WILDERNESS SERIES ancient lands of The Kimberley · 2021. 3. 9. · Ian Morris Zoologist, educator,...
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The KimberleyCruise
2021 - 2023 VOYAGES
AUSTRALIA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS SERIES
> The Kimberley Cruise> Kimberley Icons, Ashmore & Rowley Shoals
The Kimberley wildernessFor true explorersThe remote and beautiful coastline of The Kimberley offers an experience of true exploration and adventure. This is a land steeped in legends and Indigenous history. Rugged and almost inaccessible, it is home to significant wildlife species.
The Kimberley is acknowledged as one of the world’s most beautiful wilderness areas. On your voyage, you’ll witness magnificent coastal vistas created by towering rock ridges and sweeping beaches, silent secluded gorges, plunging waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and rare tidal phenomena.
On our new Kimberley Icons, Ashmore & Rowley Shoals expedition, visit some of Australia’s most remote islands, and witness nature in the raw among the vibrant bird and marine life. You will find a deep connection with this land, its people and nature.
INCLUSIONS
> All excursions and sightseeing
> Daily lectures and briefings
> All meals, chef-prepared on board
> Selected wines, selected beers, selected spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
> Coffee and selection of teas
> All entrance fees to National Parks and Ports
> Snorkelling on Kimberley Icons itinerary
> Tips and gratuities
WINE SELECTIONS
We offer two wine selections, which guests may purchase in addition to our house selection, that feature hand-selected Australian and New Zealand wines, and French champagne.
> A Taste of Australia Selection: with seven bottles featuring one Australian Sparkling, two Whites, three Reds and a Rosé at $285.00
> Connoisseur Selection: with six bottles featuring one French Champagne, two Whites and three Reds at $355.00
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Expedition Note These are expedition itineraries covering remote regions. Your
Captain and Expedition Team will make changes to the daily
schedule when necessary to maximise your experience. These
itineraries are indicative - some variation may occur due to weather
conditions, safety or local community requirements.
We recommend that you do not arrive to the embarkation port on
the day of boarding or depart on the day of disembarkation due to
unexpected changes that may occur in scheduling.
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Birdwatching Cultural Interaction
Walking & Hiking
Wildlife Spotting
Workshops & Lectures
Maritime History
Optional Extras
IMAGES 1 Riding a zodiac through Horizontal Falls | 2 Canapes in the Lounge
3 Sunset drinks on the Sundeck | 4 Cuisine prepared by our onboard chefs
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We explore remote locations that are hard to reach or not often touched by tourists, with shore excursions providing environmental and cultural appreciation. Our small group sizes ensure your experience is personal, with minimal impact on the communities and environments we visit.
Enjoy excursions or activities each day, guided by expert Expedition Leaders and lecturers who provide commentary on culture, history, and the region’s unique geology, plants and wildlife to help you connect with these special places.
Our ships are built for environmentally responsible small-ship cruising, with refined navigation and nimble Xplorer tenders to bring you close to remote coastlines.
Australian Hospitality at SeaOn board our Australian-flagged expedition ships, discover a personalised, relaxed style of cruising. With a maximum of 99 guests, there is no need for queues or assigned seating. Instead, an intimate, convivial atmosphere shared with like-minded travellers makes you feel at home.
Our Australian and New Zealand crew share their passion for our destinations and the explorer’s life. Join our engine room tours, watch our chefs at work in the open galley, and chat with our Captain or officers on the bridge – they will be delighted to have your company.
Our chefs, inspired by destination flavours, prepare cuisine from fresh regional produce. Our wine cellars hold a curated selection of Australian wines and unique beers.
Our guests love to mingle over drinks as the sun sets, enjoy daily educational presentations by our lecturers, participate in stargazing sessions after dark, or simply find a quiet corner on deck and enjoy the solitude.
The Expedition Experience
Our SailSAFE Plan It is our priority to keep our guests and crew safe while travelling with us, and our SailSAFE Plan ensures we operate responsibly in the new environment that COVID-19 has created.
Remote, nature-based expeditions with Australian crew, and small groups less than 99 guests provides a lower-risk environment. The addition of our approved SailSAFE COVID response plan, as well as our thorough pre-cruise testing model, create additional confidence when sailing with us.
