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Small Ship Expedition

Kimberley Coast Adventure

2025

Kimberley Coast Adventure

Embark on the ultimate cruise of the Kimberley’s dazzling coastal wonders with nine nights aboard the premium Heritage Adventurer from Broome to Darwin. Among many more highlights, enjoy Zodiac expeditions to key sights including Horizontal Falls, Montgomery Reef and King George Falls, view ancient Indigenous rock art and admire incredible wildlife throughout your journey.

10 day Small Ship Cruise

Boxing Day Offer

FREE Cabin Upgrade

Receive a FREE cabin upgrade valued at up to $4,000 when you book your Kimberley cruise aboard the Heritage Adventurer departing in 2025. ​

Enjoy features of your upgraded suite which may include, additional amenities, more space, larger windows and more premium position on the ship.

Place a hold on select departures or call our travel consultants to receive bonus offer.

Itinerary

10 days / 9 night Small Ship Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Broome, Embark Ship 

Day 2

Lacepede Islands, Buccaneer Archipelago

Day 3

Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls

Insider Experiences

Day 4

Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Freshwater Cove

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River, Mitchell Falls

Enhance Your Journey

Day 6

Bigge Island

Insider Experiences

Day 7

Ashmore Reef

Day 8

Vansittart Bay

Day 9

Koolama Bay, King George River, King George Falls

Insider Experiences

Day 10

Disembark Ship, Depart Darwin

Cruise

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Nine nights aboard the Heritage Adventurer with excursions on Zodiac vessels
26 meals – 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners
Beer, wine and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner aboard your cruise
Enjoy viewing the incredible Horizontal Falls aboard a Zodiac
Explore Montgomery Reef on a Zodiac expedition as the reef rises from the ocean
Admire ancient Wandjina and contact rock art in the caves of Bigge Island
Cruise up close to the powerful King George Falls aboard a Zodiac
Be guided by a local Indigenous guide through an incredible millennia-old Wandjina rock art site at Freshwater Cove

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary

King George River - Northern Kimberley. falls off the Kimberley Plateau with a thunderous roar directly into the ocean far below..A very wild and remote place accessible only by boat or helicopter.

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.

Aerial view of Montgomery Reef, Western Australia
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Montgomery Reef

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.

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Aerial of the Horizontal Falls, Kimberley

Horizontal Falls

Enjoy viewing the incredible Horizontal Falls aboard a Zodiac in Talbot Bay, subject to tidal conditions. Forged by the bay’s impressive 12-metre tides, the powerful currents are a sight to behold.

Bigge Island Indigenous 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.

Wandjina Rock Art

Be led by a local Indigenous guide through an incredible millennia-old Wandjina rock art site at Freshwater Cove.

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Heritage Adventurer

Embark on a breathtaking adventure along Japan and Australia's Kimberley coast while enjoying comfortable accommodation, delicious dining experiences and incredible shore discoveries. With a fleet of 14 Zodiacs on board, all guests are able to maximise their expedition adventure with personalised expedition experiences.

Trip Extension

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

What our customers are saying

Wonderful tours, great food, pleasant people & the Wilderness Lodges were a real treat. I adored the Kimberley, as it is unique & Australia's own outback. Great variety with Lodges & the hotels.

Australia, Kimberly

I would thoroughly recommend this trip to everyone as I would never have seen this beautiful part of our country by myself. Our driver/guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the outback and made it so interesting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Passports are mandatory on all Kimberley coast cruises

  • Price includes airport transfers, port charges and park fees

  • High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions

  • Prices are for cruise only. Flights not included unless specified

 

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