Australian Odyssey: Western Australia & The Abrolhos Islands
High above, on land and below water, the colours of the Western Australian coast seem too beautiful to be real. Remote coral reefs teem with marine life, idyllic islands fringed with powder-white beaches, bright blue skies, vivid sunsets, and sparkling night skies that are filled with a trillion stars. On this grand voyage, journey to some of the world’s most remote and ecologically important sites, places of untouched natural beauty very few people visit.
Unlike anywhere else in the world, sailing the Western Australian coastline from Broome to Busselton continuously changes while remaining constantly spectacular. Surreal views and natural colours of rich-red earth, deep green mangroves and sparkling aquamarine ocean morph under a big blue sky to dramatic cliffs, white-washed sandy beaches, golden shores and charming towns waiting to be explored. Your unforgettable voyage on board your ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, is truly all-inclusive, from extraordinary dining experiences to unrivalled discovery. Snorkel the stunning coral reefs and abundant marine life of the Rowley Shoals, swim with manta rays in Exmouth, and be mesmerised by the turquoise waters of the Dampier Archipelago. The Abrolhos Islands offer opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and exploring shipwrecks, while Busselton boasts the longest timber-piled jetty in the southern hemisphere.
Leaving from:
Broome, Western Australia
Cruise ship:
Scenic Eclipse II
Visiting:
Broome, Western Australia •
Rowley Shoals, Western Australia •
Burrup Peninsula, Dampier Archipelago •
Montebello Islands, Western Australia •
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Scenic Ocean Cruises
Scenic started out in 1986 as a coach touring specialist. In 2008, the Australian company launched their river cruise programme.
Just over a decade later, Scenic entered the world of ocean cruising. Scenic Eclipse made her debut in 2019 while sister ship, Scenic Eclipse II, set sail on her inaugural journey in April 2023.
228
Passengers
172
Crew
2021
Launched
17085t
Tonnage
168m
Length
22m
Width
17kts
Speed
8
Decks
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Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Broome, Western Australia, Australia
Day 2
Rowley Shoals, Western Australia, Australia
Day 4
Burrup Peninsula, Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia, Australia
Day 5
Montebello Islands, Western Australia, Australia
Days 6 - 7
Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia
Day 8
Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Day 9
Denham, Western Australia, Australia
Day 10
Dirk Hartog Island, Western Australia, Australia
Day 11
Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia, Australia
Day 12
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Day 13
Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Day 14
Busselton, Western Australia, Australia
Day 15
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Day 1
Broome, Western Australia, Australia
Traffic in the Broome Harbour (a very busy working harbour) is restricted, requiring special permits for all vehicles accessing the pier area. Guests are not permitted in this area on an individual basis. In order to make disembarkation as smooth as possible Silversea will be providing a group motorcoach transfer from the pier to the airport. This transfer will depart shortly after the ship is cleared. Exact timings will be communicated by the ship's staff.Guests who do not wish to go to the airport immediately following disembarkation will be transferred to Pearl Luggers, located 10 - 15 minutes from the airport, where taxis are available for hire.
Day 2
Rowley Shoals, Western Australia, Australia
Rowley Shoals is regarded as one of the most incredible diving and snorkelling locations in the world. Three coral atolls; Mermaid, Clerke and Imperieuse reefs rise near vertical, from the surrounding crystal-clear waters on the edge of the continental shelf. Spot an array of rare, wonderful and vibrant marine wildlife who live within the corals and make for an exceptional diving and snorkelling exploration. To take full advantage of the location, Le Lapérouse will spend one and a half days at the Rowley Shoals, allowing you to swim and snorkel from Zodiac®.
Day 4
Burrup Peninsula, Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia, Australia
Day 5
Montebello Islands, Western Australia, Australia
Days 6 - 7
Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia
Day 8
Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Day 9
Denham, Western Australia, Australia
Day 10
Dirk Hartog Island, Western Australia, Australia
Day 11
Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia, Australia
Day 12
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Surrounded by beaches, sun-drenched Geraldton in Western Australia is a thriving city facing the Indian Ocean. Located on the Coral Coast, the city has a friendly country town feel but is infused local history and cultural heritage. Like many coastal towns, the dining and café culture is superb and the choice of which restaurant to choose is a happy dilemma for most travellers!Celebrated for its annual display of spectacular wildflowers, Geraldton’s flora attracts visitors from all regions, with guides taking tourists on as much as 300 mile/500 kilometre round trips in order to make sure that they receive the best possible experience. A haven for visitors especially during the cooler months, the views differ year-in year-out and vary greatly depending on the rainfall. Whole fields become blanketed in colour and rare plants, such as the wreath-flower, burst into splendorous bloom. The well-informed guides keep a track of what is flowering where and visitors only have to ask to be pointed in the right direction. With over 300 species of native plants, it is only expected that insects and birds are attracted to the area. Over 120 types of bird have been classified as well as 22 types of reptile and seven types of frog. Happily, the iconic kangaroo also makes the plains their home, so visitors can expect a real Aussie welcome if they happen upon one!
Day 13
Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia
Day 14
Busselton, Western Australia, Australia
Day 15
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Ship Details
Scenic Ocean Cruises
Scenic Eclipse II
The second discovery yacht in the Scenic Eclipse fleet will set sail on her maiden voyage from Athens to Lisbon, before her debut season, when the luxury ocean cruise ship will chart its way to the European and Russian Arctic, sailing through both the White Sea and Northwest Passage.
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