We have partnered with Respond Global, a specialist medical advisory agency, to assist us in developing these protocols that are among the most thorough in the world.
With a focus on prevention, to target a 100% COVID free environment when we set sail, we have a three-tiered medical screening system in place before boarding. This prevention protocol is supported by onboard mitigation actions and a thorough and compassionate response plan.
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Witness one of the world’s great migrations as humpback whales arrive in the Kimberley from July to October
Birdwatch in far-flung habitats such as Ashmore Reef, Adele Island, and the Lacepede Islands
Encounter the iconic wildlife of the
Kimberley region
Our renowned Australian team of Expedition Leaders and regular guest lecturers have a wealth of knowledge of the unique landscapes, flora and fauna and Indigenous cultures of the Kimberley. Passionate explorers, marine biologists, and naturalists, they provide on board lectures and interpretation and are always keen to chat with you and share their expertise. They will ensure your experience is as enlightening and enjoyable as possible by bringing you a new understanding and appreciation of the places you will discover on your expedition.
Join us to share their uniquely deep connection with the land, people, and nature of this wilderness. Experience an enriching adventure as you relish the thrill of a zodiac ride through Horizontal Falls, shower underneath King Cascade, and spot crocodiles basking on the shoreline. Here, in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions, Indigenous peoples have recorded their connection to country through exquisite Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art galleries many thousands of
years old. Wet and dry seasons dominate the landscape and waterfalls are at their peak in April and May after seasonal rain.
Later in the season, witness the migration of Humpback Whales as they enter Kimberley waters to calve.
Find freedom in the Kimberley aboard our small ship expedition.
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Australia’s most Remote coastline
IMAGES 1 Spotting crocodiles by zodiac, credit Mat Beetson | 2 Humpback whale breaching, Lacepede Islands | 3 Baby booby, Lacepede Islands | 4 Diving over coral reefs
5 Expedition team observing rock art, Swift Bay | 6 Sunset drinks, Winyalkan | 7 King George Falls, credit Mat Beetson | 8 A welcome by the Wunambal Gaambera people
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Be welcomed to country by the traditional custodians of the Kimberley
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See ancient rock art galleries and hear their stories and interpretation by expert guides
Marvel at the power of thundering waterfalls during April and May
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Soak in the atmosphere with sunset drinks on remote beaches
Snorkelling & Scuba Kimberley Icons, Ashmore & Rowley Shoals
The opportunity to snorkel and scuba dive over spectacular
coral gardens and come face to face with brightly coloured
tropical fish is a highlight of our Kimberley Icons, Ashmore
& Rowley Shoals expedition (snorkelling & scuba is not
available on The Kimberley Cruise itinerary).
Beginners can join guided snorkelling tours or introductory
and resort-style dives, while more experienced divers are
able to participate in challenging dives (scuba diving at
additional cost). Our Dive Instructor accompanies you every
step of the way. Snorkelling equipment will be assigned to
each guest at the commencement of the cruise, and the
onboard introductory scuba skills session is complimentary.
Scuba diving requires medical clearance and a medical
certificate.
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Explore some of Australia’s most pristine and remote reefs at Ashmore & the Rowley Shoals
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The Kimberley cruise
THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE
> Experience the thrill of riding the tidal rapids through
Horizontal Falls aboard a Zodiac
> Marvel at King George River and get in close to the
soaring 80m high Oomari - King George Falls
> Visit Indigenous rock art galleries and learn about ancient
Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art
> Spot crocodiles, tawny nurse sharks, sea turtles,
humpback whales, and rock wallabies
> Get up close to Montgomery Reef and discover the tidal
reef’s diverse marine life
> Visit the Important Bird Area of the Lacepede Islands,
and spot numerous bird species throughout your voyage,
including Eastern Ospreys and White-breasted Sea Eagles
> Follow in the wake of Phillip Parker King on a cruise up
the Prince Regent River to King Cascade waterfall
> View the Kimberley landscape from the air on an optional
scenic helicopter flight to Punamii-Uunpuu - Mitchell Falls
(additional cost)
> Enjoy sunset canapes and drinks on the beach as dusk
settles over the Kimberley
Expedition Highlights
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ITINERARY: 10 NIGHTS > BETWEEN DARWIN & BROOME
IMAGES 1 Talbot Bay landscapes | 2 Curious crocodile getting close to the zodiac, Porosus Creek
DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN OR BROOME
Board in Darwin at 8:00am for a 9:00am departure. Board in Broome at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure.
