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10 Night Australias Iconic Kimberley

From Darwin to Darwin
  • Le Soleal
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Le Soleal

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4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13932844
  • Departs: Tue, Jul 22, 2025
  • Returns: Fri, Aug 1, 2025
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    Tuesday - Jul 22, 2025
    Day
    1
    Darwin, Australia
    • Darwin, Australia
    • Depart: 18:00:00
    Darwin is located in Australia's Northern Territory which is also known as the "Top End". It is the capital city and the most populated town of the Northern Territory. Darwin is a beautiful tropical city, a melting pot of people and cultures, over 50 different cultures live and work side by side that prides itself in its unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle. Come discover the town's still recent history through its emblematic buildings such as the new Parliament House opened in 1994, a magnificent example of tropical architecture, or Admiralty House declared heritage place, a tropical-style home elevated on stilts that has survived two cyclones and numerous air raids. ...
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    Wednesday - Jul 23, 2025
    Day
    2
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment. ...
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    Thursday - Jul 24, 2025
    Day
    3
    Jar Island, Australia, Australia
    • Jar Island, Australia, Australia
    Jar Island contains ancient rock art galleries depicting the Gwion Gwion style unique to the Kimberley region. Mainly neglected by, or unknown to, the early European researchers of Aboriginal culture in the Kimberley in favour of the dominant and more dramatic Wandjina art, Gwion Gwion art has in recent years gained world prominence. It is generally thought that this art may extend back to over 30,000 years before our time and represents the first wave of seagoing colonisers of the Australian continent. As it is, these are the oldest detailed depiction of human figures in the world. Join your Expedition Team ashore for a short walk, past some fascinating rock formations, to the site of the Gwion Gwion art galleries. ...
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    Friday - Jul 25, 2025
    Day
    4
    • Cruising Hunter River, Australia
    Arguably one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River are lined with ancient rainforest pockets, pristine mangroves, and mosaic sandstone cliffs. They are considered to be some of the most pristine mangrove forests in the world, containing up to 18 different species, supporting a rich and diverse fauna. The sandstone escarpment at the river mouth, known as "Kampamantiya", rises over 200 meters high and gives way to extensive mud banks and mangrove forests, home to numerous bird species and the iconic saltwater crocodile. Our expert Expedition Team will share their knowledge with you as you explore this pristine mangrove environment by zodiac, keeping a constant lookout for wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to reach the Mitchell Falls by helicopter from Naturalist Island beach. ...
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    Saturday - Jul 26, 2025
    Day
    5
    Collier Bay, Australia
    • Collier Bay, Australia
    Lying to the east of the Buccaneer Archipelago, the ancient landscapes of Collier Bay have been shaped by the massive tidal movements the region is renowned for, creating a photographer's paradise. With a tidal range exceeding 14 metres, recorded near Yule Entrance at the southern end of the bay, they are among the largest in the world. This massive daily movement of water creates unique phenomena that occur nowhere else in the world. Nestled in the centre of the Bay is Montgomery Reef, the world's largest inshore reef system. As the tide falls a raging torrent of water cascades off the top of the reef, creating turbulent 'rivers' and mini waterfalls. At the southern end of the Bay, Talbot Bay is home to the world's only 'Horizontal Falls' described by Sir David Attenborough as "one of the greatest wonders of the natural world". Hidden in the many caves and grottos of this ancient landscape are a multitude of ancient Rock Art galleries. Here you can find spectacular examples of the Wandjina and Gwion Gwion styles. As we are at the mercy of weather and tide conditions in this region, the activities mentioned above are only possible experiences and can't be guaranteed. ...
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    Sunday - Jul 27, 2025
    Day
    6
    • Lacepede Islands, Australia, Australia
    The Lacepede Islands are Western Australia's most important breeding habitat for Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), and have been named by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA). The breeding colony of brown boobies is possibly the largest in the world. Up to 20,000 roseate terns have also been recorded here. Other birds breeding on the islands include masked boobies, Australian pelicans, lesser frigatebirds, eastern reef egrets, silver gulls, crested, bridled, and lesser crested terns, common noddies, pied and sooty oystercatchers. Join your expedition team for a guided zodiac tour to view the prolific wildlife. Due to the sensitive nature of the environment, landings are prohibited on the Lacepede Islands. ...
