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Kimberley Coastal Expedition

Save up to $7,400 per couple*

Darwin to Broome

10 days / 9 nights

Cruise Holiday

Multiple departures

Overview

Cruise along the stunning Kimberley Coast aboard the luxurious Seabourn Pursuit. Visit some of the Kimberley’s majestic natural wonders including Horizontal Falls, Montgomery Reef, King George Falls and more. Enjoy delectable dining and luxury accommodation on board your ship.

9 nights from $15,495* per person twin share
WAS $18,695 per person twin share

Departures June 2025 - August 2026

*Advertised pricing is based on per person twin share on 21 May &16 July 2025 departures, correct as of 17 March 2025.

Inclusions

  • 9 nights aboard the Seabourn Pursuit with daily excursions on Zodiac vessels
  • Experiences in 11 destinations
  • Locally inspired dining – a total of 26 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
  • Services of an APT Cruise Director and expert Expedition Team
  • View the incredible natural phenomenon Horizontal Falls
  • Join your Expedition Team to explore Montgomery Reef by Zodiac
  • Be guided by a local Indigenous guide through an incredible millennia-old Wandjina rock art site at Freshwater Cove

Signature Experiences

  • Designed Exclusively for APT guests
  • These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises

Itinerary

 

DayPortDetails
Day 1Arrive 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.

Stay: Nine Nights, Seabourn Pursuit

Daily:·  Dinner

Day 2King 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.

Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner

Day 3Vansittart Bay

This morning, join your Expedition Team on an intriguing discovery. Walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC-3, 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.

Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner

Day 4Ashmore Reef

This morning, join your Expedition Team on an intriguing discovery. Walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC-3, 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.

Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner

Day 5Bigge Island

Today, enjoy a Signature Experience on Bigge Island.

Signature Experience - Bigge Island Aboriginal Rock Art

See incredible galleries of ancient Wandjina rock art in the many caves of Bigge Island. Some of the artworks are thought to have been repainted annually by the Wunambal people for up to 5,000 years.

Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner

Day 6Hunter 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 breakthtaking Mitchell Falls on a scenic helicopter flight experience.

Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner

Day 7Montgomery 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.

 

Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner

Day 8Horizontal 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.

Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner

Day 9Buccaneer Archipelago, Adele Island

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.

Daily:·  Breakfast·  Lunch·  Dinner

Day 10Disembark Ship, Depart Broome

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

Daily:·  Breakfast

 

 

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* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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