DAYS 2-10: KEY DESTINATIONS OF YOUR EXPEDITION
KING GEORGE RIVER & FALLS
Fed by the King George River draining across the Gardner Plateau, 80m tall Oomari - King George Falls are the highest twin falls in Western Australia. Cruise through steep-sided gorges carved many millions of years ago to reach the base of the falls. In waterfall season, cruise under the mist of the falls by Zodiac, while in later months view the honeycomb erosion patterns of sandstone cliffs up close. The Falls is named Oomari by the Balangarra people.
VANSITTART BAY
Vansittart Bay is home to many cultural and historically significant sites like the remarkable Ngula - Jar Island Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art galleries estimated to be up to 20,000 years old. Ngula is the Wunambal Gaambera name for Jar Island. Nearby on the Anjo Peninsula, we explore the well-preserved wreckage of a US Air Force C-53 Skytrooper aircraft.
MITCHELL FALLS, WINYALKAN, & SWIFT BAY
Carved through layers of sandstone, Punamii-Uunpuu - Mitchell Falls descends over four tiers, creating pools of emerald green on each level. An optional helicopter flight will provide a breathtaking view. At the top of the falls, sandstone terraces form a lookout from which to savour the serenity of this ancient landscape. Swift Bay reveals fine Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art galleries.
PRINCE FREDERICK HARBOUR
Prince Frederick Harbour is one of the Kimberley’s most spectacular locations. The harbour is dotted with islands lined with mangroves and monsoon rainforests, set against a backdrop of ochre-hued escarpments.
White-bellied sea eagles and other birds of prey are often seen here, and at low tide, expansive mudflats reveal large populations of mud-skippers and mangrove crabs. Cruise up Porosus Creek to spot wildlife and later explore rock art sites at Lumbarrni Island.
PRINCE REGENT RIVER & CAREENING BAY
Running on a fault line, this straight river is a haven for native species. Here we visit the beautiful King Cascade, a terraced waterfall. Falling from a considerable height and around 50m across, water tumbles down a staggered terrace of Kimberley sandstone, surrounded by grasses, mosses and ferns.
See the National Heritage Listed ‘Mermaid Tree’ at Careening Bay. It still bears the name carved by the carpenter of Phillip Parker King’s ship HMC Mermaid when the ship was repaired here in 1820.
MONTGOMERY REEF
Montgomery Reef is a biologically diverse area covering over 300 sq km. Twice daily, as the sea recedes in mammoth tides, Montgomery Reef rises from the ocean in a cascade of rushing water, revealing a flat-topped reef. Opportunistic birds take advantage of the marine life left exposed in rock pools, while turtles and larger marine life may also be spotted. Get up close to witness the spectacle, as our Expedition Team share their knowledge on the reef and wildlife that surrounds you.
DOUBTFUL BAY
Ngumbirri - Raft Point guards the entrance to sheltered Doubtful Bay, which harbours significant sites such as the ancient Wandjina rock art galleries. Doubtful Bay is the traditional country of the Worrora people who follow the Wandjina, and these stories, knowledge and culture have been recorded in stone for millennia.
Visit Red Cone Creek, which flows gently downstream until it meets Ruby Falls (subject to tides). Climb up rock formations like building blocks, to reach the freshwater swimming hole. If time permits we may also do an Xplorer cruise up the mighty Sale River.
TALBOT BAY & HORIZONTAL FALLS
Due to the mammoth tides the Kimberley is renowned for, the Horizontal Falls are created as the ocean thunders through a narrow gorge in the McLarty Ranges. As the tide changes, water is forcibly pushed through the bottleneck, creating a rushing horizontal waterfall of swiftly flowing seawater. Experience a heart-pumping ride through the rapids aboard our Zodiacs.
BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO
The stunning Buccaneer Archipelago is made of over more than 1000 tiny islands with small secluded bays and picturesque sandy beaches. Cruise through Whirlpool Passage and the past the scenic Iron Islands, see the turquoise waters and white sands of Silica Beach and enjoy sunset drinks at Nares Point.
THE LACEPEDES
Subject to weather and tides, we visit the Lacepede Islands. The low islands are a nature reserve and Important Bird Area, supporting up to 18,000 breeding pairs of Brown Boobies and Roseate Terns, as well as a significant breeding area for the Green Sea Turtle. We explore the island’s lagoon by Zodiac and Xplorer, to spot many species of birds and marine wildlife.
DAY 11: ARRIVE BROOME OR DARWIN
Disembark in Darwin at 8:30amDisembark in Broome at 8:00am
A post cruise transfer to the city or airport is included.TH
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Dawn Singleton
Expedition Leader
With over 24 years at sea, Dawn is a seasoned Scuba Instructor with a passion for the marine environment. Earning her stripes driving vessels, Dawn has been fortunate to circumnavigate the world almost twice, visiting and leading expeditions in many different countries and remote areas. She has a passion for photography, biology and the natural world.
Seasons Travel time
Waterfall Season: At the end of the wet season,
experience rushing waterfalls and creeks, with abundant
wildlife and lush greenery.
March to May
Peak Season: The most popular time to see the Kimberley.
Enjoy optimum weather with cooler temperatures and no
rain. The wildlife is abundant, and the landscape vibrant.
May to July
Whale Season: Humpback whales migrate to Kimberley
waters and may be spotted during these months. The
weather is hot and dry, with beautiful sunsets.
July to
October
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Kimberley icons, ashmore& The Rowley shoals
> Birdwatch at Ashmore Reef and Nature Reserve, where
around 100,000 seabirds flock each year
> Discover remote Adele Island, an Important Bird Area
with a unique reef system and spot numerous bird species
throughout your voyage
> Marvel at King George River and get in close to the
soaring 80m high Oomari - King George Falls
> Visit Indigenous rock art galleries and learn about ancient
Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art at Swift Bay
> Get up close to Montgomery Reef and discover the tidal
reef’s diverse marine life
> Snorkel or dive rarely visited Scott Reef and the Rowley
Shoals Marine Park, accompanied by our Marine Biologist
> Experience the thrill of speeding through the Horizontal
Falls in a Zodiac
> Enjoy sunset canapés and drinks on the beach as dusk
settles over the Kimberley
Expedition Highlights
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ITINERARY: 12 NIGHTS > BETWEEN DARWIN & BROOME
IMAGES 1 Snorkelling over coral gardens, Juergen Freund | 2 King George River gorge at sunset | 3 Baby booby, Lacepede Islands
DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN OR BROOME
Board in Darwin at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure. Board in Broome at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure.
DAYS 2-12: KEY DESTINATIONS OF YOUR EXPEDITIONThis expedition visits remote outer reefs & islands. Access to these locations will be subject to weather conditions.
KING GEORGE RIVER
Cruise down the scenic King George River, through steep-sided gorges carved by a flooded river system that carved a swathe through the Kimberley landscape 400 million years ago. We will take the opportunity to get up close and view the honeycomb erosion patterns of the 80m tall sandstone cliffs.
SWIFT BAY
This ‘T’ shaped bay is composed of heavily fractured sandstone providing an abundance of rock shelters. On the walls of these shelters are examples of both Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style rock art. Spend time observing these ancient rock art sites with expert interpretation by our Expedition Team.
ASHMORE REEF
Spend two days exploring Ashmore Reef, a very special stop on our voyage. The rich marine environment is revealed with snorkelling and diving expeditions to discover vibrant populations of sea snakes, turtles, and complex coral reefs. Cruise the lagoons by tender to spot the colonies of seabirds.
SCOTT REEF
Located 300kms off the coast of the Kimberley, Scott Reef has been treacherous to shipping. We will visit the wreck of the Yarra, an iron barque was driven onto the reef in 1884 and go on a snorkelling or diving expedition to discover the breathtaking outer walls of the reef.
ADELE ISLAND
150km off Cape Leveque, Adele Island is a Class A reserve and Important Bird Area due to innumerable birds that breed and winter here. The turquoise waters surrounding the island are also home to fish, sharks, turtles, and stingrays.
