Kimberley Coast Ultra-Luxury Silverseas Cruise with Broome & Darwin All-Inclusive Touring

22 Day Cruise + Touring Package

Enjoy all-inclusive comprehensive land touring in both Darwin and Broome along with an ultra-luxury 11 day Silversea adventure cruise between Darwin and Broome following the Kimberley coast. Take in magnificent sights along the Kimberley coastline such as Montgomery Reef, Horizontal Falls, King George River as well an enjoy an included scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle Ranges. Visit Kakadu National Park and Katherine Gorge from Darwin as well as experience a hovercraft flight over Roebuck Bay in Broome and an iconic Cable Beach camel ride.  Themes include: Kimberley Cruises, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Departs from Darwin, Small Expedition Ship, Luxury Coach, Returns from Broome. + Show more

Package Includes

  • All Flights (e.g. home to Broome & Darwin to home, pricing options below)
  • 11 Day Broome to Darwin Silversea Cruise (ultra-luxury)
  • 6 Nights Broome Hotel (superior 4 star)
  • 5 Nights Darwin Hotel (superior 4 star)
  • 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, Special Cruise Dinner
  • All meals onboard Silver Explorer, soft drinks, beers, select wines, champagnes, spirits, tea and coffee, use of Lounges. 
  • Guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, and shoreside activities led by the Expeditions Team
  • Bungle Bungle scenic flight or Ord River cruise
  • Unlimited free WiFi onboard the Silver Explorer
  • Gratuities onboard the Silver Explorer
  • Every cabin is a luxury suite
  • Butler service in every suite onboard the Silver Explorer
  • Enrichment lectures by a highly qualified Expeditions Team
  • Luxury Kakadu Day Tour
  • Luxury Katherine Gorge Day Tour
  • Jumping Crocodile Luxury Half Day Tour
  • Darwin Town Tour
  • Sunset Harbour Cruise with Special Dinner
  • Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, Cruise at Katherine Gorge
  • Broome Town Tour
  • Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour & Cruise
  • Cape Leveque Luxury 4WD Tour
  • Roebuck Bay Sunset Hovercraft Flight
  • Cable Beach Sunset Camel Ride
  • Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Port, Hotel and Airport)
  • FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book ($500 Value discounts and bonuses in Northern Territory and Western Australia)

Highlights

  Broome   Darwin   Matakus Island (Indonesia)   Buccaneer Archipelago   Horizontal Falls   Kakadu National Park   Kimberley Cruise   Katherine Gorge   Dampier Peninsula   Kimberley Coast   Cable Beach   Arafura Sea   Bungle Bungles (Purunululu) National Park   Cape Leveque   Cullen Bay Marina   Darwin Botanic Gardens   East Point Reserve   Fannie Bay   Humpty Doo   Mindil Beach Sunset Markets   Mitchell Street restaurants and cafes   Timor Sea   Trendy Darwin Wharf   USS Peary Memorial   Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong   Nourlangie Rock   Nitmiluk National Park   Adelaide River   Beagle Bay   Gantheaume Point   One Arm Point   Roebuck Bay   The Japanese Cemetery   Willie Creek Pearl Farm   The Kimberley Outback   Kununurra   Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm   Kimberley   Bungle Bungles Scenic Flight   Edith Falls   Talbot Bay   Cambridge Gulf   World War II Oil Storage Tunnels   Charles Darwin National Park   Wyndham   Hunter River   Prince Frederick Harbour   Cavanagh Street (old China Town)
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Day 1 Fly to Broome

Broome is the western gateway to the spectacular Kimberley region. This historic pearling town sits on the western edge of the vast and remote Kimberley region and is the largest town in Australia's ruggedly beautiful north west. Broome exudes a laid back ambience, an outback oasis with white sand beaches, sensational Cable Beach and shimmering turquoise waters which contrast vividly with the red ochre pindan earth.
   
You will be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities. Enjoy a leisurely evening to spend your own way.

Meet and greet personalised arrival transfer, overnight Broome accommodation.

Day 2 Broome Town Tour

The perfect introduction to Broome, your half day tour of the township will take you to all of the major attractions and landmarks, including ancient rocky outcrops and the spectacular coastline. Hear about Broome’s heritage and how it shaped the town. Visit Chinatown, the Japanese Cemetery, Gantheaume Point and Cable Beach.

