Cruise Australia’s Kimberley in 2026

The journey up the King George River is truly breathtaking. The towering 80-metre-high walls of ancient Warton sandstone shift in colour and texture with the changing light, creating a stunning and ever-evolving landscape.
At the river’s end lie the King George twin falls—the tallest single-drop waterfalls in the Kimberley (80m). Fed by wet season run-off, their flow varies each year. Your Expedition Team will take you by zodiac or tender to the base of the falls, sharing insights into the remarkable geology of the canyon.

Jar Island is home to ancient Gwion Gwion rock art, unique to the Kimberley. Once overlooked in favour of the more dramatic Wandjina style, Gwion Gwion art has gained global recognition and is believed to date back over 30,000 years—making it the oldest detailed human depictions in the world.

Join your Expedition Team for a short walk past striking rock formations to view these remarkable galleries.

Located 600km North of Broome, on the edge of the continental shelf, Ashmore reef consists of 3 low-lying tropical islands surrounded by coral reef. The islands have a combined land area of approximately 54 hectares and are a designated important bird area (IBA).

Visitation to Ashmore reef and Islands is strictly controlled and most of the reef is designated as a sanctuary zone where access is prohibited. Our visit to Ashmore reef is required to ensure we comply with Australian government regulations.

Should weather, sea and tide conditions permit there may be an opportunity for guests to undertake a zodiac tour to the vicinity of West Island.

Careening Bay was named by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King, who careened his leaking ship, HMC Mermaid, here in 1820 during his third voyage of discovery. For ten days, the crew worked to repair the vessel before refloating it. The ship’s carpenter carved the name and year into a prominent boab tree, which still stands today—now 3 metres wide and National Heritage listed—a lasting reminder of Australia’s early exploration.

The Bonaparte Archipelago is a spectacular maze of rugged islands stretching nearly 150 km along the remote Kimberley coast. Its vast scale and striking colours are truly breathtaking. Largely untouched due to its isolation, it remains a pristine place to explore.

Swift’s Bay, named by Phillip Parker King after Gulliver’s Travels author Jonathan Swift, features fractured sandstone and numerous rock shelters. These shelters contain both Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art—join your Expedition Team ashore for a guided walk to view these remarkable galleries.

Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River are among the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, with ancient rainforest pockets, pristine mangroves, and striking sandstone cliffs. Home to up to 18 mangrove species, this rich ecosystem supports diverse wildlife, including many bird species and the iconic saltwater crocodile.

Explore the area by zodiac with your expert Expedition Team, who will help spot wildlife along the way. You’ll also have the option to take a helicopter flight to the spectacular Mitchell Falls from Naturalist Island beach.

East of the Buccaneer Archipelago, Collier Bay’s ancient landscapes have been sculpted by some of the world’s largest tides—over 14 metres near Yule Entrance—creating a true photographer’s paradise. This powerful tidal movement gives rise to extraordinary natural phenomena found nowhere else.

At its heart lies Montgomery Reef, the world’s largest inshore reef, where falling tides reveal cascading torrents and mini waterfalls. At the bay’s southern end is Talbot Bay, home to the famous Horizontal Falls, described by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the greatest wonders of the natural world.” The area also hides numerous caves and grottos with spectacular Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art.

Please note: All experiences are tide and weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed.

The Lacepede Islands are Western Australia’s most important breeding habitat for Green Turtles , and have been named by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area. 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.

Arrive in Broome early in the morning, with disembarkation at 8am.

Located in the far north of Western Australia, Broome is known for its rich pearling history. The historic Chinatown district and the Japanese Cemetery, dating back to 1896, reflect the town’s multicultural past, shaped by Chinese and Japanese pearl divers. Broome is also famed for the “Staircase to the Moon,” a natural optical illusion where moonlight reflects off tidal flats, creating the appearance of a glowing staircase rising into the sky.