GENERAL INFORMATION

Consecutive back to back charters include a scenic flight from Derby to the Buccaneer Archipelago or vice versa. This is a fantastic bonus as it reduces time sailing to the destination and gives another view of the Kimberley.

We offer 5, 7 and 10 day tours combining fishing and exploring, and dive tours to the Rowley Shoals. Should you book the whole boat we will run the tour to your personal choice. However, we prefer to run with our published schedule for the convenience of all concerned.

If you prefer more fishing or more exploring we will try to place you with a like minded group etc.

We cater for specialist groups such as Very Keen Fishers, Bush walkers, Photographers, Bird Watchers, Educational groups, or people who just want to relax and let our crew take you on an adventure.

All you have to do to make a booking is inform us of your required tour or dates and use the online booking form. Bookings will only be confirmed upon Unreel Adventure Safaris receiving a deposit amounting to 20% of the total trip cost.  The balance must be paid no later than 60 days prior to the date of departure or your booking may be cancelled.

What to bring

Baggage allowance of 10kg per person, preferably in soft bag for easy stowage. May we suggest that you bring the following items: personal toiletries and medications if required, light tropical style, quick dry clothing, bathers, a hat, sunglasses, a pair of walking shoes that you don't mind getting wet e.g. reef sandals, some warm clothing for the nights (long pants and long sleeve top), sunscreen, a towel, a camera with plenty of film, or memory and battery, and some personal insect repellent.

King Tide has ample 240v power outlets, including access to laptops so you can enjoy and explore your creative talent.

Please keep your luggage to a minimum and pack it in a small soft tote bag.  You do not need to bring a lot and most people tend to over pack. If you choose to bring your own fishing gear keep it limited to just a rod, reel and lure. Feel free to bring a mask and snorkel, but visibility and safety in theKimberly strong tide waters may limit the appeal .

We supply all fishing, crabbing and oyster gathering equipment, bait etc

If required, we can supply secure vehicle storage at our Head Office location, if you drive to Derby. There is plenty of room on the 5 acre property to accommodate your car and/or caravan, which includes power, for your conveninence.

Drinks

Until our liquor license is granted,  alcohol and soft drinks can be pre-ordered and we will have them on the boat chilled for you when you arrive. Please contact Woolworth's Liquor Derby 91912104 or Cellarbrations (IGA) on 91911210 to order and pay by phone. Please order well in advance if you are on a fly out tour as we must load your drinks with the tour booked before you.

Medical

Please let us know if you have any existing medical or physical condition. We recommend, to be able to participate in our cruises, that our travellers are in good health. We have HF Radio communications direct to maritime emergency providers and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).  We also have a satellite phone on board in case of emergencies.  Also carried on board the vessel is a fully comprehensive RFDS medical kit.

Our vessels are designed with ease of access for any person with limited mobility due to injury or over indulgence.

Food for Your Pleasure

Cuisine

Our delightful French cook and hostess, Virginie, prepares simple and healthy food in our well equipped galley from fresh local ingredients each day. A developing fusion of European, Asian, Mediterranean and Australian influenced flavours delight your palet.

Be awakened by the deliciouds aroma of freshly baked bread every morning. A cooked breakfast is served every second day and fresh fruit, yogurt, selection of cereals, toast, condiments, tea, coffee and fruit juice are available each morning.

Lunches can include fresh fish cooked to your desire, mud crabs, cold meat selections, Sashimi, salads, fruit platters and BBQ's.

Naughty nibblies are supplied at cocktail hour, along with yet another breath taking, glorious sunset. Cold beers and wine are served chillled, just off the ice.

Relax and enjoy the evening meal which may include dishes such as freshly caught fish of the day cooked to perfection, Thai and Indian curries, Laksa, pasta, poultry, or a good old Aussie BBQ, complimented by fresh vegetables and salads. We all love to eat and we all love to cook. If you are very good we might even have yummy desserts and/or chocolates.

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How to get here

Tour prices include transfers from your resort accommodation in Broome or Derby, to and from the Aerodrome or vessel.

Ozjet are starting a regular run from Perth to Derby see www.ozjet.com.au for details.

The standard way is to come on a commercial airline to Broome, such as Qantas, and get a connecting flight to Derby.

There are several options to get from Broome to Derby.

Golden Eagle aviation offer flights and is a general airline run.  It departs Derby at 12:00pm and arrives in Broome at 12:30pm and departs Broome at 2:00 pm and arrives in Derby at 2:30 pm.  These flights run from Monday to Saturday.  The price is approximately $350 return. Bookings and enquiries can be made with Derby Visitors Centre ph 08 9193 1488

Greyhound/McCaffertys run a bus daily. Enquiries and bookings can be made with the Derby Tourist Bureau 08 9191 1426.

Budget car hire do drop off deals from Broome to Derby.

An 11 seater maxi taxi is available for approximately $450 one way

We can also organize a charter flight from any destination in the Kimberley.

We highly recommend to take out travel insurance before traveling.  For example:

We had a client embed a large treble hook in his arm, the barbs were not crushed and it could not be removed by the crew.  We took him to the paramedic on Cockatoo Island who also could not do anything.  He had to hire a light aircraft to fly him to Broome (accompanied by his wife), visit the hospital and find accommodation that night.

We organized a flight by seaplane the next morning (which does not come cheap) to meet the vessel. At 10am he was on board and back in action. 

His $100 travel insurance policy covered the whole lot, a good investment!

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