Kimberley Pearl, Luxury Kimberley Cruise
12 Passenger Small Ship Cruise Vessel
The Kimberley Pearl is a beautifully restored and refurbished pearling vessel cruising the Kimberley Coast; formerly a vessel of the famed Paspaley Pearls modern pearl lugger fleet. The vessel boasts 5 cabins all with en-suites.
On board, guests enjoy fine food sourced from the bountiful waters of the Kimberley, matched by glorious sunrises and sunsets. You’re the main act, backed by rugged coastal cliffs, hidden rainforest and thick mangrove shorelines. When relaxing, enjoy the spacious galley and comfortable seating area. Wide lounge seating is also positioned on the foredeck of the upper deck.
Sit back and relax or take up one of the many activities available aboard or onshore. The 3 tenders (dinghies) will ferry guests ashore where you can explore the waterways, hillsides and coastal fringes. The crew will provide an array of fishing equipment and fishing advice, and you can choose to fish hidden lumps or the many tributaries emptying into bays.
Cruise Highlights
The 7 night Snapshot views ancient Aboriginal art, discovers swimming holes and experiences the incredible Montgomery Reef and Horizontal Waterfalls. The 10 night itinerary is new for 2021 and showcases all the best of the Kimberley, including viewing of the world renown Horizontal Waterfalls, trying your hand at catching the elusive Barra in Prince Regent River, nature walks to secret swimming holes, experiencing the enigma that is Montgomery Reef and exploring Bigge Island to view incredible ancient rock art. The 13 night cruises in or out of Wyndham will also include a visit to the incredible King George Falls and the DC3 plane wreck at Vansittart Bay.
Cabins
The vessel boasts six air-conditioned cabins, one on the bridge deck, 2 on the main deck and a further 3 below, all with modern en-suites, air-conditioning and storage. And there are extra shower and washroom facilities on the main deck.
2022 & 2023 Cruising Schedule
Rates are per person twin share
Inclusions: All meals, Broome & Kununurra accommodation transfers, shore excursions, fishing equipment & a complimentary sunset cruise aboard the Willie whilst in Broome pre or post cruise.
2022 Schedule
| ULTIMATE KIMBERLEY EXPERIENCE, 13 Nights | |
| Cygnet Bay to Wyndham 16 to 29 Mar, 16 to 29 Apr, 16 May to 29 May, 15 to 28 Jun Wyndham to Cygnet Bay 01 to 14 Apr, 01 to 14 May, 31 May to 13 Jun, 30 Jun to 13 Jul | |
| Cabin | $13,650 |
| KIMBERLEY PEARLER, 10 Nights | |
| Cygnet Bay to Mitchell River 25 Jul to 04 Aug, 16 to 26 Aug Mitchell Plateau to Cygnet Bay 04 to 14 Aug, 26 Aug to 05 Sep | |
| Cabin | $10,500 |
| KIMBERLEY SNAPSHOT, 7 Nights | |
| Cygnet Bay to Cygnet Bay 06 to 13 Sep, 15 to 22 Sep, 23 to 30 Sep, 01 to 08 Oct, 09 to 16 Oct | |
| Cabin | $7,350 |
| Notes: All Broome Cruises depart from Cygnet Bay & include transfers to and/or from Broome. | |
2023 Schedule
| ULTIMATE KIMBERLEY EXPERIENCE, 13 Nights | |
| Wyndham to Cygnet Bay 16 to 29 Mar, 15 to 28 Apr, 15 to 28 May, 14 to 27 Jun, 14 to 27 Jul Cygnet Bay to Wyndham 31 Mar to 13 Apr, 30 Apr to 13 May, 30 May to 12 Jun,29 Jun to 12 Jul | |
| Cabin | $14,300 |
| KIMBERLEY PEARLER, 10 Nights | |
| Cygnet Bay to Swift Bay 29 Jul to 08 Aug, 21 to 31 Aug Swift Bay to Cygnet Bay 08 to 18 Aug, 31 Aug to 10 Sep | |
| Cabin | $11,000 |
| KIMBERLEY SNAPSHOT, 7 Nights | |
| Cygnet Bay to Cygnet Bay 11 to 18 Sep, 21 to 28 Sep, 29 Sep to 06 Oct, 07 to 14 Oct, 15 to 22 Oct, 25 Oct to 01 Nov | |
| Cabin | $7,700 |
| Notes: All Broome Cruises depart from Cygnet Bay & include transfers to and/or from Broome. | |