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Australia’s Iconic Kimberley aboard Le Laperouse

Australia’s Iconic Kimberley aboard Le Laperouse

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Description

Set sail for the wild and grandiose landscapes of Kimberley, following a brand new PONANT itinerary.

From Broome to Darwin, embark aboard Le Lapérouse for an 11-day expedition cruise to one of the last unspoiled regions on the planet.

In one of the most picturesque parts of the region, the Hunter River, you will see wild mangrove forests where saltwater crocodiles live along with many species of birds.

The highpoint of this cruise will undoubtedly be the discovery of the King George River and the majestic Twin Falls, the highest falls in Western Australia.

You will also visit Collier Bay, where you will be able to admire the Montgomery Reef, home to vast expanses of lagoons and immense coral reefs.

Le Lapérouse will take you along the most spectacular coasts in the entire region.

With their falls, abrupt gorges, savannah, calm waters and desolate mountain chains, the wild lands of Kimberley are the promise of an exceptional adventure.

** the reverse itinerary is different and follows this route

Day 1. Darwin
Day 2. King George River
Day 3. Vansittart Bay
Day 4. Ashmore Reef
Day 5. Careening Bay
Day 6. Swift Bay
Day 7. Hunter River & Mitchell Falls
Day 8. Collier Bay
Day 9. Collier Bay
Day 10. The Lacepede Islands
Day 11. Broome

