Cairns to Broome

Departure Date: 20 January 2022 from Cairns to Broome 

Other departure: 1 January 2022 from Broome to Cairns 

‘Across the Top of Australia’ expedition is an 18-night voyage combining the very best of our classic Kimberley adventure with our popular Cape York and Arnhem Land voyages.  Join us to understand why this is a region we have come to love over the past 30 years.  Covering over 4,000km of remote coastline, Coral Adventurer traverses’ the legendary great rivers, pristine outer reefs, and traditional communities seen by very few in their lifetime.

Experience the rich history, geology and indigenous cultures of the North on these two special departures in January 2022.

Voyage northwards through the outer Great Barrier Reef passage to discover an underwater world of colourful coral gardens at Osprey Reef. Beachcomb on the uninhabited tropical islands of the Piper Group. Stand at the Tip of Australia on Cape York and make connections with the small indigenous communities of ancient Arnhem Land, before entering the Kimberley coast to see the majestic wet-season waterfalls. Island-hop from Adele Island to the Lacepedes, where we will encounter a multitude of rare bird species and marine life including turtles, rays, sharks, sea snakes, and abundant fish species.  This voyage into northern Australia uncovers rarely-seen wonders that you will never forget.

Cairns, Lizard Island, Osprey Reef, Stanley Islands, Farmer Island & Baird Island, Tip of Cape York - Pajinka, Jardine River, Groote Eylandt, Hole in the Wall, Victoria Settlement, & Black Point, Darwin, Berkeley River, Koolama Bay, Adele Island, Swift Bay, Horizontal Falls & Talbot Bay, Lacepede Islands, Broome

Expedition Highlights

Meet traditional elders and share storytelling and sacred rock art sites at Stanley Island

Dive with sharks and diverse marine species at Osprey Reef – one of the best dive sites in the world

Beachcomb and explore remote islands and sand cays of the outer reaches of the Coral Sea

Step ashore and stand at the tip of Australia on Cape York to enjoy a sunset or sunrise toast

Experience the thrill of riding the tidal rapids through Horizontal Falls aboard a Zodiac and feel the power of majestic King George Falls in full flow in the wet season

Birdwatching at some of Australia’s most vibrant Important Bird Areas such as the Lacepede Islands and Adele Island for sightings of rare seabirds

All fares are displayed in Australian Dollars and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.