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74 CRUISE APPEAL This Expedition cruise showcases the best of the Kimberley coastline, featuring regular Zodiac excursions throughout your itinerary, and will appeal to guests who: ✫ Have a passion for adventurous travel and discovery, venturing where few have explored ✫ Desire to discover unique wildlife, including Tawny Nurse Sharks, Australian Pelicans and Green Turtles ✫ Are interested in learning about Indigenous culture including incredible rock art ✫ Admire the spectacular King George Falls, the tallest in Western Australia ✫ Explore the receding tide of Montgomery Reef as you get up close to unique bird and marine life ✫ Take an exhilarating high-powered fast boat ride through the natural phenomenon of Horizontal Falls ✫ Learn about Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) and Wandjina Aboriginal rock art ✫ See Green Turtle breeding grounds and rare birdlife of the Lacepede Islands ✫ Freedom of Choice Sightseeing™ in Wyndham CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Kimberley Coast Cruise 11 Day Expedition Cruise | MS Caledonian Sky Darwin | King George Falls | Montgomery Reef | Horizontal Falls | Broome Day 1. Darwin. Arrive in Darwin and be transferred to your boutique ship, the elegant MS Caledonian Sky. This evening, get to know your Expedition Leader and Team at a welcome briefing before enjoying dinner on board. Ten Night Stay: Aboard the exclusive MS Caledonian Sky. D Day 2. Selaru Island. Sail to the Indonesian island of Selaru. This evening, enjoy the Captain's Welcome Cocktails and dinner. BLD Day 3. At Sea. Get acquainted with the facilities of your beautiful ship, the MS Caledonian Sky with a day at sea. Perhaps enjoy the interesting and varied presentations from your Expedition Team about the places you'll be exploring. BLD Day 4. Wyndham, Freedom of Choice. Today, choose between a scenic flight and land tour of the Bungle Bungle Range; a full day at El Questro Wilderness Park; tour Argyle Diamond Mine; or cruise the Ord River (some tours are capacity controlled). BLD Day 5. Koolama Bay, King George River and Falls. Wake up in Koolama Bay, named after a merchant ship bombed by the Japanese in World War II. Later, arrive at King George River, where you will board your Zodiac for a stunning cruise along this spectacular waterway. Accompanied by an Expedition Team member, the highlight is sure to be a cruise to King George Falls. This is the highest single drop falls in Western Australia, plunging approximately 80 metres over a magnificent sandstone cliff. During your amazing Zodiac excursion, keep an eye out for the vast marine life that calls this special place home. BLD Day 6. Vansittart Bay, Jar Island. With your Expedition Team, walk across the salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3, which crash landed on the beach during World War II. Later, visit Jar Island and discover the island's outstanding rock art gallery. See examples of the Kimberley's Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) paintings, dating back over 20,000 years. BLD Day 7. Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River, Naturalist Island. Arrive at Prince Frederick Harbour, home to soaring red cliffs, green rainforest Freedom of Choice TM Sightseeing Signature Invitation Enjoy a Zodiac expedition to the incredible King George Falls At APT, we are continually striving to improve our itineraries. The 2017 itinerary may differ slightly to the 2016 tour outlined here. Please refer to our 2017 Kimberley Cruising brochure, coming soon in 2016. E X P E D I T I O N S O F T E X P E D I T I O N www.aptouring.com.au