Ultimate Western Australia, The Abrolhos Islands and Kimberley Coastline

From $87,003 per person

25 days

Ship: Scenic Eclipse II

Ultimate Western Australia, The Abrolhos Islands and Kimberley Coastline
Scenic Ocean Cruises

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Sep. 3, 2025, Wed. - Fremantle, Western Australia
  • Day 2 - Sep. 4, 2025, Thu. - Busselton, Western Australia
  • Day 3 - Sep. 5, 2025, Fri. - Jurien Bay, Western Australia
  • Day 4 - Sep. 6, 2025, Sat. - Geraldton, Western Australia
  • Day 5 - Sep. 7, 2025, Sun. - Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
  • Day 6 - Sep. 8, 2025, Mon. - Dirk Hartog Island, Western Australia
  • Day 7 - Sep. 9, 2025, Tue. - Denham, Western Australia
  • Day 8 - Sep. 10, 2025, Wed. - Batemans Bay, New South Wales
  • Day 9 - Sep. 11, 2025, Thu. - Exmouth, Western Australia
  • Day 10 - Sep. 12, 2025, Fri. - Exmouth, Western Australia
  • Day 11 - Sep. 13, 2025, Sat. - Montebello Islands, Western Australia
  • Day 12 - Sep. 14, 2025, Sun. - Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia
  • Day 13 - Sep. 15, 2025, Mon. - Rowley Shoals, Western Australia
  • Day 14 - Sep. 16, 2025, Tue. - Broome, Western Australia
  • Day 15 - Sep. 17, 2025, Wed. - Buccaneer Archipelago, Western Australia
  • Day 16 - Sep. 18, 2025, Thu. - Talbot Bay, Western Australia
  • Day 17 - Sep. 19, 2025, Fri. - Montgomery Reef, Western Australia
  • Day 18 - Sep. 20, 2025, Sat. - Careening Bay, Western Australia
  • Day 19 - Sep. 21, 2025, Sun. - Prince Frederick Harbour, Western Australia
  • Day 20 - Sep. 22, 2025, Mon. - Swift Bay, James Ross Island
  • Day 21 - Sep. 23, 2025, Tue. - Ashmore Reef
  • Day 22 - Sep. 24, 2025, Wed. - Vansittart Bay, Western Australia
  • Day 23 - Sep. 25, 2025, Thu. - King George River - WA Australia
  • Day 24 - Sep. 26, 2025, Fri. - Darwin International Airport

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - September 03, 2025

Fremantle, Western Australia

The port city of Fremantle is a jewel in Western Australia's crown, largely because of its colonial architectural heritage and hippy vibe. Freo (as the locals call it) is a city of largely friendly, interesting, and sometimes eccentric residents supportive of busking, street art, and alfresco dining. Like all great port cities, Freo is cosmopolitan, with mariners from all parts of the world strolling the streets—including thousands of U.S. Navy personnel on rest and recreation throughout the year. It's also a good jumping-off point for a day trip to Rottnest Island, where lovely beaches, rocky coves, and unique wallaby-like inhabitants called quokkas set the scene.Modern Fremantle is a far cry from the barren, sandy plain that greeted the first wave of English settlers back in 1829 at the newly constituted Swan River Colony. Most were city dwellers, and after five months at sea in sailing ships they landed on salt-marsh flats that sorely tested their fortitude. Living in tents with packing cases for chairs, they found no edible crops, and the nearest freshwater was a distant 51 km (32 miles)—and a tortuous trip up the waters of the Swan. As a result they soon moved the settlement upriver to the vicinity of present-day Perth.Fremantle remained the principal port, and many attractive limestone buildings were built to service the port traders. Australia's 1987 defense of the America's Cup—held in waters off Fremantle—triggered a major restoration of the colonial streetscapes. In the leafy suburbs nearly every other house is a restored 19th-century gem.

Day 2 - September 04, 2025

Busselton, Western Australia

Day 3 - September 05, 2025

Jurien Bay, Western Australia

Day 4 - September 06, 2025

Geraldton, Western Australia

Surrounded by beaches, sun-drenched Geraldton in Western Australia is a thriving city facing the Indian Ocean. Located on the Coral Coast, the city has a friendly country town feel but is infused local history and cultural heritage. Like many coastal towns, the dining and café culture is superb and the choice of which restaurant to choose is a happy dilemma for most travellers!Celebrated for its annual display of spectacular wildflowers, Geraldton’s flora attracts visitors from all regions, with guides taking tourists on as much as 300 mile/500 kilometre round trips in order to make sure that they receive the best possible experience. A haven for visitors especially during the cooler months, the views differ year-in year-out and vary greatly depending on the rainfall. Whole fields become blanketed in colour and rare plants, such as the wreath-flower, burst into splendorous bloom. The well-informed guides keep a track of what is flowering where and visitors only have to ask to be pointed in the right direction. With over 300 species of native plants, it is only expected that insects and birds are attracted to the area. Over 120 types of bird have been classified as well as 22 types of reptile and seven types of frog. Happily, the iconic kangaroo also makes the plains their home, so visitors can expect a real Aussie welcome if they happen upon one!

