Package Duration: 10 nights
Cruise Starts: 24 September 2024 – from Broome
Cruise Ends: 1 October 2024 – into Darwin
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PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISE NORTHBOUND
Description:
This cruise is intended for English-speaking passengers. All lectures, comments by naturalists during the outings and visits as well as the announcements and services on board will be in English.Set sail for the wild and grandiose landscapes of Kimberley, following this exceptional PONANT itinerary. From Broome to Darwin, embark for an 11-day expedition cruise.On the Lacepede Islands, take the time to admire the abundance of nesting birds as well as the large population of turtles residing in the lagoon.In one of the most picturesque parts of the region, the Hunter River, you will see wild mangrove forests where saltwater crocodiles live along with many species of birds.During your cruise, the magnificent bays of Vansittart and Swift will offer you exceptional panoramas, between islands, secret inlets, caves and rocky overhangs.The highpoint of this cruise will undoubtedly be the discovery of the King George River and the majestic Twin Falls, the highest falls in Western Australia.You will also visit Collier Bay, where you will be able to admire the Montgomery Reef, home to vast expanses of lagoons and immense coral reefs.Your ship will take you along one of the most spectacular coasts in the entire region.With their falls, abrupt gorges, savannah, calm waters and desolate mountain chains, the wild lands of Kimberley are the promise of an exceptional adventure.This itinerary is given as an indication only. Based on tide times and weather conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader may need to switch the order of certain ports of call around to ensure guests have the best possible experience.Included - Transfer includedCruisePackage - For your serenity, a transfer to the ship is organised on the day of embarkation and this is included in your cruise fare. Embarkation day ? BroomeIn Broome, the meeting point for embarkation is at the Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon St, Broome.For guests arriving at the airport on the day of embarkation, you will be transferred to the Mangrove Hotel. Upon airport arrival, please make yourself known to the Broome Transit Desk to arrange your ?shuttle bus? transfer to the Mangrove Hotel. The Broome Transit Desk is located in the arrival?s hall, next to the carousel.For guests who booked a PONANT pre-cruise package at the Kimberley Sands, your transfer to the Mangrove Hotel will be at 10.30am.For guests who have booked their own Broome accommodation, please ensure you arrive at the Mangrove Hotel, no later than 3pm for your transfer to the ship.At the Mangrove Hotel, all guests can enjoy some leisure time around the property or enjoy Broome City until the transfer to the ship at 3pm. ? Cruise onboard your ship ? Please note:To anticipate your bus transfer before embarkation, your travel agent will need to advise PONANT of your flight arrival details.If you are arriving into Australia on an international flight, please note that you will need to clear immigration, pick up your luggage and check them in again at the domestic terminal for your connecting flight into Broome.Local English-speaking assistance services will be provided. This programme is subject to change.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Broome
Sat 21 Sep 2024 | Depart 8:00 PM
Day 2: Lacepede Islands
Sun 22 Sep 2024
Day 3: Collier Bay
Mon 23 Sep 2024
Day 4: Collier Bay
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Day 5: Careening Bay
Wed 25 Sep 2024
Day 6: Hunter River
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Day 7: Swift Bay
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Day 8: Vansittart Bay
Sat 28 Sep 2024
Day 9: King George River
Sun 29 Sep 2024
Day 10: At sea
Mon 30 Sep 2024
Day 11: Darwin
Tue 1 Oct 2024 | Arrive 6:00 AM
Your Ship:
Environmentally friendly, Le Laperouse is fitted with innovative equipment and complete with lounges designed to be largely open to the exterior, this new and intimately sized yacht offers a unique type of cruise experience. Onboard this ship sailing under the French flag, you'll experience the incomparable pleasure of a cozily intimate cruise offering the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic chic ambiance and with five-star service.