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Timeless Kimberley: Ancient Land Modern Adventure

Timeless Kimberley: Ancient Land Modern Adventure

From AUD $18,495

Description

Welcome to your Kimberley expedition—where ancient landscapes meet modern adventure, and every day brings discoveries you’ll share with just 30 fellow explorers.
Over the next 11 days, you’ll navigate waters that have remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. Our ‘boutique’ sized vessel allows you to experience all of the visitor sites along the Kimberley Coast, 75% of which are inaccessible to other ships and operators, opening up a world of new discovery.
This isn’t passive sightseeing—you’ll fish pristine estuaries for barramundi, walk among 50,000-year-old rock art galleries, and swim beneath cascading waterfalls where few humans venture.
Each morning brings new possibilities shaped by 14-metre tides, weather patterns, and wildlife movements. You’ll join our expedition team in explorations of hidden gorges, cast lines in remote fishing spots known only to pearl lugger captains, and witness phenomena like Montgomery Reef emerging from the ocean as billions of litres drain away with the falling tide. 
From tracking saltwater crocodiles in pristine mangrove systems to discovering Gwion Gwion paintings that predate European civilization by millennia, every experience becomes part of your shared story. Our small expedition community—just 30 guests aboard Paspaley Pearl—means you’ll actively participate rather than simply observe, whether you’re hauling in your catch for tonight’s dinner or following ancient songlines with traditional owners. 
This is expedition travel as it should be: immediate, authentic, and utterly immersive. Your Kimberley adventure begins the moment you step aboard.

Trip Name
Timeless Kimberley: Ancient Land Modern Adventure
Days
11
Overview
Vessel Type: Yacht Length: 50 meters Passenger Capacity: 30 Built / Renovated: 2021 / 2024 Paspaley Pearl is a boutique expedition vessel designed for intimate exploration in remote and pristine regions. With only 15 staterooms and suites, each blending refined comfort with practical detailing, the ship offers a relaxed yet elegant retreat at sea. Interiors reflect a modern take on grand touring style, with rattan, linen and copper finishes creating a warm, textural palette. Select suites boast private balconies, and all offer spacious bathrooms with premium Aesop toiletries, quality linens, and generous storage. Whether enjoying a quiet moment in the Sunset Lounge or unwinding in the upper-deck jacuzzi, guests are surrounded by thoughtfully crafted spaces designed to enhance both connection and reflection. At just under 50 metres, Paspaley Pearl is purpose-built for accessing secluded destinations beyond the reach of larger ships. Her advanced propulsion system, featuring twin Azipod thrusters and dynamic positioning, ensures whisper-quiet operation and exceptional manoeuvrability without disturbing delicate seabeds. Onboard technology reflects a deep environmental commitment, with systems that reduce emissions, repurpose heat, and minimise waste. Equipped with custom expedition tenders, Zodiacs, kayaks, and dive gear, Paspaley Pearl invites guests to engage with the natural world through immersive activities—while returning each day to superb dining, seamless service, and the understated luxury of true small-ship expedition travel.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 Broome - Your gateway to the Kimberley
Arrive in Broome where red pindan cliffs meet turquoise waters. Disembark Paspaley Pearl carrying memories of pristine wilderness, ancient cultures, and remarkable wildlife encounters shared with just 30 fellow adventurers in Australia’s last true frontier.
Day 2 - Day 2 Buccaneer Archipelago - Island Paradise and Marine Encounters
Explore 800 pristine islands where green sea turtles nest on secluded beaches. Launch expedition vessels to discover hidden caves and fish for Spanish mackerel. Tonight, share farewell stories under brilliant stars in your final secluded anchorage.
Day 3 - Days 3 - 4 Collier Bay - Tidal Phenomena and Whale Encounters
Witness Horizontal Falls where massive ocean volumes create standing waves, and watch Montgomery Reef’s 400 square kilometres appear to rise from the sea. Between July-September, encounter humpback whales as over 70,000 individuals use these waters as calving grounds.
Day 4 - Day 5 Kuri Bay - Exclusive Access to Paspaley's Pearl Farm
Experience the world’s premier pearl operation firsthand during an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Watch pearl technicians tend oysters, handle live pearl shells, and discover how the world’s most beautiful South Sea pearls develop in these pristine waters 370 kilometres from civilization.
Day 5 - Day 6 Prince Frederick Harbour - Into the Heart of Pristine Wilderness
Venture deep into pristine river systems where saltwater crocodiles rule and 18 mangrove species create underwater forests. Navigate hidden creeks, fish for barramundi in tidal reaches, and swim in crocodile-free freshwater streams
Day 6 - Days 7 - 9 Bonaparte Archipelago - Hidden Islands and Secret Bays
Navigate towering red sandstone gorges to Western Australia’s highest waterfall, where twin 80-metre cascades thunder into the river below. Our expedition vessels will take you beneath these towering walls, where you will feel the spray from Western Australia’s highest waterfall and capture photographs that will amaze friends back home.
Day 7 - Day 10 King George River - Waterfalls and Ancient Stories
Navigate towering red sandstone gorges to Western Australia’s highest waterfall, where twin 80-metre cascades thunder into the river below. Our expedition vessels will take you beneath these towering walls, where you will feel the spray from Western Australia’s highest waterfall and capture photographs that will amaze friends back home.
Day 8 - DAy 11 Kununurra - Journey's End
Board Paspaley Pearl this afternoon and meet your fellow adventurers over welcome cocktails. Join our expedition team for your first briefing as we chart tomorrow’s course up the legendary King George River, watching sunset paint the Bastion Range in brilliant colours. 
Day 9 - Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change. 