At the end of the tour, enjoy a Pearling Master’s high tea and a Pearl Luggers Tour. Combining the historical and cultural influences of Broome, you’ll enjoy tea, coffee or a glass of sparkling wine on arrival followed by sweet and savoury treats.

Spend the afternoon at your own leisure

Luxury tour with hotel pick up, Pearling Master’s high tea, overnight Broome accommodation.

Day 3 Willie Creek

A tour of the Willie Creek Pearl Farm lets you see first hand how these beautiful pearls are produced. Friendly and knowledgeable guides take you through the fascinating process from the seeding of an oyster to the harvesting of the pearls right through to the beautiful final product on display in the showroom.

Enjoy a half day morning tour of a Pearl Farm and then enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own pace.

Luxury coach tour with hotel pick up, refreshments, overnight Broome accommodation.

Day 4 Cape Leveque Luxury 4WD Tour

Cape Leveque lies in the far north of Western Australia's vast Kimberley region, this beautiful and remote region is home to a wealth of wonderful wildlife including a multitude of birds, wild turtles and whales in season, the blue waters, white sand beaches and ochre cliffs here give Cape Leveque a paradisiacal tropical island appearance.

Spend the day exploring the Dampier Peninsula and all it has to offer. Learn about the art of pearling and view the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago.

Depart Broome and travel north to explore “Dampier Land” in a Luxury 4WD. Visit the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community and the Beagle Bay Church, home of the pearl shell alter for morning tea. Continue to the Lombadina Aboriginal Community before reaching Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm for lunch. Later travel to the One Arm Point Community to take in views of the Buccaneer Archipelago and witness the spectacular tidal flows of the Kimberley. Visit the Community’s aquaculture hatchery before relaxing on the pristine beaches of Cape Leveque.

Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Up, Overnight Broome Accommodation.

Day 5 Broome Sunset Hovercraft

A Roebuck Bay Hovercraft experience offers exciting and unforgettable memories, thrill as you skim over sand bars and tidal flats, marvel at perfectly preserved dinosaur footprints, at low tide walk among the relics of the Dutch Catalina flying boats destroyed by the Japanese in WWII and enjoy sensational views of Broome's glorious coastline.

Enjoy a day of leisure and some free time before experiencing a thrilling Hovercraft flight over Roebuck Bay.

There are many beaches providing access to the tidal flats of the bay, but really there is only one way to venture right out onto the tidal flats, and that is by hovercraft. Gliding along the tidal edge take in the view as Pelicans, Egrets, Osprey and Sea Eagle pass by, whilst marvelling at the dramatic red rich Pindan cliff backdrop as you land on a secluded patch of pristine coastline. As the tide continues to fall you then head off into the Bay, settle down on the sandy sea floor and let your pilots look after you with sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres as the sun finally sets silhouetting the Broome Peninsula whilst glistening off ripples in the tidal floor.

Sunset Hovercraft Flight, Overnight Broome Accommodation. 

Day 6 Cable Beach Camel Ride

Broome is a vibrant and cosmopolitan town with a proud pearling history, the town is blessed with a fantastic climate and an abundance of stunning natural beauty, a visit to the Japanese Cemetery where perished Japanese pearl divers are interred brings home the human cost of Broome's colourful pearling history, other attractions include Cable Beach, Matso's Brewery and bustling Chinatown.

Enjoy a day in Broome at your leisure to explore at your own pace before your spectacular Cable Beach Camel Ride at sunset.

Cable Beach Camel Ride, overnight Broome accommodation.

Day 7 Board the Silver Explorer

The remote and beautiful Kimberley coast offers some of the most impressive views Australia has to offer, the majestic King George Falls, the world famous Horizontal Falls, remarkable Montgomery Reef and vast open bays stretching as far as the eye can see, marvel at dramatic outback landscapes that are steeped in ancient Aboriginal legend.
  
Today you will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to Broome Wharf to begin your cruise. Board the ultra-luxurious Silver Explorer and set off for your romantic adventure along the remarkable Kimberley coastline. Meet the Expedition Team and attend a Zodiac briefing to familiarise yourself with the ship and meet your fellow travellers in The Restaurant.

