Scenic Eclipse II – Uncover the Kimberley Coastline

Day 1

Broome, Australia
Welcome aboard ultra-luxurious Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™. Settle into your spacious suiteand enjoy the first destination of this incredible journey. Your Kimberley experience begins in Broome, a charmingoutback town where red desert collides with the turquoise Indian Ocean lapping onto pristine white sands. Foundedas a pearling port in the 1880s, Broome still produces some of the finest pearls in the world today.

Please book your flight to arrive into Broome prior to 02:00 PM.

Day 2

Lacedepe Islands
The stunning coast of Lacepede Islands Nature Reserve was named by French explorer Baudin in 1801 tocommemorate his naturalist compatriot, Count Lacepede. In the past, Macassan boats used for fishing trepang (seacucumbers) frequented these islands, but today they are an important nesting site for green turtles, and home tolarge colonies of lesser frigate birds and brown boobies.

Discovery: Your expert Discovery Team will take you on an exhilarating Zodiac discovery excursion, weatherpermitting.

Day 3

Buccaneer Archipelago
Overnight, your Discovery Yacht will cruise across the mouth of King Sound into the Buccaneer Archipelago. Thisspectacular maze of more than 800 islands is jaw-dropping for its vivid colours: iron-rich red rock, green pockets oflush rainforest, striking turquoise ocean and pristine white beaches. Enjoy the picturesque scenery while you relaxonboard in ultra-luxury.

Day 4

Talbot Bay > Horizontal Falls
Talbot Bay’s spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls is a natural wonder to tick off your Australian bucket list. Thisphenomenon is caused by a unique combination of geology and massive tidal surges.

Discovery: If time and tides permit, you may have the opportunity to go through these fascinating falls and aroundthe narrow waterways of Talbot Bay in a Zodiac. Later, choose to embark on a challenging 9.5 kilometre walk into theKimberley’s remote wilderness.

Day 5

Montgomery Reef > Raft Point
Magically rising out of the sea at low tide, Montgomery Reef is a transient landscape of coral reef and waterfalls richwith marine life. Green turtles often swim in the narrow corridors of coral around the edge of the reef, so keep youreyes peeled.

Discovery: Take a Zodiac cruise with your expert Discovery Team around the waterfalls and try to spot manta rays,dolphins, black-tipped reef sharks or dugongs. You will also visit Raft Point, an imposing bluff in the middle ofDoubtful Bay, home to an impressive indigenous rock art gallery.

Day 6

Bigge Island > Low Rocks
Bigge Island is a haunting place of great silence where you’ll gain a true sense of the antiquity of our country. Riseearly this morning to see the renowned Wandjina (Kaiara or Sea Wandjina) spirit paintings whose origins remainshrouded in mystery and controversy. Time and weather permitting, you can walk to the far side of the island to viewthe unique Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings.

Discovery: Immerse yourself in the local culture during a traditional smoking ceremony, followed by tea with localindigenous artists.

Day 7

Hunter River
Located in Prince Regent National Park, the Hunter River is flanked by pockets of rainforest, vast swathes ofmangroves and soaring red cliffs. Explore this magical waterway, which is said to have the highest proportion ofsaltwater crocodiles in the Kimberley.

Discovery: Pending on the tide levels, we plan to explore the stunning surroundings by Zodiac. Admire sandstonecliffs, pristine mangrove forests and inlets of Prince Frederick Sound, Porosus Creek, Hunter and, or Row Rives. Keep your eyes open for some of the large saltwater crocodiles that make these waters their home; in the air, be onthe lookout for ospreys while you soak in this natural wonderland hardly touched by man.
Later you’ll have the optional opportunity to venture further into the outback to Mitchell Falls on a helicopter^excursion. See the dramatic four-tiered waterfall that has been carved out over millennia. Its deep emerald poolscontrast with the rugged red sandstone of the Mitchell Plateau, creating a mesmerising oasis.

Day 8

Ashmore Reef
Enjoy a relaxing morning at sea. Scenic Eclipse II will position itself off this stunning marine sanctuary in AshmoreReef while all three islands of the reef are uninhabited, they are home to an abundance of life. The reef isinternationally recognized for more than 40 species of sea birds that flock here, along with an array of underwaterwonders.

Discovery: This stop will provide you with a welcome opportunity to swim, snorkel or enjoy a Zodiac cruise.

Day 9

Vansittart Bay
An overnight journey onboard your luxurious Discovery Yacht brings you into the protected Vansittart Bay. TodayScenic Eclipse II will stop just off Jar Island, located in the southwest corner of the bay.

Discovery: Following a Zodiac ride to a small beach, step ashore for a hike to view the ancient and mysteriousGwion Gwion rock paintings, one of the two major regional rock arts and very specific for this part of the Kimberley’s;possibly dating back some 15,000 to 20,000 years.

Day 10

King George River
At 112 kilometres long and with a sheer drop of 100 metres, the thundering twin falls of King George River is anunforgettable experience. Make your way along the river’s tranquil waters, through towering gorges – home toBrahminy kites, egrets, and kingfishers. As your zodiac weaves past the spectacular 80-meter-high sandstone cliffsand mangrove forests look out for crocodiles basking in the sun. The river is of high cultural significance to theBalangagarra people, with the falls representing the male and female Wunkurr rainbow serpent.

Discovery: If tides are favourable, a Zodiac discovery excursion of the river may be available.

Day 11

Darwin, Australia
Your unforgettable Discovery Voyage comes to an end today; it is time to bid farewell to your friendly crew and newfriends.

Please book your flight to depart out of Darwin after 12:00 PM.