9 Day Kimberley Cruise and Fly – Odyssey Expeditions

Broome to Mitchell Plateau / Mitchell Plateau to Broome

from $9,990 per person twin share

Situated in the far north west of Western Australia, the Kimberley offers a year round tropical climate, breathtaking scenery and an unspoiled coastline. A diverse array of flora and fauna inhabit the land and waters, including the infamous salt water crocodile.

From June to September, Odyssey travels between Broome and the Mitchell Plateau with included transfers from Mitchell Plateau to Broome.

The Kimberley is blessed with a rich pioneering and indigenous history, offering visitors the holiday experience of a lifetime. Deep gorges, awe-inspiring water falls, the ideal climate and clear night skies bursting with stars, makes the Kimberley a land to be discovered.

We place a maximum of 20 guests on board our 24 meter custom built expedition vessel "Odyssey" so you can sit back relax in style and comfort while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of Australia’s Kimberley coast. Our experienced crew are passionate about their work and pride themselves on being able to offer you a personalised holiday experience that will last a lifetime.

Inclusions

Transfers between your accommodation and Odyssey in Broome. Plus a scenic Helicopter flight over the Mitchell Falls to the Mitchell Plateau landing strip and light aircraft transfer between Mitchell Plateau and Broome is also included.
Accommodation, A deluxe or classic style cabin with each cabin fully equipped with all linen, ample storage, a bar fridge, 240 volt power and hair dryer.
All meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon teas are all freshly prepared by our on board chef. Dietary requirements are catered for just let us know when booking.
Beverages, complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, a range of soft drinks and juices are available at all times. Alcoholic beverages are available from the bar, all very reasonably priced.
Excursions, carried out daily and are all optional. Our crew are experienced and will inform you with their knowledge of the Kimberley and guide you safely on all excursions.
Fishing, there is an abundance of fish in the waters of the Kimberley ranging from pelagics to estuarine fish like Barramundi or Mangrove Jack. MV Odyssey is well equipped Shimano fishing equipment or if you prefer bring your own favourite rod and tackle.
On-Board Entertainment, MV Odyssey is equipped with state of the art viewing and surround sound SONOS system, Two large LCD screens will keep you informed and entertained. Our book and DVD library offers a large range of music, movies and documentaries for you to choose from.
Laundry service, MV Odyssey is equipped with a washing machine and dryer. Day 5 of your cruise is washing day, place your laundry in the laundry bag provided and our hostess will collect it in the morning and have it returned to you clean by the evening.
First aid / Medical, All the crew of Odyssey hold a current senior first aid certificate and will assist you if a medical emergency should arise. As well as a general first aid kit MV Odyssey is also equipped with a Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) Medical Chest; the chest contains a range of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical items which enables emergency and non emergency treatment to be given. The consultation and support of the Royal Flying Doctors Service is available to Odyssey 24 hours a day via satellite phone.

Broome - Mitchell Plateau Cruise/Fly Itinerary

Day 1: Broome

9:00 am you will be picked up from your Broome accommodation and transferred to MV Odyssey. Be welcomed with fellow guests and meet your Skipper and crew. While enjoying a cold drink and a light brunch we cruise northward watching the endless stretch of Cable Beach pass by. Cruising into the night passing Cape Leveque and across King Sound.

Day 2: Buccaneer Archipelago - Horizontal Falls

Awake to a Kimberley sunrise as we travel through the Buccaneer Archipelago, consisting of more than 800 islands.
Over to Crocodile Creek where it's time to swim in a freshwater hole at the top of the waterfall. Cruise to Talbot Bay and experience the iconic Horizontal Falls with an exhilarating boat ride through the Horizontal Falls, then explore the spectacular geology and scenery of Cyclone Creek.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Talbot Bay.

Day 3: Montgomery Reef - Red Cone Creek - Ruby Falls

At Montgomery Reef we take a cruise in Homer for a closer look at the marine life turtles, dugong, crocodiles and bird life. Water cascades from the reef on a falling tide exposing a privileged glimpse of another world!

