Eco Adventure & Fishing Tours
Vast, rugged, adventurous and one of the most amazing areas in the world. To see, experience and really enjoy this beautiful area, all you need to do is allow yourself time. There are places and gorges you can only dream of, adventures you think only other people experience. To find all this you only need to come with One Tide Charters and let owner operator Greg Prouse show you the most beautiful backyard in the world.
With the benefit of a host with local knowledge, a passion for adventure and the most incredible sense of humour, you are assured your cruise to the Buccaneer Archipelago will be a rewarding and memorable experience.
Whilst itinerary and departure & return dates can be altered to suit individual client preferences, One Tide Charters offers a range of cruises from 5 to 12 days (see itineraries for more details).
12 Day Kimberley Coast Explorer
The ultimate cruise experience is One Tide Charters’ 12 day Kimberley Coast Explorer cruise which combines the major Buccaneer Archipelago icons of the Prince Regent River, Sale River, Montgomery Reef and the Horizontal Waterfalls. During the 12 days there is ample time to incorporate land excursions, with time to relax on secluded beaches.
Five Day Horizontal Waterfall Adventure
The standard five day tour is a wonderful introduction to the wonders of the Buccaneer Archipelago and the benefits of a beach camping adventure. During the five days you will visit the Horizontal Waterfalls and other places including the Inland Sea; Cascade, Crawford, Cone, Strickland and Talbot Bays; Cockatoo Island; Silica Beach; Crocodile Creek, Phil & Marian at Silvergull; Hells Gate and Whirlpool Passage.
During any of the tours you will get to see some of the most pristine wilderness the Kimberley Region has to offer, and will include spectacular waterfalls, crystal clear swimming holes, mangrove lined creek beds, lush rainforest vegetation and multi colour rock formations, along with a vast array of bird and marine life.
Customise Your Own Cruise to the Buccaneer Archipelago
Being a smaller niche operator, One Tide Charters is able to customise tours and offer exclusive use of the vessel for extended tours. For example One Tide Charters has previously done an exclusive tour of 21 days duration for only two passengers. This trip traced the activities of the early explorer William Parker King and his vessel the Mermaid from 1817 – 1822. Using information contained in Marsden Horden’s book ‘King of the Australian Coast’, the itinerary for the 21 days incorporated finding places of significance as described in the text and included indigenous rock art and carvings left by these early explorers.
Activities can include fishing; swimming; sight seeing & exploring; mud crabbing; oystering; beach walking; bathing in fresh water rock pools; bush and reef walking; and observing the bird and marine life of the Buccaneer Archipelago. Participants are free to take part in as many activities as they feel comfortable, or if you're looking for a lazy idyllic break, you are welcome to sit back and just enjoy the scenery. The skipper and deck hand are more than happy to bait your fishing line, remove and fillet your fish, or catch and prepare the mud crabs for cooking. Your participation is welcomed although not essential.
Your Beach Camp - Accommodation is ‘one star’ under a million stars. In the evening you will camp on a secluded beach, where you are provided with a swag and mozzie dome. Table and chairs are also provided. The deckhand will help you set up your mozzie dome, light the campfire and provide any further assistance you may need
Your Meals - Kimberley Explorer has well appointed kitchen facilities including 4 fridge / freezers, gas stove with hot plates and griller, microwave oven and deck side BBQ. The catch of the day makes for superb cuisine. However for those that prefer alternatives to fresh seafood, alternative cooked meals are provided. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on "Kimberley Explorer." For those early risers, there are always provisions to have that peaceful cup of tea or coffee as you watch the sun rise. Morning and afternoon tea is also provided.
Shower & Toilet Facilities - Essential comforts are well catered for with male & female showers and toilets (with hot and cold water). With 1000 litres of water storage and a desalinator, beach camping while cruising the Kimberley coast has just become a whole lot more appealing.
Electrical Supply - To ensure the sounds of silence are preserved, Kimberley Explorer is fitted with solar panels and deep cycle batteries providing the vessels electrical supply. A 240 volt inverter is also available for charging camera batteries and small appliances.