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    Monday - Jul 28, 2025
    Day
    7
    Collier Bay, Australia
    • Collier Bay, Australia
    Lying to the east of the Buccaneer Archipelago, the ancient landscapes of Collier Bay have been shaped by the massive tidal movements the region is renowned for, creating a photographer's paradise. With a tidal range exceeding 14 metres, recorded near Yule Entrance at the southern end of the bay, they are among the largest in the world. This massive daily movement of water creates unique phenomena that occur nowhere else in the world. Nestled in the centre of the Bay is Montgomery Reef, the world's largest inshore reef system. As the tide falls a raging torrent of water cascades off the top of the reef, creating turbulent 'rivers' and mini waterfalls. At the southern end of the Bay, Talbot Bay is home to the world's only 'Horizontal Falls' described by Sir David Attenborough as "one of the greatest wonders of the natural world". Hidden in the many caves and grottos of this ancient landscape are a multitude of ancient Rock Art galleries. Here you can find spectacular examples of the Wandjina and Gwion Gwion styles. As we are at the mercy of weather and tide conditions in this region, the activities mentioned above are only possible experiences and can't be guaranteed. ...
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    Tuesday - Jul 29, 2025
    Day
    8
    • Careening Bay, Australia
    Careening Bay was named by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King after his ship, HMC Mermaid, was careened there during his third voyage of discovery in 1820. King surveyed the western coast to complete the map initiated by Matthew Flinders 20 years earlier. The Mermaid had been leaking badly and King needed to find a shallow sandy bay where he could careen his boat to undertake repairs. At a high tide, on a warm September afternoon, he ran the Mermaid onto the sands. For ten days the Mermaid crew worked hard before refloating the vessel. The ship's carpenter carved the name of the vessel and the year into a conspicuous boab tree. The famous boab tree is now 3 metres wide and National Heritage-listed. A reminder of a bygone era of exploration! ...
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    Wednesday - Jul 30, 2025
    Day
    9
    Swift Bay, Australia
    • Swift Bay, Australia
    The Bonaparte Archipelago, is a stunningly rugged maze of islands stretching almost 150 km along Western Australia's remote Kimberley coast. Its colour and scale conspire to take one's breath away. Its distant location has meant it has remained an unspoilt and remarkably pristine location to explore and experience. Phillip Parker King named "Swift's bay" after Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), the author of Gulliver's Travels. The 'T' shaped bay is composed of heavily fractured sandstone providing an abundance of rock shelters. On the walls of these shelters are examples of both Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style rock art. Join your expedition team ashore for a guided walk to a number of rock art galleries depicting these unique rock art styles. ...
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    Thursday - Jul 31, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Koolama Bay, Australia
    The journey up the King George River is nothing short of breathtaking. The 80-meter-high sides of the gorge display varying degrees of weathering of the ancient Warton sandstone. The colors and textures of the gorge change with the light as you travel further up the river, creating a continual changing scenery that is simply stunning. The journey culminates at the King George Twin Falls, the highest single-drop falls in the whole of the Kimberley (80 meters or 260 feet). Fed by wet-season run-off, the level of water cascading over the falls varies from year to year. Your Expedition Team will escort you in either the zodiacs or ship's tenders to the foot of the twin falls, and explain all about the stunning geological formations of the canyon. ...
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    Friday - Aug 1, 2025
    Day
    11
    Darwin, Australia
    • Darwin, Australia
    Darwin is located in Australia's Northern Territory which is also known as the "Top End". It is the capital city and the most populated town of the Northern Territory. Darwin is a beautiful tropical city, a melting pot of people and cultures, over 50 different cultures live and work side by side that prides itself in its unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle. Come discover the town's still recent history through its emblematic buildings such as the new Parliament House opened in 1994, a magnificent example of tropical architecture, or Admiralty House declared heritage place, a tropical-style home elevated on stilts that has survived two cyclones and numerous air raids. ...
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