Ponant Kimberley Expedition Cruises

Cruise the Amazing Kimberley

See the wild and grandiose landscapes of the Kimberley with Ponant. 

Receive up to €400 shipboard credit*
Free Flights on the below cruises in 2025*
One night pre-cruise stay*
Transfers included on arrival*
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What a way to see the Kimberley. Embark on a Ponant Kimberley expedition cruise and you will become one with nature. For an amazing way to experience the beauty of this wondrous region, you can experience a 10 night Ponant Kimberley expedition cruise sailing on Ponant's Le Soleal or Le Jacques Cartier. With shore excursions on Zodiacs, expert expedition leaders and their team of naturalist guides who will devise exceptional itineraries and organise daily outings for you, this is the way to see the Kimberley up close. On the ship there are daily lectures where experts talk about a variety of topics such as the birds, crocodiles, marine life and much more. 

Now is the time to book as Ponant are now offering free economy class flights from major Australian & New Zealand cities, transfers on arrival and one night pre-cruise hotel stay. Contact us to learn more about this once in a lifetime experience. 

What's included?

  • Ponant Bonus Savings Offer
  • Free economy class flights from major Australian and New Zealand cities to get you to your cruise, courtesy of Ponant* 
  • Arrival Transfer included in Broome from airport to pier and pier to airport (depending on direction of cruise)*
  • One night pre-cruise hotel stay*
  • Cruise 10 nights from Darwin to Broome or vice versa on a Ponant Expedition ship
  • All meals included - there are 2 dining venues onboard to choose from or you can have room service (included)
  • The Open Bar: beginning with boarding, and during the duration of the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Charles Heidsieck champagne, spirits, coffee, tea) is served on request and at any time of the day. Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar.
  • Organised shore excursions on Zodiacs 

Discerning Traveller Exclusive:

  • Book with Discerning Traveller and receive €200 per person shipboard credit*

Ports of Call:
Darwin to Broome - 10 nights
Darwin | King George River | Vansittart Bay | Ashmore Reef | Swift Bay | Hunter River | Collier Bay Region | Lacepede Islands | Broome

Broome to Darwin - 10 nights
Broome | The Lacepedes | Collier Bay Region | Careening Bay | Hunter River | Swift Bay | Vansittart Bay | King George River & Falls | Darwin

More features and inclusions onboard your luxury Ponant expedition ship

  • Accommodation in stateroom
  • Free Wi-Fi internet access 24 hours a day*
  • Activities offered during expedition cruises (subject to the cruise)
  • Access to all the common areas:
    • on board our sister ships and Ponant Explorers: fitness room, steam room, hair salon, swimming pool (sea water, heated), solarium, lounges, theater, boutique & leisure area.

Highlights:

  • 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 high point of these cruises 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.
  • Your ship will take you along one of the most spectacular coasts in the entire region.
  • With their falls, abrupt gorges, savannas, calm waters and desolate mountain chains, the wild lands of Kimberley are the promise of an exceptional adventure.

Darwin to Broome Itinerary

Broome to Darwin Itinerary

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*Terms and conditions apply.

Offer valid when booking select itineraries 2025 Kimberley Luxury Expeditions in all cabin categories onboard Le Soleal and Le Jacques Cartier. Offers available on new bookings only for travellers departing from Australia and New-Zealand. Offer includes 1 pre-night package and return Economy class airfares and taxes at the value of up to AU$2,500 per person. Pre-night package: includes 1 night only pre-cruise accommodation at The Kimberley Sands Broome and Adina Waterside Apartments Darwin in room categories held by Ponant (Subject to change) and Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Pier group transfers in Darwin or in Broome to the embarkation meeting place. Return airfares: offer is based on Economy class non-refundable airfares with an airline of Ponant’s choosing depending on best available routing to port of embarkation and from port of disembarkation. Flights are available from major Australian and New Zealand cities. All offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once class is sold out, surcharges apply. Flights must be booked by Ponant. Should you choose to depart earlier than your scheduled tour/cruise departure, or make variations to airline routings, surcharges may apply. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice and Ponant is not liable for any additional costs incurred due to airline schedule changes. Flights must be booked as soon as they are released by the airlines. Any changes made after ticketing may incur amendment and/or cancellation fees. Air taxes vary for each departure point and routing of airline and are subject to change. Fuel surcharges are subject to change and an additional fuel surcharge may apply. Frequent flyer miles/points may not be awarded on all airfares. Flights cancellation fees as per airline terms and conditions advised at time of purchase. Offer is combinable with PONANT’s Free Solo Supplement, PONANT Bonus savings, PONANT roadshow discount, PONANT’s Join the Club offer, and PONANT Yacht Club benefits. Terms and conditions may apply. Offer is not combinable with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash. Offers are subject to availability, not combinable unless specified, available on new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. All pricing and saving amounts are in Australian Dollars.

Ponant shipboard credit is exclusive to Discerning Traveller and will be added to your booking once deposit payment has been made. Prices are subject to availability and may change at anytime. 30% bonus savings will decrease as the sailings draws closer and inventory is limited. Change and cancellation fees apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.

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