Journey to Doubtful Bay, passing the scenic Raft Point and Steep Island arriving into Red Cone Creek.

We board “Homer” for a leisurely cruise and a refreshing swim at the beautiful Ruby Falls.

Day 4: Brecknock Harbour - Kuri Bay - Sheep Island

Today we cruise through Camden Sound to Brecknock Harbour and Kuri Bay, the location of Paspaley Pearls remote base in the Kimberley.
Over to Camden Harbour and go ashore at Sheep Island to visit the last resting place of Mary Jane Pascoe. Hear the story of the ill fated settlement of the Camden Harbour Pastoral Association. Cruise past Augustus Island to Hanover Bay for a beach walk and a bonfire before dinner.

Day 5: Prince Regent River - Kings Cascade - Cathedral Falls

The incoming tide will carry us deep into the Prince Regent River today, prepare to get wet on the bow of Odyssey as we nose into the Kings Cascade. Hike to the top of the falls for a swim in the large freshwater swimming hole. After lunch, we board Homer to view the thundering Cathedral Falls and have a refreshing dunk on the bow of Homer. Fishing in the afternoon and overnight in the Prince Regent River.

Day 6: Prince Regent River - Fishing - Camp Creek

Still within the Prince Regent River gives you an opportunity for an early morning fish before visiting the freshwater swimming holes at Camp Creek. After spending time cooling off, it’s back to Odyssey to take the outgoing tide of the Prince Regent. Watch the sunset over St George Basin while enjoying your catch for dinner prepared by your chef.

Day 7: Careening Bay

Early morning journey to Careening Bay Once there we visit the Mermaid Boab tree made famous by Philip Parker King, who charted the Kimberley waters between 1818-1820. The carpenter recorded their time in this area by engraving a large Boab tree with the letters ‘HMC Mermaid 1820’. We go ashore and spend time understanding the history. Later on we cruise north to your next location, Prince Frederick Harbour.

Day 8: Prince Frederick Harbour - Roe River - Porosus Creek

Boarding Homer today we explore the Roe River which will include crocodile spotting, a look at the local flora and fauna and a freshwater swim. After lunch, we try our hand at fishing from our tenders. Time to enjoy a cold beverage while our chef prepares your catch of the day for dinner on board Odyssey. Enjoy the sunset from our secluded anchorage in Porosus Creek.

Day 9: Prince Frederick Harbour - Hunter River - Mitchell Falls

After an early breakfast an excursion in Homer we explore the Hunter River. The Hunter presents perhaps the most spectacular river scenery in Western Australia, focusing on the flora and fauna and of course some of the largest crocodiles reside here. Back to Odyssey for an early lunch then seaplane out over the Mitchell Falls and a scenic flight returning to Broome.

Mitchell Plateau – Broome Fly/Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: Mitchell Falls - Porosus Creek - Hunter River

Transfer from your accommodation to Broome Airport, board your aircraft and enjoy a scenic flight over the Kimberley and Mitchell Falls. After a safety briefing, induction and lunch it’s time to explore Hunter River and Porosus Creek. Hunter River presents perhaps the most spectacular river scenery in Western Australia, Our crew will show you this areas flora and fauna focusing on the bird life and crocodiles, eyes peeled for the elusive Chestnut Rail.

Day 2: Prince Frederick Harbour - Roe River

Boarding Homer today to explore the Roe River which will include crocodile spotting, a look at the local flora and fauna and a freshwater swim. We try our hand at fishing from our tenders followed by a cold beverage and dinner to taste your fresh fish of the day while anchored in the secluded Porosus Creek.

Day 3: Careening Bay

Early morning journey to Careening Bay Once there we visit the Mermaid Boab tree made famous by Philip Parker King, who charted the Kimberley waters between 1818-1820. The carpenter recorded their time in this area by engraving a large Boab tree with the letters ‘HMC Mermaid 1820’. We go ashore and spend time understanding the history. We then cruise south to your next location St Georges Basin and Prince Regent River.

