I Test Out Expedition Cruising The Kimberley Australia

[@Frenchiesonthego]

I'm a good person, I won't feel jealousy... I'm a good person, I won't feel jealousy... I'm a good person, I won't feel jealousy... I'm a good person, I won't feel jealousy... ... GOD DAMN IT, I'M SO JEALOUS ! (Nice video as always Gary, outstanding landscapes. It must have been such a wonderful experience)

[@sheismymom]

lol same

[@ilovesparky13]

Jealousy doesn’t make you a bad person tf

[@francesgill8621]

@Frenchiesonthego yes, especially after I checked Seabourn rates for this trip. Cheapest cabin for a solo is $20,000!

[@Frenchiesonthego]

@@francesgill8621 holy sh…!

😂😂😂

[@davidjames6879]

Great video, Gary. Quite a departure from the usual. Perhaps more like this in the future; your experiences and comentary about the locales and excursions.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it. The vlog style videos do not do well for me and much fewer people watch them versus my usual videos, but those that do, like you, seem to enjoy this approach and so I will likely do more of these. I think they work best in more unusual places and itineraries like this (and one I did for Greenland and Canadian Arctic). Though they get about a third of views at most than there. But that could also be as not what most people want or expect from me. But maybe if I do more of them they may build more of a following for these too.

[@mimikarenbryant7325]

WoW! What a unique collection of experiences! Thanks for taking us along to this remote part of the world and explaining in detail! Your style of filming and delivery is exceptional!

[@susanr.562]

Ditto!!

[@margaretlm]

I love those types of trips that get one close to nature and I am a bit of a geology and history buff so it looks to be right up my alley. Thank you for taking us on this adventure and for adding another trip to my bucket list!

[@1957DLT]

I really loved this travel vlog: more about the areas you visited than onboard ammenities. My husband and I are coming up to a 25th Anniversary next year, and Australia/new Zealand/South Pacific is solidly on our bucket list. This gives us something to add to the itinerary.

[@cassierichardson1966]

Love that you came to visit Oz, never thought I’d see a video of you down here, we don’t have many cruising options and most are small vessels like this one which do some amazing stuff in the top end

[@phoeb3z1]

Thank you Gary for a wonderful vicarious adventure! I appreciate the effort you go to to share it with us, I hope to experience it for myself one day, if possible ❤

[@crazyelf1]

It seems that the smaller tours are far more unique than the large ships because they can go where the larger ships don't go.

[@chriswilliams6568]

Exactly, but at a huge extra cost, too rich for my blood.

[@donhargrave5376]

We've toured the Kimberly on a cruise. There are 3star plus up to 5 star cruises with comforts and prices to match. Our cruise was a very small one with SUPERB guides and itinerary. We've also heard a 5 star passenger saying the best thing of their cruise was the food! You go for the adventure. (We've also driven through the Kimberley, around it and flown over it. We are not Aussies.)

[@quicksilver2510]

I'm a 60 year old Australian, and only visited Western Australia for the first time last year. I took a Princess cruise from Perth the Kimberly's and back. It's a stunning area of the world, but very remote.

[@garysheppard4028]

There are quite a few companies operating Kimberley cruises now. Some are Australian and some are foreign owned. For legal reasons the foreign ones have to go outside of Australian territorial waters and then back in whereas Australian ones can hug the coast. That's why some go out to Ashmore reef while others don't.

[@WendyS18]

Thank you for sharing this fascinating video Gary, great work as always!

[@valdadoyle7214]

Great rundown of your trip Gary. The geology of the area looks spectacular. Thank you for sharing this special part of the world

[@karlstriepe8050]

Gary! I love this! You are so close to dropping the past-tense review video for the present-tense vlog, like Trek Trendy, Kara and Nate, Paul Lucas, etc. As a fan of those channels, I'm thrilled!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it. These vlog style videos do not do well for me and much fewer people watch them versus my usual videos, but those that do, like you, seem to enjoy this approach and so I will likely experiment and do more of these. I think they work best in more unusual places and itineraries like this (and one I did for Greenland and Canadian Arctic). Though they get at best about a third of views at most than there. But that could also be as not what most people want or expect from me. But maybe if I do more of them they may build more of a following for these too.

[@cathyh1680]

Wonderful! When it is dryer and water levels lower you see more that is revealed that you don't see when the water is up, and in that kind of location that is a bonus.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Tips for Travelers • Gary: I really enjoyed this format. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. I learned a lot, too.

