Sustainability
Diversity Charter Company is certified through Ecotourism Australia’s world leading ecotourism certification program. So, when you travel with us, you are supporting a business that is backed by a strong, well managed commitment to sustainable practices and provides high-quality nature based tourism experiences.
Our certification demonstrates our commitment to:
- Looking after our natural environment
- Reducing our carbon footprint
- Offering quality interpretation, education and accessability for our guests
- Supporting and engaging our local community
- Protecting our unique wildlife and endangered species
- Helping to preserve and celebrate Australian Indigenous cultures
Sustainability
Our ethos of ‘adventure by day and luxury by night’, is always underpinned by a commitment to safety and preserving the environment.
We are committed environmentally, culturally and through technology to improve our operations, and to preserve the magic of the Kimberley.
- Culturally – We are a registered operators with Wunambal Gaambera people and with the Dambimangari community, ensuring that the owners of the country we visit receive a fee. The fees paid assist in looking after their country, keep it healthy and to pass on to future generations. Our crew are knowledgeable in the history and cultural significance of the areas and are always respectful of the lands we visit.
- Environmentally – Our small group model ensures minimal disturbance to the environment. Small group, minimal impact guarantees we leave only our footprints behind. On board, we are committed to reducing our waste through recycling, and actively participate in the containers for change project. As ocean lovers we hate plastic. We are committed to reducing the plastics we have on board, through local supplier selection, biodegradable products, eliminating single use plastics and selecting earth friendly cleaning products. We are making small steps to minimise our environmental footprint.
- Technological Advancements – The vessels are equipped with facilities to treat and manage waste water, as well as reverse osmosis desalinators that convert salt water to fresh drinking water. Our tender vessels utilise lower emission 4 stroke outboards, and each year the annual maintenance overhaul of the vessels ensures they are operating as efficiently as possible.
Accessibility
Our cruises are adventure based and we recommend guests have an intermediate level of fitness to enjoy each daily excursion. Each walk and activity is rated so guests do have the option to participate at their own comfort level. Each guest will be asked to confirm any medical issues or fitness restraints prior to cruising and our crew will try to cater for guests needs where possible. Guests will be required to get in and out of smaller tender vessels and will be required to walk on rocky uneven ground. Our reservations team is happy to answer any questions on accessibility options prior to cruising.
