6 Day Captains' Quest

CABIN	2011 & 2012
Twin (Lower Deck)	$6,200 pp
Double (Lower Deck)	$6,700 pp
Superior (Mid Deck)	$7,200 pp
Flybridge	$7,600 pp
Accommodation is based on twin share occupancy. Single passengers may reserve sole use of a cabin for 34% less than the two fare cost. Alternatively, if travelling alone you can also choose to share your cabin with a same sex room mate and the single supplement fee will be waived. If we do not book another passenger into your cabin you will have sole use of the cabin at no additional cost.

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We have put our Captain's knowledge and experience to the test and asked them to create their ideal itinerary along the Kimberley coast. Joining forces they have come up with an expedition that covers the places they love to explore and rarely have the opportunity to visit. We are therefore very excited to announce this completely new six day expedition which delves into the hidden areas that highlight our Captains' love of the Kimberley. Exploring the area of coast between the Hunter River and Mitchell River which both seven day southern and northern cruises never encounter, this is your opportunity to share in the excitement and revel in new discoveries.

includes	does not include	kimberley cruise centre exclusive offers
Hotel transfers  Return air transfers ex Broome to meet the vessel Helicopter flight over the magnificent Mitchell Falls Meals Shore excursions Crew	Alcohol Accommodation or flights before or after the cruise	20% off comprehensive travel insurance 10% off the Cable Beach Club

25 September - 30 September 2011 Itinerary

DAY 1 - Sunday 25th September: Broome, Hunter River

Depart Broome in the morning for a scenic flight up the coast to the Hunter River. After boarding the "Kimberley Quest II", your home for the next five nights, enjoy a buffet lunch whilst cruising to Wandjina Island. Here you can enjoy a short walk to an impressive rock art site featuring a distinct Wandjina with feathered headdress of the Wunambal people. Your Kimberley adventure has begun!

DAY 2 - Monday 26th September: Roe River, Lamarck Island

Explore the Roe River, renowned for some of the biggest barramundi and saltwater crocodiles in the Kimberley as well as many species of bird life. In the afternoon, cruise to Lamarck Island, where we can land on a beautiful sandy beach and search the adjacent monsoonal rainforest with its emergent banyan fig trees for bird species such as Rainbow Pitta, Shining Flycatcher and Yellow Oriole. The ground-dwelling Orange-footed Scrub Fowl, noted for its extraordinary nesting mounds and incessant leaf-raking, is also found here. Feast on juicy mud crabs and freshly caught fish, prepared superbly by our talented chef.

DAY 3 - Tuesday 27th September: York Sound, Scott Strait

Today, we have the opportunity to explore rarely-visited York Sound and enjoy its scenic spectacles of basalt islands and towering sandstone cliffs. There is a chance for a swim in crystal-clear pools, fed by a beautiful creek. Enjoy more relaxing and exploring as we cruise through Scott Strait, followed by more fine Kimberley cuisine.

DAY 4 -  Wednesday 28th September: Bigge Island, Mudge Bay

This morning we visit Bigge Island one of the Kimberley's largest Islands and home to some amazing Wandjina rock art galleries. Continue on to explore Mudge Bay in search of ancient indigenous Bradshaw rock art, including that of the well-known Bradshaw Boat Painting. Anchor overnight in Mudge Bay, enjoying a fire on the beach as you watch another spectacular sunset sink below the Kimberley horizon.

DAY 5 - Thursday 29th September: Swift Bay

Cast a lure and perfect your fishing skills or simply relax on the sun deck with a book from the comprehensive onboard library before we explore Swift Bay in Montague Sound. The landscape is heavily fractured sandstone country, a perfect locality for stunning examples of different Aboriginal rock art styles: Gwion (Bradshaw), Irregular Animal Infill and Wandjina in a picturesque sandstone landscape. Feed on fresh rock oysters caught that day!