[@_echobravo]

I really enjoyed the destination guide. Always appreciate cruise stops which aren’t the Caribbean or big city Mediterranean. Love to see more like this. 👍🏽

[@shumandaniele]

Agree, this looks like an area really under the radar. Of course, for those of us in the western hemisphere, it's much more difficult (expensive) to get there, which is probably why I'd never heard of it until recently.

[@ElisaArrigo]

We were fortunate to do a 12 day Kimberley cruise two years ago. Our cruise boat was very small- only 22 of us and 6 crew. Being such a small boat we were able to go up many of the rivers. For us the Horizontal Falls was one of the highlights of the cruise.

[@MissNCGirl]

That's my type of cruise and I'm adding it to my "bucket list". I just have to win the lottery now!! The horizontal falls were beautiful. It's too bad several of the passengers didn't appreciate them. Thank you for sharing, Gary!

[@Leo-vk6qm]

I'm Australian and have only met a handfull of people that have been to that region, it's very remote. Closest most Aussies have come is flying over it on the way to Bali...lol. Would be nice to see more of the ship, it looks impressive.

[@brigidconroy2111]

Absolutely stunning

[@CoffeeCupVT]

This was fascinating - it's an adventure few of us have the opportunity to go on - and fewer still will in 2026. The rock formations are so strange. Thanks so much for all your videos, which are always enjoyable!

[@CruiseDude1]

Gary, Where the hell is the buffet and the ice skating show?

[@lucydeboxer2565]

🤣

[@RiverDanube]

It’s an incredible nature place to visit. So expensive but there are all sorts of reasons for that.

[@betsy6046]

What an amazing and beautiful trip.

[@nelluke]

Fantastic overview of such a unique area. Thank you so much! Sorry you had to suffer injuries (and indignities) for our voyeuristic pleasure ❤

[@evelyngrammar]

Thank you for the detailed and thoughtful report of this adventure cruise.

[@Deltarious]

The shot at 4:05 is great, it makes it look like 'your' ship, and the attire is helping a lot as those who've watched Yacht tours might agree

[@Philipk65]

Seems like a fantastic trip Gary. Good to see you in Australia. The Kimberly region and a lot of Western Australia is among the oldest land mass in the world. Australia is the oldest continent.

[@MarkShanks-r9k]

very interesting I have never heard of any of those places thank you

[@mike-yo8qj]

Wow.. guests are standing up! Viking's zodiak and SOB operators would be freaking out.

[@COLINJELY]

A flight in a Mallard is on my Bucket List

[@Dave_Sisson]

There are so few flying boats with a proper hull left. Basic float planes just aren't the same.

[@LibbyRal]

What a fascinating and. unusual cruise. I think my favorite falls were at Montgomery Reef. Probably the other would have been more impressive during rainy season, but those lovely dancing sprite s at Montgomery reef stole my heart.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

What a video! The visuals are totally amazing! I like the look of the ship, rare for me to admire a modern ship! Thank you for a truly epic video! 👍

[@tipsfortravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :-)

[@cGousha]

A very good use of your journal materiel! I'm happy to see the updates you make for us Patreon subscribers, distilled down to give a taste for all the others. I approve!

[@SoloonaCruise]

Absolutely lovely vlog. It is good to see the region from this side. Was it what you expected?

[@Mzladiie226]

This trip looks amazing. You are blessed. I will have to live vicariously through you. I would never be able to afford such a trip. Thank you for sharing.

[@sheismymom]

Australia is my dream vacation there's no place like Oz, there's no place like Oz.

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Our government is busy trying to change that! I thought that I would introduce some politics, my apologies!

[@texasboy5117]

We find Seabourn has some of the best land excretions out there. Not cheap but "bucket list" trips.

[@GayesyJ]

I’m an Aussie and I’ve never been there. YET!! 😊 How amazing! What an experience! Thanks so much for sharing, Gary! ☺️

[@benpuss]

Would love that trip!

[@bryantsteury8910]

lol of course the one time it’s on film is the time you trip. Thankfully you’re ok!

[@taxatty1956]

Gary, great job as always. A warning for those who do a Kimberley cruise on Silversea, that line doesn't always let you snorkel at Ashmore Reef, without giving a particular reason--a major disappointment for us on an otherwise very enjoyable trip.

