All rooms are ensuited with ducted air conditioning. All meals, snacks, fruit, coffee/tea and tours included. Come aboard and relax at the fully licensed Batavia Saloon Bar or Barefoot Bar on the top deck.

Prices (per person twin share)

14 day Geraldton to BroomeLower Deck Single Bunks $5,320 per person twin shareDouble Bed Staterooms $7,050 per person twin shareKing Bed Deluxe Staterooms $7,860 per person twin share

14 days Broome to Darwin and reverseLower Deck Single Bunks $8,500 per person twin shareDouble Bed Staterooms $10,500 per person twin shareKing Bed Deluxe Staterooms $12,500 per person twin share

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We hope you can join us soon for fine food and an eco-tour of this amazing archipelago. Testimonials from passengers on previous cruises can be seen on our website www.ecoabrolhos.com.au. Contact us for our information booklet and our 5 day itinerary. Thank you and we look forward to having you onboard. Kind regards Eco Abrolhos Crew Jay Cox Phone: 0427 386 307 Office Phone: ( 08 ) 9964 5101 Email: ecoabrolhos@westnet.com.auwww.ecoabrolhos.com.au

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Passenger Information

whatisincluded? The following is all included in the price of your cruise.

Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner Tea and coffee from servery Filtered fresh water All tours Minimal fishing equipment available - All tackle must be purchased or BYO. You are welcome to bring your own fishing equipment Beach towels All linen supplied

whatisnotincluded?Alcohol (We have a licensed bar open from 10am til midnight, drinks will be charged to your room, strictly no BYO)Soft drink, bottled water and expresso coffees - available at the Batavia bar all dayFishing tackle can be purchased from the purser

whattobring? Bathers Rash shirt Sunburn cream Sunglasses Hat Closed in shoes for walks. (Will possibly get wet). Thongs and Crocs acceptableCamera

Boarding&departuretimes

We will arrange to pick up all guests and bring them to the vessel at 4pm on the day of departure where we will serve sunset nibbles and drinks on the top deck.On the last day of the cruise, we ask guests to settle their room accounts prior to arriving back. The Purser will have your account finalized and payment is accepted via EFT or cash.

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vesselinductionAll guest must have an induction onboard Eco Abrolhos prior to departure. This will be conducted to all guests that arrive the afternoon prior to departure at around 5pm.

whatisavailableonboard? A small gift shop is located at the bar. Some items available for purchase are sunburn cream, tooth brushes, toothpaste, shaving items, shampoo, conditioner, Eco Abrolhos shirts and caps. A fully licenced bar. Beer, wine, spirits, soft drink, bottled water and expresso coffees are available at the Batavia bar located in the Saloon. An account will be set up and purchases will be charged to your room for the duration of the cruise. Settlement of the account is required before disembarking the vessel.

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CabinsAll cabins on Eco Abrolhos are air-conditioned and include an ensuited (toilet, basin and shower) Available are single bunk cabins (6), king single bunk cabins (4), double bed bunk cabin (1), stateroom cabins (2) and deluxe stateroom cabins (6) Below is the layout of the 3 accommodation decks

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SingleBunkcabinsinclude

2 single beds Wardrobe and drawers Toilet, shower and basin

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KingSingleBunkcabinsinclude

2 king single beds Wardrobe and drawers Toilet, shower and basin

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Stateroomcabinsinclude

1 double bed Dresser Wardrobe and drawers Toilet, shower and basin

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deluxeStateroomcabinsinclude

1 queen bed Dresser Desk Wardrobe and drawers Toilet, shower and basin

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Maindeck 20 Stateroom 21 King Single Bunks 22 Triple Cabin 23 King Single Bunks 24 Single Bunks 25 Deluxe Stateroom 26 Stateroom 27 Single Bunks

Lowerdeck 30 Single Bunks 31 Single Bunks 32 Single Bunks 33 King Single Bunks 34 King Single Bunks 35 Single Bunks

Upperdeck14 Deluxe Stateroom 15 Deluxe Stateroom 16 Deluxe Stateroom 17 Deluxe Stateroom 18 Deluxe Stateroom

At 4pm we board our vessel for the start of our journey. After settling into your cabin it’s time to enjoy a champagne and nibble’s on the top deck as we set sail and see the first of many magnificent sunsets.

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dAY3Wake up to the magnificent rock bluffs that is Raft Point. Whilst enjoying a sumptuous breakfast we head to Montgomery Reef, the largest single reef structure in the southern hemisphere at over 350 square kms. Here we will cruise through the channel in tenders and try to count the hundreds of turtles, rays, sharks and a chance sighting of a dugong.

