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Kimberley
Iconic Kimberley Tropical Expedition Cruise
17 day - Fly, Stay & Cruise
29 July 2025 from $13,998*pp
with Celebrity Chef Alastair McLeod
and Dream Maker Travel escorts
Hilary Weir & Greg Boettcher
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Kimberley
Image: Ponant Laure Patricot
Hunter River
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.
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Kimberley
Kimberley
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Price:
$13,998 pp
twin share
Departure date:
29 July 2025
Length:
17 days
Tour type:
Fly, Stay & Cruise
escorted tour
Airline:
Qantas
Cruise Ship:
Ponant Le Soleal
Map & Inclusions
Inclusions:
Fly return with Qantas in Economy class ex Brisbane / Darwin + Broome / Perth / Brisbane (upgrades available)
Return coach transfers in Darwin
3 nights Hilton Darwin Hotel with breakfast
Bombing of Darwin Day Tour with lunch
Full day coach tour to Kakadu National Park with lunch
Optional morning Jumping Crocodile Cruise Tour
11 day / 10 night Ponant Le Soleal Australian Iconic Kimberley Expedition Cruise
On-board Ponant Le Soleal open bar - house wines & champagne, all spirits & cocktails (except premium brands)
All Meals while on-board the ship (from dinner in Darwin embarkation to breakfast in Broome)
Captains Welcome Cocktail & Gala Dinner
On-board cooking demonstrations with Celebrity Chef Alastair McLeod
Unlimited Wi-Fi
All Port Charges (AUD$740 per person)
Evening entertainment & events
24-hour room service
Join our highly qualified local expedition team
Enjoy regular zodiac outings & shore visits to get close to Kimberley nature
Discover billions of years-old landscapes & ancient rock art
Listen to stories of the dreamtime from the oldest continuous culture on the planet
Explore pristine mangrove environments, home to the world’s largest living reptile
Optional tour Mitchell Falls by helicopter, from Hunter River
Witness unique tidal phenomena such as the Horizontal Falls
3 nights Cable Beach Resort with Breakfast & Return Transfers & Tours as per Itinerary
Private Broome Panoramic Tour
Optional Willie Creek Pearl Farm Day Tour
Optional Sunset Camel Ride on Cable Beach
Group Farewell Dinner at Cable Beach Resort Broome
For queries about upgrades, add-ons or single traveller pricing, talk to the Dream Maker team.
Please note: This package has been designed exclusively by Dream Maker Travel and can only be booked through us. All prices and upgrades are subject to availability at time of booking.
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Ponant Le Soleal ship information
Like Le Boréal and L’Austral, the two sister ships that preceded it, Le Soléal further reaffirms PONANT's signature approach: to take passengers to the farthest reaches of the planet onboard modern ships offering top-of-the-range services.
An elegant appearance and refined interior design combine with cutting-edge technology to offer a new type of cruising: adventure in a luxury setting.
Broome optional sunset camel ride
Hunter River - Image: Ponant Cindy Miller Hopkins
Kimberley - Image: Ponant Nick Rains
Kimberley - Image: Ponant Nick Rains
King George River - Image: Ponant
Kimberley - Image: Ponant Nick Rains
Kimberley - Image: Ponant Nick Rains
Kimberley - Image: Ponant Nick Rains
Kimberley - Image: Ponant Nick Rains
Kimberley - Image: Ponant Nick Rains
Kimberley - Image: Ponant Nick Rains
“I have lost count of the number of times Ron and I have travelled with Dream Maker Travel but it has been at the very least four or five times.
Western Canada and the Rocky Mountains with an Alaskan cruise, European River Cruise Budapest to Amsterdam with pre and post Prague and Paris (WOW what a trip that was) . Followed by China with a cruise on Yangtze River and an incredible visit to see those Terracotta Warriors.
Most recently our trip was to Japan with a week long Princess Cruise to finish off the trip. As on all previous trips with Hilary and her team, the weather was perfect and the impeccable timing of our arrival into Tokyo ensured that we experienced the magnificent splendour of all the different coloured cherry blossoms on so many cherry trees.
Through our personal experiences, I can honestly say that if you want to have your travel dreams come true, and make the most wonderful memories, join Hillary and her staff at Dream Maker Travel on one of her group tours and you will have the best travel experience possible.”
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