Two free nights accommodation & a sightseeing tour**

MV Great Escape

Fabulous Food
Cabins with flat screen TVs, DVD players and personal fridges.

MV Great Escape is a 26 metre, fully air-conditioned, 14 passenger, luxury adventure catamaran custom built for cruising the Kimberley Coast....

Prices, Dates & Availability 2024

(The Traditional Owners of the Kimberley and their representatives have now implemented a permit/fee for guests accessing traditional lands when cruising the Kimberley region. This can be up to an additional $105 per person.)

9 Day Waterfall Safari

Date From Date To Itinerary From To Availability
21 March 29 March 9 Day Waterfall Safari Broome Wyndham Sold Out

6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges

Date From Date To Itinerary From To Availability
19 April 26 April 6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges Mitchell Plateau Wyndham Sold Out
27 April 03 May 6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges Wyndham Mitchell Plateau Sold Out
03 May 10 May 6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges Mitchell Plateau Wyndham Sold Out
30 March 05 April 6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges Wyndham Mitchell Plateau Sold Out
05 April 12 April 6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges Mitchell Plateau Wyndham Sold Out
13 Apr 19 Apr 6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges Wyndham Mitchell Plateau Sold Out

14 Day Classic Adventure

Date From Date To Itinerary From To Availability
11 May 24 May 14 Day Classic Adventure Wyndham Broome Sold Out
25 May 07 Jun 14 Day Classic Adventure Broome Wyndham Sold Out
08 June 21 June 14 Day Classic Adventure Wyndham Broome Sold Out
22 June 05 July 14 Day Classic Adventure Broome Wyndham Sold Out
06 Jul 19 Jul 14 Day Classic Adventure Wyndham Broome 1x Panoramic View

8 Day Southern Experience

Date From Date To Itinerary From To Availability
20 July 27 July 8 Day Southern Experience Broome Mitchell Plateau Sold Out
27 July 03 August 8 Day Southern Experience Mitchell Plateau Broome Sold Out
04 August 11 August 8 Day Southern Experience Broome Mitchell Plateau Sold Out
11 August 18 August 8 Day Southern Experience Mitchell Plateau Broome Sold Out
19 August 26 August 8 Day Southern Experience Broome Mitchell Plateau Sold Out
26 August 02 September 8 Day Southern Experience Mitchell Plateau Broome Sold Out
03 September 10 September 8 Day Southern Experience Broome Mitchell Plateau Sold Out
10 September 17 September 8 Day Southern Experience Mitchell Plateau Broome Sold Out
18 September 25 September 8 Day Southern Experience Broome Mitchell Plateau Sold Out
25 September 02 October 8 Day Southern Experience Mitchell Plateau Broome Sold Out

4 Night Kimberley Fishing Extravaganza

Date From Date To Itinerary From To Availability
04 October 08 October 4 Night Kimberley Fishing Extravaganza Broome to Doubtful Bay Broome Sold Out
08 October 12 October 4 Night Kimberley Fishing Extravaganza Broome Broome Sold Out
12 October 16 October 4 Night Kimberley Fishing Extravaganza Broome Broome Sold Out
16 October 20 October 4 Night Kimberley Fishing Extravaganza Broome Broome Sold Out
20 October 24 October 4 Night Kimberley Fishing Extravaganza Broome Broome Sold Out

9 Day Waterfall Safari

Cabin (2024) Twin Share Per Person
Horizon View Stateroom $12,810
Panoramic View Stateroom $14,730

6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges

Cabin (2024) Twin Share Per Person
Horizon View Stateroom $11,970
Panoramic View Stateroom $13,770

14 Day Classic Adventure

Cabin (2024) Twin Share Per Person
Horizon View Stateroom $20,620
Panoramic View Stateroom $23,710

8 Day Southern Experience

Cabin (2024) Twin Share Per Person
Horizon View Stateroom $13,440
Panoramic View Stateroom $15,460

4 Night Kimberley Fishing Extravaganza

Cabin (2024) Twin Share Per Person
Horizon View Stateroom $4,195
Panoramic View Stateroom $4,830

* All prices are per person & based on Twin share unless otherwise listed

Prices, Dates & Availability 2023 - Sold Out

(The Traditional Owners of the Kimberley and their representatives have now implemented a permit/fee for guests accessing traditional lands when cruising the Kimberley region. This can be up to an additional $105 per person.)