Meet and greet personalised port transfer, zodiac briefing, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer.

Day 8 The Kimberley Coast - Buccaneer Archipelago

The remote and incredible Buccaneer Archipelago is a pristine wonderland of low lying reefs and rugged islands surrounded by stunning turquoise waters. The remote Archipelago is made up of more than 1000 islands, glorious white sand beaches, lush rainforest and fringing mangroves characterize the land and seascape. The region is mostly uninhabited, but this ancient land has long been home to Aboriginal people and their colourful rock art can be found on many of the islands and the mainland.
  
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer.

Day 9 Horizontal Falls

Situated in the Talbot Bay region of the Buccaneer Archipelago, the Horizontal Falls are one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. Huge 12 metre tidal movements create a waterfall effect as they're forced through narrow cliff passages demonstrating the immense power of the Kimberley tides and a spectacular show of the beauty of nature.
   
Experience an exhilarating Zodiac ride through this spectacular natural phenomenon and witness reefs and islands rise out of the ocean, only to have them disappear as the tide rises.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer.

Day 10 Hunter River Region

Hunter River lies in the Kimberley region of WA and flows into the picturesque Prince Frederick Harbour and York Sound, the river's mouth is home to dramatic and rugged rock formations which reach some 200m in height, the scenery here is spectacular, the riverbanks lined with verdant rainforest, towering ochre cliffs and mangroves.
  
Explore the narrow mangrove channels of the Hunter River looking out for numerous species of birds and saltwater crocodiles.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer.

Day 11 Hunter River Region - Mitchell Falls

The 30km long Hunter River Region is a spectacular network of draining streams, with the truest of turquoise waterways lined with dense mangrove forests. Spend a second exciting day navigating this pristine wilderness, venturing further up the Hunter River and the adjoining Porosus River in the Zodiacs.

For those seeking to tick Mitchell Falls off their bucket list, opt for an exhilarating helicopter flight to see this magnificent natural phenomenon up close (additional expense). Take off on an adventure of a lifetime on a 50 minute helicopter flight and land at the top of the falls. Enjoy a swim from this amazing vantage point, a once in a lifetime experience.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer.

Day 12 King George River

King George Sound is one of Western Australia's most resplendent natural harbours, lying on the south coast the sound is an inlet of the Indian Ocean and covers an area of 91 square km, this spectacular bay is home to sandy beaches and towering cliffs, a popular dive location due to several wrecks which lie there it also offers fantastic fishing opportunities.
  
Drop anchor at the mouth of the King George River and Zodiac up to the King George Falls and cruise close to the base of the falls. This magnificent dual waterfall one of Australia’s tallest waterfalls, with a vertical drop of over 80 metres.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer.

Day 13 Wyndham, Kununurra and the Bungle Bungles

Cruise into the Cambridge Gulf, stopping at the outback town of Wyndham, the gateway to the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungles in the Purnululu National Park. The Bungle Bungles are some of the most impressive geological features in Western Australia, viewed from the air they're an imposing and majestic sight, their beauty, size, colours and unique formations can only be truly appreciated from the air providing a thrilling and unforgettable experience.
  
Docking in Wyndham, travel inland to Kununurra, located on the banks of the mighty Ord River and the centre for the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Choose between a thrilling scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles or a relaxing cruise up the winding Ord River.

Breakfast, Bungle Bungles flight or scenic Ord River cruise, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer.

Day 14 Cruise the Timor Sea

Marvel at the other worldly colours of this incredible tropical Timor Sea. Today’s ocean cruise is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and explore all the facilities the ship has to offer. Whether it is on the deck sipping a cocktail, visiting the spa, whale watching or catching up on your reading, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.
  
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer

Day 15 Matakus Island (Indonesia)

Today, we experience a port of call in Indonesia’s remote and untamed east, Matakus Island. A pristine and unexplored island paradise not often visited by tourists. Located in the Tanimbar Archipelago, Matakus Island is only 3.5 kms long and 1.5 kms wide, it is the perfect haven for adventure and relaxation. There are no shops or tourist attractions here, just the local fishing community, sandy white beaches and perhaps a freshly caught seafood lunch.
  
