Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll be met at the airport and taken to your ship, the Heritage Adventurer. Get settled into your cabin and then join the other passengers for a relaxed dinner on board to start getting to know everyone.
- Meals
- Dinner (Relaxed dinner on board Heritage Adventurer)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
- Day 2
Koolama Bay
The ship arrives in Koolama Bay where you'll board a Zodiac for a cruise along the King George River. The landscape here features towering red cliffs and thick mangrove forests, and you'll get a close look at King George Falls as it drops 80 metres down from the sandstone cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruise along King George River
- Insider Experience - King George Falls
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
- Lunch on board Heritage Adventurer
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
Landmarks/POIs King George Falls King George River - Day 3
Vansittart Bay
Today takes you to Vansittart Bay. You'll land and walk across the salt flats to see the remains of a US Air Force C-53 plane that crashed here back in 1942 during World War II, along with other notable sights in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Landing and exploration of Vansittart Bay
- Visit US Air Force C-53 crash site
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
- Lunch on board Heritage Adventurer
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
Landmarks/POIs Vansittart Bay US Air Force C-53 Crash Site - Day 4
Ashmore Reef Marine Park
You arrive at Ashmore Reef Marine Park for a Zodiac tour through a major seabird breeding ground where roughly 100,000 birds nest each year. The tropical waters here support 255 species of reef-building coral and plenty of other marine life to spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac tour of Ashmore Reef Marine Park
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
- Lunch on board Heritage Adventurer
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
Landmarks/POIs Ashmore Reef Marine Park - Day 5
Swift Bay
Swift Bay's complex network of islands, inlets and peninsulas opens up for exploration today. You'll see ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art in caves right near the water, with some artworks dating back 5,000 to 13,000 years. A helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls is available if you want to pay extra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Swift Bay Aboriginal Rock Art
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
- Lunch on board Heritage Adventurer
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
Optional Activities
- Mitchell Falls Scenic Helicopter Flight (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Swift Bay Mitchell Plateau - Day 6
Prince Frederick Harbour
Prince Frederick Harbour brings lush mangrove ecosystems and impressive red sandstone cliffs. Keep an eye out for saltwater crocodiles, mudskippers, kingfishers and white-bellied sea eagles. Later you'll board a Zodiac to explore the Hunter River and Naturalists Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Prince Frederick Harbour
- Zodiac tour of Hunter River and Naturalists Island
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
- Lunch on board Heritage Adventurer
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
Landmarks/POIs Prince Frederick Harbour Hunter River Naturalists Island - Day 7
Doubtful Bay
Two special experiences pack this day. First, you'll cruise Montgomery Reef on a Zodiac as it rises dramatically from the ocean during strong tides, navigating through narrow channels. In the afternoon, you'll cruise Doubtful Bay looking for whales, then visit Freshwater Cove where a local Aboriginal guide shows you through an ancient Wandjina rock art site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Montgomery Reef
- Zodiac cruise through Doubtful Bay
- Insider Experience - Wandjina Rock Art at Freshwater Cove
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
- Lunch on board Heritage Adventurer
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
Landmarks/POIs Montgomery Reef Doubtful Bay Freshwater Cove - Day 8
Talbot Bay
After arriving at Talbot Bay, you'll spend the day on Zodiac excursions. The highlight is seeing the Horizontal Falls, an incredible phenomenon created by the bay's 12-metre tides forcing water through a narrow gorge gap. You'll also explore Cyclone Creek and watch for wildlife near dramatic rock formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of Talbot Bay
- Insider Experience - Horizontal Falls
- Zodiac tour of Cyclone Creek
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
- Lunch on board Heritage Adventurer
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
Landmarks/POIs Talbot Bay Horizontal Falls Cyclone Creek - Day 9
Lacepede Islands
A Zodiac tour of the Lacepede Islands comes first today. This area is a protected bird zone and Western Australia's most important green sea turtle breeding habitat. Later you'll cruise through the Buccaneer Archipelago, a collection of over 800 islands known for its unique wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac guided tour of Lacepede Islands
- Cruise to Buccaneer Archipelago
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
- Lunch on board Heritage Adventurer
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
Landmarks/POIs Lacepede Islands Buccaneer Archipelago - Day 10
Broome
Your tour concludes in Broome this morning after breakfast. A transfer to the airport is included to get you on your way home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board Heritage Adventurer
Landmarks/POIs Broome