Trip Name
Australia's Iconic Kimberley aboard Le Laperouse
Days
11
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Length: 127 metres Passenger Capacity: 92 cabins Built: 2017/2018 Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience. Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel. RESTAURANTS As it is an essential part of French culture, gastronomy will naturally have pride of place aboard this new ship. Through its two restaurants, Le Lapérouse will invite you on a journey to elegance and epicureanism. In a relaxed atmosphere, a first dining area located on Deck 3 and able to seat 70 will serve grilled meats daily, along with a variety of salads and desserts. To the back of Deck 4, you will find a 260 m² panoramic restaurant which can accommodate all of our passengers in a single sitting. Designed differently to that on our other ships, this dining area, which opens onto the outside, will have a buffet of salads, desserts and cheeses at your disposal. Our discreet and attentive crew will provide table service for hot meals. PUBLIC AREAS Like Le Boréal and its sisterships, Le Lapérouse has many common areas that are designed and equipped to meet all of your needs while preserving the intimacy of each passenger. A 140 m² reception area includes: A reception/concierge desk, An excursions desk, The ship’s administrative services, The sales office, manned by our Guest Relations Officer, Our 50 m² boutique which sells clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and various accessories, Toilets accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. A new hydraulic platform with adjustable height provides: Easier boarding than on any other cruise ship, Easier Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation for expeditions, Easier access to the sea for swimming and practising various water sports such as kayaking or paddle-boarding. A pool deck offering: A pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a counter-current swimming system, A pleasant solarium, An outdoor bar and lounge with armchairs and sofas. A 200 m² main lounge which can accommodate all of our passengers to share convivial moments and to host activities organised during the day or evening. Lastly, a theatre that seats 188, equipped with: The latest sound and lighting technology, A LED wall as the stage backdrop, for the projection of high-resolution images and videos.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 BROOME
Located in the northwest of the Kimberley region and in the far north of Western Australia, the town of Broome is reputed for its history and its glorious pearling era. The fascinating Chinatown district which is the historic city centre and the famous Japanese Cemetery, which dates from 1896, allows to discover the city’s past marked by the immigration of numerous Chinese and Japanese workers, attracted by the prosperous pearl industry at the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century. Broome is also famous for the “Staircase to the Moon”, an optical illusion created by the Moon reflecting on the sand banks at low tide, like a staircase climbing up towards the sky, a unique spectacle provided by nature…
Day 2 - Day 2 LACEPEDE ISLANDS
The Lacepede Islands are Western Australia’s most important breeding habitat for Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), and have been named by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA). The breeding colony of Brown Boobies is possibly the largest in the world. Up to 20,000 Roseate Terns have also been recorded here. Other birds breeding on the islands include Masked Boobies, Australian Pelicans, Lesser Frigatebirds, Eastern Reef Egrets, Silver Gulls, Crested, Bridled and Lesser Crested Terns, Common Noddies, Pied and Sooty Oystercatchers. Join your expedition team for a guided Zodiac® tour to view the prolific wildlife. Due to the sensitive nature of the environment, landings are prohibited on the Lacepede Islands.
Day 3 - Days 3 - 5 COLLIER BAY
Collier Bay is located on the rocky and deserted coast of one of the most remote region of the Kimberley, that visitors can only approach by ship. The tidal movements, amongst the largest range of anywhere on the planet create amazing phenomena as seawater comes in or out: the “Horizontal Waterfalls”, a waterfall up to 4 metres high between the narrow passages of the vertiginous cliffs in Talbot Bay or Montgomery reef, a spectacular example of the impact of these tides cascading in mini-waterfalls as the entire reef appears to rise from the turquoise-blue waters of the bay. Containing large areas of shallow lagoon, seagrass beds and corals, Montgomery reef is Australia’s largest inshore reef.In this majestic landscape, you enter an aboriginal area. Some outstanding open air painted caves galleries alluding to their myths of creation can be observed after a hike on the hills. As we are at the mercy of weather and tide conditions in this region, the activities mentioned below are only possible experiences and can’t be guaranteed.
Day 4 - Day 6 HUNTER RIVER & MITCHELL FALLS
Arguably one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River are lined with ancient rainforest pockets, pristine mangroves and mosaic sandstone cliffs. They are considered to be some of the most pristine mangrove forests in the world, containing up to 18 different species, supporting a rich and diverse fauna. The sandstone escarpment at the river mouth, known as “Kampamantiya” rises over 200 metres high before giving way to extensive mud banks and mangrove forests home to numerous bird species and the iconic saltwater crocodile. Our expert Expedition Team will share their knowledge with you as you explore this pristine mangrove environment by Zodiac® keeping a constant lookout for wildlife.
Day 5 - Day 7 SWIFT BAY
The Bonaparte Archipelago, is a stunningly rugged maze of islands stretching almost 150 km along Western Australia's remote Kimberley coast. Its colour and scale conspire to take ones’ breath away. Its distant location has meant it has remained an unspoilt and remarkably pristine location to explore and experience. Phillip Parker King named “Swift's bay" after Jonathon Swift (1667-1745) the author of Gulliver’s travels. The ‘T’ shaped bay is composed of heavily fractured sandstone providing an abundance of rock shelters. On the walls of these shelters are examples of both Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style rock art. Join your expedition team ashore for a guided walk to a number of rock art galleries depicting these unique rock art styles.
Day 6 - Day 8 VANSITTART BAY
Jar Island contains ancient rock art galleries depicting the Gwion Gwion style unique to the Kimberley region. Mainly neglected by, or unknown to, the early European researchers of Aboriginal culture in the Kimberley in favour of the dominant and more dramatic Wandjina art, Gwion Gwion art has in recent years gained world prominence. It is generally thought that this art may extend back to over 30,000 years before our time and represents the first wave of seagoing colonisers of the Australian continent. As it is, these are the oldest detailed depiction of human figures in the world. Join your Expedition Team ashore for a short walk, past some fascinating rock formations, to the site of the Gwion Gwion art galleries.
Day 7 - Day 9 KING GEORGE RIVER
The journey up the King George River is nothing short of breathtaking. The 80-metre-high sides of the gorge display varying degrees of weathering of the ancient Warton sandstone. The colours and textures of the gorge change with the light as you travel further up the river creating a continual changing scenery that is simply stunning. The journey culminates at the King George twin falls; the highest single-drop falls in the whole of the Kimberley (80 m or 260 ft). Fed by wet season run-off the level of water cascading over the falls varies from year to year. Your Expedition Team will escort you in either the Zodiacs® or ships tenders to the foot of the twin falls, and explain all about the stunning geological formations of the canyon.
Day 8 - Day 10 AT SEA
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Day 9 - Day 11 DARWIN
Darwin is located in Australia’s Northern Territory which is also known as the “Top End”. It is the capital city and the most populated town of the Northern Territory. Darwin is a beautiful tropical city, a melting pot of people and cultures, over 50 different cultures live and work side by side that prides itself in its unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle. Come discover the town’s still recent history through its emblematic buildings such as the new Parliamant House opened in 1994, a magnificent example of tropical architecture or Admiralty House declared heritage place, a tropical-style home elevated on stilts that has survived two cyclones and numerous air raids.
Day 10 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $13,960Deluxe Stateroom
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $15,580Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $16,400Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $17,370Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $22,890Deluxe Suite
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $27,760Prestige Suite Deck 5
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $29,050Prestige Suite Deck 6
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $30,030Privilege Suite
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $31,000Grand Deluxe Suite
21-09-202301-10-2023AUD $31,980Owner's Suite
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $12,704Deluxe Stateroom
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $14,177Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $14,922Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $15,804Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $20,822Deluxe Suite
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $25,250Prestige Suite Deck 5
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $26,422Prestige Suite Deck 6
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $27,313Privilege Suite
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $28,195Grand Deluxe Suite
01-10-202311-10-2023AUD $29,086Owner's Suite
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
04-04-202414-04-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $14,615Deluxe Stateroom
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $16,306Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $17,151Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $18,170Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $23,897Deluxe Suite
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $28,960Prestige Suite Deck 5
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $30,315Prestige Suite Deck 6
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $31,333Privilege Suite
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $32,333Grand Deluxe Suite
14-04-202424-04-2024AUD $33,351Owner's Suite
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
24-04-202404-05-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
14-05-202424-05-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
03-06-202413-06-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
23-06-202403-07-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
13-07-202423-07-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
02-08-202412-08-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
22-08-202401-09-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $16,050Deluxe Stateroom
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $17,910Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $18,840Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $19,960Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $26,260Deluxe Suite
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $31,830Prestige Suite Deck 5
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $33,320Prestige Suite Deck 6
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $34,440Privilege Suite
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $35,540Grand Deluxe Suite
11-09-202421-09-2024AUD $36,660Owner's Suite
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $14,615Deluxe Stateroom
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $16,306Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $17,151Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $18,170Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $23,897Deluxe Suite
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $28,960Prestige Suite Deck 5
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $30,315Prestige Suite Deck 6
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $31,333Privilege Suite
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $32,333Grand Deluxe Suite
21-09-202401-10-2024AUD $33,351Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • Join our highly qualified local expedition team.
    • Enjoy regular Zodiac® outings & shore visits to get close to Kimberley nature.
    • Discover billions of years-old landscapes & ancient rock art.
    • Listen to stories of the dreamtime from the oldest continuous culture on the planet.
    • Explore pristine mangrove environments, home to the world’s largest living reptile.
    • Witness unique tidal phenomena such as the Horizontal Falls.

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