Sunday 5th June 2011
Our last day and the cruise has been everything we wanted it to be! We left the Kimberley during the night as Oceanic Discoverer made its way into the Dampier Peninsula.
We had only one visit off the boat today – to the Lacepede Islands. Once again luck, weather and tides were on our side. The Lacepede Islands are a group of low, sandy islands, which are situated some 25 nautical miles west of Beagle Bay, on the Dampier Peninsula.
The islands have a long and interesting history around the pearling and guano industries. The islands and sea around them teem with life and have the largest colony of Lesser Frigate birds in the Indian Ocean. They are also the largest nesting site of the Brown Booby in the world. We were able to walk ashore to view the nesting Booby birds and their chicks. A close up look at the lagoon showed a vast array of rays, large crabs, sharks and turtles.
This area is also where female whales calf and rear their young. Unfortunately we are just a touch early for any sittings.
Jan of course is walking on air with the many bird photos she took today.
Our last sunset tonight with the Captain shouting us drinks. We have absolutely enjoyed ourselves and are all extremely elated with the cruise. The staff have been excellent and most friendly and eager to please. The service has been great and our cabins just perfect.
Our next words will be from Cable Beach, Broome
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