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Best of the Kimberley & Tiwi Islands - Coral Expeditions
Validity Dates 24 Jun 2024 to 21 Jul 2025
Start Price AU $12,990 per person
Cruise Coral Discoverer, Best of the Kimberley & Tiwi Islands ex Broome to Darwin
Cruise Line Coral Expeditions
Ship Coral Discoverer
Destination Australia
Brief Description Cruise 10 nights with Coral Expeditions on a small ship expedition to the Best of the Kimberley & Tiwi Islands.
Type of Special Cruise Only
Departure Date 28 Jul 2025
Inclusions Join Coral Expeditions aboard Coral Discoverer on their new special culture-themed expeditions as they set sail across the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf to discover the rich modern community of the Tiwi Islands and the ancient rock art of the eastern Kimberley. With fewer than 70 guests, this 10-night journey will connect you with the vibrant modern culture of the Tiwi Islands and take in the vast Kimberley coast and its ancient rock art galleries dating back over 40,000 years. Visit a local co-operative gallery at Munupi Arts Centre where guests can purchase art at the source, participate in workshops and view cultural performances. Discover natural cave galleries and rock formations to reveal Wandjina and Gwion Gwion figures. Travel deep into the King George and Prince Regent River systems to witness a landscape carved by the powerful forces of tides and monsoon rains. Experience the majestic landscape and powerful natural forces of the Kimberley, on shore excursions to the King George Falls and the tidal phenomena of the Horizontal Waterfalls and Montgomery Reef.

Highlights:
- Visit Munupi Arts and Tiwi Design centres to discover both traditional and contemporary Tiwi art where you can purchase directly from the source
- Enjoy a hosted walk on country in the company of a local Tiwi guide and enjoy a traditional dance performance
- Gain valuable historical and cultural insights from the expert expedition team and local guides, including Mike Donaldson OAM, who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia
- Partake in onboard art workshops under the guidance of a special guest artists Paulina Puruntatameri and Carol Puruntatameri and learn the skills of lino cutting, paper printing + more
- Walk among ancient Indigenous rock art galleries at Swift Bay, Bigge Island, Wollaston Bay and Vansittart Bay and learn about Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art history
- Experience wilderness cruising on our Xplorer vessels through the pristine marine sanctuary of the Lacepedes to spot rare seabirds, mating turtles and juvenile sharks and rays in the protected marine nursery
- Relish in the thrill of a zodiac ride through the rapids of the Horizontal Waterfall at Talbot Bay and be amazed tidal phenomena of Montgomery Reef as it emerges from the ocean depths on the lowering tide
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DISCOUNTS:
These fares are based on full brochure fare. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time availability or pricing. Please check with your consultant at time of enquiry if your preferred cabin type is available and for your best offer!

Single Occupancy Fares: Coral Expeditions have allocated several staterooms for solo travellers. Coral Adventurer and Coral Geographer have two staterooms allocated in each of the Explorer Deck, Promenade Deck and Coral Deck categories. Coral Discoverer has two staterooms allocated in the Promenade Deck Category B. These fares are subject to a sole-supplement.

No Sole Supplement Offers: Occasionally Coral Expeditions run special offers on select voyages so you can enjoy a room to yourself at the twin share rate. For these offers they open additional staterooms beyond the ones allocated for solo travellers. These offers are subject to availability.
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Best of the Kimberley & Tiwi Islands - Cruise only package includes:
- 10 night cruise aboard Coral Discoverer from Broome to Darwin
- All meals onboard, chef-prepared
- Captain`s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
- Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
- 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
- All excursions with our Expedition Team
- Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs and kayaks
- Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
- All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
- Tips and gratuities
- Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
- Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
- Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging
- Post-cruise transfers (in most destinations)

NOT INCLUDED:
- Pre-cruise transfers
- Alcoholic drinks outside of lunch and dinner service
- Premium Internet services
- Laundry service (available at a cost)
- Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchases
- Optional extras (ins some destinations)

Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations visited and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition changes may be made to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel.
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (23Sep24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty.
Sailing Dates
28 Jul 2025
Cabin Twin
Main Deck Category B Stateroom AU $12,990
Main Deck Category A Stateroom AU $13,700
Promenade Deck Category B Stateroom AU $14,300
Promenade Deck Category A Stateroom AU $16,400
Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom AU $20,400
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
28 Jul 2025 Broome, W A
29 Jul 2025 Lacepede Islands, Western Australia
30 Jul 2025 Horizontal Waterfalls, Western Australia
31 Jul 2025 Montgomery Reef, W A
1 Aug 2025 Careening Bay, WA
1 Aug 2025 Prince Regent River, Western Australia
2 Aug 2025 Bigge Island, Western Australia
2 Aug 2025 Prince Frederick Harbour, Western Australia
3 Aug 2025 Mitchell Plateau and Falls, Western Australia
4 Aug 2025 Vansittart Bay, Western Australia
5 Aug 2025 King George River, Western Australia
6 Aug 2025 Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory, Australia
7 Aug 2025 Darwin, NT, Australia
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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