Day 4: Prince Regent River - Kings Cascade - Cathedral Falls

Day 5: Prince Regent River - Fishing - Camp Creek

Day 6: Camden Harbour - Sheep Island - Montgomery Reef

Over to Camden Harbour and go ashore at Sheep Island to visit the last resting place of Mary Jane Pascoe. Hear the story of the ill fated settlement of the Camden Harbour Pastoral Association. Now cruising to Montgomery Reef, we board Homer for a closer look at the marine life turtles, dugong, crocodiles and bird life. Water cascades from the reef on a falling tide exposing a privileged glimpse of another world! Depart for Doubtful Bay for our anchorage at Red Cone Creek.

Day 7: Red Cone Creek - Ruby Falls

This morning it’s time for fishing and mud crabbing. After lunch, we will board “Homer” for a leisurely cruise to Red Cone Creek and have a refreshing swim in the water hole above Ruby Falls. Departing Doubtful Bay we will enjoy some mud crabs on the bow of Odyssey while enjoying a spectacular Kimberley sunset over Raft Point and Steep Island.

Day 8: Buccaneer Archipelago - Talbot Bay - Silica Beach - Horizontal Falls

This morning we will take an exhilarating boat ride through the iconic Horizontal Falls, then explore the spectacular geological and scenery of Cyclone Creek. Depart for Yampi Sound, cruising through the Buccaneer Archipelago passing Koolan and Cockatoo Islands. Soon after we spend a relaxing afternoon taking a stroll at Silica Beach before making our way past Cape Leveque, with sunset drinks on the bow.

Day 9: Broome

As we journey south this day has come all too quickly, enjoy your breakfast on onboard Odyssey watching the endless stretch of Cable Beach pass by. We arrive into at Port of Broome mid-morning where your courtesy bus will be waiting to transfer you to your Broome accommodation.

This is an example itinerary only. All our cruises are individual due to changing tidal movements, prevailing conditions, guest preferences and what is found on any given day.
Whilst we will always visit the most iconic locations in the Kimberley, if you have a specific location you want to visit, please let your skipper know once onboard.

Light aircraft transfers are included in the cost of your cruise. For your convenience please pack luggage into soft bags which weigh no more than 12kg total per person.

What to Bring?

Pack simply and lightly for your Adventure with Odyssey, in soft bags please for easy storage. In tropical conditions, shorts and lightweight shirts are the most comfortable and loose, long sleeved shirts and long pants in a natural, lightweight fabric (e.g. cotton) offer protection against the sun. Nights are usually cool & a cool breeze will often accompany us. We dress Kimberley Casual for dinner, definitely not formal and shoes are not normally worn on-board.

The following packing list may be helpful:

Personal toiletries (we supply towels, sunscreen, body wash, insect repellent, tissues & hairdryers)
Hat
Bathers, we supply additional towels for excursions.
Camera equipment, all cabins have 240v outlet for recharging.
Hard sole shoes that you do not mind getting wet which are secure on your feet, reef walkers or old sneakers are suitable.
Casual clothing shorts and lightweight shirts are most comfortable and loose, long sleeved shirts and long pants in a natural lightweight fabric (e.g., cotton) offer protection against the sun. (Typically, around 30 - 35 degrees during the day and around 18 degrees at night).
Light jacket or windbreaker is recommended.
Water bottle with wide opening for ice
Small backpack suitable to carry camera equipment and water bottle.
Prescription drugs or vitamins, each cabin has a personal bar fridge for storing medication.
Motion sickness preventative
Binoculars (for bird watching)
Fishing gear is provided on the vessel, however, keen fisher men & women might want to bring their own lures or they are available for purchase on board Odyssey

Total luggage weight per person 12kg.