[@Sydney2217]

Thanks for your review .I am a fan . You have saved me some money . This trip or similar has been on my list for years .

[@Bill_N_ATX]

That looks like an amazing cruise, with amazing excursions and sights. I can only imagine that the cost in the end will be equally amazing. I went for 10 days to the Galapagos and while expensive, it was worth every penny. The animals and sights that are unique to the location are worth it. Sadly, its popularity could be its undoing. So the only want to keep down the number of visitors is to increase the price and price out the would be visitors. We went 15 years ago and it was still reasonable. It’s now a lot, lot more. But if you have the available cash, well worth it. Sadly, Ecuador itself isn’t really safe at the moment, but I’m sure the islands are OK. This trip looks equally interesting. Just need a zodiac full of cash to pay for it.

[@julieorr9382]

Thank you for sharing these amazing videos, Gary! ❤ Extraordinary!

[@shumandaniele]

You see similar effects as the "horizontal falls" in Anchorage, AK, in the narrow inlets when the tide comes in. People actually surf it.

[@lesleekahler6514]

Thanks for the great video

[@glendahill]

what an excellent vid, so much information!

[@benpuss]

Are you posting a cabin/ship tour?

[@tipsfortravellers]

Yes will be

[@susanrnbc]

This AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your incredible adventure! Have you ever ridden the tides in the Bay of Fundy in Canada? One of the most exciting experiences of my (younger😅) life!

[@DavidRavell-q8j]

Loved this format Gary thankyou

[@meggmegg6656]

Thank you for vlogging your trip so well! It is beautiful there.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@pumpkin462]

Wow, incredible cruise. I’ve never even heard about this place

[@thaodo870]

❤ You’re an inspiration

[@carolynmcgrailwarner9349]

Hi from NC USA! AMAZING! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO!

[@JayCAlan]

looks amazing thanks!

[@shumandaniele]

We're thinking of going to Australia for the 2028 eclipse. In my research, it looked like the Kimberley area (specifically, Doon Doon Station) would be the ideal site. I've heard that there are cruises in the area that we could do in conjunction with that, so I was very keen on watching your report. Thanks!

[@XadackaPhotography]

hey gary, lovely video, you don’t sound yourself, i hope all is well in your world ❤

[@barbaralazier8352]

Just fantastic

[@bmofano]

love it Gary

[@JoanneConklin-x1h]

Now I want to go there! Thanks, Gary!

[@carolinecaiger6717]

Wow! What a total experience!

[@steinrich56]

Well done------top video..!!

[@idl9ave419]

Really enjoyed this tour of an area of the world I'm unlikely to ever see (though for market research folks, I have sailed on Seabourn's expedition ships and I have been to Darwin). Thanks to Gary for these occasional diversions from his usual cruise line-focused video's.

[@francesgill8621]

The horizontal falls seem reminiscent of the waters in Halifax or was that St. John's in Nova Scotia.

[@Spiragon]

Probably "Reversing Falls" in Saint John, New Brunswick. I can't remember if it works the same way but it has rapids that change directions with the tides

[@francesgill8621]

@@Spiragon that's it. I went on a Holland cruise there last year. Got my ports mixed up.

[@jaredheng3442]

Love this video format Gary! Hope you can do more of these if the opportunity arises👍

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks. These vlog-style videos do not get anything near the views of my tips and review videos but those who enjoy them seem to like these a lot, so will keep doing them when makes sense for the trip as also fun to make as something different for me too

[@jaredheng3442]

@@tipsfortravellers as long as you enjoy making them that’s all that matters

[@HeatherTravels]

I really like this type of video!

[@gratefultube]

Fascinating part of the world ! Would love to see a (discreet) video of yours from Naturist Island !

[@sailorato]

The Horizontal Falls are very similar to the Reversing Falls in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The gap is bigger in SJ, the push/pull is between the 30 foot tide range and the Saint John River. Saint John is a cruise port destination for East Coast Fall Colour Cruises. New England to Quebec City or Montreal usually.

[@AMcC-Edinburgh]

Interesting and helpful video Gary. I find this type of content and your other on ship reviews to be more interesting / useful than your various tips or dos and don'ts ones. We watch them all but definitely prefer the more specific, on the ground (ship) material which helps us identify future trips. Happy travels...

[@kp8740]

Fascinating!

