Destination:
Australia,
Duration:
11 days
Style:
Adventure Cruising,
Expedition,
Food,
Luxury travel ,
Premium Experiences,
Remote Journey,
Small Ship Cruise,
Wildlife,
Culture and history,
Travel Period:
September 2026 - August 2027
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Over the next 10 nights, you’ll navigate waters that have remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. Our ‘boutique’ sized vessel allows you to experience all of the visitor sites along the Kimberley Coast, 75% of which are inaccessible to other ships and operators, opening up a world of new discovery.
Each morning brings new possibilities shaped by 14-metre tides, weather patterns, and wildlife movements. You’ll join our expedition team in explorations of hidden gorges, cast lines in remote fishing spots known only to pearl lugger captains, and witness phenomena like Montgomery Reef emerging from the ocean as billions of litres drain away with the falling tide.
This is expedition travel as it should be: immediate, authentic, and utterly immersive. Your Kimberley adventure begins the moment you step aboard.
What's Included
Enjoy an all-inclusive Luxury expedition cruise:
- 7-night cruise in an Ocean Double/Single Stateroom
- All onboard meals
- Guided excursions
- Small group, Zodiac safari’s
- Team of expedition guides
- Daily lectures
Your Itinerary
From tracking saltwater crocodiles in pristine mangrove systems to discovering Gwion Gwion paintings that predate European civilization by millennia, every experience becomes part of your shared story. Our small expedition community—just 30 guests aboard Paspaley Pearl—means you’ll actively participate rather than simply observe, whether you’re hauling in your catch for tonight’s dinner or following ancient songlines with traditional owners.
* This itinerary is provided as an example only; mother nature will be our guide. Our voyages are true expeditions, where each day’s activities will be determined by the Expedition Leader and Captain taking into account the tide, weather, sea conditions and chance encounters.
Day 1: Kununurra (Wyndham), Australia
March 28, 2027
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Day 2: King George River, Australia
March 29, 2027
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Days 3-5: Bonaparte Archipelago, Australia
March 30-31, 2027
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Day 6: Prince Frederick Harbour, Australia
April 1, 2027
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Day 7: Kuri Bay, Australia
April 2, 2027
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Days 8-9: Collier Bay, Australia
April 3-4, 2027
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Day 10: Buccaneer Archipelago, Australia
April 5, 2027
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Day 11: Broome, Australia
April 6, 2027
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Why book with RACT Travel?
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
*Prices correct 30Mar26, cruise only, per person twin share (ppts), including port charges & taxes. Advertised fares are subject to availability at the time of booking. To be read in conjunction with the Pearl Expeditions terms & conditions. Errors and Omissions Exempt. Unless expressly listed in the itinerary for your journey ("Itinerary"), the fare does not include a. boutique and retail purchases; b. laundry; c. telephone calls; d. A la Carte Optional Wine List and/or Premium alcoholic beverages; e. accommodation before or after the journey on the Vessel; f. transportation to and from the Vessel; g. baggage over the limit specified in clause 5.1; and h. special "opt in" additional shore excursions and activities that may be offered on select itineraries. Travel advisor fees are not included. Travel insurance is highly recommended and will be quoted at time of booking.
Travel Partner
Pearl Expeditions is Australia’s premier boutique expedition cruise operator, delivering bespoke, immersive, small-group voyages to some of the world’s most remote and culturally rich destinations. Each sailing aboard the Paspaley Pearl offers a beautiful, intimate experience - the ship only hosts small group journeys (with a maximum of 30 guests).