July 14, 2025
14 departures between May and August 2027 aboard Le Jacques-Cartier, Le Soleal
PONANT EXPLORATIONS has launched sales for its 2027 Kimberley season, opening with seven departures between May and August 2027 aboard the modern and purpose-built small expedition ships Le Jacques-Cartier and Le Soléal.
Read More…June 23, 2025
With the 50m Paspaley Pearl, the operator can access 75% more of the region
While Kimberley cruising has become a popular way to experience this remote wilderness, Pearl Expeditions is now offering rare access to the 75% of the region that remains beyond standard routes.
Read More…June 2, 2025
The offer also extends to two departures of a West Coast itinerary
PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Fly, Stay & Cruise package for the 2026 Kimberley season is now available for booking offering a “seamless” way to discover the region’s rugged beauty.
Read More…May 14, 2025
Belinda Hindmarsh, Deputy CEO Global Business details brand’s core drivers
PONANT’s 2IC, Belinda Hindmarsh has revealed the “magic recipe” to the Aussie and Kiwi traveller market’s success in the Australia and New Zealand market.
Read More…May 8, 2025
Only four voyages across 37 days remain available in first 70-day expedition season
Pearl Expeditions, the operator of the soon-to-launch boutique motor yacht, Paspaley Pearl, has unveiled its initial Calendar of Expeditions, providing insight on the 25 expedition itineraries and pricing, for voyages commencing in late July 2025 through to April 2026.
Read More…April 16, 2025
Both of its vessels have been revamped
True North has unveiled a major $3 million dollar makeover of its small boat fleet, True North and True North II, with both vessels now primed for the 2025 sailing season.
Read More…April 15, 2025
30-guest luxury motor-yacht to operate under new brand, Pearl Expeditions
Sarina Bratton AM’s “passion project” of the past few years, the luxury motor yacht PASPALEY PEARL, will now launch independently in July 2025. The refitted vessel will commence service in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
Read More…August 15, 2024
Kimberley and Pacific program hoped to relaunch in 2026
Swan Hellenic is optimistic it will have its launch vessel, SH Minerva, rejoin its fleet in the next 12-18 months, enabling the cruise company to revive its stalled Kimberley program, LATTE can exclusively reveal.
Read More…July 24, 2024
One-stop packages offered across 18 departures from May-September 2025
PONANT has unveiled a brand-new Fly, Stay & Cruise package available across 18 departures from May to September 2025 onboard PONANT Explorer Le Jacques-Cartier and sistership Le Soléal including two new round-trip itineraries from Darwin.
Read More…July 10, 2024
New digital guide to PONANT’s 30-guest expedition yacht, launching January 2025
PASPALEY PEARL by PONANT has released its inaugural digital brochure, detailing the transformative experiences curated for the 30-guest expedition yacht. Commencing operations in January 2025 the new boutique yacht will feature a new immersive level of expeditions when operating through East Indonesia, The Kimberley and Papua New Guinea.
Read More…June 18, 2024
Tourism Western Australia showcases the wonders of the west
Tourism Western Australia hosted a group of travel advisors and partners from the East Coast to experience the wonders of the East Kimberley region last week.
Read More…June 11, 2024
Seabourn expedition vessel sails into Darwin for the first time
Seabourn Pursuit entered Australian waters for the first time, sailing into Darwin in the Northern Territory this morning [11 June 2024]. The arrival of Seabourn’s second of two expedition ships marks the start of the cruise line’s highly-anticipated inaugural season in the Kimberley region, which commences on 12 June when the ship sets sail on the first of six 10-day voyages between Darwin and Broome from June to August 2024.
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