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ULTRA-LUXURY EXPEDITIONS
Scenic Discovery Yachts
Pair the raw grandeur of the Kimberley with world-class, ultra-luxury cruising aboard Scenic’s Discovery Yachts. Designed for up to 200 guests with an expert Discovery Team, onboard helicopters and a Zodiac fleet, experience remote coastal gorges and tidal waterfalls in uncompromising comfort.
RETURNING TO THE KIMBERLEY IN 2028
Two helicopters, a submersible and a Discovery Team
Returning to Australia’s northwest coast in 2028, Scenic’s Discovery Yachts unite 6-star coastal cruising with dual-helicopter access and an expert expedition team. Experience the raw scale of the Kimberley in complete, uncompromised comfort.
6-Star ultra-luxury
World-class design and technology
Onboard helicopters
Scenic Neptune submersible
Fleet
Scenic's Kimberley Fleet
The only Kimberley expeditions to offer guests the opportunity to board helicopters right on the ship's deck, Scenic has considered travellers' every last desire for a perfect journey.
Generously sized suites, endless gourmet dining options and a fleet of helicopters, Scenic Eclipse II offers unrivalled services and amenities on each and every sailing.
AN UNRIVALLED PERSPECTIVE
A smarter, more dynamic way to explore
What sets Scenic apart in the Kimberley is total flexibility. Rather than sticking to a rigid pre-printed schedule, each morning’s itinerary is designed fresh by the Discovery Team based on tides, wind, and swell. Whether soaring over Mitchell Falls by helicopter or navigating tidal channels by Zodiac, every day is optimised for the best possible wilderness encounters.
BUILT FOR THE COAST
Scenic flightseeing and coastal navigation
Equipped with dual Airbus H130-T2 helicopters and a fleet of Zodiacs, Scenic Eclipse II expands your reach across Australia’s last frontier. Custom-built for quiet operation and maximum visibility, the onboard aircraft lifts off directly from the top deck, taking you beyond the reach of standard coastal vessels.
A NEW DIMENSION OF TRAVEL
Life onboard
When cruising through the Kimberley, the difference is in the details. Innovative world-class ship design and low guest numbers allow multiple daily excursions led by an expert Discovery Team of up to 20 specialists.
Keeping their guest numbers to 200 allows for multiple landings each day for more in-depth exploration by Zodiac, kayak and stand-up paddleboard at these magnificent, restricted landing sites. Your Discovery Team of up to 20 experts will lead you, providing enduring insights and guiding you in creating life-changing memories in the Kimberley.
Planning your voyage
FAQs about Scenic in the Kimberley
Scenic doesn't return to the Kimberley until 2028, so some elements of the adventure are still taking shape. Here's what we can confirm today, and a conversation with one of our specialists will take you further.
Scenic Eclipse II is scheduled to return to the Kimberley in 2028, after last sailing the coast in 2024. Exact departure dates for the 2028 season haven't yet been released.
All ten dining venues, unlimited premium beverages, butler service in every suite, gratuities, Wi-Fi and the Discovery Excursion and Freechoice programme, including helicopter flightseeing. Chartering one or both helicopters privately for exclusive use carries an extra cost. International airfare, pre- and post-voyage hotels and spa treatments are booked separately.
Travellers who want the coast covered by air as well as by water, and who'd rather choose each day's activity that morning than commit to a printed itinerary months out.
Excursions run in small groups rather than as one full-ship activity. Helicopters can also be chartered privately, at an extra cost, for guests who'd rather fly alone than share a departure.
There's no shore-excursion schedule fixed before departure. Each morning, the Discovery Team reads the tide, wind and conditions, then sets that day's programme: a Zodiac landing, a helicopter flight, or both, and guests choose from what's on offer.
TALK WITH A SPECIALIST
A conversation, not a commitment
Book a no-obligation discovery call, and we’ll help you learn more about Scenic and whether it’s the right line for what you’re looking to experience.