Paspaley Pearl – The Kimberley explorer – Broome to Broome

Day 1

Broome – Journey’s Beginning

Embark and being your adventure to create memories and life-changing shifts.

Your extraordinary Kimberley adventure begins in Broome, where you’ll step aboard the understated yet perfectly appointed Paspaley Pearl. With just 30 fellow adventurers, you’ll soon be immersed in an unforgettable expedition through Australia’s last true frontier, ready to discover ancient cultures, remarkable wildlife, and pristine wilderness.

Welcome, adventurers! Over the next seven days, we’ll embark on an unforgettable journey along the Kimberley coast. Our “boutique” vessel will take us as far north as Prince Frederick Harbour before  returning to Broome, navigating waters virtually unchanged for millions of years.

Day 2

Buccaneer Archipelago – Island Paradise and Marine Encounters

Your first full day takes you in the direction of the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago, where 800 islands create a natural playground accessible only to vessels like ours. You’ll navigate to
secluded white sand beaches where green sea turtles nest—Western Australia’s largest rookery with over 1,000 nesting females annually.

Launch expedition vessels for intimate island explorations, discovering hidden caves and pristine beaches where your group might be the only human visitors for months.

At the Lacepede Islands, watch thousands of seabirds in their natural environment. You might spot brown boobies diving for fish, or frigatebirds performing their spectacular aerial displays. Take final fishing opportunities in these pristine waters, where Spanish mackerel, coral trout, and golden snapper provide exciting
angling. This evening, join your fellow adventurers for a gathering on deck, sharing photos and stories from your shared Kimberley adventure as we traverse under brilliant Southern Hemisphere stars.

Days 3 – 4

Collier Bay – Tidal Phenomena and Whale Encounters

These two days will showcase nature’s raw power as you experience the Kimberley’s famous tidal phenomena. You’ll witness Horizontal Falls, where massive volumes of ocean squeeze through narrow gorges, creating standing waves and whirlpools. The equivalent
of 6 Olympic swimming pools rush through the falls every second.
At Montgomery Reef, prepare for one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles. As the tide falls, you’ll watch 400 square kilometres of reef appear to rise from the ocean, creating cascading waterfalls as water drains back to sea. Position yourself on deck and witness an entire ecosystem at work. Each day’s activities depend on the tides, ensuring every moment maximizes these remarkable natural phenomena.

In May, the Kimberley reveals cascading tidal waterfalls at Montgomery Reef, where turtles, reef sharks, and rays move through clear, retreating waters. Birdlife thrives, with ospreys
and sea eagles overhead, and crocodiles bask along mangrove shores. Dry-season weather makes for ideal exploration.

Day 5

Kuri Bay – Exclusive Access to Paspaley’s Pearl Farm

Go behind the scenes at the world’s premier pearl operation.

This morning brings a experience both rare and fascinating—you’ll visit a working Paspaley pearl farm and discover how the world’s most beautiful South Sea pearls come to life. Located 370 kilometres from any major town, Kuri Bay represents the birthplace of Australia’s cultured pearl industry.

Join our guides for a fascinating walking tour of the facilities, where you’ll witness the meticulous techniques perfected over generations. Watch pearl technicians carefully tend to oysters, learn
how pearls form, and understand why Paspaley pearls command premium prices worldwide. You’ll handle live pearl oysters and see pearls at various stages of development—an experience few people ever have.

During lunch, enjoy freshly caught barramundi while anchored in these pristine waters that have nurtured the Paspaley family  business for nearly a century. This afternoon, you will have
the relaxed time to cast lines from our purpose built expedition tenders.

Day 6

Prince Frederick Harbour – Into the Heart of Pristine Wilderness

Navigate ancient river systems where saltwater crocodiles rule.

Today you’ll venture deep into one of the Kimberley’s most pristine river systems, where 18 species of mangroves create underwater
forests supporting incredible biodiversity. Keep your camera ready as we navigate the HunterRoe rivers—these waters are home to large saltwater crocodiles, and spotting these apex predators in their natural environment is always thrilling.

You’ll anchor beneath 200-metre sandstone cliffs at Kampamantiya and to explore hidden creek systems in expedition vessels, moving through ancient rainforest pockets that have survived here since Gondwana, listening for the calls of over 200 bird species. Try your luck fishing for barramundi in the tidal reaches, where these prized fish ambush prey near fallen timber.

This afternoon, cool off with a swim in safe, crocodile-free pools, or simply relax on deck as we navigate back through this pristine wilderness that supports half of all the Kimberley’s bird and animal species.

Day 7

Broome – Journey’s End

This morning you’ll arrive in Broome, where red pindan cliffs meet turquoise waters and your Kimberley expedition draws to a close. As you disembark Paspaley Pearl, you’ll carry with you memories of pristine wilderness, ancient cultures, and remarkable wildlife encounters shared with just 29 fellow adventurers.

From fishing for barramundi in hidden creeks to an up close inspection of iconic thundering waterfalls, from walking among 40,000-year-old art galleries to witnessing Montgomery Reef’s daily emergence, your 8 days have revealed secrets of Australia’s last true wilderness that few travellers ever experience.