Itinerary Expand allDarwin to Broome Day 1 Depart DarwinOn day of departure, meet Coral Expeditions at Darwin Cruise Terminal for your checkin procedure, please arrive at 0700hrs. The crew will then transfer you with your luggage to the ship at 0800hrs where there is time to settle into your cabin before our 9:00am departure. Spend a luxuriant sea day at leisure as we cruise across Joseph Bonaparte Gulf and sail into Western Australian waters.Take the time to become acquainted with all the facilities onboard and join our Expedition Team in the Lounge for an insightful introduction to the Kimberley. As dusk falls meet your fellow travellers, the Captain and crew for the Captain’s Welcome Drinks.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Lunch Dinner Day 2 King George River and FallsFed by the King George River draining across the Gardner Plateau, 80m tall King George Falls are the most impressive Kimberley waterfalls and the highest twin falls in Western Australia. Before reaching the mist-like spray rising from the base of King George Falls, we cruise through steep-sided gorges carved by a flooded river system that carved a swathe through the Kimberley landscape 400 million years ago.Early in the waterfall season, we may cruise around the base of impressive King George Falls while in later months we take the opportunity to view the honeycomb erosion patterns of sandstone cliffs up close.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 3 Vansittart BayVansittart Bay is home to many cultural and historically significant sites like the remarkable Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) Aboriginal rock art galleries estimated to be up to 20,000 years old. Jar Island is so-named after the pot shards found here, brought to the island by Macassan fisherman harvesting sea cucumbers (also known as trepang).Nearby, on the Anjo Peninsula lays the well-preserved wreckage of a US Airforce C-53 Skytrooper aircraft, the result of a pilot losing his bearings flying from Perth to Broome in 1942 and putting down on a salt pan near present-day Truscott Airbase.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 4 Mitchell Falls, Winyalkan and Swift BayTumbling down the Mitchell Plateau in a series of tiered waterfalls and emerald green rock pools, the Mitchell Falls are the photogenic poster child for the Mitchell River National Park. Take a scenic helicopter flight (additional cost) to multi-tiered Mitchell Falls where emerald-hued rock pools cascade down the escarpment and ancient rock art galleries are concealed in caves behind curtains of water.Mitchell River National Park is inhabited by significant numbers of mammals, amphibians, reptiles and bird species which are lured by a year-round water source. Sandstone terraces beside tiered rock pools make a terrific viewing platform from which to savor the serenity of this ancient landscape.An alternative option to Mitchell Falls is exploring the sandstone caves of Wollaston Bay or Wollaston Creek. This mass of weathered tunnels, arches and columns form a labyrinth-like maze and was once an Aboriginal midden. Another option while anchored at Winyalkan Bay is a visit to a series Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art galleries at Swift Bay.In the evening we will enjoy watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean while indulging in a gourmet BBQ.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 5 Prince Frederick HarbourPrince Frederick Harbour is one of the Kimberley’s most spectacular locations at the southern end of York Sound. The harbour is dotted with islands lined with mangroves and monsoon rainforests, set against a backdrop of the ochre-hued escarpment.White-bellied sea eagles and other birds of prey are often seen here, and at low tide, expansive mudflats reveal large populations of mudskippers and mangrove crabs. We will take our Xplorer tender vessels on a cruise up Porosus Creek to view some striking rock formations.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 6 Prince Regent River and Careening BayKing Cascade is a classically beautiful terraced waterfall and is one of the most photographed waterfalls in the Kimberley. Falling from a considerable height and around 50m across, water tumbles down a staggered terrace of Kimberley sandstone. Layer upon layer of ochre-hued and blackened rock sprouts grasses, mosses and ferns in a sort of lushly vegetated hanging garden.We reach King Cascade after cruising in our Xplorer tender vessels down the steep-sided Prince Regent River which is a remarkable anomaly as the river runs dead straight along a fault line.Lt. Phillip Parker King named nearby Careening Bay after he beached his leaking vessel HMC Mermaid to effect repairs. While stranded on this remote coastline for 17 days the ship’s carpenter carved HMC Mermaid 1820 into the bottle-shaped trunk of a boab tree near the beach. 200 years later, the Mermaid Boab Tree has since split into two trunks and sports a mammoth girth of 12m. Significantly, the bulbous tree is listed on the National Register of Big Trees and the carpenter’s careful inscription now stands almost as tall as a person.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 7 Montgomery ReefMontgomery Reef is a biologically diverse area covering over 300 sq km and was named by Phillip Parker King. Twice daily, as the sea recedes in mammoth 11m tides, Montgomery Reef rises from the Indian Ocean in a cascade of rushing water revealing a flat-topped reef pockmarked with rock pools and rivulets.As the reef emerges, we get up close in our Xplorer and Zodiac inflatable tenders to witness the spectacle as our Expedition Team share their knowledge on the formation of the reef and the myriad wildlife. Opportunistic birds take advantage of the emerging reef, feeding on marine life left exposed in rock pools. Turtles, dolphins, dugongs and sawfish too are also attracted to feeding opportunities as the ocean recedes.The ocean is awash in a swirl of eddies and whirlpools as the moon’s gravitational force takes hold. Then, a few hours later the entire water-borne drama is reversed as the tide comes in and Montgomery Reef disappears below sea level.