Celebrating 10 years of Kimberley cruising, there are few people who know the region’s seductive secrets like The Great Escape Charter Company. As one of the original charter boat operators with experience spanning almost three decades, Captain Chris Tucker and his crew explore two of the most remote yet truly awesome destinations in Australia; the Kimberley Coast and Rowley Shoals.

Referred to as a ‘once in a lifetime’ escape, Great Escape cruises offer a myriad of experiences; fishing, viewing rock art galleries, bush walking and breath taking waterfalls.

Cruising exclusively for 14 passengers in air-conditioned comfort, served five-star cuisine, you can understand why so few travellers get to discover the regions secrets. All Queen Staterooms are well appointed featuring spacious en suites. The vessel boasts satellite communications, an on-board chopper for optional scenic heli-flights, a sprawling back deck offers alfresco dining, and the foredeck spa takes the heat out of the day as you cruise this wondrous land.

The underwater jewel of the Kimberley is the Rowley Shoals. The Rowley Shoals never ceases to amaze even the most experienced divers. Visitors are delighted by the pristine waters, abundance of fish and coral gardens, Rays, Sharks and the giant Potato Cod.

Tour Details
7 Night Southern Kimberley Experience	Cruising the Kimberley coast is a journey through a land of unique bio-diversity, towering waterfalls, untouched forests and hidden crystal rock pools. Explore tributaries and natural phenomena such as Montgomery Reef and the Horizontal Waterfalls. Fish for Barramundi, collect succulent Kimberley oysters and catch mud crabs for a nightly feast that you will remember for years to come! Trek to beautiful crystal clear rock pools and waterholes fringed with lush vegetation that refresh like cool natural spas. Discover ancient aboriginal art galleries. Travel along the southern Kimberley Coast from Broome to the Hunter River then fly from the vessel by chopper over the Mitchell Falls to land at the Mitchell Plateau before taking a fixed wing scenic flight from the Mitchell Plateau back to Broome. The Kimberley is a rugged region subject to nine metre tides. No two Kimberley wilderness experiences are ever exactly the same. We plan each day according to the tides to give our guests the best experience of the region up close and personal.
13 Night Kimberley Classic Adventure	This popular cruise travels the Kimberley coast from Broome to Wyndham or from Wyndham to Broome and is for adventurers and hedonists alike. Experience the natural majesty of the Prince Regent River, King George Falls, and Mitchell River. Explore tributaries and natural phenomena such as Montgomery Reef and the famous Horizontal Waterfalls. Fish for the prized Barramundi, collect succulent Kimberley oysters and catch mud crabs then dine under a lustrous Kimberley moon for a feast you will remember for years to come! Trek to beautiful crystal clear rock pools and water holes fringed with palms that refresh like cool natural spas. Discover ancient Aboriginal art galleries and travel the route of the first Australians visiting famous Dreamtime sites. We recommend this trip for those who truly want to experience all there is to offer along this magnificent wilderness frontier. Both MV Kimberley Escape and MV Great Escape complete the Kimberley Classic Adventure. The Kimberley is a rugged region subject to nine metre tides. No two Kimberley wilderness cruises are the same. The crew meticulously plan each day according to the tides and thus may have to amend the itinerary so you have the best Kimberley experience possible!
4 Night Barra Bonanza	Experience our new Barra Bonanza. October is a fantastic time of year to be hunting the elusive Barramundi as the waters are warming up and the fish are on the bite!! In just a few precious days let us indulge your senses and test you skills in the ancient tributaries of the Kimberley waterways. The cruise includes a scenic flight to/from Broome to One Arm Point taking in breath taking views of the vivid red rocks, crystal white sands and turquoise blue waters that are synonymous with the Dampier Peninsula. It also means you miss the big steam up the coast and are out fishing within a few hours of leaving Broome! There is a limit of 12 guests and an extra (fourth) tender for your fishing comfort! The chopper is available for heli-fishing excursions (not included in the tour price) if and guests may bring their own fishing gear or use the equipment supplied. The Kimberley is a rugged region subject to nine metre tides. We plan each day according to the tides to offer the best experience. The pricing has now been reduced by almost half so step aboard and let your escape begin immediately.
7 Night Rowley Shoals Underwater Adventure	Experience the pristine tropical waters of the Rowley Shoals. This is an adventure to one of the world's great coral atolls as one of a small group of privileged visitors. A day's cruising west of Broome; the Rowley Shoals is a largely undiscovered underwater paradise offering divers and snorkelers an eco experience unmatched anywhere else. Prepare to be inspired by three spectacular pristine coral atolls rising 400 metres from the ocean floor, on the very edge of the world's wides continental shelf. You'll be able to dive on one of the ocean's larges untouched coral gardens, swim among giant clams, shellfish, Maori Wrasse and Giant Potato Code and discover 233 species of exquisite coral and 688 fish species, many of which are colourful, exotic and unique to the area. Amazingly, the underwater visibility is 20 to 60 metres and the water temperature is typically and irresistibly tropical. You'll also have a chance to enjoy high-speed drift, night dives, cave diving and snorkelling.
5 Night Rowley Shoals Underwater Adventure	Experience the pristine tropical waters of the Rowley Shoals. This is an adventure to three of the world's greatest coral atolls as one of a small group of privileged visitors. A day's cruising west of Broome; the Rowley Shoals is a largely undiscovered underwater paradise offering divers and snorkelers an eco experience unmatched anywhere else. Prepare to be inspired by pristine coral atolls rising 400 metres from the ocean floor, on the very edge of the world's wides continental shelf. You'll be able to dive on one of the ocean's larges untouched coral gardens, swim among giant clams, shellfish, Maori Wrasse and Giant Potato Code and discover hundreds of species fish, many of which are colourful, exotic and unique to the area. Amazingly, the underwater visibility is 20 to 60 metres and the water temperature is typically and irresistibly tropical. Enjoy high-speed drift, night dives, cave diving and snorkelling.
12 Night Northern Atoll Scuba Diving Adventure	Join us for a real exploration - every dive will be an adventure! The Northern Atolls have one of the largest tidal ranges in the world. This means exhilarating drift dives but it will also govern how we plan our days. Our itinerary will change according to tides and weather conditions. This itinerary starts at Scott and Seringapatam Reefs where the diving here is truly frontier stuff where in the past there have been an amazing number of manta rays which can entertain for days!! There are quite different species of schooling fish and a great array of shells including many Latissimus shells. At Hibernia Reef, being only 40 miles from the island of Roti, Indonesia, you notice all the different species of tropical fish that we don’t get further south at the Rowley Shoals. We will head to Ashmore Reef to explore for another two days before heading to Cartier Reef which will be the last diving in pristine clear waters filled with colourful corals and beautiful fish before we make the enormous steam back to Broome.

