KIMBERLEY KALEIDOSCOPE 2025 - Fly, Cruise & Stay
- Cruise Line
- Ponant
- Ship
- Le Jacques Cartier
- Package Departs
- 20 Aug 2025
Other Dates
- Package Duration
- 12 Nights
- Embark Ship
- Darwin, NT, Australia
- Disembark Ship
- Broome, W A
Fly, Cruise & Stay 12 nights with PONANT`s Le Jacques Cartier expedition luxury ship to the Kimberley in 2025.
Fly cruise & stay from
AU $14,895Per person
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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.
Package duration: 12 nights Fly, Cruise & StayPackage starts: 20 August 2025 - with flight from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth to DarwinCruise starts: 22 August 2025 - from DarwinCruise ends: 1 September 2025 - into BroomePackage ends: 1 September 2025 - with flight back to home city from Broome______________HIGHLIGHTS: - Join Ponant`s highly qualified expedition team for a whale migration season cruise- Enjoy regular Zodiac outings & shore visits to get close to the 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, the salt water crocodile- Witness unique tidal phenomena such as the Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef_______________BIG SAVINGS!Booking early has it`s advantages - current savings on this departure include...Twin DEL Deluxe Balcony was $20,290 - your special price from $14,895*ppTwin PR4 Prestige Balcony was $22,220 - your special price from $16,215*ppTwin DS Deluxe Suite was $30,910 - your special price from $22,150*ppSingle DEL Deluxe Balcony was $37,680 - your special price from $21,100*pp ** very limited space at this price **______________KIMBERLEY KALEIDOSCOPE 2025 Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:- Return economy class airfare from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth to Darwin and ex Broome on return inc. tax - One way transfer from Darwin airport to hotel- 2 nights accommodation in Darwin with breakfast- One way transfer from Darwin hotel to port- 10 night Kimberley 2025 expedition cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Darwin to Broome- All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)- Captain`s welcome cocktail and gala dinner onboard- Open Bar (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands) during cruise- Evening entertainment and events- Room service 24h (special selection)- Highly qualified bilingual French/English expedition team- Zodiac excursions- Park entry fees into protected areas (where applicable)- Port taxes- One way transfer from Broome port to airport