DAY 6 - Friday 30th September: Mitchell River, Broome

The Mitchell River is a broad estuary, flanked by dense mangroves noted for their prolific bird-life. Early morning excursions with the dinghies into this primeval habitat are always exciting for the naturalists aboard! Enjoy a mid-morning excursion for a great walk and freshwater swim. Depart the vessel and discover by air the sheer immensity of the Kimberley as you make your way back to Broome, arriving around late afternoon. A courtesy vehicle will transfer you to your accommodation.

30 September - 5 October 2011 Itinerary

DAY 1 -  Friday 30th September: Broome, Mitchell River
Depart Broome in the morning for a scenic flight up the coast to the Mitchell River. The Mitchell River is a broad estuary, flanked by dense mangroves noted for their prolific bird-life. After boarding the "Kimberley Quest II", your home for the next five nights, enjoy a buffet lunch before your first excursion in the dinghies into this primeval habitat for a great walk and freshwater swim. Your Kimberley adventure has begun!

DAY 2 - Saturday 1st October: Swift Bay

Cast a lure and perfect your fishing skills or simply relax on the sun deck with a book from the comprehensive onboard library before we explore Swift Bay in Montague Sound. The landscape is heavily fractured sandstone country, a perfect locality for stunning examples of different Aboriginal rock art styles: Gwion (Bradshaw), Irregular Animal Infill and Wandjina in a picturesque sandstone landscape. Feed on fresh rock oysters caught that day!

DAY 3 - Sunday 2nd October: Mudge Bay, Bigge Island

This morning explore Mudge Bay in search of ancient indigenous Bradshaw rock art, including that of the well known Bradshaw Boat Painting. We then visit Bigge Island one of the Kimberley's largest Islands and home to some amazing Wandjina rock art galleries. Relax on a sandy beach, before heading back to the vessel to watch as another spectacular sunset sinks below the Kimberley horizon.

DAY 4 - Monday 3rd October: Scott Strait, Lamarck Island, York Sound

This morning enjoy some more relaxing and exploring as we cruise through Scott Strait to Lamarck Island, where we can land on a beautiful sandy beach and search the adjacent monsoonal rainforest with its emergent banyan fig trees for bird species such as Rainbow Pitta, Shining Flycatcher and Yellow Oriole. The ground-dwelling Orange-footed Scrub Fowl, noted for its extraordinary nesting mounds and incessant leaf-raking, is also found here. In the afternoon, explore rarely-visited York Sound and enjoy its scenic spectacles of basalt islands and towering sandstone cliffs. There is a chance for a swim in crystal-clear pools, fed by a beautiful creek.

DAY 5 - Tuesday 4th October: Roe River

Today explore the Roe River, renowned for some of the biggest barramundi and saltwater crocodiles in the Kimberley as well as many species of bird life. Following lunch we cruise to Wandjina Island where you can enjoy a short walk to an impressive rock art site featuring a distinct Wandjina with feathered headdress of the Wunambal people. Feast on juicy mud crabs and freshly caught fish, prepared superbly by our talented chef.
DAY 6 - Wednesday 5th October: Hunter River, Broome

In the morning explore the Hunter River, one of the Kimberley's most scenic rivers. The prominent ‘Indian Head' stands as sentry to the entrance to the river and is a perfect photographic opportunity with a backdrop of deep red sandstone escarpments and sapphire blue skies. Depart the vessel and discover by air the sheer immensity of the Kimberley as you make your way back to Broome, arriving around late afternoon. A courtesy vehicle will transfer you to your accommodation.

*This is only a suggested itinerary. Due to the vast tidal movements and remote terrain of the Kimberley region, Pearl Sea Coastal Cruises cannot guarantee that the itinerary will remain the same. However, during the time you spend with us you will experience many more spectacular places not listed on the itinerary. There will be plenty of opportunities to catch fresh fish for the table as well as land and sightseeing excursions to many untouched places.