Our Charters
Below are summaries of our range of charters for 2008 & 2009.
You can read about each charter in their entirety on their own page or use the summaries below. To find out more information about each charter, please visit the page for the charter that you are interested in by using the headings above each charter.
The Absolute Kimberley Experience - 14 nights
You'll be amazed at just how much of the Kimberley you can see in a fortnight. From Wyndham, we'll visit the Cambridge Gulf to view the first of your Kimberley sunsets with us. From there we travel overnight to Revelly Island and the Berkeley River where you can explore the multitude of waterfalls, swimming holes and ancient escarpments that this amazing river offers. Overnight we head to the King George River where you can marvel at the twin water falls and then we travel into Vansittart Bay to view the famous Bradshaw Paintings. From Vansittart Bay its off to the Mitchell River and the Mitchell Falls where it is your choice of fishing or trekking before departing for Bigge Island to study its Aboriginal paintings.
We then travel through the Bonaparte Archipelago until we reach York Sound and the Hunter River where you can leave the boat and explore the wonders of this river and the tumultuous waterfall at its end. You may also drop a net for delicious mud crabs or try again for that elusive "barra". After the Hunter we travel to the fabulous King Cascades where you will be able to spot a variety of water birds unique to the area - a photographer’s paradise. Back on board we travel South passing Langii and the Petrified Warriors, Doubtful Bay, Steepe island, and Raft Point aboriginal art.
Leaving Raft Point we visit Montgomery Reef and watch the wonder of this huge reef platform rising out of the ocean with the water cascading into the channels, after which we will explore the channels and run offs where you have the chance to spot dugongs and turtles. If time allows even drop a line in and temp a pelagic or two Then we head around the Iron Islands, Cockatoo and Koolan, which produce iron ore and explore a swimming hole developed by the mine decades ago called Croc Creek where you can take a refreshing dip.
Use this link to go the Absolute Kimberley Experience page.
Once in a Blue Moon Experience - 10 nights
Cruising, exploring and fishing along the Kimberley coastline for 10 nights. This really is a 'Once in a life time' opportunity. Starting with hors' d'oeuvres on board overlooking Gantheaume Point and the famous Cable Beach then overnight to our first stop at Yampi Sound.
At Yampi Sound you will enjoy a cooked breakfast before heading off to experience your first taste of the magnificent Kimberley’s and its awesome and unique scenery with its ever changing colours and moods. We then head off to the Koolan Island channel and into Talbot Bay with its working pearl farms as well as the unforgettable Horizontal Falls before we anchor off the ancient sand stone point. Onto Raft Point with its palate of exquisite colours and sculptured rock formations.
We'll take a short trek up a scenic track overlooking Doubtful bay and the awesome sight of a gallery of Aboriginal Art. We then head North to Langii, home of the petrified warriors and a leisurely swim. During the night we enter Deception Bay and head through Kuri Bay where Western Australia’s first commercial Pearl Farm was established, onto Camden Harbour for the night. From here you can either explore the Prince Regent or explore one of the Kimberley well kept secrets passing white sandy beaches with lily and reed filled water holes. We then head for the Kings Cascade before choosing between a relaxing day on board, exploring a series of freshwater pools or a spot of fishing.
A cooked breakfast is again on the menu as we make our way to the site of Philip Parker Kings Boab tree and then on to Deception Bay to explore the area and anchor for the night. The next morning, after viewing Montgomery Reef, one of the most amazing sites this area of extreme tides produces, you have a choice of dropping a line or just enjoying this beautiful and unique place, before enjoying a cool swim in one of our favourite water holes.
The next day is dedicated to fishing for Mangrove Jacks, Finger Mark, Salmon and of course Barramundi. Three Ways System has too many secrets to give up in one day but we'll explore as much of it as you wish. Then we head off on a short steam south to a river system kept a closely guarded secret by those few that know it. A place where waterfalls defy you not to take photos and fish that want to be caught. We are not going to elaborate on where or how but it is an adventure that you will be telling stories about for many years to come!
Use this link to go the Once in a Blue Moon Experience page.
Lower Kimberley Experience - 7 nights
You'll be amazed at just how much of the Kimberley you can see in a week, starting with drinks and nibblies just off the coast of Broome. Your first night sees you waking at Yampi Sound. Start your next day with a cooked breakfast then collect black lip oysters, or fish the headlands or creeks this area has on offer.
We'll visit the swimming hole near Koolan Island and afterwards lunch will be served as we move through through the Koolan channel around the Iron Islands and Pearl Farms, where we'll visit the amazing Horizontal Falls. Steaming out of Talbot Bay, we head to the mouth of the Walcott Inlet or Secure Bay to enjoy a restful night. The next day brings totally different scenery as we explore one of the many amazing rivers of the region and relax with a spot of fishing.
We have an early steam to Raft Point, ready to embark on a climb up a scenic track to view the awesome Aboriginal Art that the area is famous for. Back on board and a short steam into Doubtful Bay where you have the choice of fishing, mud crabbing or exploring the swimming holes. Then we travel to the mouth of the Three Way River system for your evening meal and over a Kimberley sunset. Fishers have the opportunity to do a little night fishing from the back of the Vessel.
Fishing and exploring today or enjoy the comforts of the boat. Late in the evening you will enjoy a short steam to the Sale River for a rest amid the backdrop of a Kimberley night sky before exploring the river the next day. You'll find amazing tropical rain forests with orchards of ferns and fresh water swimming holes. You can't come to the Kimberley without visiting Montgomery Reef to watch the wonder of this huge reef platform rising out of the ocean with the water cascading into the channels, after which we will explore the channels and run offs where you have the chance to spot Dugongs. Watch the many exquisite changes of colour and moods as the Kimberley sun sets.
Use this link to go to the Lower Kimberley Experience page.
Golden Triangle Fishing Frenzy - 7 nights
Fish, Fish, Fish! If fishing is your favourite past time, then this is the charter for you.
Your charter takes in the ever abundant Three Ways River System, Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Walcott Inlet. This is the opportunity to lure the elusive Barramundi, catch Fingermark, Queenies, Pelagics, Mangrove Jack, Trevally and more.
Use this link to go the Golden Triangle Fishing Frenzy page.
Kimberley Teaser - 4 nights
Fly in or fly out of Doubtful Bay. This teaser in the lower Kimberley encapsulates the treasures of this area. Steam out of Broome to the view of our famous Cable Beach and enjoy the sunset and sumptuous meal whilst we steam overnight to Yampi Sound. Here your adventure continues with Koolan and Cockatoo Islands (iron ore), swimming at fresh water swimming holes, take a ride through the Horizontal Falls, cast a line for barra, fingermark and mangrove jack, collect black lip oysters, see spectacular waterfalls, see the tale of ancient people told through rock art. Enjoy your scenic flight either from Broome or Doubtful Bay. Hooked yet?
