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Kimberley Coastline, Arnhem Land, and Cape York

Example 23 Day Cruise aboard Coral Expeditions I
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Traveling from one side of Australia to the other, this fascinating voyage on the Coral Expeditions I covers the very best of Australia’s northern coastline, showcasing the landscapes of two states, one territory, and about 4000 kilometers! From Broome to Cairns, this 23-day voyage traverses the rugged Kimberley Coast, stopping at key highlights including the Horizontal Falls, the magnificent Kakadu National Park, Tiwi Islands, Cape York, Montgomery Reef, and the rock painting gallery on Bigge Island.
Zodiac close to King George Falls Discover Dunk Island on a guided rainforest walkZoom through the Horizontal FallsAdmire ancient Aboriginal rock art Snorkel at exclusive Great Barrier Reef sites
Highlights
  • Traverse the rugged, seabird-rich Kimberley Coast
  • Experience a birds-eye view of the magnificent Kakadu National Park
  • Meet fabulous artisans in some of the most remote villages in Australia
  • Swim and snorkel in the clear tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef
Places Visited
  • Australia
  • South Pacific
  • Broome
  • Darwin
  • Bigge Island
  • Cape York
  • Cooktown
  • Elcho Island
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Jar Island
  • King George River
  • Lacepede Islands
  • Lizard Island
  • Montgomery Reef
  • Oceania
  • Prince Regent River
  • Thursday Island
  • Tiwi Islands
  • Vansittart Bay
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1-3: Embark in Broome | Lacepede Islands | Buccaneer Archipelago

  • Ship
  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Board the Coral Expeditions I in Broome late afternoon and meet your expedition team and fellow adventurers before sailing (weather and tide dependent) to the incredible seabird-rich Lacepede Islands. Brown boobies, roseate terns, and green sea turtles breed here. Overnight reach Buccaneer Archipelago, the dazzling beaches of Hidden Island, and enjoy an adrenaline ride through the Horizontal Waterfalls.

Day 4-7: Red Cone Creek | Montgomery Reef | Prince Regent River

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  • 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Swim in Red Cone Creek and land at Raft Point for an easy walk up to exquisite Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock paintings. Overnight sail to Montgomery Reef, a world wonder surrounded by turtles, manta rays, and reef sharks. Prince Regent River offers lovely King Cascade and cool Camp Creek. At Careening Bay visit the 'Mermaid tree', while on Bigge Island, view fine Wandjina and Gwion Gwion paintings.

Day 8-10: Vansittart Bay | Jar Island | King George Falls

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  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
In Winyalken Bay, explore sandstone caves of Hathaway’s Hideaway or take an optional scenic heli-flight to Mitchell Falls. Enjoy a sunset beach BBQ before sailing to Vansittart Bay to see WWII DC3 wreckage, then fantastic rock paintings on Jar Island. Overnight reach the mighty King George Falls, the tallest in Western Australia.

Day 11-13: Kakadu National Park | Tiwi Islands | Cobourg Peninsula

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  • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
In Darwin, an air-conditioned bus whisks you to spectacular Kakadu National Park including an unforgettable, scenic flight, before setting sail for Tiwi Islands in the evening. Arrive the next morning to a cultural feast of screen-printing, woodcarving, and pottery. Overnight reach Port Essington on Cobourg Peninsula and visit the ruins of Victoria Settlement.

Day 14-17: Arnhem Land | Elcho Island

  • Hotel
  • 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Explore the remote islands off Arnhem Land coast, before carrying on to the world-renowned artist community of Elcho Island and a sunset beach BBQ. Cruise through Hole in the Wall, Wessel Islands, then to Nhulunbuy (Gove) for a night in Walkabout Lodge, before flying across the Gulf of Carpentaria to relax in the historic Gateway Torres Strait Resort on tropical Horn Island.

Day 18-21: Thursday Island | Cape York | Great Barrier Reef

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  • 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Tour Horn Island, then catch a ferry to Thursday Island to rejoin Coral Expeditions I. A short sail takes you to Cape York for a champagne sunset, then overnight to Forbes Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend the next four days snorkeling and swimming, photographing seabird rookeries, and hiking to views. Highlights include Dave Reef, the Endaen rock art paintings on Stanley Island, and the Lizard Island Research Station.

Day 22-23: Cooktown | Trinity Bay | Cairns | Disembark

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  • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today visit historic Cooktown, Queensland, then cross Trinity Bay for an early arrival in Cairns where you complete your great adventure.

Ship/Hotel

Coral Expeditions I

Coral Expeditions I - Open Bridge

Walkabout Lodge

Beach at Cape Arnhem at Twin Eagles
Cape Arnhem
Gaparu Waterfall

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$10,425

Notes

Solo Travelers:
A 50% single supplement is charged or select the “Single Guest Match” program. Single Guest Match is available for guests who have flexible travel dates and are willing to share a cabin with another guest of the same gender. Passengers are placed on a standby list and notified if a match becomes available. Once confirmed, they are charged at the twin-share rate (no single supplement). Cabin category requests are accepted.

Important Fare Information:
Rates are posted based off of the current exchange rates from Australian Dollars. Please contact us for current exchange rates.
Included
  • 23 Breakfasts, 22 Lunches, 22 Dinners

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