ESSENCE OF THE KIMBERLEY WITH GRAND KIMBERLEY COAST (ISLAND SKY)

Enjoy 20 day adventure discovering Kimberley. Experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrive Broome Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 2 Broome, Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek Journey along the Gibb River to Windjana Gorge, where ancient marine fossils lay embedded in the gorge walls. Next it's on to Tunnel Creek, Western 's oldest cave system. Wade through the cool waters that fill the tunnel and discover a serene oasis on the other side. Later, continue to Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge.

DAY 3 Bell Gorge Travel to Bell Gorge today, where towering cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. You might like to hike to the lower pool of the gorge and enjoy a refreshing dip in the waterfall below, or enjoy a spot of bird-watching.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com DAY 4 Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, , national park. At Galvans Gorge, a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole where boab trees cling to the escarpment above. Continue to DAY 8 Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge the beautiful Manning Gorge, where you'll enjoy lunch in the Watch the sunset over the Bungle Bungle Range – with a glass shade of paperbark trees. Look out for the region's bird life and of bubbly in hand, of course. A full day has been set aside for enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine water. Later ford the you to explore Purnululu National Park today, starting with a mighty before arriving at Home Valley Station, an walk along Piccaninny Creek. Your next stop is Cathedral Gorge, immense cattle property. Tonight you'll be treated to views over a natural amphitheatre of red rock, created by millions of years the Cockburn Range during sunset. of water erosion. Tonight, end your day with an unforgettable Signature Experience. DAY 5 El Questro, Emma Gorge Soak in the delectable hot pools of Zebedee Springs and leave DAY 9 Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing feeling revitalised. Cross the into El Questro, Head to Halls Creek and admire the unusual China Wall. A covering a staggering 700,000 acres. Afterwards, visit the natural quartz formation that runs six kilometres along the station township and take a moment to unwind. Hike to landscape, the wall is an echo of that for which it was named - picturesque Emma Gorge, where you can indulge in a refreshing the Great Wall of China. Continue on towards Fitzroy Crossing, a dip in a safe freshwater swimming hole beneath a towering small settlement situated on the Fitzroy River. droplet waterfall. Tonight, absorb the serene surroundings before indulging in a delicious dinner with your fellow travellers. DAY 10 Geikie Gorge, Broome Travel to Geikie Gorge National Park and explore magnificent DAY 6 , Lake Kununurra, Kununurra Darngku (Geikie Gorge). Flooding of the river has bleached the Travel to the majestic Lake Argyle and join a spectacular wildlife walls white over time - an intriguing sight that makes it popular cruise on the mighty Ord River. From a modern shaded vessel, with photographers. Board a unique cruise before returning to discover a fascinating ecological system that is rich in wildlife, Broome. flora and undeniable beauty. This evening, spend your time at leisure or simply relax at your hotel. DAY 11 Broome, Embark Ship Check out of your hotel this morning and set out on a fleeting DAY 7 Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm exploration of this historic pearling town. You'll gain a deeper Journey to Purnululu National Park, one of Australia’s most understanding of Broome's Indigenous culture and the stunning natural landscapes. Join a hike along a Livistona Japanese pearl divers who arrived here in the 1880s. Then it's palm-fringed trail into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular natural time to bid farewell to Broome and transfer to your expedition cleft in the rock. Settle into the tranquil ambience of the Bungle ship. A relaxed dinner this evening sets the tone for the next Bungle Wilderness Lodge, located in the heart of this stunning nine nights on board.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com DAY 12 Adele Island, Buccaneer Archipelago DAY 16 Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River, Mitchell Falls There’s promise of turquoise waters today as your ship arrives in Your expedition ship arrives at Prince Frederick Harbour today, the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to more than 800 islands. home to soaring red cliffs and mangroves. Once again, it's time Cruise to Adele Island and join your expedition team for an to jump aboard your trusty Zodiac vessels, this time for an exploration of this remote coastal area by Zodiac. exhilarating exploration of the Hunter River and Naturalist Island. As your day of discovery draws to a close, you might DAY 13 Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls choose to set out on a helicopter flight and view Mitchell Falls Subject to tidal conditions, set out on a thrilling ride through from above (additional expense). Horizontal Falls aboard a high-powered fast boat. Today your ship cruises through to Talbot Bay, known for its epic 12-metre DAY 17 Bigge Island tides that create an astonishing natural spectacle, the In caves throughout Bigge Island, see examples of first contact Horizontal Falls. After an exciting Signature Experience, join your art. Discover Bigge Island today, known for its Indigenous rock expedition team and hop aboard a Zodiac to venture through art created by the Wunambal people. Cyclone Creek. DAY 18 Vansittart Bay, Jar Island DAY 14 Raft Point, Doubtful Bay, Montgomery Reef An intriguing exploration of Vansittart Bay awaits today. Join Join your expedition team for an in-depth exploration of your expedition team and set out across the bay's vast salt flats Montgomery Reef by Zodiac. Witness the reef rise out of the to view the wreckage of a US Air Force C-53 that crash landed ocean as the tidal waters cascade rapidly into the surrounding on the beach during World War II. Later, step ashore at Jar channels. Excitement builds this morning as you set out on an Island and see examples of mysterious Bradshaw (Gwion incredible Signature Experience. Then, cruise through Doubtful Gwion) paintings, dating back some 20,000 years. Bay before stepping ashore at Raft Point to visit an ancient rock art site. DAY 19 Koolama Bay, And Falls Join your expedition team and jump aboard a Zodiac to DAY 15 Careening Bay, Prince Regent Reserve, St George's Basin meander through the river's gorge system. Anticipation builds as Reach Careening Bay today, home to the historic Mermaid Boab your Zodiac approaches King George Falls, plunging 80 metres Tree. See for yourself a living piece of Australian colonial history over a towering sandstone cliff. Wake this morning as your ship before continuing on to Prince Regent Nature Reserve. Only cruises into Koolama Bay. Hear how this harbour was renamed accessible by boat, explore this protected area and see why it is following the Japanese bombing of the MV Koolama in 1942. recognised as a national biodiversity hotspot. Next, it's on to the Next, it's on to King George River, where you will enjoy a untouched coastal area of Hanover Bay. While you're here, you Signature Experience. Back on board, toast the end of an epic might like to hop aboard your Zodiac for an enthralling visit to adventure during a farewell dinner. St George's Basin.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com DAY 20 Wyndham, Disembark Ship, Depart Kununurra Arriving into Wyndham this morning means it’s time to say goodbye to your ship. Be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Please Note: Itineraries are subject to change.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com YOUR SHIP: ISLAND SKY

