Length
26
Metre
Capacity
14
Guests
Staterooms
7
Spacious and stylish
About The Great Escape
A Little bit about the about the boat
The Great Escape’s award winning chef hails from cuisine capital Melbourne and loves creating incredibly good food particularly desserts… best not to start a diet prior to cruising with us…You will enjoy a unique and varied daily menu including what you catch. (we cater to medical dietary requirements)
An onboard helicopter is dedicated to our guests, an opportunity to view the coastline and waterfalls from a thrilling aerial perspective as well as heli fishing and heli picnic adventures. Visiting rare aboriginal art sites inaccessible by foot are all possible additions to your experience. (If you are on a 4, 6 or 7 night Kimberley cruise a helicopter transfer to / from boat is included).
We encourage a relaxed atmosphere on board, casual dress code at all times and bare feet are encouraged.
Guests can choose between Panoramic View Rooms, located on the mid and upper deck or the Horizon View Rooms, located on the lower deck. All rooms have private ensuites, personal fridges and flat screen televisions with DVD players. The fully air-conditioned vessel features a spacious lounge, foredeck spa, (where you find many guests enjoying a drink at sunset) indoor and outdoor dining areas, cascading front deck, sprawling back deck, coffee machine, satellite communications and a great crew of 6 to look after you onboard.
The Great Escape’s award winning chef hails from cuisine capital Melbourne and loves creating incredibly good food particularly desserts… best not to start a diet prior to cruising with us…You will enjoy a unique and varied daily menu including what you catch. (we cater to medical dietary requirements)
An onboard helicopter is dedicated to our guests, an opportunity to view the coastline and waterfalls from a thrilling aerial perspective as well as heli fishing and heli picnic adventures. Visiting rare aboriginal art sites inaccessible by foot are all possible additions to your experience. (If you are on a 4, 6 or 7 night Kimberley cruise a helicopter transfer to / from boat is included).
Dates & Rates
Great Escape 2026
Cruise
Route
Dates
Broome To Hunter River
Aug 16 – Aug 23, 2026
Broome To Hunter River
Aug 24 – Aug 31, 2026
Broome To Hunter River
Sep 15 – Sep 22, 2026
Great Escape – Southern Kimberley Experience – 7 Nights
Room Type
Size
Door to Door
Port to Port
Horizon view
$15,387
Panoramic view
$17,698
* Multi Room Booking Bonus Savings – Call for details
** Charter Savings Rates Available – Call for details
Ship Details
MV Great Escape is a 26 metre catamaran accommodating just 14 guests (12 guests for fishing cruises) in 7 spacious and stylish staterooms with comfortable queen size beds (available in twin configuration).
Exclusive Features
What sets the Great escape apart from the others?
- Owners / Skippers Chris & Jeremy Tucker have unrivalled knowledge and experience of the Kimberley Coast and Rowley Shoals with over 35 years exploring the region
- Only upmarket vessel with onboard helicopter offering a 4 night Kimberley cruise
- As one of the smallest luxury adventure cruise vessels in the Kimberley the Great escape offers true flexibility in itineraries meaning we can tailor to suit the guests on board and can take you up closer and more personal with nature and in river estuaries where other boats simply cannot reach
- Entire boat charters encouraged for 14 guests (12 guests for fishing cruises)
- The Great Escape pride themselves on delivering a truly relaxed atmosphere onboard a stylish vessel with a genuinely friendly and entertaining crew who are committed to ensuring you have a magical and memorable adventure
- The onboard helicopter really adds an entire new dimension to an “Adventure of a Lifetime” and we fly with our doors off for the best pics!
- Sensational mouth-watering food
- Real Time Television via satellite
- Alcohol is BYO -(we arrange this for you prior to cruising)
- More Kimberley itineraries to choose from than any other operator
- “Luxury aboard MV Great Escape has less to do with fluffy bathrobes and slippers and everything to do with a truly personalised experience in an untouched wilderness” Kylie Bartle Owner / Director
What’s on Board
Guests can choose between Panoramic View Rooms, located on the mid and upper deck or the Horizon View Rooms, located on the lower deck. All rooms have private en suites, personal fridges and flat screen televisions with DVD players. The fully air-conditioned vessel features a spacious lounge, foredeck spa, (where you find many guests enjoying a drink at sunset) indoor and outdoor dining areas, cascading front deck, sprawling back deck, coffee machine, satellite communications and a great crew of 6 to look after you on-board.
Panoramic Stateroom
Three Panoramic View Staterooms are located on the mid-level and on the upper deck. This is the superior level of accommodation onboard MV Great Escape, providing added space, larger windows, and larger ensuites. The Panoramic Stateroom is 15.2 metres squared including the ensuite.
Horizon Stateroom
Four Horizon View Staterooms are located on the lower deck, all with private ensuites, large port-hole style windows, personal fridges, flat screen televisions and DVD players.
These rooms have queen-size beds you can walk all the way around, and two can be configured as twin-single beds as well. The Horizon View Stateroom is 8.8 metres squared including the ensuite.
Accommodation
Inclusions / Additional Information
What’s included?
- Transfers between your accommodation and Broome or Kununurra airport and in reverse
- All travel on MV Great Escape
- All meals
- Soft drink (not diet)
- Coffee (Cappuccino, espresso, flat white etc) / Tea (Selection of Black and Herbal)
- All accommodation in guestrooms on the vessel
- Sightseeing activities / fees
- Linen / Towels / Toiletries / Sunscreen / Insect Repellent
- Hairdryers in room
- Light aircraft and helicopter transfers to and from airstrip / boat on 4,6,7 night Kimberley cruises
- Fishing gear
What’s Not Included (Optional extras)
- Non transfer scenic helicopter flights
- Alcohol
- Pre Paid Internet Card for Satellite Communications
Gallery
What our clients say
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to cruise the Kimberley?
The Kimberley cruise season typically runs from April to October. The early season (April–May) showcases lush landscapes and powerful waterfalls due to recent rains. Mid-season (June–July) offers cooler temperatures and abundant wildlife, while the late season (August–October) provides warm weather and the chance to witness migrating whales.
Is the food catered to dietary requirements?
Yes, chefs onboard can accommodate various dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free and other specific requests. Please inform us in advance to ensure your preferences are met.
What should I pack for the cruise?
Essential items include lightweight clothing, swimwear, sturdy walking shoes, sun protection, insect repellent and a good camera.
Great Escape 2026
Great Escape 2026
Great Escape 2026
Great Escape 2026
Great Escape 2026