MONTGOMERY REEF
Montgomery Reef covers over 300 sq km. As the sea recedes in mammoth tides, the reef rises from the ocean in a cascade of rushing water. Opportunistic birds take advantage of the marine life left exposed in rock pools, and turtles and larger marine life may also be spotted. Witness the spectacle up close, as our Expedition Team share their knowledge on the reef and wildlife.
DOUBTFUL BAY
Raft Point guards the entrance to sheltered Doubtful Bay, which harbours significant sites such as the ancient Wandjina rock art galleries. Visit Red Cone Creek and beautiful Ruby Falls and climb up the rock formations to reach the freshwater swimming hole. We may also visit Steep Island.
HORIZONTAL FALLS
Due to the mammoth tides for which the Kimberley is renowned, the Horizontal Falls are created as the ocean thunders through a narrow gorge in the McLarty Ranges. Experience a heart-pumping ride through the rapids aboard our Zodiacs.
THE LACEPEDE ISLANDS
Subject to weather and tides, we visit the Lacepede Islands. The low islands are a nature reserve and Important Bird Area, supporting up to 18,000 breeding pairs of Brown Boobies and Roseate Terns, as well as a significant breeding area for the Green Sea Turtle. We explore the island’s lagoon by Zodiac and Xplorer, to spot many species of birds and marine wildlife.
ROWLEY SHOALS
At the edge of the continental shelf, 170 nautical miles offshore, lie the Rowley Shoals, a chain of three coral atolls including Clerke, Mermaid and Imperieuse Reefs. The shoals offer some of the best snorkelling and diving opportunities in the world. Their shallow lagoons are inhabited by myriad coral species and marine life, including giant potato cod, Maori wrasse, at least 233 species of coral and 688 species of fish. Water clarity here is unparalleled, making for superb underwater photography opportunities. Conditions permitting, we will spend 1-2 days here for snorkelling and diving opportunities. Guided by our marine biologist, snorkel away the day in the coral gardens of the Aquarium at Clerke Reef, try a drift snorkel in the channel, or beach comb on Bedwell Island.
DAY 11: ARRIVE BROOME OR DARWIN
Disembark in Darwin at 8:30amDisembark in Broome at 8:00am
A post cruise transfer to the city or airport is included.
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Jamie Anderson
Expedition Leader
Jamie has been with Coral Expeditions since 2003. With a long career as a naturalist, guide, and teacher in environmental science, Jamie has travelled and worked all over the world. He has extensive experience in diving and photography, and has a tireless energy and love for our destinations. The Kimberley is his favourite place, and he is delighted to share his extensive experience in the region.
TRIP LOG”We were surrounded by breathtaking scenery: tall undulating red sandstone,
monsoon rain forest, sclerophyll forest, pine trees on the land, and mangrove trees
in the water. The flat-calm, jade green water and reflections on the water surface
added to the mix of sensory delights. As we made our way up the channel, we kept
our eyes open for birds, spotting a Brahminy Kite, Wood Swallows, and a Great Heron.
The scenery kept getting more extraordinary. We turned down a narrow channel to
find an impressive waterfall, its black algal-covered rock in strong contrast to the
red sandstone either side. It was not just an intellectual impression; the surrounds
had an emotional impact and there were tears shed by those onboard. It is not often
we get to see scenery like this, early in the morning, with the total stillness of an
uninhabited place.”
TIM HARVEY > RAPTOR’S REACH, 23 APRIL 2021
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THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE
Rates: Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Promenade Deck Cat A
Promenade Deck Cat B
Main Deck Cat A
Main Deck Cat B
Twin Share $19,490 $16,890 n/a $14,290 $12,990
Sole Use n/a n/a $23,385* n/a n/a
Rates: Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $21,990 $16,990 $15,590 $12,990 $10,990
Sole Use n/a n/a $23,385* $19,485* $16,485*
Rates: Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $21,990 $15,990 $12,990 $10,990
Sole Use n/a $23,985* $19,485* $16,485*
Coral Adventurer
Date Departs
22 March 2021 Broome
02 April 2021 Broome
12 April 2021 Broome
23 April 2021 Broome
03 May 2021 Broome
14 May 2021 Broome
24 May 2021 Broome
04 June 2021 Darwin
14 June 2021 Broome
25 June 2021 Darwin
05 July 2021 Broome
16 July 2021 Darwin
26 July 2021 Broome
06 August 2021 Darwin
16 August 2021 Broome
27 August 2021 Darwin
06 September 2021 Broome
17 September 2021 Darwin
27 September 2021 Broome
08 October 2021 Darwin
18 October 2021 Broome
Prices are per person, listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited sole use
occupancy available. An optional Mitchell Falls Helicopter Flight is available at additional cost of
approximately $610 per person (2021), bookable onboard.
