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KIMBERLEY EXPEDITIONS
MV OCEANIA
Cruises 2015
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Kimberley Expeditions has been
with unforgettable locations and
established to provide a realistically
scenery. With a fresh approach and
priced cruise through our
new itinerary you can view all the
magnificent Kimberley Wilderness.
best of the magnificent Kimberley
Offering Kimberley cruises from
at a very reasonable price.
Darwin to Broome and Broome to
Darwin, Kimberley Expeditions
are the best value nature based
Experience the cruise of a lifetime
and let owners Nick and Lorie’s
Australian expedition cruise
Company.
The professional and caring
crew of the very comfortable
27m Catamaran, MV Oceania, are
dedicated to making the most of
12 years of Kimberley Cruising
our cruise in a safe and relaxed
experience show you the best the
surrounding. With seven double
Kimberley has to offer without the
cabins and two share cabins, our
TOP END price tag.
vessel offers its guests a small
ship expedition, providing guests
aboard the vessel just the right mix
of comfort and adventure along
The Kimberley Coast
Itinerary
Western Australia’s Kimberley is one
ranges in the world. Up to 12 meters
Oceania you will have the chance to
Day 1: Welcome Aboard Oceania.
Harbor, cross Cambridge Gulf and sail
Day 2: Koolama Bay, the entry to
of the world’s last great wilderness
movement every 6 hours sculpturing
explore this untouched part of the
Your Expeditions begins today. We
into Western Australian waters. This
King George River.
areas. Covering an expanse of nearly
the land
Kimberley and experience our new
will arrange a charter bus to pick you
evening meet your fellow travelers
Wake in the tranquil setting of
13,000km of remote coastline. It is
Almost every island on the Kimberley
itinerary allowing you to enjoy the very
up at mid morning & transport you to
and friendly crew as you enjoy the
Koolama Bay, the entrance to King
difficult to access and has fewer people
coast is surrounded by a fringing reef,
best the Kimberley has to offer
board the vessel Oceania. Our crew
view from the decks and the fresh sea
George River. Over breakfast we will
per square kilometer than almost any
rich in marine life, and hidden along
will welcome you aboard and after a
air. Relax while the amazing coastline
discuss the days activities. The first of
other place on Earth. This is big tide
the coastline are remnant rainforest
safety briefing, an introduction and a
disappears as we start our journey
the Kimberley’s ‘big’ rivers, the mighty
country with one of the greatest tidal
pockets and towering cliff’s. Aboard
light brunch we’ll departing Darwin
across the Cambridge Gulf .
King George. While entering King
George River on the high tide we can
MV Oceania is steered expertly to the
Day 3: Today we will explore Jar &
examples of first contact of sailing
Day 4: Awake in Porosus Creek.
or a Chestnut Rail. On the turn of the
enjoy the soaring cliffs and two breath
majestic falls. Climb the escarpment
Bigge Island.
ships and pipe]smoking European
Fringed by spectacular red cliffs.
tide Fishermen can try their luck for a
taking falls of mammoth proportions.
to take in the views from above and
Our crew will lead you to several
seafarers of the 19th century. Keep an
This morning we explore the famous
Giant Threadfin Salmon. Today you
The best views are from the upper
take some fantastic photographs of the
stunning displays of the distinctive
eye out for small rock wallabies and
Hunter River and its wildlife. This
have the option to enjoy a very scenic
sun deck and bow. Feel the spray
vessel and falls in the backdrop.
Aboriginal rock art in beach caves.
large salt water crocodiles. The lack of
ecosystem is a favorite for those who
helicopter flight over the Mitchell
mist produced from billions of litres
The paintings include very early
feral predators makes the Kimberley
enjoy our native birds. We have a
Falls. Register you interest with the
of water falling hundreds of feet as
Bradshaw art of Jar island and on Bigge
islands an ideal habitat for vulnerable
chance to spot a Great Billed Heron,
skipper.
mammal species.
Day 5: Careening Bay - Prince Regent
Basin.
Careening Bay was named by Phillip
Parker King after his ship, ‘HMC
Mermaid’, was careened during his first
voyage of discovery in the Kimberley.
Our crew will lead you to the site of a
large boab tree, inscribed by the ships
carpenter “HMC Mermaid ] 1820”, still
clearly visible almost 200 years later. This
afternoon we continue our cruise into the
very popular Prince Regent Basin.
Day 6: Prince Regent River to
breathtaking King Cascades.
On the high tide we take our vessel
Oceania many miles up the Prince Regent
River to discover the spectacular waterfall
cascading over terraced rock formations.
