Kimberley Luxury Cruising 2026

STAY
Fully Accommodated Tour PONANT Le Jacques Cartier
TOUR FARE
From $12,800 pp twin share
DURATION
11 Days Darwin to Broome

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1
Board Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal in Broome
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This morning is yours to explore Broome at your leisure. In the afternoon, make your way to the Port of Broome to board Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal for your Kimberley cruise. Meal (D)

2
Lacepede Islands
PONANT Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal
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The Lacepede Islands are an important breeding habitat for Green Turtles and have been named as an important bird area. The breeding colony of Brown Boobies is possibly the largest in the world and up to 20,000 Roseate Terns have also been recorded here. Join your Expedition Team for a guided Zodiac tour. Meals (B.L.D)

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Collier Bay, Horizontal Falls
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The ancient landscapes of Collier Bay have been shaped by massive tidal movements, creating a photographer’s paradise. With a tidal range exceeding 14 metres, this creates a unique phenomenon. Nestled in the centre of the bay is Montgomery Reef, the world’s largest inshore reef system. As the tide falls, water cascades off the top of the reef, creating turbulent ‘rivers’ and mini waterfalls. Nestled at the southern end of Buccaneer Archipelago is Talbot Bay, home to the world’s only Horizontal Falls. Also, hidden in the many caves and grottos of this ancient landscape are a multitude of ancient rock art galleries. Meals (B.L.D)

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Collier Bay, Horizontal Falls
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See day 3.

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Careening Bay
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Careening Bay was named by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King after his ship, the HMC Mermaid, was careened there in 1820. As the crew worked hard to re-float the vessel, the ship’s carpenter carved the name of the vessel and the year into a boab tree. The boab tree is now three metres wide and National Heritage listed. Meals (B.L.D)

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Hunter River
PONANT Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal
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Arguably one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River are lined with pockets of ancient rainforest, pristine mangroves, and mosaic sandstone cliffs. The sandstone escarpment at the river mouth, known as “Kampamantiya”, rises over 200 metres high before giving way to mud banks and mangrove forests. The Expedition Team will share their knowledge as you explore by Zodiac. You will also have the opportunity to reach the Mitchell Falls by helicopter (additional cost) from Naturalist Island Beach. Meals (B.L.D)

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Swift Bay
PONANT Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal
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The Bonaparte Archipelago consists of a rugged maze of islands stretching almost 150 kilometres along the coast. The bay is composed of fractured sandstone, providing an abundance of rock shelters. On the walls of these shelters are examples of Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style rock art. Join your Expedition Team for a guided walk to these rock art galleries. Meals (B.L.D)

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Vansittart Bay
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Jar Island contains ancient rock art galleries depicting the Gwion Gwion style unique to the Kimberley region. Gwion Gwion art may extend to over 30,000 years before our time and represents the first wave of seagoing colonisers of the Australian continent. These are the oldest detailed depictions of human figures in the world. Join your Expedition Team ashore for a walk to the site of the Gwion Gwion art galleries. Meals (B.L.D)

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King George River
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The journey up the King George River is breathtaking. The 80-metre-high sides of the gorge display varying degrees of weathering of the Warton sandstone, with the colours and textures changing with the light. The King George twin falls are the highest single-drop falls in the Kimberley. Your Expedition Team will escort you to the foot of the falls and explain the geological formations of the canyon. Meals (B.L.D)

10
Le Jacques Cartier or Le Soleal at sea
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Enjoy a day at sea and take advantage of the on-board facilities. Your Expedition Team will provide an enrichment programme, focusing on Australian history, flora, and fauna. Lovers of the open sea can visit the ship’s upper deck and perhaps be lucky enough to spot marine species. Meals (B.L.D)

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Darwin
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Early this morning, dock in the Port of Darwin, where you will disembark and your Kimberley cruising will come to an end. Meals (B)

Pricing & Departure Dates

DEPARTURE DATES
Month Departures
March 19
April 1, 9, 22, 29
May 4, 13, 20, 24
June 3, 9, 14, 24, 30
July 4, 15, 20, 25
August 5, 10, 26
PRICE PER PERSON FROM (Darwin to Broome)
Cabin March - September 2026
Bridge Deck Balcony Suite $28,900
Explorer Deck Balcony Stateroom $20,600
Promenade Deck Stateroom $15,500
Coral Deck Stateroom $12,800
*Advance Purchase Holiday fares are subject to availability. Within 6 months of travel Saver Holiday fares may be offered, subject to availability. Outback Spirit touring is based on the Outback Spirit Earlybird fare. Prices are subject to change. Further conditions apply.  
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