Coral Discoverer
Date Departs
16 April 2021 Darwin
26 April 2021 Broome
07 May 2021 Darwin
07 June 2021 Broome
30 July 2021 Darwin
9 August 2021 Broome
20 August 2021 Darwin
30 August 2021 Broome
10 September 2021 Darwin
20 September 2021 Broome
01 October 2021 Darwin
11 October 2021 Broome
Coral Geographer
Date Departs
30 April 2021 Broome
10 May 2021 Broome
21 May 2021 Darwin
31 May 2021 Broome
11 June 2021 Darwin
21 June 2021 Broome
02 July 2021 Darwin
12 July 2021 Broome
04 October 2021 Broome
Coral Discoverer
Date Departs Date Departs
15 April 2022 Darwin 18 July 2022 Broome
25 April 2022 Broome 29 July 2022 Darwin
06 May 2022 Darwin 08 August 2022 Broome
06 June 2022 Broome 19 August 2022 Darwin
17 June 2022 Darwin 09 September 2022 Darwin
27 June 2022 Broome 19 September 2022 Broome
Coral Adventurer
Date Departs
18 March 2022 Darwin
28 March 2022 Broome
08 April 2022 Darwin
18 April 2022 Broome
29 April 2022 Darwin
09 May 2022 Broome
20 May 2022 Darwin
30 May 2022 Broome
10 June 2022 Darwin
20 June 2022 Broome
01 July 2022 Darwin
11 July 2022 Broome
22 July 2022 Darwin
01 August 2022 Broome
12 August 2022 Darwin
22 August 2022 Broome
Coral Geographer
Date Departs
02 April 2022 Broome
13 April 2022 Darwin
23 April 2022 Broome
04 May 2022 Darwin
14 May 2022 Broome
25 May 2022 Darwin
4 June 2022 Broome
15 June 2022 Darwin
25 June 2022 Broome
6 July 2022 Darwin
16 July 2022 Broome
27 July 2022 Darwin
6 August 2022 Broome
17 August 2022 Darwin
27 August 2022 Broome
07 September 2022 Darwin
17 September 2022 Broome
2021 DEPARTURES & FARES
10 Nights - Departs Darwin & Broome
THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Promenade Deck Cat A
Promenade Deck Cat B
Main Deck Cat A
Main Deck Cat B
Twin Share $20,790 $16,720 n/a $14,420 $13,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $22,485* n/a n/a
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $25,990 $20,220 $18,490 $13,890 $11,520
Sole Use n/a n/a $27,735* $20,835* $17,280*
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $24,820 $18,490 $13,890 $11,520
Sole Use n/a $27,735* $20,835* $17,280*
2022 DEPARTURES & FARES
10 Nights - Departs Darwin & Broome
Off Peak Rates (April, August & September): Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $21,990 $16,420 $12,320 $10,290
Sole Use n/a $24,630* $18,480* $15,435*
Off Peak Rates (March, April, August & September): Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $23,120 $17,990 $16,420 $12,320 $10,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $24,630* $18,480* $15,435*
Off Peak Rates (April, August & September): Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Promenade Deck Cat A
Promenade Deck Cat B
Main Deck Cat A
Main Deck Cat B
Twin Share $18,520 $14,890 n/a $12,820 $11,820
Sole Use n/a n/a $19,980* n/a n/a9
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Coral Discoverer
Date Departs Date Departs
04 April 2023 Darwin 07 July 2023 Darwin
24 April 2023 Broome 17 July 2023 Broome
05 May 2023 Darwin 28 July 2023 Darwin
15 May 2023 Broome 07 August 2023 Broome
26 May 2023 Darwin 18 August 2023 Darwin
05 June 2023 Broome 28 August 2023 Broome
16 June 2023 Darwin 08 September 2023 Darwin
26 June 2023 Broome 30 September 2023 Broome
Coral Adventurer
Date Departs
28 April 2023 Broome
09 May 2023 Darwin
19 May 2023 Broome
30 May 2023 Darwin
09 June 2023 Broome
20 June 2023 Darwin
30 June 2023 Broome
11 July 2023 Darwin
21 July 2023 Broome
01 August 2023 Darwin
11 August 2023 Broome
Coral Geographer
Date Departs
29 April 2023 Darwin
09 May 2023 Broome
20 May 2023 Darwin
30 May 2023 Broome
10 June 2023 Darwin
20 June 2023 Broome
