishes
Broome
10 Day Kimberley Coastal Expedition Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Small Ship Cruise
Departures
Trip Code
GKKCD10
Cruise Line
Seabourn
Ship
Passengers
264
Crew
120
Launched
2023

Overview

Read 2 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 10 Day Kimberley Coastal Expedition. Cruise along the stunning Kimberley Coast over 10 days aboard the luxurious Seabourn Pursuit. Visit the region’s majestic natural wonders including King George Falls, Bigge Island, Mitchell Falls, Montgomery Reef, Horizontal Falls and more. Savour delectable dining and luxury accommodation on board your ship.

Itinerary

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. Stay Nine Nights: Seabourn Pursuit (D)

Today, your ship cruises into Koolama Bay. Hear how this harbour 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. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Anticipation builds as your Zodiac approaches King George Falls, which plunge 80 metres over a soaring sandstone cliff. Edge closer to this epic cascade and learn how it turns to a raging torrent during the monsoonal wet season.

This morning, join your Expedition Team on an intriguing discovery. Walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3 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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

Today, enjoy a Signature Experience on Bigge Island. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Approximately six kilometres from the mainland, Bigge Island is ripe for discovery today. It's well known for its Aboriginal rock art, created by the Wunambal people, and you'll explore a network of caves throughout the island. Here, discover paintings that display fascinating examples of first-contact art and Wandjina figures.

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 harbour and its waterways are rich in wildlife including mudskippers and saltwater crocodiles. Porosus Creek takes its name from the scientific name for 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 further 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). (B/L/D)

Today, visit Montgomery Reef and Freshwater Cove, where you will enjoy two Signature Experiences. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • At Montgomery Reef, depart with your Expedition Team to discover the reef by Zodiac. The reef ‘rises' out of the ocean as tidal waters cascade into surrounding channels.
  • At Freshwater Cove, take a guided hike to visit an ancient Wandjina rock art site. The unique figures depicted are ritually repainted each year, but scientific estimates date the originals as far back as 5,000 years.

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. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • 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.

There's promise of turquoise waters today as your ship arrives in the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to more than 800 islands. Cruise to Adele Island and join your Expedition Team member for an exploration of this remote coastal area by Zodiac. The island is surrounded by Adele Reef, teeming with an array of coral and marine life, including reef sharks and stingrays. (B/L/D)

Arriving at Broome this morning, say goodbye to your ship and be transferred to the airport. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • View the incredible natural phenomenon Horizontal Falls
  • Join your Expedition Team to explore Montgomery Reef by Zodiac
  • Step ashore on Bigge Island and discover Aboriginal rock art created by the Wunambal people
  • Experience the natural wonder of King George Falls aboard a Zodiac

  • Daily excursions on Zodiac vessels
  • Experiences in 11 destinations
  • Services of an APT Cruise Director
  • Price includes airport transfers, port charges and park fees

  • Locally inspired dining - a total of 26 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages

  • Nine nights aboard Seabourn Pursuit

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions
  • Prices are for tour only, flights not included

Trip Reviews (2) Most Recent 'Kimberley Coastal Expedition' Reviews

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Grand Kimberley Coast Cruise - Darwin to Broome 0 , NSW, Australia, Jun 2023
Great ten day cruise and good value for money but disappointing regarding the final onboard payment. I could have paid cash in $AUD but, by mutual agreement with the ship, I paid using my Commonwealth Bank Mastercard credit card expecting to be debited just the ship account balance (in this case $AUD 1,819.00).

