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Scenic Eclipse II, 11 Nights Uncover the Kimberley Coastline: An Ancient Wilderness ex Broome to Darwin
Cruise Scenic Eclipse II, 11 Nights Uncover the Kimberley Coastline: An Ancient Wilderness ex Broome to Darwin
Cruise Line Scenic Tours
Ship Scenic Eclipse II
Destination Australia
Brief Description 11 Night Cruise sailing from Broome, W A onboard Scenic Eclipse II
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 19 Jul 2024
Cruise Description Welcome aboard ultra-luxurious Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™. Settle into your spacious suite and enjoy the first destination of this incredible journey. Your Kimberley experience begins in Broome, a charming outback town where red desert collides with the turquoise Indian Ocean lapping onto pristine white sands. Founded as a pearling port in the 1880s, Broome still produces some of the finest pearls in the world today.

Please book your flight to arrive into Broome prior to 02:00 PM.

The stunning coast of Lacepede Islands Nature Reserve was named by French explorer Baudin in 1801 to commemorate his naturalist compatriot, Count Lacepede. In the past, Macassan boats used for fishing trepang (sea cucumbers) frequented these islands, but today they are an important nesting site for green turtles, and home to large colonies of lesser frigate birds and brown boobies.

Discovery: Your expert Discovery Team will take you on an exhilarating Zodiac discovery excursion, weather permitting.

Overnight, your Discovery Yacht will cruise across the mouth of King Sound into the Buccaneer Archipelago. This spectacular maze of more than 800 islands is jaw-dropping for its vivid colours: iron-rich red rock, green pockets of lush rainforest, striking turquoise ocean and pristine white beaches. Enjoy the picturesque scenery while you relax onboard in ultra-luxury.

Talbot Bay’s spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls is a natural wonder to tick off your Australian bucket list. This phenomenon is caused by a unique combination of geology and massive tidal surges.

Discovery: If time and tides permit, your expert Discovery Team may be able to take you through these fascinating falls and around the narrow waterways of Talbot Bay in a Zodiac. Later, choose to embark on a challenging 9.5 kilometre walk into the Kimberley’s remote wilderness.

Magically rising out of the sea at low tide, Montgomery Reef is a transient landscape of coral reef and waterfalls rich with marine life. Green turtles often swim in the narrow corridors of coral around the edge of the reef, so keep your eyes peeled.

Discovery: Take a Zodiac cruise with your expert Discovery Team around the waterfalls and try to spot manta rays, dolphins, black-tipped reef sharks or dugongs. You will also visit Raft Point, an imposing bluff in the middle of Doubtful Bay, home to an impressive indigenous rock art gallery.

Bigge Island is a haunting place of great silence where you’ll gain a true sense of the antiquity of our country. Rise early this morning to see the renowned Wandjina (Kaiara or Sea Wandjina) spirit paintings whose origins remain shrouded in mystery and controversy. Time and weather permitting, you can walk to the far side of the island to view the unique Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings.

Discovery: Immerse yourself in the local culture during a traditional smoking ceremony, followed by tea with local indigenous artists.

Located in Prince Regent National Park, the Hunter River is flanked by pockets of rainforest, vast swathes of mangroves and soaring red cliffs. Explore this magical waterway, which is said to have the highest proportion of saltwater crocodiles in the Kimberley. Later you’ll have the opportunity to venture further into the outback to Mitchell Falls, a dramatic four-tiered waterfall that has been carved out over millennia. Its deep emerald pools contrast with the rugged red sandstone of the Mitchell Plateau, creating a mesmerising oasis.

At 112 kilometres long and with a sheer drop of 100 metres, the thundering twin falls of King George River is an unforgettable experience. Make your way along the river’s tranquil waters, through towering gorges – home to Brahminy kites, egrets, and kingfishers. The river is of high cultural significance to the Balangagarra people, with the falls representing the male and female Wunkurr rainbow serpent.

Discovery: If tides are favourable, a Zodiac discovery excursion of the river may be available.

Enjoy a leisurely day at sea to take advantage of the luxurious onboard facilities. Relax on your private terrace or verandah and enjoy personalised butler service, revitalise your mind, body and soul in the luxurious Senses Spa with a massage, or learn about Australia’s history, flora and fauna from your expert Discovery Team who will be sharing their unrivalled expertise through enrichment programs.

With another day at sea, it’s the perfect opportunity to meet new friends at one of the many bars, soak in a Scandinavian-inspired outdoor vitality pool, take in the view through the Swarovski telescopes in the Observation Lounge, and savour culinary delights with up to 10 all-inclusive world-class dining experiences. Scenic Eclipse will be stopping at Pulau Meatimiarang for technical clearance. There will be no opportunity for guests to go ashore.

Your unforgettable Discovery Voyage comes to an end today; it is time to bid farewell to your friendly crew and new friends.

Please book your flight to depart out of Darwin after 12:00 PM.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the voyage will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
Sailing Dates
19 Jul 2024
29 Jun 2024
09 Jun 2024
20 May 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
19 Jul 2024 Broome, W A
20 Jul 2024 Lacepede Islands, Western Australia
21 Jul 2024 Buccaneer archipelago, WA
22 Jul 2024 Talbot Bay, Western Australia
22 Jul 2024 Talbot Bay, Western Australia
23 Jul 2024 Montgomery Reef, W A
23 Jul 2024 Raft Point, Western Australia
24 Jul 2024 Bigge Island, Western Australia
24 Jul 2024 Low Rocks, WA, Australia
25 Jul 2024 Hunter River, West Australia
25 Jul 2024 Mitchell Plateau and Falls, Western Australia
26 Jul 2024 King George River, Western Australia
27 Jul 2024 At Sea    
28 Jul 2024 Pulau Meatimiarang, Indonesia
29 Jul 2024 Darwin, NT, Australia
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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