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* All prices are per person & based on Twin share unless otherwise listed

Itineraries

8 Day Southern Experience vv – Broome to Mitchell Plateau

Day 1

FLY FROM BROOME TO MITCHELL PLATEAU

Today you’ll be transferred from Broome via light aircraft to the Mitchell Plateau airstrip. Here our helicopter will be waiting to take you on a scenic flight over the picturesque Mitchell Falls before landing on MV Great Escape to commence your cruise. This is a spectacular way to start your Kimberley adventure. Your crew will welcome you onboard and enjoy a delicious lunch before we set off to explore the Hunter River, an incredibly scenic waterway rich with fat Barramundi and succulent Mud Crabs. We take the helicopter in the afternoon to Manning Peak for sunset drinks.

Day 2

york sound

In the morning, we will cruise around to York Sound, where we will set off for a walk through a tropical rainforest arriving for a swim at Benno’s waterfall. Tide depending, we will fish for Barramundi around Boongari Island. After lunch, we will cruise to Careering Bay for an expedition to view the historic Boab Tree that Philip Parker King carved in 1820 when they careened their vessel for repairs. We will anchor for the night at Python Cliffs, under the shadow of Mount Waterloo and Trafalgar. The scenery in this area is incredible.

Day 3

ST GEORGES BASIN

With luck, the tide will allow us the chance for an early morning fish. We’ll then cruise down through Saint Georges Basin to the mouth of the Prince Regent River and the infamous King Cascade. This is a stunning cruise that passes both Mount Trafalgar and Mount Waterloo. If not, we’ll cruise straight up to Kings Cascade, where everyone will want to explore the amazing natural gardens, as well as the multitude of freshwater pools and falls. In the evening, we will depart the river and make our way to Camden Harbour.

Day 4

CAMDEN HARBOUR

Camden Harbour is steeped in history as the first attempted European settlement in the Kimberley. It failed dismally, and we’ll delve into that history as we explore the old settlement. Tide permitting, we’ll gather a sumptuous feast of Kimberley rock oysters and then cruise through Kuri Bay – the Kimberley’s first pearling settlement. We can then try our hand hunting for reef fish before spending the afternoon cruising down the coast to Langii, an Aboriginal Dreaming site. Here we’ll see the mystical ‘Petrified Warriors’ and spend time relaxing on the silicon beach, while the evening will be spent cruising to Doubtful Bay.

Day 5

MONTGOMERY REEF

Raising the anchor early, we’ll then take a cruise to Montgomery Reef, a fascinating reef structure that creates spectacular cascading waterfalls in the middle of the ocean. Your crew will describe the incredible history of the area while we search for grazing Turtles, roving Sharks and the odd Dugong. You’ll then have the exciting opportunity to view the reef from the air, thanks to our onboard helicopter. Finally, we’ll spend the late afternoon cruising into Doubtful Bay, where we’ll anchor for the evening.

Day 6

DOUBTFUL BAY

Wake up to panoramic views of the magnificent Raft Point headland. We’ll spend the day exploring waterfalls, swimming and fishing in the Glenelg River, Red Cone Creek or Three Ways. You’ll join the crew and your fellow guests to watch the sunset and toast your day of adventure.

Day 7

HORIZONTAL FALLS

On your last full day onboard, you’ll wake in the Talbot Bay area, where we experience the world-famous Horizontal Falls via tender boat and helicopter. We will enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise out of Talbot Bay, weaving past many little islands and through the Koolan Island Gap. Perhaps you’ll enjoy a freshwater swim at Dugong Bay. We can also swim in turquoise waters and explore silica-white sand beaches. In the late afternoon, we will commence our cruise past Cape Leveque celebrating our final evening together onboard as we make our way to Broome.

Day 8

BROOME

After sharing so many experiences with the crew and fellow guests, this is a big day for everyone. We steam overnight into Broome and disembark the boat at 8:00 am, for a bus transfer to your Broome accommodation.

14 Day Classic Adventure vv – Broome to Wyndham

Day 1

BROOME

Your Kimberley cruise classic adventure will begin at approximately 5:00 pm with drinks and canapes on the bow. Once underway, the Chef will treat you to your first delicious dinner as we cruise up the coast towards the Buccaneer Archipelago.

Day 2

YAMPI SOUND TO TALBOT BAY

On your first full day aboard the boat, we’ll cruise across the vast King Sound to Yampi Sound. Tide permitting, you can collect some legendary Kimberley Rock Oysters for the evening entrée. Then it’s onto your first freshwater swim under an awe-inspiring waterfall. Back onboard, we’ll relax and enjoy the afternoon cruise through the Koolan Island Gap, weaving past many little islands on our way to Dugong Bay.

