Kimberley Expeditions
Kimberley Expeditions
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7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Kimberley Expeditions offers 11 day cruises onboard MV Reef Prince from Broome to Darwin, Australia. We visit all the top sites, without the 'top end' price tag
Broome, Western Australia, Australia
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Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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Kerryls
Newport, Australia129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We traveled on the reef prince, this trip over delivered in every area. Due to the tides the staff and crew continually adapted to give the best possible experience. A small boat allowed us to enter areas , river systems we otherwise couldn’t have accessed. Exquisite gorges the big boats simply can’t get to. The guide Paul was extremely knowledgeable and an amazing photographer. The fishing guide Al was fun, knowledgeable and patient. Saw so much wildlife the food was amazing. Loved the Aboriginal rock art. Excellent bird life, fresh water holes to swim, we could all for nothing more.
Written 30 September 2023
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Helen J
Brisbane, Australia6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
This trip was a long time coming for me. I originally booked in 2020 but then something big came along (oh yes, Covid). It was worth the wait however.
The Reef Prince catamaran is a 'Goldilocks' expedition boat, i.e. it is the right size for pleasant social interactions with other guests yet small enough to navigate the Kimberley's rivers, inlets and gorges.
The meals were a delight, adding an unexpected dimension of fine dining to the voyage. Gigi is an ingenious and inventive chef, who created Michelin standard meals every day, 5 times a day.
The crew were charming, capable and kind. Paul, the cruise director, is a star of the industry - knowledgeable, humorous and patient. His extraordinary capacity (shared by all the crew members) to engage in 'adaptive management' around tides, other boats, and the creation of experiences that resonate with each guest's interests is astonishing.
Where small hiccoughs in service occurred (the incident of the Earl Grey teabags looms large in the lore of women aboard our cruise), creative solutions were found to ensure high standards of service were maintained.
Travelling with Kimberley Expeditions is a 'must-do' experience for anyone planning a visit to WA.
Written 24 September 2023
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therese c
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Stop looking now! #kimberley expeditions provide a service that cannot be paralleled. We were recommended this company by friends and it exceeded all expectations. With only 23 guests, great cabin sizes and various areas to relax it was the perfect size boat.
The flexibility of the activities to match guests’ interests, the size of the catamaran allowed access to many sites that larger vessels cannot reach, the vast knowledge of the Kimberley shared by Tour Director Paul and the magnificent food produced by GG and team were amazing. In fact all the crew were amazing and went out of their way to make this trip so memorable. All this on top of the wonders of the Kimberley.
We strongly recommend.
Written 18 September 2023
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Andy H
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Without a doubt this is the most spectacular cruise you can do. The Reef Prince is not large, but plenty big enough to do the trip with ease. Being small, the whole trip is way more personal with the friendliest crew, and allows you to get into lots of spots that the bigger boats can't. The knowledge of Paul (the tour leader), is incredible. You go on tender trips at least twice a day to see and learn about the geology, go for walks to freshwater falls, see amazing rock art, fish and so much more.

When you board, after settling in, Paul will ask questions about what the majority of people are interested in, and fine tune the trip accordingly (within reason). The cabins are good, plenty of space throughout the boat, and lots of decks outside to walk around and check out the scenery. The food is excellent and the drink prices are quite reasonable.

The scenery is breathtaking, and this is the only way you can see the Kimberley which is a most unique part of Australia. Also, Paul is a professional photographer, and you can get a usb disc of the best of his photos (including drone shots) for a reasonable price, I recommend doing that.

Don't think about it too much, this is the BEST way to cruise the Kimberley.

