Oceanic Discoverer
10 NIGHT KIMBERLEY EXPEDITION darwin-broome or reverse
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| Twin share | Sole use | Twin share | Sole use | |
| 1. Main Deck B | $7,400 pp | $11,100 | $7,750 pp | $11,625 |
| 2. Main Deck A | $7,600 pp | $11,400 | $7,950 pp | $11,925 |
| 3. Promenade Deck B | $7,900 pp | $11,850 | $8,250 pp | $12,375 |
| 4. Promenade Deck A | $8,100 pp | $12,150 | $8,450 pp | $12,675 |
| 4. Bridge | $8,600 pp | NA | $8,950 pp | NA |
| *Discount offer - combine an Across the Top cruise with a Kimberley cruise for a 10% discount | ||||
"Oceanic Discoverer's 10 night expedition cruises will take you to a place of magnificent vistas created by towering rock ridges, silent secluded gorges, wide savannah plains and waterfalls which defy both nature and belief."
darwin-broome itinerary (reverse itinerary below)
DAY 1:
10:00am: Board Oceanic Discoverer for an 11.00am departure. Today we cross the Cambridge Gulf and sail into Western Australian waters. This evening enjoy the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party.
DAY 2:
At approximately noon we arrive at King George River and with the Explorer, our specially designed excursion vessel explores the scenic gorges and views the mighty King George waterfalls. Visit Tranquil Bay for beach walking and exploration.
DAY 3:
This morning we visit the sea bird rookeries on Low Rocks. If time permits we make a stop at Cape Voltaire for a swim and beach exploration. This afternoon we visit the amazing aboriginal rock art gallery on Bigge Island.
DAY 4:
Cruising into Prince Frederick Harbour we anchor at Naturalist Island. Here we have helicopters available for optional scenic flights to the Surveyor and Mitchell Falls on the Mitchell Plateau and enjoy exploration of the surrounding area and enjoy a swim in the fresh water pools. This evening we enjoy a beach BBQ at sunset.
DAY 5:
Careening Bay: Our lecturers lead us to the site of a large boab tree with the inscription "HMC Mermaid - 1820" still clearly visible. This afternoon we cruise into the very scenic Prince Regent Basin.
DAY 6:
With the Explorer we cruise the Prince Regent River and visit Kings Cascades, an unusual and picturesque waterfall cascading over terraced rock formations. We also visit Camp Creek for a picnic lunch and the opportunity to swim in fresh water ponds.
DAY 7:
Today we cruise through Kuri Bay home of the south sea pearl industry. We go ashore at Raft Point and visit a secluded and very interesting aboriginal rock art gallery. We also take the Explorer up one of the many river systems to the waterfalls and a fresh water swim. We may also plan an exploration stop at one of the many islands.
DAY 8:
The Buccaneer Archipelago consists of more than 800 islands and this area experiences over 10 metre tidal ranges, one of the largest in the world. Here our landings and activities are planned around the tides - a way of life in the Kimberley region. Our plans include reef walks and marine life study on Montgomery Reef and a visit to Talbot Bay and the amazing Horizontal Waterfalls.
DAY 9:
Cruising through King Sound, witness the effects of the iron ore mining operations on Koolan and Cockatoo Islands. If time permits we may visit Cockatoo Island. We visit Crocodile Creek and enjoy exploration, and fresh water swimming.
DAY 10:
Cruising through Yampi Sound we visit the Lacepede Islands. These islands are situated well off shore and are known for the turtle nestings and booby and frigate bird colonies. This evening we enjoy the Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party.
DAY 11:
08.00am arrival into Broome.
BROOME-DARWIN ITINERARY
DAY 1:
04:30pm Board Oceanic Discoverer for a 6:00pm departure. This evening enjoy the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party.
DAY 2:
Today we cruise through Pender Bay and visit the Lacapede Islands. These islands are situated well off shore and are known for the turtle nestings and booby and frigate bird colonies.
DAY 3:
Crocodile Creek / Talbot Bay / Horizontal Waterfalls. Today we visit Crocodile Creek and enjoy exploration, and fresh water swimming. We also visit Talbot Bay and the amazing Horizontal Waterfalls.
DAY 4:
The Buccaneer Archipelago consists of more than 800 islands and this area experiences over 10 metre tidal ranges, one of the largest in the world. Here our landings and activities are planned around the tides - a way of life in the Kimberley region. Our plans include reef walks and marine life study on Montgomery Reef and we go ashore at Raft Point and visit a secluded and very interesting aboriginal rock art gallery. We also take the Explorer up one of the many river systems to the waterfalls and a fresh water swim. We may also plan an exploration stop at one of the many islands.
DAY 5:
With the Explorer we cruise the Prince Regent River and visit Kings Cascades, an unusual and picturesque waterfall cascading over terraced rock formations. We also visit Camp Creek for a picnic lunch and the opportunity to swim in fresh water ponds.
DAY 6:
Careening Bay: Our lecturers lead us to the site of a large boab tree with the inscription "HMC Mermaid - 1820" still clearly visible. Today we cruise through Kuri Bay home of the south sea pearl industry.
DAY 7:
Cruising into Prince Frederick Harbour we anchor at Naturalist Island. Here we have helicopters available for optional scenic flights to the Surveyor and Mitchell Falls on the Mitchell Plateau and enjoy exploration of the surrounding area and enjoy a swim in the fresh water pools. This evening we enjoy a beach BBQ at sunset.
DAY 8:
This morning we visit the amazing aboriginal rock art gallery on Bigge Island. This afternoon we visit the sea bird rookeries on Low Rocks.
DAY 9:
Vansittart Bay
DAY 10:
At approximately noon we arrive at King George River and with the Explorer, our specially designed excursion vessel explores the scenic gorges and views the mighty King George waterfalls. This evening we enjoy the Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party.
DAY 11:
08.00 am arrival into Darwin.
Please Note: These itineraries are an indication of the reef, islands and coastal areas visited. While every effort will be made to follow this itinerary we do reserve the right to vary this itinerary to make allowances for weather and tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel.
