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Great Escape Charter Company, Kimberley, Western Australia © The Great Escape Charter Company

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Guide to Cruising the Kimberley

True North Adventure Cruises, The Kimberley, WA © True North Adventure Cruises

True North Adventure Cruises, The Kimberley, Western Australia © True North Adventure Cruises

Great Escape Charter Company, Kimberley, WA © The Great Escape Charter Company

Great Escape Charter Company, Kimberley, Western Australia © The Great Escape Charter Company

Silversea Cruises, the Kimberley, NT © NT Photo Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises, the Kimberley, Northern Territory © NT Photo Silversea Cruises

When to go

April and May are generally regarded as the best times to visit the Kimberley, as waterfalls are in full force after the wet season. However, any time within the cruising season (April to October) is bound to be special. 

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Eco Abrolhos Cruises, Kimberley, WA © Eco Abrolhos

Eco Abrolhos Cruises, Kimberley, Western Australia © Eco Abrolhos

APT Kimberley Expedition Cruising, Kimberley, WA © Graham Werner

APT Kimberley Expedition Cruising, Kimberley, Western Australia © Graham Werner

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Horizontal Falls Houseboat, the Kimberley, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia

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YOTSPACE, Kimberley, Western Australia © YOTSPACE

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