Written 8 September 2023
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Graham A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
This was a trip of a lifetime. The Reef Prince is a well appointed twin hulled boat that was ver comfortable and offered numerous viewing areas. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful and went out of their way to make this a fantastic experience for all. The food was first class; fine dining for every meal. The adventures that we experienced when getting out in the tenders both on the water and land based were magnificent. The fact that the Reef Prince was able to sale into areas that other big boats couldn’t was a real bonus. I can highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to combine luxury and adventure in the same holiday.
Graham Anderson
Written 23 August 2023
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Janet Z
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Wow, Wow, Wow. Our cruise thru the Kimberleys on the MV REEF PRINCE from Broome to Darwin was very special and was an overload of "scenery, history, fun and geology" - and that was a good thing. The itinerary satisfied our active lifestyle and the big catch of fish on one of the expeditions was superb. A number of things always make for a good trip and MV REEF PRINCE delivered on more than we imagined. Great roomy vessell; small number of 25 passengers to tackle the coffee machine and line up for the food; roomy on the tenders and did not take long to load or unload; the food was delicious and kept on coming from breakfast, snacks, lunch, cheeseboard and dinner; the staff were super friendly, helpful and fantastic at what they do; Trip Director Paul's passion for the Kimberleys, photography and his job were out of this world - not sure what he was one, but I want it!!; after dinner, a review of the day and the next day to come was great; a terrific mob to travel with ranging from 53 to 84 years and all enjoyed laughing at each other and themselves and mixed amongst the group. So with all of that, I wish I could go back for more.. If wanting to do this cruise, just do it with MV REEF PRINCE, as you won't regret it.
Written 22 August 2023
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yzat181
Melbourne, Australia129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
We have just returned home after our Reef Prince Broome to Darwin cruise. 💯exceeded our expectation - the crew, food, activities, and scenery made for an overall exceptional holiday. It is a small boat and had only 25 passengers onboard which meant we could access many places the larger boats cannot. We could all go on the boat tenders for every excursion which varied from scenic cruising to beach landing and adventures to waterholes, waterfalls, aboriginal art sites, as well as all the usual Kimberley coast tourist must do places. It truly is an adventure cruise and for me is now one of my most memorable holidays. Thank you Paul and the rest of the crew you are all wonderful, your attention to all passengers and every part of the cruise experience was exceptional 👍👍👍. I have no hesitation in recommending this cruise and will certainly do another.
Written 14 August 2023
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BobH
Brisbane Region, Australia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
We have just enjoyed the most awesome adventure aboard Reef Prince from Broome to Darwin. The weather was perfect apart from the final windy day. Even then the amazing crew adjusted the schedule to make the travel more comfortable.
From start to finish we enjoyed great camaraderie, fabulous food prepared by GG our French Chef, memorable tender excursions conducted by capable, professional and affable crew, and wonderful attention from the lovely stewardesses.
We visited many sites that the others don't go to.
Our great Cruise Director Paul dazzled us with his knowledge of the local history, art and geology. Note: pay attention so you can do well in the final day quiz!
Written 12 August 2023
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Tanya Y
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Broome to Darwin in 11 days on MV Reef Prince; What a brilliant trip! It surpassed all our expectations.

Kimberly coastline is just amazing. We were and still are bewildered at how some of those magnificent rocks stay so precariously balanced; the colours of the rocky cliffs, as the morning and late afternoon sun hits them, is truly beautiful as were the sunrises and sunsets. The Food was fantastic, thanks to Gigi (our French chef) and Anne (sous chef). Every day was packed with fun and adventure and some down time for those who wanted a rest. Every day we boarded the tenders on a new adventure, whale watching, swimming, fishing, sightseeing, rock climbing, or looking at rock art and wildlife, ‘it’s a scenic overload,’ unbelievable. You certainly get to appreciate the huge tides they have in the Kimberleys, and the intricacies of navigating the coastline, therefore we really appreciated the crew’s knowledge and skills in these areas. The only sad day was pulling into Darwin Harbour; we walked away with new friends and saying goodbye to the crew felt like saying goodbye to family. Special thanks to Paul our fabulous Tour Director whose knowledge was incredible and kept us all under control without sacrificing fun and adventure. The rest of the crew, Lily Issy, Mies, Leo, Al, Tom, and Simon, our captain, were all amazing and worked hard to make our travels a once in a lifetime experience. Nothing was too hard. We would highly recommend the Reef Prince.
Thanks All
Ian and Tanya Y
Written 12 August 2023
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Jude P
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Our Reef Prince 11 day cruise from Broome to Darwin was just the most fabulous experience you could ever have. From start to finish there was so much to see and do. Fanatastic hosts and food was to die for.
Written 7 August 2023
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