- Nine nights aboard Seabourn Pursuit with daily excursions on Zodiac vessels
- Experiences in 27 destinations
- Locally-inspired dining – a total of 67 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- Services of an APT Driver-Guide and Tour Director on cruise
- See the wild dolphins of Monkey Mia and watch as local rangers undertake a dolphin feeding demonstration
- Enjoy a full day to discover the impressive contrasting landscapes of Karijini National Park
- Enjoy the opportunity to view the unspoilt reef at Ningaloo Reef aboard a glass bottom boat
- Join your Expedition Team to explore Montgomery Reef by Zodiac
West Coast Explorer with Kimberley Coastal Expedition
Trip Type: Small Ship Cruise
Australia
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24 Days
Starts From:
NZD 28,095.00 /Person
Embark on a 24-day adventure from Perth to Darwin. Explore Nambung National Park, Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Marine Park, and Karijini National Park. Dis...
West Coast Explorer with Kimberley Coastal Expedition
Embark on a 24-day adventure from Perth to Darwin. Explore Nambung National Park, Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Marine Park, and Karijini National Park. Discover historical sites, Aboriginal rock art, and stunning landscapes. Join the luxurious Seabourn Pursuit for a Kimberley Coast cruise, visiting Adele Island, Buccaneer Archipelago, Horizontal Falls, and more.
Arrive in Perth and be transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner.
Accommodation
Perth, Ritz-Carlton
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Perth , Australia
Travel to Nambung National Park, a striking coastal desert region, home to the unique limestone Pinnacles. Enjoy lunch with a stunning coastal view at the Lobster shack, before continuing to the of Geraldton.
Accommodation
The Gerald Apartment Hotel , or Similar
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Perhaps join an optional breathtaking flight over the Abrolhos Islands, located 55km’s off the coast, Marvel at the scenic beauty of the Pelaert and Wallabi Groups from above as you glide over the azure waters. Experience the rich history of the Batavia wreck site and keep an eye out for seasonal whale sightings (own expense). Explore the port town of Geraldton after breakfast, including a visit to the H.M.A.S Sydney Memorial, dedicated to those who served in the Royal Australian Navy and the lives and ships lost. Head to Kalbarri National Park to begin your explorations. Take in the remarkable views from the Skywalk
Accommodation
Kalbarri Edge Resort
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
This morning, journey along the Butchers Track to the stunning coastline where World Heritage-listed Shark Bay lies. This westernmost part of Australia has a unique combination of stunning scenery and amazing flora and fauna, unlike anywhere else in Australia. Later, continue to Monkey Mia.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Enjoy a special Signature Experience this morning then perhaps explore pristine white sand beaches during a time at leisure. Relish a sunset cruise before a seafood dinner at your resort.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Today, head to Hamelin Pool to see the stromatolites, which are considered the world’s oldest living organisms. Enjoy a stop at Shell Beach then continue to Carnarvon on the Gascoyne River.
Accommodation
Carnarvon, Best Western Hospitality Inn
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Travel to World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park and join a cruise aboard a glass bottom boat at Coral Bay. Enjoy the opportunity to snorkel on this unspoilt reef in warm crystal-clear waters. Beneath the surface, you'll find dugongs, dolphins, manta rays, and more than 500 species of fish. Marine playgrounds really don’t get much better than this.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Exmouth, Manta rays Ningaloo Beach Resort
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Explore Cape Range National Park as you board a cruise through the gorge walls of Yardie Creek. Admire the plethora of wildlife, the deep waters and the dramatic red limestone cliff faces. Make a stop in Turquoise Bay, voted as one of the best beaches in the world. Later, visit the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse on your way back to the resort for dinner.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
This morning, travel to Karijini National Park, Western Australia’s second largest national park. Continue to your beautiful eco retreat in Karijini National Park, nestled in the pristine bushland near Joffre Gorge, a magnificent curved waterfall that has formed a natural amphitheatre. Here, enjoy dinner before getting some much-needed rest before tomorrow's exploration.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Karijini Eco Retreat
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Enjoy a full day to discover the contrasting landscapes of Karijini National Park where a vast range of flora and fauna thrives. See the rugged red beauty of Dales Gorge. Perhaps walk to stunning Joffre Falls, located near the eco retreat, or admire the rich red colours from Oxer and Junction Pool lookouts. Later, visit the 20-metre tumbling Fortescue Falls.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Explore the Pilbara mining region as you take a tour of Mt Whaleback Mine today. Hear the latest up-to-date information about the current mining projects at the world’s largest open cut iron ore mine. Afterwards, arrive at your hotel for dinner.
Accommodation
Seasons Hotel Newman
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Travel to Marble Bar via Nullagine, a town that takes its name from the local Indigenous name for the river that runs through its centre. Marble Bar is infamously known as the hottest town in Australia. The town received its name after a stunning formation of jasper which settlers mistook for a huge bar of marble. Later, arrive at Port Hedland, a mining town renowned for its extensive exportation of iron ore.
Accommodation
Port Hedland, The Esplanade Hotel
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Stop at the famous Eighty Mile Beach, a stunning coastline that marks the end of the Great Sandy Desert. Keep an eye out for the migratory birds that call the wetland area home. Continue to Eco Beach Resort and enjoy a relaxed dinner this evening.
Accommodation
Eco Beach Resort
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Travel to Broome today and check in to your resort. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure before a final farewell dinner this evening.
Accommodation
Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Perth , Australia
Enjoy a leisurely morning, before being welcomed aboard your expedition ship in the afternoon. 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.
Accommodation
Nine Nights, Seabourn Pursuit
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Broome , Australia
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. There’s further promise of turquoise waters this afternoon as your ship arrives in the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to more than 800 islands. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s welcome dinner.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Broome , Australia
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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Broome , Australia
Today, visit Freshwater Cove and Montgomery Reef, where you will enjoy two Signature Experiences.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Broome , Australia
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 harbour and its waterways are rich in wildlife including mudskippers and saltwater crocodiles. Porosus Creek takes its name from the scientific name for 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 Mitchell Falls in all its splendour from above (flight at own expense).
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Broome , Australia
Today, enjoy a Signature Experience on Bigge Island.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Broome , Australia
Enjoy a relaxed morning aboard your luxurious ship. This afternoon, pay a special visit to Ashmore Reef Marine Park. Located in the Timor Sea and spanning 583 square kilometres, the reef is a sanctuary for many marine species. Every year, more than 100,000 seabirds breed here, including crested terns, white-tailed tropicbirds and great frigatebirds. In addition to the prolific birdlife, beneath the clear tropical waters, the coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandflats and lagoons of Ashmore Reef are home to a colourful array of marine life. 255 species of reef building coral dwell here - the greatest number of any reef on the West Australian coast. Our visit to Ashmore Reef is required to ensure we comply with Australian government regulations. Pending favourable weather and sea conditions, you’ll explore this sanctuary via Zodiac with your Expedition Team.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Broome , Australia
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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Broome , Australia
Today, your ship cruises into Koolama Bay. Hear how this harbour 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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Broome , Australia
Arriving at Darwin this morning means it's time to say goodbye to your ship and to be transferred to the airport.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Broome , Australia
- Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations and at the start of the season
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions
- Valid passports are mandatory on all Kimberley Coast cruises
- Cruising itineraries are subject to change due to tidal conditions and may be modified on board your ship
- Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified
Provided by
APT
Reference Code:
GKKCBWF24R
GKKCBWF24R
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Perth → Darwin, Australia
Perth → Darwin, Australia
Trip Finishes:
Australia
Australia
Countries Visited:
Australia
Australia
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