Ponant invites you to experience Australia's unique and spectacular Kimberley coast in a remarkable new way, under sail aboard its emblematic yacht Le Ponant. The majestic three-masted yacht, with elegant lines and an intimate atmosphere for only 32 like-minded guests, is redefining barefoot luxury expeditions. A crew to guest ratio of more than 1 to 1 and an expedition staff to guest ratio of 1 to 8, combine to provide the pinnacle Kimberley expedition sailing experience.
Unique to the experience, Ponant has partnered with the Paspaley group to include a spectacular scenic flight over...read more the Kimberley landscape aboard their Grumman Mallard amphibious aircraft between Broome and Kuri Bay. Often referred to as the "Antarctica of the tropics," the Kimberley is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. It is the pristine environment, wild, rugged and remote landscapes that gives rise to the comparison. The ancient landscape is the epitome of a sunburnt country, the vast plains and rugged red sandstone gorges are quintessentially Australian and like nowhere else.
The Kimberley is one of the world's last great Wilderness areas, and one of Australia's greatest natural assets. The 13,000km of remote isolated coastline boasts more than 2,600 islands and is home to the oldest continuous culture on earth, the world's largest living reptile, the only two 'Horizontal Falls' on the planet, the world's largest inshore reef, extensive undisturbed mangrove forests, wild rivers, important seabird and marine turtle breeding colonies and the largest population of migrating humpback whales on the planet. It is a national biodiversity hotspot and listed in the top 4% of least impacted marine environments worldwide.
Our Barefoot luxury sailing expeditions are fully flexible itineraries with no predetermined destinations. With a maximum of 32 guests, we are able to create bespoke itineraries showcasing the changing environment throughout the dry season from April to September. Each day's activities will be determined by the Captain and Expedition Leader, taking into account the season, prevailing weather, tide and sea conditions to deliver the best experience possible.
Night in Broome + Flight Broome/Kuri Bay + Night in Broome
Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1:Broome
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Day 2: Fly from Broome to Kuri Bay
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Day 3: Southern Kimberley Coast
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Day 4: Southern Kimberley Coast
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Day 5: Southern Kimberley Coast
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Day 6: Southern Kimberley Coast
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Day 7: Southern Kimberley Coast
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Day 8: Southern Kimberley Coast
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Day 9:Broome
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Day 10:Broome
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Day 11:Broome
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.
Life Onboard Le Ponant
Brochure
Ponant Kimberley Expedition Guide (2023-26)
A beguiling wilderness of rugged ancient landscapes, cavernous gorges and wildlife-filled ravines, the Kimberley is one of the world’s last true frontiers. With PONANT as your guide, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through this spellbinding region is guaranteed.
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