01 July 2023 Darwin
11 July 2023 Broome
22 July 2023 Darwin
01 August 2023 Broome
12 August 2023 Darwin
22 August 2023 Broome
02 September 2023 Darwin
THE KIMBERLEY CRUISE
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Promenade Deck Cat A
Promenade Deck Cat B
Main Deck Cat A
Main Deck Cat B
Twin Share $20,790 $16,720 n/a $14,420 $13,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $22,485* n/a n/a
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $25,990 $20,220 $18,490 $13,890 $11,520
Sole Use n/a n/a $27,735* $20,835* $17,280*
Peak Season Rates (May - July): Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $24,820 $18,490 $13,890 $11,520
Sole Use n/a $27,735* $20,835* $17,280*
2023 DEPARTURES & FARES
10 Nights - Departs Darwin & Broome
Off Peak Rates (April, August & September): Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $21,990 $16,420 $12,320 $10,290
Sole Use n/a $24,630* $18,480* $15,435*
Off Peak Rates (April, August): Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $23,120 $17,990 $16,420 $12,320 $10,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $24,630* $18,480* $15,435*
Off Peak Rates (April, August & September): Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Promenade Deck Cat A
Promenade Deck Cat B
Main Deck Cat A
Main Deck Cat B
Twin Share $18,520 $14,890 n/a $12,820 $11,820
Sole Use n/a n/a $19,980* n/a n/a
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Date Departs Vessel
15 October 2021 Darwin Coral Geographer
12 September 2022 Darwin Coral Adventurer
28 September 2022 Darwin Coral Geographer
13 September 2023 Broome Coral Geographer
26 September 2023 Darwin Coral Geographer
2021 & 2022 Rates: Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $20,490 $15,490 $12,390 $9,290
Sole Use n/a $23,235* $18,585* $13,935*
2022 Rates: Coral Adventurer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Bridge Deck Stateroom
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $21,690 $16,490 $15,490 $12,390 $9,290
Sole Use n/a n/a $23,235* $18,585* $13,935*
KIMBERLEY ICONS, ASHMORE & THE ROWLEY SHOALS
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12 Nights - Departs Darwin & Broome
2023 Rates: Coral Geographer
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite
Explorer Deck
Promenade Deck
Coral Deck
Twin Share $20,960 $15,600 $11,700 $9,750
Sole Use n/a $23,400* $17,550* $14,625*
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Cuisine & WineOn board you will discover a personal and relaxed atmosphere befitting our Australian heritage. We do not have formal nights, organised entertainment or designated seating. Instead, you will enjoy a convivial atmosphere shared with like-minded explorers, with our experienced and friendly crew always at hand.
Enjoy freshly prepared meals from the open galley featuring llocal ingredients from the regions we visit. Relax in the spacious and open atmosphere of our indoor and outdoor bars and dining areas. Enjoy craft beers, artisanal spirits and local wines sourced from regional Australia at the end of a long day ashore.
Our Expedition ShipsAt the heart of the Coral Expeditions experience are our purpose-built ships. Built for optimum expedition cruising in tropical and sub-tropical waters, they are spacious and airy while remaining truly intimate. With only 72 and 99 passengers, you will make real connections with people, places, and nature. Spacious outside-facing staterooms with balconies or windows allow you to take in the passing views. Shallow draught allows navigation into protected bays and landing on remote beaches, while active stabilisers create a smooth cruise experience.
