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Kimberley Quest II, Taste of the Kimberley ex Cygnet Bay Return

Cruise Kimberley Quest II, Taste of the Kimberley ex Cygnet Bay Return
Cruise Line Kimberley Quest
Ship Kimberley Quest II
Destination Australia
Brief Description 3 Night Cruise sailing from Cygnet Bay roundtrip aboard Kimberley Quest II.
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 10 Oct 2022
Cruise Description 3 Night Cruise sailing from Cygnet Bay roundtrip aboard Kimberley Quest II.

This 4 day cruise offers a taste of our renowned Quest itineraries and will see you visit some of the breathtaking scenery within the southern Kimberley. This ‘Taste of the Kimberley’ showcases a fully operational Australian South Sea Pearl farm at Cygnet Bay. Cruise through the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and visit icons including the incredible Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef, Australia’s largest inshore reef. You will have the opportunity to try your luck at fishing in the pristine Kimberley waters. Exploring this region aboard the well-appointed Kimberley Quest II, accompanied by our luxury fast boat Quest Express, will leave you with the taste for more!

Day 1: Broome - Cygnet Bay
A courtesy vehicle will pick you up from your accommodation in Broome at approximately 9.00am.

Your Quest begins with a transfer to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm located on the Dampier Peninsular. On arrival, you will be transferred to the Kimberley Quest II, where you will be welcomed aboard by your captain and crew. Enjoy lunch whilst crossing King Sound, cruising through the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago; this is your first taste of the Kimberley. Cool off with a refreshing swim in one of many Kimberley freshwater pools, followed by a scenic tender excursion. This evening you can witness one of the spectacular Kimberley sunsets.

Day 2: Talbot Bay, Dugong Bay & Kingfisher Islands
This morning will find us exploring Talbot Bay, home to one of the icons of the Kimberley coast; the spectacular Horizontal Falls. Take an exhilarating ride through this natural phenomenon and wonder at the amazing rock formations of Cyclone Creek. In and around Dugong Bay, we take a scenic tender excursion and cool off with a refreshing swim in one of the freshwater pools. Later in the day you will have your first taste of fishing for Giant Trevally, Mackerel, Tuna and Queenfish at the Kingfisher Islands.

Day 3: Montgomery Reef, Strickland Bay
This morning, we cruise towards the amazing Montgomery Reef, which covers more than 300km2, making it Australia's largest inshore reef. Watch as the tide falls right before your eyes, creating a spectacular waterfall effect. Take a tender ride to view many marine species, including turtles and sea birds. Later we explore Strickland Bay visiting old pearlers graves and joining our guides in search of Threadfin Salmon and other species. Before unwinding on the sun deck capturing one last sunset aboard Kimberley Quest II.

Day 4: Cygnet Bay - Broome
Today, after one last breakfast, we disembark Kimberley Quest II. Followed by a Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm tour, offering you a rare glimpse into the life of an operational pearl farm. This experience will leave you with a deeper understanding of what makes this place unique! Here we wave goodbye with a transfer back to Broome.
Sailing Dates
30 Sep 2020
03 Oct 2020
08 Oct 2021
11 Oct 2021
26 Oct 2021
07 Oct 2022
10 Oct 2022
25 Oct 2022
06 Oct 2023
09 Oct 2023
24 Oct 2023
27 Oct 2023
03 Oct 2024
06 Oct 2024
21 Oct 2024
24 Oct 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Oct 2022 Cygnet Bay, WA Australia
10 Oct 2022 Buccaneer archipelago, WA
11 Oct 2022 Talbot Bay, Western Australia
12 Oct 2022 Montgomery Reef, W A
12 Oct 2022 Strickland Bay, Western Australia
13 Oct 2022 Cygnet Bay, WA Australia
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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