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 8 Doubtful BayRaft Point guards the entrance to Doubtful Bay, a vast body of sheltered water which harbours significant sites such as the ancient Wandjina rock art galleries located a short walk from the beach and are considered some of the finest in the Kimberley and we visit the rock art galleries when Traditional Owners are available to guide us. Doubtful Bay is the traditional country of the Worrora people who follow the Wandjina, their god, law-maker and creator. Images of Wandjina are found throughout the Kimberley, recording their stories, knowledge and culture in stone.Red Cone Creek flows gently downstream until it meets the small but impressive Ruby Falls. Named by local mariner Capt. Chris Trucker after his daughter, Red Cone Creek is carved through rock formations stacked atop each other like building blocks. These rock walls are great for climbing and clambering over before reaching a series of freshwater swimming holes and waterfalls. The falls may be a gurgling torrent or a gentle trickle, depending on the time of the year.Other sites we aim to visit in Doubtful Bay include the mighty Steep Island and Ruby Falls at Red Cone Creek.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 9 Horizontal Falls and Buccaneer ArchipelagoThe Horizontal Falls are one of the Kimberley’s biggest attractions and are a result of the mammoth 11m tides the Kimberley is renowned for. Naturalist David Attenborough described the Horizontal Falls as ‘one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.’The Horizontal Falls are created as the ocean thunders through a narrow gorge in the McLarty Ranges. Water builds up on one side and is forcibly pushed through the bottleneck, creating a rushing horizontal waterfall of swiftly flowing seawater. Riding the rapids on our Zodiac inflatable tenders is one of the highlights of our Kimberley expedition cruises.Talbot Bay is at the heart of the Buccaneer Archipelago, where rocks on the 800 or so islands are estimated at over 2 billion years old. At Cyclone Creek, you will see evidence of massive geological forces in the impressive rock formations and cruise through the Iron Islands, past Koolan Island, before enjoying sunset drinks at Nares Point.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 10 The Lacepede IslandsThe Lacepede Islands are a protected class-A nature reserve and are significant as a seabird nesting rookery for brown boobies and roseate terns. Other species often sighted at the Lacepedes include Australian Pelicans, frigate birds, egrets and gulls. The four low-lying islands are also an important breeding and nesting habitat for green turtles.If weather and tide conditions are suitable, we will explore the lagoons by Xplorer and Zodiac tender vessels.As our incredible Kimberley adventures draw to a close, on our last evening aboard we enjoy the Captain’s farewell drinks amongst new-found friends.Premium accommodation: The Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer or Coral Geographer Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 11 Arrive in BroomeOur incredible adventure along the Kimberley Coast concludes in Broome this morning at 8:00am. Bid farewell to new-found friends, the Captain and crew. A post-cruise transfer to Broome CBD or Airport is included (must advise and pre-book with Exodus at least 1 month before departure if you wish to have a departure transfer).If you’re not transferring directly to the airport why not spend the day visiting world-famous Cable Beach or stroll the historic streets of Chinatown in central Broome. Meals included: Breakfast
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Premium accommodation: Coral Adventurer/ Coral Discoverer/ Coral GeographerDuring this premium adventure cruise, you will spend 10 nights on-board the Coral Adventurer, Coral Discoverer or Coral Geographer.CORAL ADVENTURER:Launched in April 2019, Coral Adventurer is a 99 passenger ship built to take you closer to unspoiled vistas in comfort, style and safety. When Coral Expeditions set out to build the Coral Adventurer, they wanted a ship that would last decades. Their search to build for quality and technology took them to the shipbuilders in Norway who have a long history of building durable ships for the harsh environments of the North Sea. Coral Expeditions also looked deep inside to capture the requirements of their guests, crew and the areas they sail to. The result is a happy marriage of modern shipbuilding technology and cruising Australian style.Bridge Deck Balcony SuiteThe two Cairns and Darwin suites are spacious and elegant retreats after a busy day ashore.Suites are equipped with a lounge area, minibar and personal coffee machine.They have a spacious super King-sized bed.The 8 square metre private balcony has an outdoor daybed and lounge chair for two.A unique outside-facing bathroom with picture windows, bath and separate shower complete the suite experience.The complimentary minibar is replenished daily. Bridge Deck Balcony Suites are 55.8 square metres.Bridge Deck Balcony StateroomThe two Bridge Deck staterooms are comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles.A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included. The compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage.French windows opening to a balcony with seating for two gives you a private perch to watch the panorama unfold outside.These staterooms are located on the bridge deck with superb views and adjacent to the Cairns and Darwin suites. Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms are 21.4 square metres.Explorer Deck Balcony StateroomExplorer Deck staterooms are located below the Bridge Deck and are comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles.A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included.The compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage.Your private balcony has seating for two from which to view the passing coastal vistas. Explorer Deck Balcony Staterooms are 21.4 square metres.Promenade Deck StateroomPromenade Deck Staterooms are located below the Explorer Deck and are identically furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles.A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included.The compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage.A large picture window gives you wide views of the world outside. Promenade Deck Staterooms are 17 square metres.Coral Deck StateroomCoral Deck Staterooms are located below the Promenade Deck and furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles.A wardrobe, desk and armchair are included.The compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage.A porthole window gives you views of the world outside. Coral Deck Staterooms are 17 square metres. CORAL DISCOVERER:Launched in 2005, the Coral Discoverer set a new benchmark standard of sophistication in expedition cruising. Coral Discoverer is a 72 passenger ship built to take you closer to unspoiled vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines and islands. Her tender vessel, Xplorer, features a hydraulic lowering system and can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to beaches and rivers. Coral Discoverer is equipped with latest technology active stabilisers to ensure comfortable cruising in open waters and is fitted with modern safety and navigation equipment and wireless internet facilities.Built to international SOLAS standards and one aim in mind; to create the ultimate small ship cruising experience. Australian flagged, and staffed entirely by an Australian and New Zealand crew, your experience aboard Coral Discoverer will be unique.In 2016, a significant upgrade and refresh of the facilities aboard Coral Discoverer has brought her amenities to an even higher level. The Sun Deck with circular Explorer Bar has evolved to become a new social space and the hub of on board community living. Guest accommodation also received a substantial upgrade with the addition of six Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms providing coveted inside/outside living quarters. All other Stateroom grades also received a full upgrade with updated bathroom fixtures, soft furnishings and artwork providing an even more comfortable stay on board Coral Discoverer.Bridge Deck Balcony StateroomLocated on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and BridgeThe six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 20sqm (215 square feet) in sizeStaterooms open out onto private balconies for expansive ocean viewsFurnished with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin beddingPromenade Deck (Category A) StateroomEncircled by a full-ship promenadeThe19 spacious Promenade Deck (Category A) staterooms are 18sqm (195 square feet) in sizeFeature picture windows for expansive ocean viewsFurnished with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin beddingPromenade Deck (Category B) Stateroom- Sole use onlyLocated in the bow of the ship and encircled by a full-ship promenadeThe two Promenade Deck (Category B) staterooms are 15sqm (160 square feet) in sizeFeature picture windows for expansive ocean viewsFurnished with a desk, telephone and Junior King beddingThese rooms are allocated for Sole Use onlyMain deck (Category A) StateroomLocated close to the Dining RoomThe six spacious Main Deck (Category A) staterooms are 18sqm (195 square feet) in sizeFeature large, twin porthole windows for expansive ocean viewsFurnished with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin beddingMain Deck (Category B) stateroomsLocated close to the Dining RoomThe three spacious Main Deck (Category B) staterooms are 18sqm (195 square feet) in sizeFeature twin portholes for expansive ocean viewsFurnished with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin beddingCORAL GEOGRAPHER:Launched in March 2021, Coral Expeditions are proud to introduce their newest ship – Coral Geographer. As a sister ship to Coral Adventurer (launched April 2019), the Coral Geographer remains true to the nature of authentic expeditions. When designing their next generation of ships, Coral Expeditions stubbornly resisted the idea of large and glitzy so they can remain small enough to go to untouched places, focusing on bringing small numbers of like-minded guests closer to nature and cultures with personal attention and professional Australian service. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to go where larger vessels cannot. The 99-passenger ship features the same state-of-the-art specifications and expedition features as Coral Adventurer, however, due to popular demand, she has an increased number of 6 bridge deck suites with horizon bathtubs.Bridge Deck Balcony SuiteThere are 6 spacious and elegant suites featured on the Coral GeographerThey are equipped with a lounge area, minibar and personal coffee machine.They have special Junior King sized beds.A 3.5 square metre private balcony has an outdoor daybed and lounge chair for two.The unique outside-facing bathroom with floor to ceiling windows is the feature of the suites, with an infinity bathtub with sky views.The complimentary minibar is replenished daily. Bridge Deck Balcony Suites are 37.5 square metres.Explorer Deck Balcony StateroomExplorer Deck staterooms are comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singlesA wardrobe, desk and armchair are includedThe compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storageYour private balcony has seating for two from which to view the passing coastal vistasThese staterooms are located on the Explorer deckExplorer Deck Balcony Staterooms are 21.4 square metresPromenade Deck StateroomPromenade Deck Staterooms are located below the Explorer deck and furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singlesA wardrobe, desk and armchair are includedThe compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storageA large picture window gives you wide views of the world outsidePromenade Deck Staterooms are 17 square metresCoral Deck StateroomCoral Deck Staterooms are located below the Promenade Deck and are identically furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singlesA wardrobe, desk and armchair are includedThe compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storageA porthole window gives you views of the world outsideCoral Deck Staterooms are 17 square metresSpecific cabin types can be booked for sole use (subject to availability). Passengers who are paying for sole use will have a choice of Twin Bed or Junior King bed. Please enquire with our sales team for further details.Share Policy Accommodation on the Ship is based on twin share occupancy. If guests are travelling alone and wish to share accommodation, a roommate will be assigned to your cabin whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we always pair participants of the same sex. Please note, in the event of a share partner not being found, you will be charged the full room rate (double the twin-share fare).
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