Eco Abrolhos – 13 Night Kimberley Cruise – 2027

Day 1

Start in Darwin

Today we board the vessel at 4pm to embark on our once in a lifetime adventure. Enjoy a quiet drink and some nibble’s as you settle into your cabin. Then join us on the top deck for a glass of champagne and meet the rest of the guests as we watch the sunset on day 1.

Day 2

Welcome night

Today we are at sea as we travel to the Berkeley River. We will have some time today to get to know our fellow guests with some games. We will also show some movies of the Kimberley so we can all get excited and possibly even darts or bingo!!

Day 3

Berkeley River

Wake up this morning to the glorious Berkley River and take in the inspiring vista from the top deck as we make our way up one of the great Kimberley gorges. Keep an eye out for the first of many crocodiles (big ones inhabit this river!!) and the chance to see a Jabiru on one of the mud banks.

Once we can travel no further in our mother ship we will disembark into the tenders for a scenic cruise and maybe a chance to catch an elusive Barra for those who are keen.

After lunch we will head back down to the mouth of the river and back into the tenders to view the Casuarina Falls and maybe a swim.

As the sun sets lets enjoy a relaxing drink as we set sail for the mighty King George.

Day 4

The King George River

Once we have traversed the protective sand bar at the mouth of the magnificent King George, we will meander our way along this Kimberley icon to its falls. Be sure to have your camera batteries charged as you will need all you have to capture every photo opportunity!!

Once at the falls we will stop within metres of them and then disembark into the tenders for a closer look. Those that feel up to it can make their way to the top of the highest single drop falls in Western Australia for one of the truly great views.

In the afternoon we will set sail again for Vansittart Bay.

Day 5

Vansittart Bay

One of the best places to view Bradshaw paintings. Wonder as to how these mysterious and elegant paintings came to be. 20,000 years old and looking like nothing you have ever seen before. We will also visit a downed DC3 plane from the war and learn about the secret WWII airbase that housed hundreds of B52 Bombers that the Japanese searched for in vain. Once we are worn out we will head for a nice refreshing dip in the sea on a tranquil beach.

Day 6

Mitchell River

Today sees us in the mighty Mitchell River, home of the big Barra. A chance for everyone to hook the fish of a lifetime. We will spend the day here catching dinner and trying our hand at mudcrabbing as well. For those who feel up to it, there is great waterhole to soothe the days adventures away, safe from the ever present crocodiles. For those who would like to see the Mitchell Falls there is an option to take a helicopter ride and enjoy the view.

Day 7

Bigge Island

Today we visit Bigge Island, where we have a saltwater swim and walk on a beautiful sandy beach. We explore some beachfront caves to look at Wandjina art and a burial site of one of the Wunambal people. This afternoon we will head off to the Hunter River and try our luck at spotting some whales whilst enjoying a drink or two on the top deck.

Day 8

Hunter River

Wake up to the magnificent sandstone cliffs of the Hunter River. You will be able to watch them change colour as we spend the day sightseeing and fishing. There is also an **option today to take a helicopter ride to the Mitchell Falls and this is highly recommended.

Day 9

Kings Cascade and the Prince Regent River

The infamous Kings Cascade and the Prince Regent River, once though to be the access to a great inland sea. Today finds us marvelling at the Kings Cascade waterfall and learning a little of the history about the discovery of the Kimberley Region. We will enjoy a swim at the top of the falls in another great waterhole and more chances to catch the elusive Barra. In the afternoon we will cruise down the river and watch another gorgeous sunset as we make our way further south.

Day 10

Breckmock Harbour

This morning we wake up in Breckmock Harbour and take an early morning run in the tenders to view the remains of the first Kimberley settlement and hear the tales of woe that beset this misinformed and tragic expedition. From here we will cruise past the famous Kuri Bay, the first Pearl Farm in the area and down to an art gallery at Freshwater Cove. Here we have the chance to purchase our own little piece of history and do a bush tucker excursion with some of the local people.

Day 11

Montgomery Reef

Montgomery Reef, so named by Phillip Parkerking, in honour of his friend and surgeon on his exploration of the Kimberley coast. Witness the spectacle of this monolithic reef as it rises out of the water. We will sight see up the channel and see how many turtles, sharks, rays and egrets there are in this incredibly diverse system.
In the afternoon we will steam across Doubtful Bay and enjoy another refreshing swim in a surprising waterfall and another chance at the golden Barra.

Day 12

Wandjina art at Raft Point

After breakfast this morning we will head to Raft Point and view some more beautiful Wandjina art and learn the history of the area. Then it’s onward towards Freshwater Cove and its exquisite art gallery run by the locals. Buy a lasting memento and an **option is to go on a bush tucker tour to really feel the spirit of “Country”.
This afternoon we will steam off and take in the beautiful scenery as we make our way to one of the world’s great natural wonders….. The Horizontal Falls.

Day 13

Horizontal Falls

White water rafting anyone? Well not quite, we will go on a ride through the Horizontal Falls in tenders and experience one of the most exciting parts of the trip which is not to be missed. In our last hurrah before heading to Broome we will visit Silica Beach. Truly a standout in a sea of beaches. This beach is so named because of the amount of Silica in its snow white sand. Hear it squeak underfoot as you relax one last time on the shores of the Kimberley and start planning your return journey, for no two trips are ever the same.

Day 14

Arrive in Broome

Broome, the meeting pot of many cultures, which makes this town unique. Sadly we say goodbye, but we leave with new friendships and the promise of more adventures, after the trip of a lifetime.

**Option – All optional tours are an additional expense. Please contact us for current pricing.