Choose carefully: Not all “Kimberley cruises” are the genuine article

The Kimberley is a unique experience and the truth is that there is a huge difference between different companies and different vessels in what you see and do.

I always say ‘the prices for Kimberley cruises are not for the faint-hearted’. So it is very important to be on the right vessel in this region. If not then you might feel you have wasted your money.

In particular I wonder how genuine the expedition experience is going to be on these large vessels for whom the Kimberley is going to be just one of hundreds of destinations.

A few years back I took my mum on a ten night Kimberley cruise. This was my fourth cruise along that wonderful coastline but my first with this particular operator. I chose that specific vessel because I knew it would provide exactly the experience that would suit my mum. She is reasonably fit and healthy but with some limited mobility so I knew we needed a ship with an appropriate level of activity. This ship was very comfortable with plenty of opportunities to experience the coast without being strenuous.

There was one passenger on the trip (not booked by me I should quickly add) who did not enjoy the experience. I could see almost from the first morning that he was on the wrong cruise.

He was a farmer. In his early eighties, super fit and, quite frankly, easily bored.

He wanted more activity on his cruise. He wanted more hands-on experiences; more opportunities to walk and swim than was available on this ship. And he wanted to fish. This last activity was definitely not an option with this particular cruise company who did not possess a Western Australia fishing license.

If you are planning a Kimberley cruise then why not book in a discovery call with me to discuss your plans. I look forward to chatting to you about your plans.

Oh and remember, we offer two free nights accommodation in either Broome or Darwin (or even Kununurra) and a free Broome sights tour with all Kimberley cruises.