Destination guide
Kimberley Coast
"Australia's Last Frontier"
Specialist coverage
Coverage requirements
Western Australia's Kimberley coast is one of the most remote expedition cruising regions in the southern hemisphere. Expedition vessels navigate extreme tidal ranges, crocodile-inhabited waterways, and coastline hundreds of kilometers from the nearest hospital. Royal Flying Doctor Service provides emergency evacuation, but response times can exceed several hours.
Primary requirement
Royal Flying Doctor Service compatible evacuation coverage
Additional requirements
- 2 Crocodile and marine stinger incident coverage
- 3 Remote area medical coverage (nearest hospital: Broome or Darwin)
- 4 Zodiac/tender excursion accident coverage
Regional risk levels
Recommended medical evacuation coverage by region
Broome to Mitchell Falls
Moderate risk Rec. Coverage $50k · $100k Minimum · recommended
King George River & Remote Coast
High risk Rec. Coverage $100k · $200k Minimum · recommended
Full Kimberley Traverse (Broome–Darwin)
High risk Rec. Coverage $150k · $250k Minimum · recommended
Insurance plans for this trip
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Most operators require you to have insurance finalized 90 days before departure.
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- Medical evacuation
- Repatriation
- Trip cancellation
- Delay & missed connection
- Baggage protection
- COVID-19 coverage