Afterwards, it is back across Doubtful Bay for another great swim and the first of many chances to catch an elusive Barramundi or two.

We wake this morning to a beautiful cooked breakfast as we cross the Buccaneer Archipelago, home of a thousand islands. Cruising past the last outposts of civilisation and prepare for our first swim in the aptly named Crocodile Creek! Don’t be concerned, there are no crocodiles! After a refreshing swim in a beautiful waterhole it’s time to set sail for one of the world’s greatest natural wonders – The Horizontal Waterfalls. Be amazed at the sheer immensity of the falls and we have an **optional tour here to take a high speed boat ride through the falls and wonder at the power of nature’s force as millions of litres of water pours through each minute.

In the afternoon, we wander towards Raft Point and the opportunity to spot whales whilst enjoying the sunset from the top deck.

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dAY4For those keen enough this morning we trek up the side of Raft Point for a look at some great Wandjina art and learn a little history of the area. Then it’s onward towards Freshwater Cove and its exquisite art gallery run by the locals. Buy a lasting memento and an **option is to go on a bush tucker tour to really feel the spirit of “Country”.

We spend the afternoon watching the sun dip in the west, looking for whales and wondering – does life get any better than this!

dAY5History lesson this morning! Today we learn where not to try and establish a settlement in the Kimberley. We explore the ruins of Camden Harbour and hear the tragic tale of those who came and ultimately perished in trying to tame this harsh but beautiful country.

In the afternoon we again set out to try and catch the Golden Barra or for those who want to relax, let’s lie on the sun lounges on the top deck with a good book!

Into the void we go! Well into the Basin actually – St George’s Basin, the mouth of the Prince Regent River and onto the King’s Cascade Falls. Here we will enjoy a swim in a huge crystal clear pool at the top of the falls.

This afternoon sees us heading down the river into another glorious sunset and to our next destination.

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dAY8Today sees us leave early in the morning and head towards the Mitchell River. Along the way we will call into Bigge Island for a swim and explore some beach front caves. Here we will view some more Wandjina Art, and a burial site of one of the Wunambal people. Once in the Mitchell River we will chase the elusive Big Barra to see who catches the biggest fish of a lifetime!

The Hunter River – more sightseeing, fishing and for those who wish to see this great country from the air, today is your chance. There is an **option to take a helicopter ride to the mighty Mitchell Falls and this is highly recommended.

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dAY9The Mighty Mitchell! For those needing to stretch their legs we will walk to a fabulous waterhole and wash the heat of the day away after we have again tried our hand at mudcrabbing and fishing.

In the afternoon, it is off to a very special part of the Kimberley.

dAY11Having left behind the past in Vansittart Bay, this morning we wake to one of the great Kimberley icons, The King George River. We will marvel at the length and breadth of this great gorge as we meander our way to the highest single drop waterfall in Western Australia. Be sure to have your cameras ready as there will be photo opportunities around every bend. Those with fitness can try and climb to the top of the falls for a truly spectacular view.

An afternoon fish, swim or beach walk before we set off to our last destination.

dAY12Perhaps the most beautiful river in the Kimberley – The Berkeley! Wonder as to how the great Eco Abrolhos can fit down this gorge. You can almost touch the sides. Once at its end we are off in the tenders for a sight see and then a swim and one last chance at that big Barra. After lunch we will cruise back down to the mouth and spend the afternoon looking at Casuarina Falls, beachcombing, swimming, fishing or just plain relaxing on the top deck watching our last Kimberley sunset.

dAY10Vansittart Bay – the place to gaze upon and wonder who left the incredible rock art known as Bradshaws. Over 20,000 years old and shrouded in mystery! Theorize as to how they came to be! We will also view more recent WWII history, hear about secret air bases and see the bomber which crashed during the war. Somewhere during the day we will have a refreshing swim and relax on a beach.

Seafood

We pride ourselves on our fresh seafood cuisine, caught daily and prepared for you by our onboard chef.

Please note that this itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions.

dAY13Today we leave the Berkeley and set course for the Port of Darwin. Now is the time for swapping emails, exchanging photos and planning more adventures with all our new found friends. Games will be held in the lounge area.

dAY14Well its 8 am and all too soon it’s time to say “Au Revoir” for surely we will meet again. Our once in a lifetime experience is over for now as we disembark at the Port of Darwin.

**Option – All optional tours are an additional expense. Please contact us for current pricing.

Eco Abrolhos Accommodation 14 Falmouth Close, Geraldton, WA 6530 Jay Cox Phone: 0427 386 307 Office Phone: ( 08 ) 9964 5101 Email: ecoabrolhos@westnet.com.au www.ecoabrolhos.com.au