An expedition cruise on Western Australia's outback Kimberley Coast is truly one of the world's great travel experiences. Speak to the expert team at Expedition Cruise Specialists today to start planning your unforgettable journey. expeditioncruisespecialists.com
Voyages will run from March to September, offering travellers a chance to experience one of the world’s most extraordinary natural frontiers in an intimate and relaxed small-group setting. The 2027 program confirmed Coral Expeditions’ position as the largest and longest operating cruise specialist in the Kimberley, enjoying its fourth decade of continuous discovery in the region.
Guests can choose from a diverse program, including the line’s classic ten-night Kimberley Cruise running between Darwin and Broome, and a refreshed Coral Frontiers and Kimberley Icons, also sailing over ten nights.
Coral Expeditions will also present a special seven-night partnership voyage with Australian Geographic, called ‘A Lens on Nature: The Kimberley’, with two departures, specially designed for travellers with a passion for photography, nature, and cultural connection.
For bookings, see Expedition Cruise Specialists
From $6,169 Per Person Twin Share Includes:
Return Broome Airport Transfers
3 Nights at The Mangrove Hotel (Superior Poolside)
The Mangrove Hotel is renowned for having the best vantage point to witness the incredible Staircase to the Moon Phenomenon (8 & 9 September)
Half-day Broome Town & Sunset Tour
4-Day Taste of the Kimberley cruise- includes Horizontal Falls, Montgomery Reef and Cygnet Bay
Bring your Kimberley dream to life with this one-of-a-kind package. Step aboard Kimberley Quest for a taste of adventure as you immerse yourself in some of the region’s most stunning icons. Enjoy three nights of luxury in Broome, including the opportunity to witness the magical optical illusion of the moon rising over Roebuck Bay.
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- Roderick Eime, publisher, ExpeditionCruising.com
View the range of itinerary options which experience the breathtaking Kimberley coastline at different times of the year as our journey takes you to view ancient rock art, swim in freshwater holes, shower under stunning waterfalls, visit an array of historical sites and witness a myriad of Kimberley wildlife. Not to mention fishing for the elusive barramundi and other fish species in an amazing region described as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers.
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The inaugural 70-day expedition season through early October has been in strong demand, with only 4 voyages across 37 days still remaining available for sale.
The Paspaley Pearl crew of 21 will welcome their first guests on July 31in Wyndham, Western Australia, and commence an in-depth season of Kimberley experiences, enhanced by the opportunity to learn, engage and experience first hand why Paspaley produces “the most beautiful pearls in the world”.
Bespoke experiences planned for Paspaley Pearl’s (maximum) 30 guests have been carefully selected by the four expedition naturalists who will personally guide guests as they reveal the myriad secrets of this remote, unforgettable, coastline. A special opportunity to visit a working Paspaley pearl farm operation, as well as rarely visited hidden sites such as Whirlpool Pass and Ruby Falls - only accessible by small ship and insider knowledge.
Following these initial Kimberley expedition voyages Paspaley Pearl will then explore the cultural and geographic diversity of Australia’s nearby neighbours - Papua New Guinea, East Indonesia, Raja Ampat and Borneo.
2025-2026 Calendar of Sailings
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Book by July 30, 2025
wasn’t much life on Earth 1800 million years ago when the dramatic rock formations that characterise Australia’s Kimberley were formed. About 1000 million years later, the most basic of carbon molecules first came together to begin multicellular life as we have come to know it.
Coral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering expedition cruise company, invites travel lovers from across Australia to embark on a virtual adventure with its latest documentary, Expedition Kimberley. This short travel film showcases the iconic 10-night voyage traversing the remote Kimberley coast between Broome and Darwin onboard the Coral Discoverer, offering viewers a glimpse into this unique experience and landscape. The documentary, the first of a multi-part expedition series, will air on Network Ten at 3:30pm this Sunday, reaching audiences in the metro markets of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth. For those who miss the broadcast or wish to relive the adventure, Expedition Kimberley will be available on TenPlay and the Coral Expeditions website afterwards.
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Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury ocean voyages and expedition travel, has announced it will sail to The Kimberley in 2024 aboard its new expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, marking the line’s first visit to the region. The new voyages include six 10-day voyages between Broome and Darwin that will take place over June, July, and August 2024.
A once-in-a-lifetime expedition, The Kimberley is one of the most remote destinations on Earth, renowned for its otherworldly landscapes, abundant wildlife, and culture that dates back some 50,000 years.
Seabourn Pursuit is designed and built for diverse environments and includes modern hardware and technology that extends the ship’s global deployment and capabilities. Along with an attentive crew providing every level of Seabourn’s renowned service, the ship is staffed with a world-class 24-person Expedition Team whose role is to give guests the most from expeditions on land and at sea. Comprised of highly regarded wilderness experts, scientists, historians and naturalists, the team will regularly interact with guests, providing in-depth insights into the history, ecology and culture of the places they visit.