Coral Geographer and Coral Adventurer feature advanced technologies and environmentally-responsible design, including anchor-free technology and efficient water and waste recycling systems.
Our unique Xplorer tenders, the safari jeeps of the sea, transport guests comfortably ashore or on excursions up rivers and estuaries. The Xplorer is raised and lowered by a hydraulic platform, allowing an easy, step-on embarkation from the ship’s main deck. Our ships also carry a fleet of high-speed Zodiacs.
IMAGES 1 Dining on Coral Discoverer | 2 Asian-inspired dish, Coral
Discoverer | 3 Chefs, Coral Adventurer | 4 Sundeck drinks, Coral
Discoverer | 5 Bridge Deck Suite, Coral Adventurer | 6 Dining Room
7 Bridge Deck Suite Bath, Coral Geographer
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MONTGOMERY REEF READ MORE > BEST SWIMMING HOLES OF THE KIMBERLEY
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THE BEST TIME TO SEE THE WATERFALLS OF THE KIMBERLEY
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CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF THE MERMAID BOAB TREE
VOYAGE LOG: CRUISING THE KIMBERLEY
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A DAY WITH THE WORLD’S OLDEST CULTURE
STORIES ABOUT THE KIMBERLEY COAST FROM 25 YEARS OF EXPEDITIONS
IMAGES 1 Eastern Osprey on nest, credit Paul Robson | 2 Zodiac cruising, King George River | 3 Montgomery Reef | 4 Swimming, Crocodile Creek | 5 King George Falls
6 Mermaid Tree, Careening Bay, credit Mark Daffey | 7 Coral Adventurer & Coral Discoverer at anchor, Winyalkan | 8 A welcome by the Wunambal Gaambera people
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WILDLIFE OF THE KIMBERLEY
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Features
• One Xplorer tender, 3 Zodiacs • Open Bridge• Single seat dining • Three cocktail bars • Panoramic Sun Deck • Spacious lounge and deck areas
Features
• 2 Xplorer tenders, 6 Zodiacs • Navigator Lounge in Bridge • Single seat dining with wine table • Three cocktail bars • Well-equipped gym • Passenger elevator • Anchor-free technology
CORAL GEOGRAPHER
CORAL DISCOVERER
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Stateroom CategoriesBridge Deck Balcony Staterooms • 20sqm • Private Balcony
Promenade Deck Cat A Staterooms • 18sqm • Picture Window
Promenade Deck Cat B Staterooms • 15sqm • Picture Window
Main Deck Cat A Staterooms • 18sqm • Porthole Windows
Main Deck Cat B Staterooms • 15sqm • Porthole Windows
Stateroom Categories
Bridge Deck Balcony Suites • 37.5sqm • Private Balcony
Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony
Promenade Deck Staterooms • 17sqm • Picture Window
Coral Deck Staterooms • 17sqm • Porthole Window
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Features
• 2 Xplorer tenders, 6 Zodiacs • Navigator Lounge in Bridge • Single seat dining with wine table • Three cocktail bars • Well-equipped gym • Passenger elevator • Anchor-free technology
CORAL ADVENTURER
Stateroom CategoriesBridge Deck Balcony Suites • 55.8sqm • Private Balcony
Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony
Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony
Promenade Deck Staterooms • 17sqm • Picture Window
Coral Deck Staterooms • 17sqm • Porthole Window
IMAGES 1 Coral Adventurer | 2 Explorer Deck Stateroom, Coral Adventurer
3 Tea on the Deck, Coral Adventurer | 4 Coral Geographer | 5 Coral Discoverer
6 Explorer Deck Stateroom, Coral Geographer | 7 Gym | 8 Lounge, Coral Geographer
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IMAGES 1 Montgomery Reef | 2 Swimming in Red Cone Creek | 3 Crocodile, Porosus Creek | 4 Rock formations, Bigge Island
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Contact us today or speak with your travel agent.
Online www.coralexpeditions.com
Email [email protected]
Free call (Australia) 1800 079 545
Outside Australia +61 7 4040 9999
Head office PO Box 2093 Cairns 4870 QLD Australia
ABN 51 010 809 417 Issued May 2021