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Fancy encountering a salt-water crocodile, the worlds largest reptile?

How about Zodiac-bouncing through rapidly rushing Horizontal Waterfalls the only ones on the planet?

Until recently, Australian lines, likeTrue NorthandCoral Expeditions, catered nearly exclusively to Aussie travelers.

The PONANT Le Laperouse by Hunter River and Prince Frederick Harbour on the Kimberly Coast

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Some lines, likeSeabournandScenic, will debut new vessels to this route in 2024.

Here, the Kimberley expedition cruises to book in the coming year.

Ponant offers an 11-day sail between Broome and Darwin, with 13 voyages for English-speaking passengers.

King George Falls in Kimberly, Australia

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Both vessels exude a chic French design (pack a silk scarf for dinner) and embrace sophisticated cuisine.

Even if these voyages are for English-speaking passengers, they do showcase French fare breakfast croissants are a marvel.

This rock art dates back to the last ice age and depicts exquisitely detailed mystical figures sporting elaborate headdresses.

Mitchell Falls in Kimberly, Australia

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Zodiac to Montgomery Reef, Australias largest inland reef, formed nearly 2 billion years ago.

With 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks, all passengers can adventure at once.

Cruise the Ord River, eyeing fruit bats, short-eared rock wallabies and freshwater crocodiles.

Silversea’s Silver Cloud tor’s observation library

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Zodiac-cruise to the 260-foot twin King George Falls, among Australias tallest.

(Hands in boat, like; those saltwater crocs are aggressive carnivores.)