New Guinea, Indonesia & Kimberley Expedition Cruise

Day 1 - Broome, Australia

Arrive: Thu 01 August 2024 / Depart: Thu 01 August 2024 at 17:00

Isolated on the farthest northwest corner of the continent, Broome thrived from its founding in 1883 based on the bounty of South Sea pearls found in offshore oyster beds. Even today, the pearling industry is active here, though most are now cultured. But Broome has grown into one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations, offering an amazing variety of attractions and activities for visitors. It boasts a splendid, 14-mile strand of soft white sand at Cable Beach, where people flock to enjoy sunset camel rides. And with 2,600 islands in the area and warm seas, it is a sportsman’s paradise. But the unique allure of the region is the unspoiled expanse of bizarre geological formations, waterways and ancient Aboriginal lands called the Kimberley. Corrugated with red-hued cliffs and escarpments, and laced with pristine waterways, swimming holes and waterfalls, the Kimberley is unlike any other landscape on earth. It invites visitors to cruise the coast, fly over the ranges, kayak the islands and explore the rugged terrain in 4WD vehicles. The only difficulty is deciding which adventure to partake of next.

Day 2 - Lacepede Islands

Arrive: Fri 02 August 2024 at 08:30 / Depart: Fri 02 August 2024 at 17:00

Day 3 - Talbot Bay/Horizontal Waterfalls, WA

Arrive: Sat 03 August 2024 / Depart: Sat 03 August 2024 at 18:00

Day 4 - Montgomery Reef, Western Australia

Arrive: Sun 04 August 2024 at 06:30 / Depart: Sun 04 August 2024 at 18:00

Day 5 - Kuri Bay

Arrive: Mon 05 August 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 05 August 2024 at 16:00

Kuri Bay is a remote coastal bay in the far north of Western Australia in the Kimberley region, about 370 km north of Broome. It is a designated point on the Western Australian Forecast Areas, utilised by the Bureau of Meteorology as a boundary for the North Kimberley Coast area from the West Kimberley Coast

Day 6 - Hunter River, Western Australia

Day 7 - Swift Bay, Australia

Day 8 - Vansittart Bay, WA

Arrive: Thu 08 August 2024 / Depart: Thu 08 August 2024

Day 9 - King George River, Western Australia

Arrive: Fri 09 August 2024 at 06:30 / Depart: Fri 09 August 2024 at 18:00

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Darwin, Australia

Arrive: Sun 11 August 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 11 August 2024 at 18:00

Despite its small size, Darwin is a modern, multi-cultural city, and its proximity to Asia makes it ideal for travel. Named after the famous scientist, Charles Darwin, the area was originally settled by the Larrakia Aboriginals. The Dutch arrived and mapped the land in the 1600s, followed by the British in 1939, when the town was given its English name. Darwin has a beautiful coastline, as well as numerous parks and gardens, making the city a top spot for outdoor activities.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - Gam

Arrive: Wed 14 August 2024 at 06:30 / Depart: Wed 14 August 2024 at 18:00

Day 15 - Wayag Island

Arrive: Thu 15 August 2024 at 06:30 / Depart: Thu 15 August 2024 at 18:00

Day 16 - Misool Islands

Arrive: Fri 16 August 2024 at 08:30 / Depart: Fri 16 August 2024 at 18:00

Day 17 - At Sea

Day 18 - Agats, Asmat

Arrive: Sun 18 August 2024 at 08:30 / Depart: Sun 18 August 2024 at 23:59

Day 19 - At Sea

Day 20 - Thursday Island

Arrive: Tue 20 August 2024 at 08:30 / Depart: Tue 20 August 2024 at 15:30

Thursday Island, colloquially known as TI, or in the Kawrareg dialect, Waiben or Waibene, is an island of the Torres Strait Islands, an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait. TI is located approximately 39 kilometres north of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, Australia

Day 21 - At Sea

Day 22 - Samarai

Arrive: Thu 22 August 2024 at 08:30 / Depart: Thu 22 August 2024 at 23:59

Day 23 - Panapompom Island

Day 24 - At Sea

Day 25 - Honiara

Arrive: Sun 25 August 2024 at 08:30 / Depart: Sun 25 August 2024 at 18:00

The Solomon Islands is a sovereign nation consisting of multiple island groups, scattered in the South Pacific east of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Honiara, on the island of Guadalcanal. Many of the outlying islands in the nation are relatively untouched, but Honiara is a busier hub of international commerce. The islands’ recent history is scarred by the desperate battles fought between the Japanese and American forces during World War II. In 1942, the Japanese launched their last great land offensive in the islands, which culminated in the Battle of Henderson Field fought at Honiara. Of the estimated 36,000 Japanese troops on Guadalcanal at the beginning, only 1,000 survived, the rest having either been killed directly, or succumbed to disease and starvation. Ghostly evidence of this horrific warfare dots the island, and it is memorialized at the American Memorial overlooking the town and at a smaller Solomons Peace Memorial erected by the Japanese outside the city. On a lighter note, traditional arts and crafts are on display at the National Museum, which also boasts a display of eight traditional Melanesian houses from various parts of the country. Behind the museum is a cultural center. Above town there is a pleasant botanical garden, and the bustling Central Market is a great place to get a feel for everyday life in Honiara. Although English is the official language, only a small percentage of Solomonese speak it. The common language is Pijin.

Day 25 - Sydney

Arrive: Sun 25 August 2024

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.

Day 26 - Sydney

Depart: Mon 26 August 2024

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, multicultural city surrounded by golden sand beaches, World Heritage areas, lush national parks and acclaimed wine regions. Sydney owes much of its splendor to its magnificent harbor. Arriving by ship provides an unequaled impression, showing off the city's famous landmarks: the dramatic white sails of the iconic Opera House and the celebrated Harbor Bridge, looming over the skyline.