We can nose the bow of our vessel
Day 7: Enjoy a picnic lunch at
under the cascading falls to indulge in
beautiful Camp Creek.
an unforgettable wash in the cool fresh
Today’s high spring tide will allow
water. This afternoon a steep climb
us access to a hidden gem. Early
up the banks of the river will reveal
Kimberley Explorers discovered and
the mysterious Aboriginal Bradshaw
named this creek as an ideal place
Paintings (Gwion Gwion), thought to be
to camp. There should be time for
some of the world’s oldest indigenous
a leisurely swim in the fresh water
art, dating back over 20, 000 years
pools. The more adventurous may
wish to join a nature walk, keeping an
eye out for native Kimberley birdlife.
This evening we cruise to our favorite
Kimberley Beach. Hanover beach,
where and early explorer Lt Grey set
out to discover the great inland sea.
Day 8: A morning beach walk and
cautious beach swim.
Cruise through Kuri Bay, the original
home of the south seas pearl industry.
Down into Collier Bay home of up
to 12m tides. Going ashore to visit
creek splash. We will then cruise
of Cyclone Creek. Cruising through
the Buccaneer Archipelago.
Please note: This itinerary is subject
a secluded and very interesting
through to Talbot Bay the location of
King Sound witness the effects of the
Day 11: We’ve shared some amazing
to change. The skipper will customize
Aboriginal Wandjina rock art gallery.
the magnificent Horizontal Falls.
iron ore mining operations on Koolan
experiences together and made
your cruise depending on weather and
and Cockatoo Islands. Visit Crocodile
some great new friends.
tidal conditions.
Day 9: See Montgomery Reef ‘rise’
Day 10: In Talbot Bay, the region’s
Creek to enjoy exploration and fresh
Unfortunately today we disembark in
out of the ocean as the tide ebbs.
12 metre tides create an amazing
water swimming. Finally we toast to
Broome at around 10.00am. For guests
To undertake some of the shore based
Join a reef cruise in our tenders to
spectacle.
our Kimberley Expedition and enjoy
traveling that day we can arrange your
excursions you will need to have a
study the marine life. We explore
After we have experienced the
afternoon drinks as the sun sets over
transfers to the airport or to our depot
moderate level of fitness. You are
Red Cone Creek for a refreshing swim
awesome power of the falls then spend
in Broome until your flights. Our other
however, quite welcome to enjoy the
in the water hole of Ruby Falls or the
some time exploring the spectacular
guests can be transferred to their hotel
views from the vessel without going
beautiful Sale River rainforest and
geology and scenery of the waterways
of choice.
ashore. Please call Lorie or Nick to
discuss your requirements further.
Facilities on board the vessel
FOOD AND DRINKS
As you’d expect we provide great
MV Oceania is a 27m catamaran
coffee, hot chocolate and a selection of
boasting an exceptional 9m beam.
teas.
The vessel is fully air]conditioned
and sleeps 20 guests, with 8 shared
Alcoholic beverages our available from
ablution facilities.
our bar at very reasonable prices. We
stock several beers, both mid and full
strength, champagne, premixed sprits
and a selection of nice house wines
with a focus on our lovely Margaret
River Wine Region. Let us know what
you might like and we’ll make sure we
have plenty at hand.
Our meals are based on healthy local
Accommodation
Upper deck ] 3 double cabins, 6
berth family share cabin
Each cabin features
Storage
produce and fresh seafood wherever
Double Cabins can be configured into
Bar fridge
possible (with a light smattering of
two single beds or a queen.
Air]conditioning.
extremely tasty irresistible desserts
Storage shelves
that may not be so healthy). Please
Main deck ] 4 double cabins 1 single
240V power sockets
let us know if you have any dietary
berth
Reading lights
requirements upon final payment.
Kimberley Expeditions offers its guests
CRUISE FARE – WHAT’S NOT
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a small ship expedition, providing
INCLUDED
Nick and Lorie LInton, Managers
by Nick and Lorie Linton, who have
guests aboard the vessel just the right
Fares do not include items of a
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been providing world class Kimberley
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personal nature, including but
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insurance to cover all emergency
operator’s discretion (i.e. due to
expeditions for the last 12 years. Nick
with unforgettable locations and
not limited to: travel and medical
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medical situations and late
weather) a full refund will be given.
and Lorie Linton started cruising the
scenery for a very affordable price.
insurance, emergency evacuation,
cancellation refunds
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Kimberley in 2001. They have recently
You too can experience the cruise of a
shopping onboard, bar expenses,
Broome Depot
can be made to Kimberley Expeditions,
realized the need to provide a well
lifetime. Let Nick and Lorie’s 12 years
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*CRUISE FARE – WHAT’S INCLUDED
Included in your cruise fare are
accommodation as booked on board,
cruise transportation, all meals
onboard, facilities, port & handling
charges, Excursions and tender
transfers. Govt. Fees & Taxes.
guests who do not wish to share with a
same sex passenger.
Broome, WA 6725