PONANT will restart its highly anticipated Kimberley 2022 expedition season after Western Australia said it would welcome small interstate and international expedition ships to its waters. WA’s current ruling permits vessels up to a maximum of 350 persons.
With operations resuming 28 April 2022, PONANT will offer multiple departures between April and October including two new departure dates for its popular 10-night ‘Australia’s Iconic Kimberley’ itinerary between Broome and Darwin, showcasing the Kimberley onboard small luxury expedition ship Le Soléal.
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Deb Corbett, PONANT General Manager Sales and Marketing Asia Pacific said the announcement to welcome ships to Australian waters is exciting following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
“We’ve been anticipating this announcement for many months and have been working behind the scenes to ensure we are ready to set sail for the magnificent Kimberley as soon as possible,” Corbett said.
“Australia’s Kimberley is one of the greatest wonders of our country, with such grandeur and majestic beauty; it’s certainly an absolute bucket list destination for both Australians and international tourists and we look forward to sharing it again to those whose travel plans have been put on hold for the past two seasons,” she said.
Highlights on the itinerary include visiting the Hunter River inhabited estuarine crocodiles; discovering the King George River on a Zodiac® excursion and reaching the majestic Twin Falls, the highest in Western Australia; and a visit to Collier Bay to explore Montgomery reef. Sailing along one of the most spectacular coasts in Australia, the Kimberley’s falls, savannah, and tidal phenomena promise never to disappoint.
Environmentally friendly, fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and complete with lounges designed to be largely open to the exterior, PONANT’s modern, purpose-built, intimately sized ships offer a unique experience at sea, providing unparalleled comfort and luxury for exploring the region. Le Soléal provides 95% balcony accommodation and offers a selection of world-class dining options, open bar*, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool.
NEW Departure from Darwin: ‘Australia’s Iconic Kimberley’
From Darwin to Broome | 10 nights onboard Le Soléal | Departs 28 May 2022
Priced from AU$10,060 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom. Book early and save up to 30% with the PONANT bonus*
Find out more about this sailing here.
NEW Departure from Broome: ‘Australia’s Iconic Kimberley’
From Broome to Darwin | 10 nights aboard Le Soléal | Departs June 2022
Priced from AU$10,060 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.
Book early and save up to 30% with the PONANT bonus*
Find out more about this sailing here.
Pre-registration for the new sailings are now open.
*Yield-managed and can change at any time without notice. Advertised price already is inclusive of the Ponant bonus at the time of publishing.
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