Day 3

DOUBTFUL BAY

Wake up to panoramic views of the magnificent Raft Point headland. We’ll spend the day exploring waterfalls, swimming and fishing in the Glenelg River, Red Cone Creek or Three Ways. You will join the crew and your fellow guests to watch the sunset and toast your day of adventure.

Day 4

MONTGOMERY REEF

The unique tidal flows of Montgomery Reef are a sight to behold as we take an early morning cruise along this unique reef structure. Your crew will describe the incredible history of the area while we search for grazing Turtles, roving Sharks and the odd Dugong. You’ll then have the exciting opportunity to view the reef from the air, thanks to our onboard helicopter. After the turn of the tide, we will cruise up to Camden Sound and anchor for the evening.

Day 5

CAMDEN HARBOUR

We will start our day exploring Camden Sound and Sheep Island, the first attempted European settlement in the Kimberley. You will marvel at the scenery as we cruise through Port George and Treachery Passage to Saint Georges basin. Your crew will point out major Kimberley features, such as Mount Trafalgar and Mount Waterloo as we enter the Prince Regent River. We will have the opportunity to fish the low tide at sunset.

Day 6

PRINCE REGENT RIVER/KING CASCASDE

In the morning, we will continue our cruise along the Prince Regent River arriving at the famous King Cascade. The Skipper will position the boat under the waterfall for a beautiful photo. After anchoring the boat in the river, we will take the tender boats across to the river’s edge to commence our walk up through the rocky outcrops and along the fern-lined waterfall, arriving at the rear of the waterfall. There is the opportunity for a scenic helicopter flight to see this unique river system from the air. In the afternoon, we will make our way out of the Prince Regent River, heading towards Careening Bay, where Philip Parker King careened his boat in 1820.

Day 7

HUNTER RIVER

We’ll spend the morning fishing and explore the surrounding tributaries, before anchoring right next to the cascading waterfall. At the top of the falls, you can swim in a multitude of crystal clear freshwater pools and frolic beneath the magical waterfalls which feed them. The evening will be spent cruising out of the river to the delightful Careening Bay.

Day 8

YORK SOUND/WINYALKEN ISLAND

Waking up in York Sound, we will set off for a walk through a tropical rainforest arriving for a swim at Benno’s waterfall. After lunch, we cruise to Swift Bay and Winyalken Island. Winyalken Island is covered in Livingstonia palms like a storybook pirate island. There are caves to explore as well as fascinating Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art.

Day 9

MITCHELL RIVER

This stunning wide river system has waterfalls and rock pools we can walk to. As an open estuary river, it is the perfect hunting ground for Barramundi. We will take the opportunity to drop some Mud Crab pots before lunch. After lunch, we will head off to Surveyors Creek, which is a pretty little gorge about halfway down the Mitchell River, where you can enjoy a swim in a huge waterhole.

Day 10

OSBORNE ISLANDS

Osborne Islands are a protected group of islands offering ample opportunity for adventure activities. We will start the day with a fishing excursion or a beach combing expedition. Later in the morning, the group will have the option to take the helicopter into a remote waterfall location for a picnic lunch and swim. In the evening, we will enjoy the sunset and a bonfire on the beach.

Day 11

VANSITTART BAY

We’ll kick things off with a fishing excursion. We target a variety of pelagic species here, including Giant Trevally, Queenfish, Tuna and Mackerel. There are also a few places to pick up a Mangrove Jack, Fingermark or Bluebone as well. We’ll then cool off with a quick swim before trekking over to view the mysterious Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) ancient rock art galleries. Back onboard the boat, we will have lunch as we cruise into the cove to explore a crashed World War II DC3 plane. In the evening, we’ll cruise around to the Osborne Islands.

Day 12

KING GEORGE RIVER

Your backdrop for breakfast will be awesome cathedral-like gorges as we cruise up the magnificent King George River. You’ll spend today trekking, exploring and drinking in the fantastic scenery this river has to offer in overwhelming abundance. The iconic twin King George Falls are a highlight not just of the day but of the entire Kimberley Coast, and you can experience them right from the bow of the boat.

Day 13

BERKELEY RIVER

The Berkeley River is a stunning river system that offers a wide variety of soft adventure options, including nature walks and swimming in fresh water pools. You will also have the opportunity to dangle your line and possibly catch a Barramundi, before enjoying a walk to a waterhole. In the afternoon, we’ll cruise back down the river and anchor just outside the mouth for the late afternoon.

Day 14

WYNDHAM

After sharing so many experiences with the crew and fellow guests, this is a big day for everyone. We steam overnight into Wyndham and disembark the boat at 8:00 am for your bus transfer back to Kununurra.

