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Recherche Archipelago Island Cruise: 105-Island Wilderness

Cruise through the breathtaking Recherche Archipelago — 105 uninhabited granite islands — spotting sea lions, fur seals, dolphins, and rare seabirds on a small-vessel expedition unlike anywhere else on earth.

What to expect

Boarding from Esperance Marina, the boat glides out into the Bay of Isles as the granite islands emerge from the blue, each one sculpted into extraordinary shapes by millions of years of Southern Ocean swell. New Zealand fur seals drape themselves over sun-warmed rocks as the skipper cuts the engine and drifts quietly alongside. Lucky Bay's kangaroos are sometimes visible from the water, and bottlenose dolphins regularly escort the bow. Seabirds including white-bellied sea eagles wheel overhead as the commentary weaves natural history, shipwreck lore, and the challenges of this remote coast into an unforgettable narrative.

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Mackenzies Island Cruises
AUD 95–130 per person depending on cruise duration
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Good to know

Cruises depart Esperance Marina, approximately 10 minutes from the cruise terminal by taxi or shuttle. Check the current schedule and book directly on the Mackenzies website; morning departures are best for wildlife sightings and calm water. Bring a light jacket — it's the Southern Ocean.

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