What to Expect on an Adventure Cruise
For years, tourists have been enjoying northwest Australia’s Kimberley Region, as well as the almost a thousand islands just off the coast. They offer secluded beaches, beautiful bays, mangroves and rainforests, and they’re best seen by boat.
You can find a cruise to go with any interest, from birdwatching, photography and beach combing to hiking and fishing. Take a longer trip if you’d like to swim in some of the area’s beautiful waters, teaming with fish, turtles and other wildlife, or do some island exploration.
You’ll get the chance to check out jewel like fish, sea turtles, sharks, birds, whales and even saltwater crocodiles, as well as the unique erosions of Strickland Bay. Check out the pure white silica beach at Hidden Island and the iron mine on Kooland Island.
You’ll also have the chance to see Aboriginal art, waterfalls and pearl farms and to collect oysters or fish near the coral reef. Some cruises offer the day’s catch as a meal choice to anglers.
Check out the Horizontal Falls at Talbot Bay – a real horizontal waterfall that’s caused by the way the tide goes through a passage in the cliffs. The gap is so narrow that the water builds up faster on one side than it can pass through, making a difference of four to six meters in the water level, and causing a waterfall to flow between the bays.
Described as one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, these falls should be seen under safe circumstances, such as a cruise. Rough and extreme water conditions in this part of the world have caused many fatalities over the years among sailors and pearl divers.
The good news is that if you’re in the right situation, you’ll be safe, with boats even passing through the waterfall. People looking for less of a thrill can see this site in a dry seaplane or helicopter.
If you want to make sure you have plenty of time on the islands, choose cruises that do most of the distance travel at night. You should also pay close attention to what’s included – you may have to pay extra for snacks, meals, snorkeling gear and fishing tackle on some cruises, while other include them in the basic fee.
Anyone going on an adventure cruise in Australia should take appropriate clothing, including light garments that will keep them cool, a wide brimmed hat, and good walking shoes that can get wet. Don’t forget the sunscreen and insect repellent, either, and pack your camera.
The majority of tours travel between April and November – the dry season – but some also run during the wet season, due to the number of options for shelter in rough weather. Choose according to the sites you want to see and your interest in adventure.
Anyone who loves a real adventure should check out their options when it comes to Kimberley adventure cruises. Pick one that’s long enough to let you see it all and get all the cruise details before you leave to have the best experience.