9 Day Waterfall Safari – Broome to Wyndham

Day 1

BROOME

Your Kimberley cruise adventure begins at 5:00 pm with drinks and canapes on the bow. Once underway, the Chef will serve dinner as we cruise up the coast towards the Buccaneer Archipelago.

Day 2

YAMPI SOUND TO TALBOT BAY

On your first full day onboard, we will cruise across the vast King Sound to Yampi Sound. We can swim in turquoise waters and explore silica-white sand beaches. Perhaps you will have your first freshwater swim under an awe-inspiring waterfall at Crocodile Creek. Back onboard, you can relax and enjoy the afternoon cruise through the Koolan Island Gap, weaving past many little islands on our way to experience the world-famous Horizontal Falls.

Day 3

DOUBTFUL BAY & MONTGOMERY REEF

Wake up to panoramic views of the magnificent Raft Point headland. We will spend the morning exploring waterfalls, swimming and fishing in a creek of choice in the Doubtful Bay area. We will enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise to Montgomery Reef. The unique tidal flows are a sight to behold as we cruise along this unique reef structure. Your crew will describe the incredible history of the area while we search for grazing Turtles, roving Sharks and the odd Dugong. You will then have the exciting opportunity to view the reef from the air, thanks to our onboard helicopter. After the turn of the tide, we will enjoy dinner onboard and spend the evening cruising to Saint George Basin.

Day 4

PRINCE REGENT RIVER/KING CASCADE

We will continue our cruise along the Prince Regent River, arriving at the famous King Cascade. The Skipper will position the boat under the waterfall for a beautiful photo. After anchoring the boat in the river, we will take the tender boats across to the river’s edge to walk up through the rocky outcrops and along the fern-lined waterfall, arriving at a waterhole at the rear of the waterfall. There is the opportunity for a scenic heli flight overhead to see this unique river system from the air. In the afternoon, we will leave the Prince Regent River towards the Hunter River.

Day 6

MITCHELL RIVER

This stunning wide river system has waterfalls and rockpools we can walk to. As an open estuary river, it is the perfect hunting ground for Barramundi. We’ll take the opportunity to drop some Mud Crab pots before lunch. After lunch, we’ll head off to Surveyors Creek, a pretty little gorge about halfway down the Mitchell River, where you can swim in a huge waterhole.

Day 7

KING GEORGE FALLS

Your backdrop for breakfast will be cathedral-like gorges as we cruise down the magnificent King George River. You will be driven right up to the cascading waterfalls, and you can take a shower right on the bow of the boat. We’ll then spend the day exploring and enjoying all the fantastic scenery this river offers.

Day 8

BERKELEY RIVER

The Berkeley River is a stunning river system that offers various soft adventure options, including nature walks and swimming in freshwater pools. You’ll also have the opportunity to dangle your line and possibly catch that elusive Barramundi before enjoying a walk to a waterhole. We’ll cruise back down the river in the afternoon and anchor just outside the mouth for the late afternoon.

Day 9

Wyndham

After sharing so many experiences with the crew and fellow guests, this is a big day for everyone. We steam overnight into Wyndham and disembark the boat at 8:00 am for your bus transfer back to Kununurra.

Day 5

HUNTER RIVER

The Hunter River is an incredibly scenic waterway rich with fat Barramundi and succulent Mud Crabs with plenty of opportunity to forage for lunch. For the adventurous, we can set off on a challenging hike to Jackson’s Falls. We take the helicopter to Manning Peak for sunset drinks in the afternoon. Tonight we will steam to the Mitchell River.

6 Night Kings Of The Kimberley Northern Gorges

Day 1

Wyndham to Berkeley River

Your crew will welcome you aboard around 5:00pm at the Wyndham Jetty with drinks and canapés, before we set off for the spectacular Berkeley River. Dinner will be served underway and then you’ll have the rest of the evening to settle into your cabin, familiarize yourself with the boat, and relax.

Day 2

Berkeley River

The Berkeley River is a stunning river system that offers a wide variety of soft adventure options, including nature walks and swimming in fresh water pools. You’ll also have the opportunity to dangle your line and possibly catch that elusive 50-pounder barramundi, before enjoying a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we’ll cruise back down the river and anchor just outside the mouth for the late afternoon.

Day 3

Atlantis Bay / Whiskey Creek

Start the day with a sumptuous breakfast as we cruise to the secluded Atlantis Bay. Here we’ll go ashore for a quick walk to a lovely waterhole, or perhaps take a leisurely stroll along the beach. We’ll then head toward Cape Whiskey and Whiskey Creek where we can go fishing on the low tide. In the afternoon, we’ll cruise to the magnificent King George River and set anchor for the night.