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
24-04-202604-05-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
24-04-202604-05-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
24-04-202604-05-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
24-04-202604-05-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
24-04-202604-05-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
04-05-202614-05-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
04-05-202614-05-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
04-05-202614-05-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
04-05-202614-05-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
04-05-202614-05-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
14-05-202624-05-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
14-05-202624-05-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
14-05-202624-05-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
14-05-202624-05-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
14-05-202624-05-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
31-05-202610-06-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
31-05-202610-06-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
31-05-202610-06-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
31-05-202610-06-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
10-06-202620-06-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
10-06-202620-06-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
10-06-202620-06-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
10-06-202620-06-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
10-06-202620-06-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
27-06-202607-07-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
27-06-202607-07-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
27-06-202607-07-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
27-06-202607-07-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
27-06-202607-07-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
07-07-202617-07-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
07-07-202617-07-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
07-07-202617-07-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
07-07-202617-07-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
07-07-202617-07-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
31-07-202610-08-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
31-07-202610-08-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
31-07-202610-08-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
31-07-202610-08-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
31-07-202610-08-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
10-08-202620-08-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
10-08-202620-08-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
10-08-202620-08-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
10-08-202620-08-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
10-08-202620-08-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
27-08-202606-09-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
27-08-202606-09-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
27-08-202606-09-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
27-08-202606-09-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
27-08-202606-09-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite
06-09-202616-09-2026AUD $18,495Ocean Double Stateroom
06-09-202616-09-2026AUD $19,995Ocean Twin Stateroom
06-09-202616-09-2026AUD $20,995Ocean Stateroom
06-09-202616-09-2026AUD $25,995Horizon Suite
06-09-202616-09-2026AUD $30,995Pearl Suite

Inclusions

    • Montgomery Reef’s Tidal Spectacle, Collier Bay: Marvel at the extraordinary sight of Montgomery Reef, where 400 square kilometres of coral reef emerge from the ocean as tides recede, creating cascading waterfalls and a haven for marine life, with humpback whale sightings possible between July and September.
    • Horizontal Falls Adventure, Collier Bay: Experience the exhilarating rush of navigating the Horizontal Falls in expedition vessels, where powerful tidal currents create standing waves, set against the stunning backdrop of the Kimberley’s pristine wilderness.
    • Buccaneer Archipelago Exploration: Discover the 800 pristine islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago, launching expedition vessels to explore hidden caves, fish for Spanish mackerel, and witness green sea turtles nesting on secluded beaches, culminating in a starlit farewell.

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