Day 5 - September 07, 2025

Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia

Day 6 - September 08, 2025

Dirk Hartog Island, Western Australia

Day 7 - September 09, 2025

Denham, Western Australia

Day 8 - September 10, 2025

Batemans Bay, New South Wales

Day 9 - September 11, 2025

Exmouth, Western Australia

Day 10 - September 12, 2025

Exmouth, Western Australia

Day 11 - September 13, 2025

Montebello Islands, Western Australia

Day 12 - September 14, 2025

Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia

Day 13 - September 15, 2025

Rowley Shoals, Western Australia

Rowley Shoals is regarded as one of the most incredible diving and snorkelling locations in the world. Three coral atolls; Mermaid, Clerke and Imperieuse reefs rise near vertical, from the surrounding crystal-clear waters on the edge of the continental shelf. Spot an array of rare, wonderful and vibrant marine wildlife who live within the corals and make for an exceptional diving and snorkelling exploration. To take full advantage of the location, Le Lapérouse will spend one and a half days at the Rowley Shoals, allowing you to swim and snorkel from Zodiac®.

Day 14 - September 16, 2025

Broome, Western Australia

Broome, a coastal town in Western Australia, is famous for its stunning beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture. Located on the Indian Ocean, it boasts Cable Beach, known for its white sand, turquoise waters, and iconic camel rides at sunset. Once a pearling hub, Broome retains its multicultural heritage, reflected in its cuisine and architecture. The town is also the gateway to the Kimberley region, offering breathtaking landscapes and unique natural attractions like the Staircase to the Moon. With warm weather year-round and a laid-back atmosphere, Broome is a perfect destination for adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences.

Day 15 - September 17, 2025

Buccaneer Archipelago, Western Australia

Roughly 800 islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago surround and shelter the impressive spread of Yampi Sound (from the aboriginal word for water, “Yampee”). The area was named in 1821 by Captain Phillip Parker King, in commemoration of William Dampier’s visit in 1688. Pearlers began visiting the area in the late 1800s, and more recently mining operators established open-cut mines on Koolan Island on the east side of the Sound. Some of the richest iron ore in the world is extracted here to this day. The coastline of Yampi shows rock layers wildly twisted and contorted into great folds. White-bellied Sea Eagles, Brahminy Kites, Ospreys, Common Sandpipers and Eastern Reef Egrets inhabit the archipelago and the area is rich in fish life, which in turn is an attraction for bottlenose dolphins that come here to feed. Yampi Sound is also occassionaly a calving ground for humpback whales and mothers and calves can sometimes be spotted in the relatively shallow turquoise waters.

Day 16 - September 18, 2025

Talbot Bay, Western Australia

Day 17 - September 19, 2025

Montgomery Reef, Western Australia

Day 18 - September 20, 2025

Careening Bay, Western Australia

Careening Bay was named by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King when he careened his ship, HMC Mermaid during a voyage of discovery in 1820. After a series of leaks onboard the Mermaid, King set out for a shallow sandy bay which to careen and carry out repairs. For ten days the Mermaid crew worked hard before refloating the vessel. The ship’s carpenter carved the name of the vessel and the year into a conspicuous boab tree. The famous boab tree is now 3 metres wide and National Heritage listed.

Day 19 - September 21, 2025

Prince Frederick Harbour, Western Australia

Day 20 - September 22, 2025

Swift Bay, James Ross Island

The Bonaparte Archipelago is a rugged maze of islands that stretch almost 150km along Western Australia’s remote Kimberley coast. Remaining relatively unspoilt and remarkably pristine, Swift Bay is landscaped by 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 21 - September 23, 2025

Ashmore Reef

Day 22 - September 24, 2025

Vansittart Bay, Western Australia

Vansittart Bay is a beautifully protected large bay with several islands and coves. 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 & more dramatic Wandjina art, Gwion Gwion art has in recent years gained world prominence. Join your Expedition Team ashore for a short walk, past some fascinating rock formations, to the site of the Gwion Gwion art galleries.

Day 23 - September 25, 2025

King George River - WA Australia

Day 24 - September 26, 2025

Darwin International Airport

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