Day 4

King George Falls

Your backdrop for breakfast will be cathedral-like gorges as we cruise down the magnificent King George River. Your vessel will be driven right up to the cascading waterfalls and you can take a shower right on the bow of the boat. We’ll then spend the day trekking, exploring and enjoying all the fantastic scenery this river has to offer.

Day 6

Drysdale River

We’ll kick things off with a fishing excursion to organise the daily lunch buffet. We target a variety of pelagic species here, including giant trevally, queenfish, tuna and mackerel. There are also a few places to pick up a mangrove jack, fingermark or bluebone as well. We’ll then cool off with a quick swim before trekking over to view the mysterious Bradshaw ancient rock art galleries. Back aboard the boat, we’ll enjoy a sumptuous fresh lunch as we cruise into the cove to explore a crashed World War II DC3 plane. In the evening, we’ll cruise around Cape Bougainville to the mighty Mitchell River.

Day 7

Fly from Mitchell Falls to Kununurra

Today you’ll be transferred from the boat via helicopter over the picturesque Mitchell Falls to the Mitchell airstrip. Here you’ll be greeted by a fixed-wing aircraft that will fly you back to Kununurra airport.

4 Night Kimberley Fishing Extravaganza

Day 1

Broome to Doubtful Bay

You will take a light aircraft from Broome to Mount Hart station and then a helicopter to meet the boat. We’ll be kicking things off with a fishing expedition at a creek of choice in the Doubtful Bay area. In the afternoon, we’ll make our way to Red Cone Creek for a swim at Ruby’s Falls. This is a spectacular waterfall with a swimming hole at the top.

Day 2

Barlee Impediment/Mud Bay

Waking up at Barlee Impediment, a vast waterway with many fishing opportunities. We will set off in the tenders and explore the many creeks, runoffs, and rock bars in search of Barramundi, Finger Mark and Mangrove Jack. After lunch, we’ll cruise around to Mud Bay to try our luck with the outgoing tide, targeting pelagics such as Giant Trevally and Queen Fish.

Day 3

Montgomery Reef

The unique tidal flows of Montgomery Reef are a sight to behold as we take an early morning cruise along this unique reef structure. Your crew will describe the incredible history of the area while we search for grazing Turtles, roving Sharks and the odd Dugong. You’ll then have the exciting opportunity to view the reef from the air, thanks to our onboard helicopter. Before lunch, we will enjoy a refreshing swim on our very own sandy cay island before it disappears right before our eyes with the incoming tide. After lunch, we will pull anchor and cruise across to Eagle Creek, where we will fish the outgoing tide for Barramundi.

Day 4

Raft Point

In the morning, we will try our luck at mud crabbing on the incoming tide and estuary fishing. We will enjoy lunch onboard as we cruise around to Raft Point, where you can either go for a fish or simply enjoy this spectacular Kimberley vista. In the afternoon, we will cruise to Red Cone Creek for a short walk and cooling swim at Sapphire Pool.

Day 5

Broome

After departing MV Great Escape in the morning by helicopter, you’ll land at Mount Hart and be transferred to Broome by a fixed wing charter flight. Our friendly office staff will greet you at Broome airport and then transfer you onto your accommodation or to the Broome International Airport if required.

Inclusions & Options

Your expedition includes:

Fabulous Food
Cabins with flat screen TVs, DVD players and personal fridges.

Optional extras:

Deck Plan & Cabins

Cabins:

Panoramic View Staterooms


Three Panoramic View Staterooms are located on the mid-level and on the upper deck. This is the superior level of accommodation onboard MV Great Escape, providing added space, larger windows, and larger ensuites. The Panoramic Stateroom is 15.2 metres squared including the ensuite.

Horizon Staterooms


Four Horizon View Staterooms are located on the lower deck, all with private ensuites, large port-hole style windows, personal fridges, flat screen televisions and DVD players. These rooms have queen-size beds you can walk all the way around, and two can be configured as twin-single beds as well. The Horizon View Stateroom is 8.8 metres squared including the ensuite.

Deck Plan:

More About This Ship:

….. The vessel accommodates a maximum of 14 passengers in 7 executive staterooms with queen size beds you can walk all the way around, and the option of twin single bed configuration. Three 5 metre excursion tenders are available to transfer guests from MV Great Escape to their daily adventures. This allows for flexibility within the itinerary. Guests may choose a preferred shore-based excursion or boating activity. MV Great Escape features indoor and alfresco dining areas to allow for all weather conditions.

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Two FREE nights accommodation
FREE sightseeing tour

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