[@lovelearning7467]

You are brave, a good communicator and amazing!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thank you so much!

[@caractacus22]

Outstanding!

[@mjfluidart]

Delightful!!

[@sparklepea]

The zodiacs wouldn’t be powerful enough for horizontal falls at the peak of the tidal flow. I’ve done the tour with the main company there and different water height between either side of the gap was very evident and quite thrilling as was swimming with nurse sharks at the main base pontoon boat

[@justinsimmonds5674]

What an adventure that looked like!

[@admranger]

Great video! I hope you have a follow up with details of the ship experience as well. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is curious, but I didn't see a lot of washroom options on the tours. Care to elaborate for those of us who need to "go" more frequently than we'd like to?

[@gatewayz75]

Great video thanks so much 😊

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks for watching!

[@miriamfossett2558]

So very beautiful!

[@TimK2646]

Simply Truly amazing adventure. Thank you

[@TWSmith42]

Thank you. That's not a trip I will ever be able to afford, based on flight costs alone. Sigh. Also, I see you did not have the chance to document any drop bears, which I would have loved. (Few trees on your itinerary.)

[@kens805]

Where were most (or some) of the other passengers from and where did the cruise originate and or end??

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Thank you Gary for an excellent video. You convinced me that a cruise like this is the last thing that I want to do! I would find it totally boring. I prefer streets, castles, art galleries, cafes and bars! A lot of people will have my guts for garters for saying this. Wishing you all the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@tipsfortravellers]

Yes, my parter followed me while I was on the trip and watched this, and was glad they had not come :-) They really would not have enjoyed it....

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Yes, it’s a special trip, but not for everyone. However, I very much appreciated and enjoyed your video…as usual. I am looking forward to your next one.

[@lynnfranklin5098]

Magnificent trip.

[@kestag2110]

Looks like an interesting experience ❤

[@andrewberg1691]

Nice one, especially on the excursions. More info about the shipboard experience would be helpful.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks, yes that video is to come

[@cherylreid9165]

During the wet season(November to April), the falls in the Top End of Australia are magnificent, but the heat and the humidity are so oppressive! Up to 98%. There is no way that you could travel on land to these destinations during that period, and even when flying in, your energy is sapped, especially for those unused to the conditions. The views and the skies are spectacular though.

[@CarolPartridge-ix4cc]

You could have had a much more intensive experience if you had gone with the Australian company, Coral Expeditions. They go further into mangroves and along rivers that are too far for zodiacs. The Kimberley is such a unique and wonderful area.

[@adjmm]

It would be nice to get a tour of your boat.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Yes will be a video on that to follow!

[@scottneusen9601]

Lookin' sharp!

[@karenjensen2345]

Looks similar to the Galapagos.

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video as always!! Have you cruised in Greenland, northern Canada and the Northwest passage??

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks. Yes I have done Greenland and Canadian Arctic and did a vlog version of that trip too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m33Ki5V5qZdsodk

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@tipsfortravellers thank you

[@khardy1801]

I’d love to do this trip. Even with living in Australia, not sure we’ll be able to afford it anytime soon

[@adjmm]

I’m exhausted 😂

[@elmarko9318]

I watched a video of yours where you recommended some sites to help with port research. I can't seem to find it. Could you provide a link to that video so I can share it with my brother who's taking a cruise in Nov?

[@brucefay5126]

In Bill Bryson’s “In a Sunburned Country” he spend the first 100 pages describing all of the things in Australia that can kill you. :-)

[@lisacraze1]

Gary, this was such a fascinating trip. Curious why you put such a short video together?

[@stevec9669]

I didn't know there are so many special things to see in Darwin. Are there local tours taking you to those places but not taking a cruise?👍👍👍

[@dakashades]

The Kimberley coast is hundreds of kilometres west of Darwin. Can’t be done by day trips. The only way to see the area from the sea is by a cruise. You can also see different parts of the Kimberley via 4x4 vehicle along The Gibb River Road. It’s very remote. Check out Google Maps. The cruise ships usually go between Darwin (Northern Territory) and Broome (Western Australia) you’ll need to fly into one and out of the other. It’s not cheap, but sensational if you like an active cruise.

[@gbear8207]

I should not even watch this as I cannot afford Seabourn. 😂

[@sqgallacher]

Just priced this cruise out $30,000 canadian for 10 days for 2 people