The Kimberley - Cruising to the Australian Outback
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Overview
Highlights
- Cross Cambridge Gulf and sail into Western Australian waters.
- Discover the mighty King George aboard Explorer, a specially designed excursion vessel
- Visit Tranquil Bay for beach walking and exploration.
- Join the expedition leader on a walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3, which crash landed on the beach during WWII.
- After anchoring in Winyalken Bay travel ashore aboard Explorer to the maze of natural sandstone caves known as Hathaway's Hideaway
- Cruise the mighty Prince Regent River aboard Explorer to breathtaking King Cascades, an unusual and picturesque waterfall cascading over terraced rock formations
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- Included in your cruise fare are accommodations as booked
- Cruise transportation
- All meals onboard
- 24-hour room service
- Entertainment and educational programs
- Use of all of our onboard facilities
- Including our comprehensive range of library and video resources
- Use of snorkeling equipment such as masks, fins, flotation vests and wetsuits plus a free scuba skills lesson.
Itinerary
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
Board for a 9:00am departure. Cross Cambridge Gulf and sail into Western Australian waters. This afternoon join the Expedition Staff for an informative introduction to the Kimberley before meeting your fellow travelers and friendly crew at the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
Discover the mighty King George aboard Explorer, a specially designed excursion vessel. Explore scenic gorges, and in the inflatable zodiacs cruise close to the base ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
Join the expedition leader on a walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3, which crash landed on the beach during WWII. Later, visit Jar Islan...
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
After anchoring in Winyalken Bay travel ashore aboard Explorer to the maze of natural sandstone caves known as Hathaway's Hideaway. Later, helicopters are available ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
Discover the rock art gallery on Bigge Island, featuring fine examples of both Wandjina and Bradshaw art. Then, explore Careening Bay which was named by Phillip Parke...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
Cruise the mighty Prince Regent River aboard Explorer to breathtaking King Cascades, an unusual and picturesque waterfall cascading over terraced rock formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch at beautiful Camp Creek, where there is time for a leisurely swim in the fresh water pools.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today savor a truly unforgettable moment as Montgomery Reef 'rises' out of the ocean as the tide ebbs. Join the expedition staff aboard the Explorer and zodiacs to experience this natural phenomenon up-close and discover the reef's diverse marine life including turtles, manta rays and reef sharks. Later, cruise through scenic Doubtful Bay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
Cruising through Kuri Bay, home of the south sea pearl industry, travel ashore at Raft Point and visit a secluded and very interesting Aboriginal rock art gallery to...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
Cruise through the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to over 800 islands. In Talbot Bay, the tides create an amazing spectacle, the unique Horizontal Falls, described by le...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer
Cruise through Pender Bay and, subject to weather and tides, visit the Lacepede Islands, a series of low islands consisting of coarse sand and coral rubble lying atop...
Our unforgettable cruise along the Kimberley coast concludes in Broome this morning after an early breakfast; disembark at 8:00am.
Meals: Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Personal nature
- Travel and medical insurance, laundry charges, shopping onboard, bar expenses, hair dressing and massage treatments, optional shore experiences, medical treatment, telephone and internet charges,
- Plus a Government Environmental Management charge of $16.50 per person - payable on board.
Accommodation
Coral Expeditions I, formely known as the Coral Princess, is a twin-hulled boutique catamaran that promises a unique small ship cruising experience in the Australian coastal waters of the Great Barrier Reef, Cape York & Arnhem Land and Kimberley regions. Accommodating just 50 guests, Coral Expeditions I offers the facilities of a larger ship, yet retains the atmosphere of a private yacht. Cabins Aboard Coral Expeditions I The 25 onboard rooms are bathed in natural light, with a fresh and modern decor creating a breezy feel. You can choose between double- and twin-bedded rooms, each fully equipped with a spacious private ensuite, air conditioning and ample storage space. Enjoy the comforts of the spacious en suite bathroom, featuring hairdryer, international power outlets, shower, vanity unit and toilet facilities. Rooms also feature picture windows for expansive ocean views (except some Cabin category rooms featuring portholes), ample storage space and air-conditioning. All rooms are serviced daily and feature luxurious Gilchrist & Soames toiletries.
Coral Expeditions I 50 guests Year Built: 1988 Refurbished: 2012 12 crew members Length: 115 feet Beam: 43 feet Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Coral Princess Deluxe Stateroom Six Deluxe Staterooms are located across the top decks of the ship, in close proximity to the Bridge and the Sun Deck. Deluxe Staterooms are a spacious 185 square feet in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views along with a comfortable settee, desk, ample storage space and your choice of double or twin beds. Upper Deck Stateroom Eight light and airy Upper Deck Staterooms are located on Deck B, a dedicated accommodation deck offering a quiet environment, yet still in close proximity to the Bridge, Sun Deck and Dining Room. Upper Deck Staterooms are a spacious 151 square feet in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views along with a desk, ample storage space and your choice of double or twin beds. Stateroom Five Stateroom category rooms are located on Deck C, close to the Dining Room and the Explorer excursion boat boarding platform. Ideal for those wishing to avoid stairs, Stateroom category rooms feature modern decor and comfortable furnishings. At 151 square feet in size Staterooms offer plenty of space to relax and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views along with a desk, ample storage space and your choice of double or twin beds. Cabin Perfectly suited to those guests on a budget, Cabin category rooms are located on the lower deck, downstairs from the Dining Room and the Explorer excursion boat boarding platform. Cabin category rooms feature modern decor and comfortable furnishings and are a compact 108 square feet in size. Cabins feature twin circle portholes, air-conditioning,a private en suite bathroom, ample storage space and twin beds.
- Discover the mighty King George River
- Visit Jar Island and discover the island's outstanding rock art gallery
- Discover the rock art gallery on Bigge Island
- Experience Cruise, mighty Prince Regent River aboard Explorer to breath taking King Cascades
- Visit unforgettable moment as Montgomery Reef
- Experience cruising to Prince Regent River and Buccaneer Archipelago
10 Breakfast,10 Lunches and 10 Dinners
Families & Children Travel with children under 12 years of age is not recommended given the nature of these programs.
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