Kimberley Snapshot aboard the True North

Experience an ancient land of mountains, gorges and waterfalls in one of Australia’s most remote western regions. Welcome Aboard’ the magnificent True North small ship expedition cruise. With only 36 adventure travelers on-board you will experience the exploration of a lifetime. This itinerary is ideal for travelers who have just a week to dedicate to the Kimberley region, however 10 and 13 night itineraries are also available.

Itinerary & Adventure Highlights

Day 1

Arrive Broome in time to join you late afternoon embarkation. Enjoy dinner on board as the adventure begins as we depart port for the Yampi Sound.

Day 2

When you awake you will be in the majestic Kimberley. Enjoy an irresistible True North breakfast as we glide past Cockatoo and Koolan Islands. Then it’s time to introduce a Kimberley icon – The Horizontal Falls. Experience the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then enjoy an optional helicopter ride for a view of the falls that very few experience! Select a fine wine and enjoy a leisurely evening meal as we cruise to Doubtful Bay.

Day 3

This morning we explore the Sale River. Fish the mouth for barra and then join naturalists and adventurers as we ‘ride the tide’ on a classic river expedition. A swim in your very own billabong is in order before returning to the ultimate comfort of the ship. Enjoy lunch as we weigh anchor and cruise for another Kimberley icon – Montgomery Reef – 140 square miles of coral reef that rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes! Turtles, dugong, manta rays and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective!

Day 4

The scenery will astound you today! We also visit hidden fishing spots as the True North graces the majestic Prince Regent River. At Kings Cascades we maneuver the True North right under the falls. Then it’s time for more ‘adventure in the tender’ with a chance to hike or swim.

Day 5

With stunning red cliffs set behind rain forest and mangroves – the Hunter River is another awesome setting for fishing, mud crabbing, bird watching and just simply exploring! Enjoy an exhilarating hike to the hidden Jackson Falls and then it’s an overnight cruise to Vansittart Bay.

Day 6

Today there will be an opportunity to see the “Bradshaws” – possibly the oldest art known to man. The heli-picnic at Eagle Falls is always a ‘big hit’- enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch amidst breathtaking scenery. The tenders will also be busy exploring local beaches and creeks. Overnight we cruise to Koolama Bay.

Day 7

As soon as the tide is high enough, we’ll cross the sand bars at the mouth of the King George River to reveal even more breathtaking river vista and make our way to The King George Falls. Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore. Climb, or take the helicopter, to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight. Then take a stroll at Tranquil Bay before we continue onto the frontier port of Wyndham.

Day 8

Farewell as you make you way back to Kununurra.


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