This week, Coral Expeditions departs on the first of over 50 departures in the Kimberley for 2025 and kicks off a new era exploring remote coastlines and bringing guests closer to the wild and rugged landscapes of the Kimberley and Western Australia. With over 30 years of local expertise, Coral Expeditions has designed and built its expedition ships and tenders specifically for exploring remote tropical destinations like the Kimberley. Key highlights of the season ahead include; 

Record-breaking rainfall brings a dramatic start to waterfall season 

The Kimberley has seen a recent deluge with above average rainfall creating ideal conditions to witness the landscape at its most dramatic. Big rains set the stage for one of nature's most spectacular performances as outback creeks and rivers cascade from ochre escarpments into wild rivers and shorelines bursting with life. With the first annual departure of the season leaving Broome on 11th March, the annual “waterfall season” is set to deliver an epic experience well into June this year.   

Connecting with culture and community 

Interpreting and sharing the stories of indigenous culture and creation across northern Australia is one of the most enriching and valued elements of cruising for guests. Along with existing partnerships on sea country in Ngula and Vansittart Bay with the Wunambal Gaambera people, new experiences include visits with the Murajuga Rangers on the Dampier Archipelago to discover art and ancient petroglyphs and fish traps as well as immersive visits to community art co-operatives and galleries across the Tiwi Islands where guests can learn from elders, experience modern culture and buy high quality art direct from the source. 

Expansion of new voyage programs into the future 

From a 5-month Kimberley program with an average of 35 sailings a year in 2019, Coral Expeditions has seen phenomenal interest and demand in Western Australia. From 2025 and beyond, the sailing schedule will operate close to 60 voyages across 3 vessels between February and October. Significant growth is seen in the 12-night Abrolhos and Coral Coast voyages including new UK and US charter partnerships and several sell out voyages to Ningaloo and the Rowley Shoals. In 2024, a new partnership voyage with the Australian Geographic Society exploring the “Whales and Wildflower Trails of WA” was a sellout success with record satisfaction ratings.  

Dark Sky and Celestial adventures 

The remote nature of the Kimberley Coast, free from light pollution, makes it an ideal destination for "Dark Sky" tourism experiences. In addition to regular evening activities like star gazing and astronomy, guests can take part in after-dark nature-spotting excursions to observe nocturnal wildlife, from small marsupials to apex predators like crocodiles. Looking ahead to July 2028, the entire fleet will be in position to experience the natural phenomenon of a Solar Eclipse. 

Culinary inspirations that are distinctly Australian 

Being a small and independent Australian operator Coral Expeditions has long had the focus and ambition to shape the entire culinary offering in a manner that showcases the best of a destination on a plate and in a glass. All meals are freshly prepared in the galley daily and feature ingredients sourced from the region. The remote nature of the Kimberley Coast, free from light pollution, makes it an ideal setting for "Dark Sky" tourism experiences. Along with regular evening activities such as stargazing and astronomy, Coral Expeditions offers after-dark nature-spotting excursions, allowing guests to observe nocturnal wildlife, from small marsupials to apex predators like crocodiles.   

Kimberley and WA adventure line up 

The Kimberley Cruise  

Kimberley Icons, Rowley Shoals and Ashmore Reef 

Best of the Kimberley and Tiwi Islands 

Abrolhos Islands and The Coral Coast 

Ningaloo and the Bluewater Wonders of WA 

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For additional information on Coral Expeditions small-ship luxury products, visit CoralExpeditions.com.au, call Coral Expeditions on 1800 079 545 (Australia),+61 740 409 999 or speak with a professional travel advisor.  

 More information:  

Voyage Price per night, based on twin share:  

The Kimberley Cruise   - 10 Days: From $10,700  (Coral Deck)  

Kimberley Icons, Rowley Shoals and Ashmore Reef  - From $10,700 (Coral Deck)  

Best of the Kimberley and Tiwi Islands – From $12,990 Main Deck (Cat B)  

To book your stateroom or request more information please contact our Australian reservations team on 1800 079 545 or email explore@coralexpeditions.com. For group or charter enquiries please contact us via email at charters@coralexpeditions.com.  

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About Coral Expeditions 
Recognised as Australia's longest established and most awarded expedition cruise operator, Coral Expeditions is Australia's pioneering cruise line. Our single purpose is to take small groups of like minded explorers to remote natural regions with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. Founded on offering environmentally sensitive cruises on the Great Barrier Reef 40 years ago, our modern fleet has grown into a purpose-built blue water fleet featuring the intimate Coral Discoverer and the advanced flagship vessels Coral Adventurer and sister ship Coral Geographer. All ships are equipped with the company's trademark 'Xplorer' safari tender boats and supporting zodiacs that take guests to shore quickly and comfortably.  Headquartered in Cairns, Coral Expeditions offers expedition cruises to the Great Barrier Reef, the Kimberley, Tasmania's wilderness coast, Cape York and Arnhem Land, New Zealand and further afield to the small Islands of Japan, the Philippines, New Guinea, Indonesia and the South Pacific. 
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