Go Wild in Western Australia 2023 – Cruise Traveller

Go Wild in Western Australia 2023

Image: Silversea Expeditions

Silversea’s five-star exploration ship, Silver Explorer, will unveil the raw beauty of the Kimberley and the wild West Australian coast in 2023 and to help more Australians discover the rugged majesty of some of the remotest corners of the continent – with a private butler on hand – small ship specialist, Cruise Traveller, has released an exclusive package offering flights, hotels and a bonus onboard spending credit for bookings made by November 16, 2021.

Two departures with identical itineraries are available – Darwin to Perth on August 8, 2023, and Perth to Darwin on August 25, 2023.

Cruise Traveller’s new 19-night, all-inclusive ‘Wild Western Australia and the Kimberley’ package features a 17-night expedition cruise between Darwin and Broome aboard the luxurious, 144-guest expedition ship, Silver Explorer.  Boasting a refined and intimate elegance, Silver Explorer offers a fine dining restaurant and alfresco grill restaurant, two lounges, panoramic library, fitness centre and spa, two deck whirlpools, 12 Zodiac boats for off-ship exploration and an expert expedition team and personalised service.

Renowned for her intuitive, personalised service, Silver Explorer offers every guest the bucket-list luxury of a private butler. And every stateroom aboard the luxe ship is a suite boasting ocean views.

Cruise Traveller’s package offers a flight to either Darwin or Perth from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth, one-night’s hotel accommodation pre-cruise and post-cruise, a 17-night voyage from Darwin to Perth or vice versa and a flight home from Perth or Darwin at the end of the adventure.

Silver Explorer by Silversea Expeditions

The voyage aboard Silver Explorer traces the entire coastline of WA between Darwin and Perth, showcasing secluded and remote islands, wilderness areas, spectacular waterfalls, indigenous rock art, abundant wildlife and majestic coastal cliffs that glow flame red at sunset.

Hunter River from above, The Kimberley Australia – Image: Silversea Expeditions

Destinations include Vansittart Bay, famous King George Falls and Mitchell Falls and the world-renowned natural wonder of Horizontal Falls where the ocean surges at high tide through a narrow break in the cliffs. The itinerary also features the pristine Buccaneer and Dampier archipelagoes, the far-flung Lacepede, Montebello and Abrolhos islands with their abundance of wildlife and colourful history, the underwater wonderland of Ningaloo Reef and also wild Dirk Hartog Island off Australia’s most westerly point.

Turtle, Ningaloo Reef – Image: Tourism Australia

The cruise includes complimentary meals, beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities, enrichment lectures, off-ship excursions and the personal service of a private butler. The package is available on August 8 or August 25, 2023.

Including return flights and pre and post cruise accommodation, the 19-night package is available from $17,900 per person, twin-share, in an Adventure Suite. A bonus onboard spending credit of US$200 per suite is also available. The package and offer are available for bookings made by November 16, 2021.