Please email us at [email protected], or phone on 08 6102 2758. We will email you a booking form and invoice to confirm your reservation. Please note your cabin is not confirmed until both the form and non-refundable deposit of 20%  is received. When you are completing your booking form you are acknowledging you have read and understood our terms and conditions which are listed on our website. If you purchase a cruise within 90 days of the departure date then your full amount is due within 7 days of booking.

Final payment is due 90 days before departure. You will receive an email reminder when due.

While we do not recommend any one travel insurance company, we do recommend taking out travel insurance at the same time when you book your cruise and make sure the travel insurance start date is the date your travel journey starts. 

Depending on your cruise we aim to depart Broome in the afternoon, however if you’re on a Hunter River to Broome cruise, this will be an early start and pick up from your accommodation. 
We do recommend arriving a day before departure and a day after arrival to allow for any changes to the itinerary. 
Our departure and arrivals times are only estimates and can change depending on the conditions of the day.

All meals and snacks are provided while aboard. Our chef will prepare your meals from local fresh produce where available.

We are happy to accommodate dietary needs/requests where possible. However it is important to advise us of your special dietary needs/requests when booking as all food stores are stocked before departure.
Please let us know if you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary.

Each cabin is fitted with a 240v, 50Hz, Australian socket, double power point. All standard Australian electronics are compatible.

Unfortunately we do not allow for clients to bring their Drones on-board. They can disrupt local Birdlife, be noisy and bothersome to other guests, and permits are needed to fly them in the Kimberley.

We have WIFI available onboard during our Kimberley cruises, however service is limited at the remote Rowley Shoals. We also have a satellite phone onboard for emergencies.

Smoking is permitted on the mid decks only. No smoking anywhere inside the vessel. Disposal of ash and butts must be in the butt buckets supplied. We ask that all smokers be considerate of their fellow passengers and crew.

Whilst must of your trip will be in protected waters, we can encounter rough seas during open water passages.

If you have a history of motion sickness or have not cruised before, we recommend you talk to your doctor (or pharmacist) and obtain medication.

We carry a small emergency supply onboard.

Most sea-sickness medications are preventative and work best when taken before departure, they can be ineffective once already seasick.

Our guest’s safety, health and well-being is paramount. We recommend you take out comprehensive Travel Cover including emergency evacuation from the region. The Kimberley is remote, the boat will only be accessible by helicopter and sea plane if advanced medical assistance is required. We carry a full first aid kit onboard which we use under the guidance of the Royal Flying Doctor’s Service. Our crew have Senior First Aid qualifications. 

Please ensure you remember to pack sufficient personal and prescription medications required for the entire length of the cruise.

For guests with severe allergies please be sure to bring your epipen onboard and on excursions.

Please speak to our staff at boarding if you require any assistance with refrigerated medication storage.

We kindly ask you use soft bags as luggage when cruising with Diversity so they can be stored easily in your cabins.
 It is recommended you pack lightly, where a scenic plane transfer is part of a cruising package, then weight restrictions of 10kg apply. This will be confirmed upon your final payment of your booking.

See our “Packing Tips” page or the “What To Bring” page.

If your cruise involves a flight, luggage must not be over 10kg per person and in a duffel bag. (one 20 kg bag between 2 people is permitted). Accurate weights must be provided so the appropriate aircraft is selected. Fees and charges may be incurred if additional aircraft is required due to weight inaccuracies. Guests and luggage will be weighed prior to aircraft departure. 

No. We will provide you with a bath and hand towel plus a beach towel will be available at each water excursion.

We are not licensed to sell alcohol however we provide an Alcohol Purchasing and delivery service, so your beverages will be collected and stored on board for your arrival.  You will receive an email containing instructions and information on ordering 30 days prior to departure.

We provide complimentary soft drinks and mixtures – these consist of Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Dry Ginger Ale, Soda Water and Tonic Water. Where you wish another variety please add to your alcohol order or bring it with you on departure day.

We do not recommend you bring valuables aboard however if you wish to lock something away, please see your Skipper.

We provide shampoo, conditioner, liquid body soap in fixed dispensers in all of the bathrooms and en-suites. Insect repellent and SPF30+ is supplied on deck and in the excursion tenders.

We supply good quality rods, reels, hooks, sinkers and tackle. This comprises of an ugly stick 8-10kg rod and a Saragosa reel. You are welcome to bring your own bait casting gear (6-8kg) for flicking for Barramundi, but definitely not necessary.
If you would like to bring a lure: Gold bombers are a favourite for Kimberley Barramundi
If you’re coming early In the year; Barra classics in the guns and roses colours +10 foot for the damage in the freshwater. Any rod or reel lost or damaged must be paid for to either be replaced or repaired by the person who was using the rod and/or reel.

We offer you, the guest, the opportunity to choose your excursion at selected locations. If your preference is to explore and others want to fish, we can certainly arrange this. Our Skipper will check in during the cruise with guests. Please let the skipper know if you would like to do more or less of a specific activity. We will try to accommodate everyone’s preferences where we can.

We have negotiated a 10% discount and free parking for Diversity guests who book accommodation at the following hotels in Broome: Mangrove Hotel, Seashells Broome and The Continental Hotel. 

At the time of booking please use the below discount code and let them know you are a guest of Diversity Charters.

Discount code: DIVERSITY22!

We do not offer any car, caravan or luggage storage; however, we can recommend Keshi Storage (08) 9193 5343  who can store your car, caravan or luggage, both are located in Broome.  Some hotels will also store your luggage and cars for you.  

We are an active expedition company where we like to offer multiple excursions during the day. We recommend guests have an intermediate level of fitness to enjoy each excursion. Each walk and activity is rated so guests have the option to participate at their own comfort level. Our crew is on hand to assist where possible, however guests will need to be able to get in and out of small adventure tenders and the walks can be on uneven rocky terrain. 

Yes, Rowley Shoals has amazing visibility, snorkelling is exceptional!

We will send you a dive gear hire form which you can complete and we will forward this to Diversity Dive Hire.

We will supply air refills (compressor on board), tanks, weights (not weight belts) and repair kits.  Divers will be required to bring along your own gear, or hire your own equipment from Broome.  Please ensure you have ordered, paid and arranged collection of your equipment well before departure. Guests are responsible for ensuring they have  all of their own equipment with them on departure day. 

Alcohol can be consumed once you have completed the last dive for the day.