Spend the morning snorkeling the crystal-clear waters, see the fields of staghorn coral and schools of Cardinal fish, or stroll around the island and see if you can spot the unique birdlife that call Matakus Island home – be sure to take your camera with you!

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer

Day 16 Cruise the Arafura Sea

Enjoy a day of cruising the Timor Sea. Make the most of your time relaxing on this ultra-luxurious small expedition ship. Perhaps attend more lectures, relax by the pool or learn about the natural history, wildlife and human history of the area from the on board Expedition Team. Enjoy wine tastings, designer boutiques, language and dance classes while on board or take in a matinee movie.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, overnight accommodation on board the Silver Explorer

Day 17 Arrive in Darwin

Disembarking the Silver Explorer in Darwin, you can sense the cosmopolitan and thriving atmosphere of this historic tropical North Australian city. You will be personally met at the port by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Darwin.
  
Breakfast, meet and greet personalised arrival transfer, overnight Darwin accommodation

Day 18 Darwin Tour, Sunset Cruise & Special Dinner

Your tour today includes: see Smith Street Mall, Mitchell Street (restaurants and cafes), St Mary's Cathedral, Cavanagh Street (old China Town), Chinese Temple, Stokes Hill, Fort Hill Wharf, Trendy Darwin Wharf precinct on the harbor, World War II oil storage tunnel, Christ Church Cathedral, Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, Government House, Parliament House, Bicentennial Park, The Esplanade, Casino Mindil Beach (Darwin's famous market is located here). Visit the Museum & Art Gallery. Learn about Cyclone Tracy (mother nature's hand in changing this city). See the upmarket Fannie Bay and Darwin Botanical Gardens. Spot for wallabies in the grasslands.

For your Special Dinner tonight, dine onboard the vessel, savoring a delicious buffet dinner (with salad bar) with first-class service as you look out across the pristine Arafura Sea. What an amazing first full day in the Top End!

Breakfast, luxury tour with hotel pick up, sunset harbour cruise, buffet dinner, overnight Darwin accommodation.

Day 19 Katherine Gorge

Your friendly driver will pick you up in the comfortable air-conditioned luxury coach before sharing experiences, fascinating facts and enchanting stories in the onboard full commentary throughout the day. Head south from Darwin on the Stuart Highway, see endless outback scrub and World War II airstrips. Take a break at Adelaide River, visit Adelaide River War Cemetery (with memorial of the Darwin air raids in the 1940's), spot for wallabies, travel the western side of Nitmiluk National Park to the spectacular Edith Falls (perhaps take a swim in the waterhole below the falls or relax on the grassy banks). Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Take a two hour guided tour and scenic cruise through Katherine Gorge (look for freshwater crocodiles on the banks) - marvelling at the stark, sheer, richly coloured escarpments of the Katherine Gorge canyon. Tour through the outback township of Katherine (third largest in the Territory), stop at Adelaide River (perhaps purchase the local delicacy 'Barra and chips'). Arrive back into Darwin with your camera full of wonderful new memories.

ALTERNATIVELY - you could enjoy the Litchfield National Park Luxury Day Tour. Experience magnificent Litchfield, including Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls, Buley Rockhole and termite mounds. There is even time for a swim in the tropical pools boarded by river pandanas palms. Simply let us know if you would prefer the Litchfield alternative at the time of booking.

Breakfast, luxury coach tour with hotel pick-up, scenic cruise through Katherine gorge, guided tour, buffet lunch, overnight Darwin accommodation

Day 20 Jumping Crocodiles

Today you will cruise the Adelaide River in crocodile infested waters, watch as your guide entices wild saltwater crocodiles to jump and snatch their food (witnessing crocodiles in a relatively close situation), visit Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre (educational display with sweeping views over the wetlands, plus see birds of prey scavenge for leftovers), see Fogg Dam Nature Reserve (Top End wetlands eco system with an abundance of birds and reptiles). Today is an amazing adventure.

Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Cruise Along Adelaide River, Overnight Darwin Accommodation.

Day 21 Kakadu National Park

This morning skirt Francis Bay on Darwin Harbour, head out on Tiger Brennan Drive and see Berrimah Naval Defence base, Darwin suburb of Palmerston, spot for massive road-trains, head east on the Arnhem Highway, pass through Humpty Doo, cross the Marrakai Wetlands and Adelaide River. See the top end outback bush, eucalypts, palms and termite mounds. At Kakadu National Park on the South Alligator River, take a short guided walk to Nourlangie Rock to see ancient Aboriginal rock art (optional but included in the price), enjoy a tropical buffet lunch (cold meats, salad and fruit), take a 1.5 hour guided cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, spotting for crocodiles, brolgas, magpie geese and kites. Take in the serenity and beauty that nature gifts in the Kakadu wetlands and visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn the stories and traditional ways of the beautiful Aboriginal people of Kakadu. Head back into Darwin after a full day of discovery and wonderful experiences to treasure. If you choose to join the guided walks, don't forget your hat, sunscreen, insect repellant, sturdy walking shoes and bottled water. The memories of Kakadu last a lifetime.

Breakfast, Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick-Up, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise, Optional Guided Walks, Tropical Buffet Lunch, Overnight Darwin Accommodation.

Day 22 Say Goodbye to Darwin

Time to say goodbye to beautiful tropical Darwin, your fellow travellers and friendly hotel hosts. You will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.

Meet and greet personalised departure transfer.

Inclusions onboard the Silver Explorer

Relax in your Adventurer Suite and take in the spectacular vistas of the Kimberley en route to Darwin. Your package comes with these great inclusions. All meals onboard the Silver Explorer, with dining options including “The Grill”, the comfortable open plan “Discoverer Lounge” and dinner at “The Restaurant” which features local specialties. Enjoy open seating dining, so you are free to dine when, where and with whom you wish on this luxurious journey through the Kimberley. You also get FREE soft drinks, beers, select wines, champagnes, spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. Your suite includes Butler service, Champagne upon request, a refrigerator stocked with your preference of drinks, Pratesi fine bed linens and down duvet covers and plush robes and slippers. Suites also feature marbled bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer, a choice of bathroom amenities, a writing desk and a flat screen television with on-demand movies and music as well as satellite news programming. Enjoy FREE shore excursions led by the Expedition team such as Zodiac cruises and an included overflight of Bungle Bungles or scenic cruise along the Ord River.

Flights Included

This package includes all flights as detailed below in the price section (including all fees, levies and taxes). However, we can tailor this package to include our special discounted 'package only' airfares from anywhere. Simply let us know.

Airport and Port Transfers Included

You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to your hotel in Darwin and from your hotel to Darwin Wharf for your cruise to Broome. You will also be transferred on arrival in Broome from the port to your Broome hotel and from your hotel to Broome airport for your flight home.

DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book

You’ll receive the FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book that includes $500 value of discounts and bonuses throughout Darwin, the NT, Perth and WA at shops, restaurants attractions, wineries etc. It’s a great way to save even more on your Northern Territory and Western Australia holiday.

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An ultra-luxury small-ship expedition cruise with Silversea is unlike any other form of travel — thrilling, awe-inspiring and humbling all at the same time. Intimately experience some of the world’s most remote and exciting wilderness regions with indulgent luxury.

Packages feature all-inclusive fine dining, impeccable service and shore excursions. Every cabin is a luxury ocean view suite, and comes with a butler service. The guided Zodiac, land and sea tours, shoreside activities and onboard lectures are led by the highly qualified Expeditions Team.

Silver Explorer is expedition cruising at its very best, the perfect combination of adventure and comfort. The purpose-built ultra-luxury small-ship has been designed specifically for navigating shallow waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both of earth’s polar regions. A fleet of 12 Zodiac boats allows Silversea Expedition guests to visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations and an expert Expedition Team provides insight and understanding to each unforgettable Silver Explorer luxury cruise adventure.

Silversea is for the curious sophisticated traveller. It’s about immersing yourself in the culture, landscape and habitat of a region with the help of onboard expedition experts who can illuminate all you see. Enjoy a uniquely immersive experience, expanding your global perspective and prompting you to re-evaluate what really matters. And rest assured- no creature comfort will be denied on a small-ship expedition cruise with Silversea.
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