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 |
03 Oct 2024 |
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. |
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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 |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
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Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
3 Oct 2024 |
Cygnet Bay, WA Australia |
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3 Oct 2024 |
Buccaneer archipelago, WA |
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4 Oct 2024 |
Talbot Bay, Western Australia |
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5 Oct 2024 |
Montgomery Reef, W A |
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5 Oct 2024 |
Strickland Bay, Western Australia |
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6 Oct 2024 |
Cygnet Bay, WA Australia |
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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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