Kimberley Expedition: Waterfalls & Wandjinas

Departure Date – 22 July 2024

Selected departure date from June to August 2024

Itinerary Map

Darwin, Wyndham, King George River, Vansittart Bay, Ashmore Reef, Hunter River, Kuri Bay, Montgomery Reef, Freshwater Cove, Talbot Bay, Broome

Darwin

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. 

Wyndham

The northernmost township in Western Australia, Wyndham has its roots in the short-lived Kimberley Rush, when some 10,000 men descended on the region after gold was discovered at Halls Creek in 1885. By 1887 the rush was over, but Wyndham continued to service the Kimberley’s growing cattle industry. The Bastion Range serves as backdrop for the tiny Outback town, which lies along the Cambridge Gulf right where five rivers (King, Pentecost, Durack, Forest and Ord) meet and flow in the Timor Sea.

King George River

A cruise along the King George River is the iconic Kimberley experience. The river, located in the North Kimberley Marine Park in Western Australia, flows 70 miles through an ancient gorge lined with soaring, red sandstone walls before it empties into Koolama Bay and the Timor Sea. Your Seabourn ship drops anchor in the bay, where you and your fellow guests board Zodiacs to venture up the awe-striking canyon carved nearly 2 billion years ago.

Vansittart Bay 

A cruise along the King George River is the iconic Kimberley experience. The river, located in the North Kimberley Marine Park in Western Australia, flows 70 miles through an ancient gorge lined with soaring, red sandstone walls before it empties into Koolama Bay and the Timor Sea. Your Seabourn ship drops anchor in the bay, where you and your fellow guests board Zodiacs to venture up the awe-striking canyon carved nearly 2 billion years ago.

Hunter River

The Hunter River rises on the rocky plateau of the Kimberley, in the Prince Regent National Park, and flows some 30 km to empty into the Prince Frederick Harbour and thence into York Sound and the Indian Ocean. Where it leaves the plateau there are two waterfalls of nearly 300 feet in height, Hunter Falls and Donkin Falls, from where the river enters a deep and sinuous gorge.

Talbot Bay

Tucked within the Buccaneer Archipelago along Western Australia’s northern coast and encircled by mudflats and mangroves, Talbot Bay boasts two of the Kimberley’s most mesmerizing natural wonders. The phenomenal Horizontal Falls are formed by the region’s legendary tides, which rush between twin passages within the McLarty Ranges. The raging tidal water banks up on one side of the narrow, parallel ridges, then pushes through with such immense force that it creates a sideways cascade. 

Broome, Western Australia

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.

Onboard Activities

Onboard Activities

Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.

Seabourn Source

Price Included

All guests will have the opportunity to access Seabourn Source on a complimentary basis aboard every Seabourn ship. Seabourn Source offers intuitive, up-to-the-minute access to daily details of their voyage directly on their smart phone, tablet or laptop. 

Review daily activity and entertainment schedules

Peruse menus and meal times for all onboard dining venues

Track port times, including arrivals and departures

Learn about onboard spa treatments and wellness classes

Browse and book shore excursions

Connect to paid satellite internet

Stay on top of shipboard account records

Seabourn Submarines: The Expedition

Price Additional

Discover the Wonders that Wait Under the Waterline in Seabourn’s Luxurious New Expedition Submarines

Discovery Center

Price Included

The Discovery Center, which is adjacent to the Expedition Lounge on Deck 4, acts as the teaching & academic center for natural history and cultural programming in an environment spacious enough to accommodate all guests at one time. Each day, guests will visit this venue for insightful lectures, briefings, and Seabourn Conversations enrichment programming designed to help educate them throughout their expedition experience. The world-class 26-person expedition team of wilderness experts, scientists, historians and naturalists will deliver rich, insightful lectures and discussions on a broad array of topics related to the region where guests are sailing.

Expedition Lounge

Price Included

The Expedition Lounge, located on Deck 4, is the heart of the ship. A gathering place for the curious, guests are invited to relax or linger with a complimentary cocktail or glass of fine wine from the bar as they share photos and stories from the day with their fellow travelers and the onboard staff. The Expedition Lounge will be central to the Seabourn expedition operation where guests convene before and after expeditions each day. 

Darwin, Wyndham, King George River, Vansittart Bay, Ashmore Reef, Hunter River, Kuri Bay, Montgomery Reef, Freshwater Cove, Talbot Bay, Broome