I now find on my Mastercard account ...read more that I have been charged an international transaction fee of $AUD 54.70 for this payment. I don't like surprises and query strongly why this credit card transaction was debited to a German bank account and not direct to my Commonwealth Bank MasterCard account.
Grand Kimberley Coast May 6 2022 1 , NSW, Australia, May 2022
Everything was superb bar one. The boat, the cabin, the hotel staff on the boat, the expedition team and the musicians were all wonderful. We had a totally enjoyable time. Fellow travellers were all very nice. Food and drinks were very good.
According to our personal itinerary we were supposed to go to Hilton Darwin at 3.30 pm May 6 2022 to be taken ...read more by bus at 3.45pm to the embarkation pier. But it was changed to 12.30 pm, No one informed us. No phones calls, no SMS, no email. Quite a few of our fellow passengers who stayed at Hilton Darwin also were not informed of the change. As our luck had it we went to Hilton Darwin on May 5 2022 just to check out the place and found out that departure was changed to 12.30pm. Even then we thought it was only for travellers staying in Hilton Darwin. In any case we went to Hilton Darwin at 12 noon to have lunch and only then did we realise that the 12.30 pm departure applied to everyone.
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Deck Plans

Deck 9
 
Category V2
Veranda Suite
 
Category V4
Veranda Suite
 
Panorama Veranda Suite
 
Penthouse Suite
 
Wintergarden Suite
 
Signature Suite
Deck 8
 
Category V2
Veranda Suite
 
Category V4
Veranda Suite
 
Panorama Veranda Suite
 
Penthouse Suite
 
Wintergarden Suite
 
Owners Suite
Deck 7
 
Category V2
Veranda Suite
 
Category V3
Veranda Suite
 
Panorama Veranda Suite
Deck 6
 
Category V1
Veranda Suite
 
Category V3
Veranda Suite
 
Panorama Veranda Suite
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3

Cabins

Category V1 - V4 (Veranda Suite)

All suites feature a private veranda, comfortable living area, queen size or twin beds, walk-in closet, flat-screen television, complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences and spacious bathroom with bath tub and shower. Approximately 33 sqm, including a veranda of 7 sqm.

Panorama Veranda Suite

Semi-circular separate living area with comfortable seating and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Queen-sized bed or twin beds oriented to face the windows to enjoy views of beautiful scenery and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Bathroom features a separate shower and large soaking tub placed next to a wide window. Total Space: 420 sq. ft. (39 sq.m.)

Penthouse Suite

All Penthouse Suites onboard Seabourn Venture feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet; personal safe; interactive TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom, separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, luxury health and beauty products, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Wintergarden Suite

All Wintergarden Suites onboard Seabourn Venture feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet; personal safe; interactive TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom, separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, luxury health and beauty products, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Signature Suite

All Signature Suites onboard Seabourn Venture feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; walk-in closet, personal safe; interactive TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom, separate tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, luxury health and beauty products, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

Owners Suite

Owner's Suites on Seabourn Venture feature a comfortable living area; private veranda; queen-size bed or two twin beds; extra-large walk-in closet for expedition gear; personal safe; interactive flat-screen TV with music and movies; fully stocked bar and refrigerator; writing desk with personalized stationery; makeup vanity; spacious bathroom with double vanities, tub and shower, plush robes, slippers, hairdryer and 110/220V AC outlets.

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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person

Base Cabin  (Prices Shown) $ 0
Veranda Suite V2 D8 $ 700
Veranda Suite V2 D7 $ 700
Veranda Suite V2 D6 $ 700
Veranda Suite V3 D6 $ 1,300
Veranda Suite V3 D5 $ 1,300
Veranda Suite V4 D7 $ 2,000
Veranda Suite V4 D8 $ 2,000
Penthouse Suite DD8 $ 6,500
Penthouse Suite DD7 $ 6,500
Penthouse Suite D8 $ 6,500
Penthouse Suite D7 $ 6,500
Penthouse Panorama Suite D8 $ 8,500
Penthouse Panorama Suite D7 $ 8,500
Penthouse Panorama Suite D6 $ 8,500
Penthouse Panorama Suite D5 $ 8,500
Owners Suite $ 16,300
Signature Suite $ 19,600
Wintergarden Suite $ 20,000
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Upgrade prices shown are per person. Upgrade prices can vary depending on the departure date & the month of travel. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will confirm and include the upgrade price in your quote.
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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