YOUR SHIP: Island Sky

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With a maximum passenger capacity of only 116, a vessel of her size is capable of carrying many more but instead the MS Island Sky has the benefit of unusually large suites, luxuriously appointed public areas and spacious outside decks. and peace of a well run and exceedingly comfortable ship. There is a high ratio of crew to passengers- the friendly crew of Your SuiteOnboard there are 57 exceptionally spacious and well 75 crew and Scandinavian captains are experienced mariners, designed suites. All feature a sitting room area and some have having been in service aboard large 2000 plus passenger private balconies. The feeling of luxury is enhanced by the wood vessels and who now prefer a less frantic life aboard a small panelling and brass, which predominates throughout the vessel ship. If, like them and us, you prefer a more peaceful life at sea, conveying the atmosphere of a private yacht. The passenger you will find the MS Island Sky the perfect ship. When choosing accommodation is arranged over five decks and all suites have the vessel for your next voyage of discovery, you can select a outside views. Each affords considerable comfort with en-suite ship with endless entertainment and impersonal service or bathroom featuring marble-topped vanity unit with sink and come with us where peace, high quality service and attention to walk-in shower, large wardrobes, dressing table with large mirror detail are the order of the day. We promise there will be no and stool and excellent storage. There is a mini-fridge, flat organised entertainment, fancy dress, deck games or any of the screen television with inbuilt DVD player which can also play usual big ship experiences. The atmosphere on board is more CDs and a telephone in each suite. Bottled water, towelling akin to a private yacht or country hotel. A little music in the dressing gowns and slippers are also provided for your comfort. lounge or bar after dinner, guest speakers, informative port Other facilities include a programmable electronic safe, briefings from our cruise director and of course good food which hairdryer, assorted toiletries and individually controlled may be enjoyed leisurely in the attractive dining room. After a air-conditioning and heating. The suites on each deck have their day ashore you will return to the comfort

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com own colour theme. Soft hues and blended tones enhance the traditional maritime style making the passenger accommodation an inviting and relaxing place to be. Your SpaceThe spacious and finely decorated public rooms include a large lounge where daily briefings and talks will be provided throughout the voyage and an elegant bar where a pianist plays periodically throughout the day. The bar also features a 24-hour tea and coffee station. The onboard library is the perfect place to relax with a book and is stocked with reference books pertaining to the places the vessel is visiting along with a selection of games and two computers with internet access. Daily newspapers and magazines are also placed in the library depending on local availability. There is also WI-FI access throughout the vessel. Outside there is a rear sun deck where meals are served in warm weather under shade, a bar and comfortable deck furniture for sun bathing or relaxing with a book. On the top deck there is a Jacuzzi and further observation and sun deck. There is also a small hairdressers on board with appointments made on request. Your DiningAnother benefit of a small ship is the quality of the cuisine. With only one sitting and a maximum of just over 100 passengers, the galley is able to provide delicious meals. Where possible and when it meets his high standards, the chef will obtain local produce in markets or buy the catch of the day from a passing fishing boat. Such purchases enhance the well stocked larders and bring a local touch to the varied menus.

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