13 Day Luxury Cruise | Escape into The Kimberley with Scenic

Broome - Board your Scenic Cruise

This morning after breakfast check out and make your way to board the ultra-luxurious Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht. Settle into your spacious suite and enjoy the first destination of this incredible journey. 

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Lacepede Islands

The stunning coast of Lacepede Islands Nature Reserve was named by French explorer Baudin in 1801 to commemorate his naturalist compatriot, Count Lacepede. In the past, Macassan boats used for fishing trepang (sea cucumbers) frequented these islands, but today they are an important nesting site for green turtles, and home to large colonies of lesser frigate birds and brown boobies.

Your expert Discovery Team will take you on an exhilarating Zodiac discovery excursion, weather permitting.

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Buccaneer Archipelago

Overnight, your Discovery Yacht will cruise across the mouth of King Sound into the Buccaneer Archipelago. This spectacular maze of more than 800 islands is jaw-dropping for its vivid colours: iron-rich red rock, green pockets of lush rainforest, striking turquoise ocean and pristine white beaches. Enjoy the picturesque scenery while you relax onboard in ultra-luxury.

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Talbot Bay - Horizontal Falls

Talbot Bay’s spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls is a natural wonder to tick off your Australian bucket list. This phenomenon is caused by a unique combination of geology and massive tidal surges.

If time and tides permit, you may have the opportunity to go through these fascinating falls and around the narrow waterways of Talbot Bay in a Zodiac. Later, choose to embark on a challenging 9.5 kilometre walk into the Kimberley’s remote wilderness.

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Montgomery Reef - Raft Point

Magically rising out of the sea at low tide, Montgomery Reef is a transient landscape of coral reef and waterfalls rich with marine life. Green turtles often swim in the narrow corridors of coral around the edge of the reef, so keep your eyes peeled.

Take a Zodiac cruise with your expert Discovery Team around the waterfalls and try to spot manta rays, dolphins, black-tipped reef sharks or dugongs. You will also visit Raft Point, an imposing bluff in the middle of Doubtful Bay, home to an impressive indigenous rock art gallery.

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Bigge Island - Lowe Rocks

Bigge Island is a haunting place of great silence where you’ll gain a true sense of the antiquity of our country. Rise early this morning to see the renowned Wandjina (Kaiara or Sea Wandjina) spirit paintings whose origins remain shrouded in mystery and controversy. Time and weather permitting, you can walk to the far side of the island to view the unique Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings.

Immerse yourself in the local culture during a traditional smoking ceremony, followed by tea with local indigenous artists.

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hunter River

Located in Prince Regent National Park, the Hunter River is flanked by pockets of rainforest, vast swathes of mangroves and soaring red cliffs. Explore this magical waterway, which is said to have the highest proportion of saltwater crocodiles in the Kimberley.

Pending on the tide levels, we plan to explore the stunning surroundings by Zodiac. Admire sandstone cliffs, pristine mangrove forests and inlets of Prince Frederick Sound, Porosus Creek, Hunter and, or Row Rives.  Keep your eyes open for some of the large saltwater crocodiles that make these waters their home; in the air, be on the lookout for ospreys while you soak in this natural wonderland hardly touched by man.

Later you’ll have the optional opportunity to venture further into the outback to Mitchell Falls on a helicopter^ excursion. See the dramatic four-tiered waterfall that has been carved out over millennia. Its deep emerald pools contrast with the rugged red sandstone of the Mitchell Plateau, creating a mesmerising oasis. 

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Ashmore Reef

Enjoy a relaxing morning at sea. Scenic Eclipse II will position itself off this stunning marine sanctuary in Ashmore Reef while all three islands of the reef are uninhabited, they are home to an abundance of life. The reef is internationally recognized for more than 40 species of sea birds that flock here, along with an array of underwater wonders.

This stop will provide you with a welcome opportunity to swim, snorkel or enjoy a Zodiac cruise.

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Vansittart Bay

An overnight journey onboard your luxurious Discovery Yacht brings you into the protected Vansittart Bay. Today Scenic Eclipse II will stop just off Jar Island, located in the southwest corner of the bay.

King George River

At 112 kilometres long and with a sheer drop of 100 metres, the thundering twin falls of King George River is an unforgettable experience. Make your way along the river’s tranquil waters, through towering gorges – home to Brahminy kites, egrets, and kingfishers.  As your zodiac weaves past the spectacular 80-meter-high sandstone cliffs and mangrove forests look out for crocodiles basking in the sun. The river is of high cultural significance to the Balangagarra people, with the falls representing the male and female Wunkurr rainbow serpent.

If tides are favourable, a Zodiac discovery excursion of the river may be available.

Accommodation: Scenic Eclipse II

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Darwin

Your unforgettable Discovery Voyage comes to an end today; it is time to bid farewell to your friendly crew and new friends.

On disembarkation, make your way to Mindil Beach Resort. The rest of the day is yours at leisure to discover the city of Darwin.

Accommodation: Mindil Beach Resort Darwin

 Meals: Breakfast

Darwin

Today after breakfast, check out and make your way to the airport for your flight home or your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast