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Introducing Kimberley Expeditions Kimberley Expeditions has been established to provide a realistically priced cruise Expeditions from Geraldton to Broome and The professional and caring crew, are dedicated to making the most of your cruise in safe and relaxed surroundings offering a choice approach and a continually evolving itinerary to make the most of the tides and beautiful weather, you can view all the best of our
West Australian Coral Coast Discovery ROWLEY SHOALS BROOME NINGALOO REEF MONTE BELLO ISLANDS EXMOUTH CORAL BAY BEDOUT ISLAND to access and has fewer people per square BERNIER ISLANDS & BORRE ISLAND DIRK HARTOG ISLAND ABROLHOS ISLANDS GNARLOO BAY SHARK BAY GERALDTON surrounded by a fringing reef, rich in marine chance to explore many untouched part of our PERTH
Itinerary Coral Coast & Beyond Aboard MV Oceania After discussion on board with you - our guests, your experienced Cruise Director will consider the best tides and weather conditions to develop your cruise plan and provide for an unforgettable tailored expedition for you and your fellow explorers. The following itinerary is a guide. You certainly wont be disappointed. DAY 1: WELCOME ABOARD Your Expedition begins this afternoon in the welcome you aboard this afternoon, introduce DAY 2: ABROLHOS ISLANDS EASTER GROUP of the 122 islands were heavily mined for Guano are still home for thousands of beautiful and rare sea birds the islands are currently supporting a Today we can snorkel or dive on the beautiful grab a mooring sheltered by a small island, which share a memorable moment on the beach talking DAY 3: ABROLHOS ISLANDS WALLABI GROUP This morning, during a tasty breakfast, we steam weathers on our side we hope to have snorkel or The events that followed make an unbelievable Batavia built stone forts to protect themselves to the site of these forts whilst looking for the to a school of Pinkies evening meal while we cruise thru the night to DAY 4: STEEP POINT & DIRK HARTOG ISLANDS WITHIN SHARK BAY wish to stay on the surface and try their luck for a name and the date on a pewter plate and nailed it anchor at the top end of the island just beside the chefs delights here then perhaps a drink or two
DAY 5: DIRK HARTOG ISLAND CRUISE PAST THE CUVIER CLIFFS DAY 6: DISCOVER EXMOUTH THEN CRUISE TO SERRURIER This morning we awake as we steam past the Today we have the option to steam down into the Gulf and spend a few hours exploring Exmouth DAY 7: PILBARA ISLANDS OPENING WITH SERRURIER through the industrial islands of the Pilbara making our way to the heavenly Montebello DAYS 8 & 9: EXPLORE THE MONTEBELLO ISLANDS The Montebello islands were the site of three nuclear weapons tests by the British military: one tests is reported to have contaminated areas of the perfect isolated beaches the Montes are our DAY 10: CRUISE TO THE ROWLEY SHOAL watch the sun set over one of three pristine and Rowleys sunset enjoying a nice beverage before inside the lagoon The Rowleys are a chain of coral atolls on the edge of one of the widest continental shelves in shallow lagoons inhabited by corals and abundant strikingly similar in dimension, shape, orientation experience a diverse array of snorkelling and diving environments including lagoons, canyons, sheer vertical walls, high speed drifts, night for their almost untouched coral gardens, giant
to be hand fed and follow divers around, while in and out of the coral framework and have and out of the atolls sweeps you through pristine reefs with, maori wrasse, barracuda, potato cod, collecting or hunting for trepang, turtle shell, DAY 11: DIVE, SNORKEL & FISH CLERK ATOLL or beach comb the sandy cay within the atoll, however we recommend you join the some of the crew to snorkel or dive three channels that feed clear waters pouring in and out of these channels Pending tides we have an amazing dive for you at DAY 12: DIVE & SNORKEL MERMAID ATOLL diving country along the outer reef including or snorkel one of the many walls and gutters that This afternoon we begin our over night steam DAY 13: ARRIVE BROOME will arrange transfers to your hotel To undertake some of the shore based excursions you will quite welcome to enjoy the views from the vessel without going ashore. Please call Lorie or Nick to discuss your requirements further. Your Vessel - MV Oceania Oceania is a custom built 27m dive expedition catamaran design ensures very quiet operation, spacious interior with phenomenal family cabin are well equipped and private and shower facilities are located very close to for your use a washing machine, dryer, iron any special needs or requirements please do not hesitate to call, we are only too happy to
MAIN DECK Main deck cabins offer 4 double cabins all with vanities and UPPER DECK 3 double guest cabins with single bunks above and a large family room with a queen sized bed and 3 single bunks or converted to RELAXATION AREAS The dining area can seat all passengers comfortably for meals or under shade for alfresco meals or sunset drinks; there are 3 Oceania carries a compliment of the latest navigational equipment, radios, satellite communications, data facilities and presentation equipment for corporate functions and a library of EXPEDITION TENDERS MV Oceania carries several expedition tenders which allow guests to choose from a wide variety of activities available such as bush walking, touring, beach picnics and sunset drinks, UPPER DECK MAIN DECK SUNDECK
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Itinerary Coral Coast & Beyond Aboard MV Reef Prince After discussion on board with you - our guests, your experienced Cruise Director will consider the best tides and weather conditions to develop your cruise plan and provide for an unforgettable tailored expedition for you and your fellow explorers. The following itinerary is a guide. You certainly wont be disappointed. DAY 1: WELCOME ABOARD where your expedition vessel Reef Prince will be you aboard, introduce you to your cabin and give DAY 2: ABROLHOS ISLANDS EASTER GROUP 122 islands were heavily mined for Guano over home for thousands of beautiful and rare sea birds the islands are currently supporting a thriving Today we can snorkel or dive on the beautiful grab a mooring sheltered by a small island, which share a memorable moment on the beach talking DAY 3: ABROLHOS ISLANDS WALLABI GROUP This morning, during a tasty breakfast, we steam weathers on our side we hope to have snorkel or The events that followed make an unbelievable Batavia built stone forts to protect themselves to the site of these forts whilst looking for the to a school of Pinkies
evening meal while we cruise thru the night to DAY 4: STEEP POINT & DIRK HARTOG ISLANDS WITHIN SHARK BAY wish to stay on the surface and try their luck for a anchor at the top end of the island just beside the delights here then perhaps a drink or two under DAY 5: STEEP POINT & DIRK HARTOG ISLANDS WITHIN SHARK BAY DAY 6: DISCOVER EXMOUTH THEN CRUISE TO SERRURIER This morning we awake as we steam past the option to steam down into the Gulf and spend a few hours exploring Exmouth or head straight for DAY 7: PILBARA ISLANDS OPENING WITH SERRURIER through the industrial islands of the Pilbara making our way to the heavenly Montebello
DAYS 8, 9 & 10: EXPLORE THE MONTEBELLO ISLANDS The Montebello islands were the site of three nuclear weapons tests by the British military: one tests is reported to have contaminated areas of the perfect isolated beaches the Montes are our DAY 11: CRUISE TO NORTH TURTLE ISLAND the sun set over a pristine and virtually untouched to be for yet another spectacular sunset whilst enjoying your choice of beverage before savoring DAY 12: SNORKEL, FISH OR ENJOY GREAT BEACH COMBING AND BIRD WATCHING This afternoon we begin our overnight steam DAY 13: ARRIVE BROOME To undertake some of the shore based excursions you will quite welcome to enjoy the views from the vessel without going ashore. Please call Lorie or Nick to discuss your requirements further. Your Vessel - MV Reef Prince MV Reef Prince is a 38m, fully air conditioned, large stable catamaran, just perfect for exploring the coast in comfort cabin options ranging from deluxe en-suited doubles to well priced twin share single fridges and very comfortable commercial MAIN DECK 4 well priced twin share bunk style cabins Nine shared ablutions close at hand mean MID DECK Two of which are comfortable double berths,
two are well priced double bunks and four are deluxe en-suited Class 5 : Interior double bed with DVD players, air conditioning, storage cabinet and bar fridge. Shared facilities located on the main deck. Cabins 3 & 6. 1 2 MAIN DECK RELAXATION AREAS on your choice of open air decks or under cover on the alfresco deck or inside within her lounge, coffee shop, reading rooms, open dining room provides bar facilities and a place to relax and excellent place to catch up on some reading while enjoying a fresh cappuccino or make a selection from our choices of teas, chais or Class 6: Exterior King single bunk beds with shared facilities, large viewing windows, DVD players, air conditioning, storage cabinet and bar fridge. Cabins 1 & 19 are on port side and 9 & 24 starboard side. 1 & 9 are on the main deck. Mid deck cabins are 19 & 24. Class 7: Exterior single bunk beds with DVD player, air conditioning, storage cabinet and bar fridge. Cabins 2 & 10 are on the main deck. 3 6 4 5 7 8 9 10 HULL EXPEDITION TENDERS MV Reef Prince carries several expedition tenders which allow guests to choose from a wide variety of activities available such as, WHEELHOUSE DECK Class 1: Exterior double bed with ensuites, writing desk, large viewing windows, DVD players, air conditioning, storage cabinet and bar fridge. Cabins 13, 14 Port side and 17, 18 Starboard side are on the mid deck. Class 2: Interior doubles with ensuites, personal DVD players, air conditioning, storage cabinet and bar fridge. Cabins are on the main deck. Cabins 4,5, 7, 8. MID DECK 13 14 19 20 Class 3: Interior king single bunks with ensuites, writing desk, personal DVD players, air conditioning, storage cabinet and bar fridge. Cabins 15 & 16 are on the mid deck. 15 16 17 18 24 23 Class 4: Exterior double bed with shared facilities on mid deck, large viewing windows, DVD players, air conditioning, storage cabinet and bar fridge. Cabins 20 (port side) and 23 (starboard side) are on the mid deck.
FOOD AND DRINKS stock several beers, both mid and full strength, champagne, premixed sprits and a selection of nice house wines with a focus on our Our meals are based on healthy local produce and fresh seafood wherever TRAVEL INSURANCE Expeditions strongly recommends you have comprehensive person travel insurance to cover all emergency evacuations, medical
ABOUT US Kimberley Expeditions offers its guests a small ship expedition, providing travellers aboard the vessel just the right mix of comfort and CRUISE FARE CANCELLATION & PAYMENT TERMS WHAT S INCLUDED PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNTS WHAT S NOT INCLUDED limited to:
CONTACT US Enquiries and bookings to Nick and Lorie Linton - Managers