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Forged by nature and spanning more than 400,000 square kilometres, Australia's world-famous Kimberley Coast features a treasure trove of towering, fractured iron-tinged red cliffs, torrential waterfalls, azure waters, hidden coves and caves, secluded white sand beaches perfect for expedition cruising. Explore magnificent reefs and encounter rare and endangered wildlife; experience indigenous customs, rock art and connections to ancient lands; and discover the area's rich history on a Kimberley cruise with Heritage Expeditions.

Best explored by expedition vessel, Kimberley cruises aboard the luxurious Heritage Adventurer allow an up close and intimate exploration and immersion of this rugged wilderness where guests are dwarfed by nature on an unfathomable scale.

Led by a team of on board experts and local guides, our authentic expedition cruises along the Kimberley coast have been carefully curated to showcase the Kimberley's finest including ancient Aboriginal rock art; natural wonders Horizontal Falls, Montgomery and Ashmore Reef and King George Falls; World War II history at Vansittart Bay; early explorer history at Colonial Bay; the Lacepede and Bigge Islands and more.

Travel is aboard our luxurious 140-guest expedition ship Heritage Adventurer which gives guests the option to experience this incredible landscape ship cruising poolside, on one of the many outdoor decks and in the Observation Lounge, by fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensuring no guest is left on board, and by foot on special landings.

We hope you will join us aboard Heritage Adventurer on an in-depth expedition cruise of Australia's Kimberley coastline and islands as we discover its unspoiled nature, primeval wilderness and cultural treasures.

Discover an ancient landscape like no other on a bucket list, intimate expedition cruise of the untouched beauty of Australia's iconic Kimberley coast.

Plan your Kimberley tour today. Questions or ready to book your Kimberley voyage? Please contact us today or call toll free and speak with a Kimberley Travel Specialist.

Overview

Forged by nature and spanning more than 400,000 square kilometres, Australia's world-famous Kimberley Coast features a treasure trove of towering, fractured iron-tinged red cliffs, torrential waterfalls, azure waters, hidden coves and caves, secluded white sand beaches perfect for expedition cruising. Explore magnificent reefs and encounter rare and endangered wildlife; experience indigenous customs, rock art and connections to ancient lands; and discover the area's rich history on a Kimberley cruise with Heritage Expeditions.

Best explored by expedition vessel, Kimberley cruises aboard the luxurious Heritage Adventurer allow an up close and intimate exploration and immersion of this rugged wilderness where guests are dwarfed by nature on an unfathomable scale.

Led by a team of on board experts and local guides, our authentic expedition cruises along the Kimberley coast have been carefully curated to showcase the Kimberley's finest including ancient Aboriginal rock art; natural wonders Horizontal Falls, Montgomery and Ashmore Reef and King George Falls; World War II history at Vansittart Bay; early explorer history at Colonial Bay; the Lacepede and Bigge Islands and more.

Travel is aboard our luxurious 140-guest expedition ship Heritage Adventurer which gives guests the option to experience this incredible landscape ship cruising poolside, on one of the many outdoor decks and in the Observation Lounge, by fleet of 14 Zodiacs ensuring no guest is left on board, and by foot on special landings.

We hope you will join us aboard Heritage Adventurer on an in-depth expedition cruise of Australia's Kimberley coastline and islands as we discover its unspoiled nature, primeval wilderness and cultural treasures.

Discover an ancient landscape like no other on a bucket list, intimate expedition cruise of the untouched beauty of Australia's iconic Kimberley coast.

Plan your Kimberley tour today. Questions or ready to book your Kimberley voyage? Please contact us today or call toll free and speak with a Kimberley Travel Specialist.

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Kimberley Explorer: Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast
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Join pioneering small ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions on a thrilling in-depth exploration of Australia's world-famous Kimberley Coast, one of the world's most pristine and untouched wildernesses, aboard our luxurious, 140-guest expedition ship Heritage Adventurer.

27 Jun 2025, 12 Aug 2025, 22 Aug 2025
13 Jul 2026, 23 Jul 2026

Our ship: Heritage Adventurer

Heritage Adventurer is a true pioneering expedition vessel of exceptional pedigree. Often referred to as the 'Grande Dame of Expedition Cruising' due to her celebrated history and refined design, she was purpose-built for adventure in 1991 at Finland's Rauma shipyard and specifically designed for Polar exploration. Setting a peerless standard in authentic expedition travel, Heritage Adventurer (…

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