Australia's Iconic Kimberley

📅 Thursday, July 2, 2026 🏁 Sunday, July 12, 2026 🌙 10 Nights Broome, Western Australia 🚢 Le Jacques Cartier
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Broome, Western Australia Australia Wade through the famous red tides at Cable Beach and witness the stunning Staircase to the Moon phenomenon reflected across the Indian Ocean.
Arrive 2026-07-02 00:00:00 Depart 2026-07-02 19:00:00
Day 2
Lacepede Islands, Western Australia Australia Swim with whale sharks and encounter pristine coral gardens in waters teeming with tropical marine life.
Arrive 2026-07-03 00:00:00
Day 3
Collier Bay, Western Australia Australia Witness the dramatic tidal range of the Kimberley as pristine waters reveal hidden beaches and Aboriginal rock art galleries.
Arrive 2026-07-04 00:00:00
Day 4
Collier Bay, Western Australia Australia Witness the dramatic tidal range of the Kimberley as pristine waters reveal hidden beaches and Aboriginal rock art galleries.
Arrive 2026-07-05 00:00:00
Day 5
Careening Bay, Western Australia Australia Witness pristine turquoise waters and abundant marine life at this remote, untouched paradise perfect for snorkeling and wildlife encounters.
Arrive 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Day 6
Hunter River & Mitchell Falls, Western Australia Australia Witness thundering waterfalls cascade into pristine emerald pools surrounded by ancient Aboriginal rock art and untamed wilderness.
Arrive 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Day 7
Swift Bay, Western Australia Australia Swim alongside graceful manta rays and whale sharks in crystal-clear turquoise waters teeming with marine life.
Arrive 2026-07-08 00:00:00
Day 8
Vansittart Bay, Western Australia Australia Witness the world's most dramatic tidal range as waters surge up to 12 meters twice daily in this pristine tropical wilderness.
Arrive 2026-07-09 00:00:00
Day 9
🌊 At Sea
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Darwin, Northern Territory Australia Encounter saltwater crocodiles and Aboriginal culture at Kakadu National Park's stunning waterfalls and ancient rock art galleries.
Arrive 2026-07-12 06:00:00

About This Cruise

<p>With featured guest Ronni Kahn, founder of Australia's leading food rescue charity,OzHarvest.<p></p>Set sail for the wild and grandiose landscapes of Kimberley, following this exceptional PONANT itinerary.  <p></p>From Broome to Darwin, embark for an 11-day expedition cruise.<p></p>On the Lacepede Islands, take the time to admire the abundance of nesting birds as well as the large population of turtles residing in the lagoon. You will also visit Collier Bay, where you will be able to admire the Montgomery Reef, home to vast expanses of lagoons and immense coral reefs.<p></p>Your ship will take you along one of the most spectacular coasts in the entire region.<p></p>In one of the most picturesque parts of the region, the Hunter River, you will see wild mangrove forests where saltwater crocodiles live along with many species of birds.<p></p>During your cruise, the magnificent bays of Vansittart and Swift will offer you exceptional panoramas, between islands, secret inlets, caves and rocky overhangs.<p></p>The highpoint of this cruise will undoubtedly be the discovery of the King George River and the majestic Twin Falls, the highest falls in Western Australia.<p></p>With their falls, abrupt gorges, savannah, calm waters and desolate mountain chains, the wild lands of Kimberley are the promise of an exceptional adventure.<p></p>This itinerary is given as an indication only. Based on tide times and weather conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader may need to switch the order of certain ports of call around to ensure guests have the best possible experience.</p>
From $15,950 per person 10 nights on Le Jacques Cartier with PONANT EXPLORATIONS
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