PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISE SOUTHBOUND

Package Duration:    10 nights
Cruise Starts:             from Darwin
Cruise Ends:               into  Broome
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PONANT KIMBERLEY CRUISE SOUTHBOUND

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 an exceptional PONANT itinerary.  From Darwin to Broome, embark for an 11-day expedition cruise to one of the last unspoiled regions on the planet.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.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.During your cruise, the magnificent bays of Vansittart and Swift will offer you exceptional panoramas, between islands, secret inlets, caves and rocky overhangs.At Ashmore Reef, gaze out over the shades of blue of the Timor Sea off the mainland. The corals are home to extraordinary marine life in this incredibly beautiful paradise.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.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.Your ship will take you along 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.We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and tide conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, whilst complying with the necessary safety rules and precautions.Included - Transfer includedCruisePackage - For your serenity, PONANT organises your transfer between the port and the airport. This package is included in your cruise fare. Disembarkation day - BroomeDisembarkation.Meet and greet at the port by our local representative, and group transfer from the port to the airport or the hotel The Mangrove (or similar).For guests who have an afternoon flight, enjoy time at leisure at the hotel The Mangrove (or similar) before your group transfer to the airport. Please note:Local English-speaking assistance will be provided.To anticipate your group transfer upon disembarkation, please inform your travel agent about your departure flight details. This programme is subject to change.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Darwin

Wed 24 Apr 2024 | Depart 5:00 PM

Day 2: King George River

Thu 25 Apr 2024

Day 3: Vansittart Bay

Fri 26 Apr 2024

Day 4: Ashmore Reef

Sat 27 Apr 2024

Day 5: Careening Bay

Sun 28 Apr 2024

Day 6: Swift Bay

Mon 29 Apr 2024

Day 7: Hunter River

Tue 30 Apr 2024

Day 8: Collier Bay

Wed 1 May 2024

Day 9: Collier Bay

Thu 2 May 2024

Day 10: Lacepede Islands

Fri 3 May 2024

Day 11: Broome

Sat 4 May 2024 | Arrive 6:30 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.