Broome to Doubtful Bay or Reverse itinerary

Day 1: Broome, Cygnet Bay
Our courtesy coach will collect you up from your Broome accommodation from 9:00am for a commentated coach ride to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. Learn the fascinating history of pearling as you are guided through their fully operational pearl farm on a one-hour tour. Take in the beautiful view of earthy red sand and stunning blue water of the bay while enjoying a delicious Barramundi lunch prior to embarkation onto Ocean Dream and the beginning of your Kimberley cruising adventure.

Day 2: Silica Beach, Whirlpool Passage
Silica Beach, a favoured destination located on Hidden Island which forms part of the 800 islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago. Named after the high content of Silica in the sand, the beach is a lovely place to swim and stretch your legs. After a delicious lunch back onboard Ocean Dream, we cruise across to Whirlpool Passage, the divide between Chambers and Hidden Islands. Here we spend the afternoon in the tenders, moving amongst the whirlpools that form from the tidal peaks and flows as we try our luck at catching an assortment of fish species to be enjoyed for our evening meal.

Day 3: Crocodile Creek, Dugong Bay
This morning we’re off in the tenders for an excursion up Crocodile Creek. Climb above sea level for a freshwater swim in a spring fed waterhole or explore the pool below. Afterwards, we steam around to Dugong Bay to spend some time gathering oysters and for those with a taste for it, eating them fresh off the rocks. Back onboard, enjoy another delicious lunch before we head off in the tenders to explore Dugong Bay. Here, we have another opportunity to flick the lures and hopefully catch a barramundi before we head back to Ocean Dream to prepare for an evening ‘raft up’.

Day 4: Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls, Kingfisher Islands
Today we visit the Horizontal Falls, an unusual phenomenon described by naturalist David Attenborough as ‘one of the natural wonders of the world’. Here we have the option of joining a fast boat ride through the falls (tide dependent) and a tender vessel excursion up Cyclone Creek to view the incredible rock formations of the McLarty Ranges. After a thrilling morning of exploring, it’s back onboard Ocean Dream for lunch as we steam across to the Kingfisher Islands. Enjoy an afternoon of trolling for pelagic fish or take a stroll on a secluded beach. In the evening, we light a bonfire and enjoy refreshments as we watch the sun go down on yet another glorious day.

Day 5: Sale River, Three Ways, Red Cone Creek
Today we rise early and head out in the tenders to experience the mangrove forests and set our mud crab nets. Take in the sights and sounds of the Sale River as the crew take you on a scenic tender vessel excursion to Ruby Falls for a refreshing swim in a spring fed waterhole. Back on-board Ocean Dream, it’s time for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon enjoying a soak in the onboard spa or heading out for a fish in the tributaries of Three Ways. In the late afternoon, we cruise to our overnight anchorage location near Raft Point where the magnificent scenery makes for an amazing backdrop to watch the sunset. The chef will prepare any freshly caught mud crabs for a sensational seafood feast.

Day 6: Montgomery Reef
Today we are exploring the fascinating spectacle of Montgomery Reef. Witness as 400 square kilometres of coral reef appears to rise out of the water on the falling tide, creating hundreds of cascading waterfalls as the water rushes off the reef. The reef attracts an abundance of marine life including turtles, manta rays, dugongs, dolphins, crabs and fish. The falling tide also exposes a sand bar where guests are encouraged to have a stroll or take a dip, a good distance away from the mainland. Keep a look out for whales! The protected bays of Lalang-garram Marine Park (Camden Sound) are the ideal location for the thousands of humpback whales who arrive between June and September each year to calve and nurse their young.

Day 7: Doubtful Bay, Broome
Enjoy a final breakfast on board and say your goodbyes to the crew before you disembark Ocean Dream ready for your seaplane adventure back to Broome. Ocean Dream Charters recommends staying overnight in Broome in case of any unforeseen delays.

Due to the large tidal variations in the Kimberley, we are not always able to guarantee to keep with the planned itinerary and adjustments may be considered by the captain during the cruise. Our Wilderness Cruises are adventure based and you can expect to see and experience more than is listed on the itinerary. Weather changes and other vessel movements will be taken into consideration to ensure an exceptional wilderness experience for our guests.

Please note: This cruise also operates in reverse (vv) order

The Uunguu Visitor Pass (UVP) is now required for all visitors along the Kimberley coastline. This fee is paid to the Uunguu native title holders, also known as the Wunambal Gaambera people for access along the coastline and onto their land. The fee collected by Ocean Dream Charters is passed directly on to the Uunguu native title holders and is separate to cruise costs.