Tour Facilities
Air-conditioning
Commentary
Drop off
Host/Hostess
Interpreter Service
Meal
Meet & Greet
Pickup
Resource Material
Toilet

General Facilities
Car park
Public Transport
Public toilet
Taxi rank
Waiting Area

Experiences
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Active
Adventure
Beach
Cruise
Diving
Eco Tourism
Fishing
Flora and Fauna
Indulgent/Luxury
Marine
National Park
Nature based
Outback
Reef
Soft Adventure
Wildlife

Activities

Cruising

Scuba-Diving

Fishing - Estuary

Swimming

Marine Animal watching

Walking

Hours and Times
Reception Hours	0800 to 1630 Monday to Friday. Always available on Mobile 0407 925 983.

Capacity
Total Capacity	14

Membership and Awards
Membership	Australian Tourism Export Council
Membership	Charter Vessel Association
Membership	Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Membership	Tourism Council Australia
Membership	Visitor Information Centre

Comments
Cancellation Policy	The deposit is non refundable thus any cancellation six months prior to departure forfeits all the deposit paid. Cancellation three to six months prior to departure will forfeit 50 per cent of monies paid. Cancellation less than eight weeks prior to departure forfeits all monies paid. Bookings may be transferred subject to availability.
Departure Point	Tours depart at approximately 5pm from either the Port of Broome Wharf or the Port of Wyndham Wharf.
Hotel Pick-up	Transfers provided to/from accommodation or to/from airport in Broome and Kununurra.

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Contact information
Address	4/15-17 Dampier Terrace, Woody's Arcade, Broome, 6725
Phone	+61 8 9193 5983
Mobile	+61 400 994 750 +61 400 994 776
Fax	+61 8 9192 6983
Email	cruises@greatescape.net.au info@greatescape.net.au
Website	www.greatescape.net.au
Brochure	The Great Escape Charter Company, Broome, Western Australia (PDF- 2.57 MB)