celebrating over 25 years cruising in the kimberley
Iconic Australian landmarks
Unspoiled geological wonders
The natural beauty of one of the world's most remote wildernesses
At the unique marine and land wildlife
Onboard and enjoy the company of your fellow guests and crew
glyn donaldson
janine a. 2025
Gary h. 2025
KununuRra
Mitchell Plateau
broome
Great Rivers —
Waterfall Packages —
Explore The Kimberley —
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MARCH 2026
25th March – 1st April
4th April – 18th April
16th April – 30th April
April/MAy 2026
3rd May - 17th May
15th May – 29th May
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We offer 8 to 15 night cruise packages that showcase the best of the Kimberley coast, with plenty of time in the tenders to explore. You'll visit Montgomery Reef, Horizontal Falls, King Cascades plus many other spectacular locations.
From $9,490 / per person twin share
Enjoy a scenic flight over Mitchell Falls in a seaplane and land in the sheltered water of the Hunter River. Experience 9 nights aboard Discovery One exploring the hidden gems of the Kimberley.
What to expect:
We are a trusted family-owned business with 25+ years of Kimberley cruising experience.
It's the only region we tour! Our wonderful crew with local expertise, will guide you to discover many hidden gems of the region.
We take our guests on 2-3 daily off-boat excursions. More than what other cruises offer, you'll be completely immersed in the Kimberley!
We are ecotourism accredited leaving nothing but footprints, and taking nothing but photographs.
The safety of our passengers, crew and vessel is our highest priority at all times.
We are a fun and relaxed cruise of maximum 21 guests and 6 crew. You'll enjoy meeting like-minded people over family-style evening meals and sunset drinks.
We strive to ensure a quiet and restful night’s sleep for all guests. Therefore, we generally avoid travelling at night, but at times the tides dictate otherwise.
Our cruises offer excellent value for money, with scenic flights and transfers to and from your accommodation included, reducing extra costs for you.
All transfers and accommodation are included as specified in each of the cruise itineraries. All your meals and excursions operated by us on the boat are provided. The exceptions are purchases from the bar, souvenirs and any optional excursions provided by 3rd parties. A Boat Account is kept for the duration of the cruise for your purchases and we ask you to finalise this at the end of the cruise using Visa or Mastercard.
Yes. If you book 2 or more cabins on the same cruise in 2026 we will provide you with a $500 per person credit. Bookings do not need to be made at the same time. If friends or family wish to join you they just need to flag with the booking office and/or put these details on the booking form, the surname of the people that they are joining. The $500 per person credit will be applied to all final accounts. Offer is exclusive, not available in conjunction with any other offers.
Discovery One, originally built in 1984 on the Gold Coast and christened Matilda II, began her journey as a ferry for Captain Cook’s Cruises in Sydney. Renamed Discovery One, she has been cruising the pristine waters of the Kimberley for the past 24 years. Over this time, she has been carefully fitted with modern systems, while preserving the charm and history of her classic design.
A 25-metre steel catamaran, Discovery One is designed for comfort, stability, and adventure. With four spacious levels, she provides a luxurious yet intimate setting for just 22 passengers. The vessel offers an abundance of recreational space, including a comfortable, air-conditioned lounge with a licensed bar, an alfresco dining area, and a rooftop sun deck that provides panoramic 360-degree views of the Kimberley’s breathtaking landscape—complete with a rooftop spa for ultimate relaxation.
Thanks to her shallow draft and exceptional stability, Discovery One can navigate hidden gems and remote areas that larger vessels simply can’t access. This includes inland waterways and some of the Kimberley’s most secluded coastal treasures. Her unique design also allows us to hug the coastline, sailing through smooth, sheltered waters that ensure a comfortable journey and easy access to extraordinary land excursions. The result is a truly personalised and intimate exploration of one of the world’s most pristine wildernesses.
Our cruise packages have a 10 kg per person luggage limit (camera bag plus duffel bag). To help reduce luggage weight, we provide many essentials onboard, including high-quality linen, soft towels, beach towels, Salus Organic shampoo, conditioner and body wash, as well as hairdryers and sustainable sunscreen from Feel Good Inc. We also supply insect repellent from Good Riddance and Lemon Myrtle Fragrances and walking sticks for your comfort. For a full list of recommended items to bring, please refer to the Cruise Guide located at the footer of our website. To make your journey even more convenient, we offer a complimentary daily laundry service onboard, provided by our friendly and professional hostesses.
We have the capacity to accommodate up to 22 guests. In the past, we've had the pleasure of hosting various types of gatherings, including travel groups, and birthday celebrations. Regardless of your occasion, we are well-equipped to meet your group's needs. For additional details, please reach out to us at bookings@discoveryone.com.au. Special discounts are available for charter bookings.