Pearl Expeditions celebrated its first anniversary after one year of strong occupancy, repeat guest demand and growing trade support. The company operates one of the region’s most sought-after small-ship expedition brands, the m/y Paspaley Pearl. Pearl Expeditions executive chairwoman Sarina Bratton is leading the cruise operator, which is part of the Paspaley Group, a family-owned Australian company. The m/y Paspaley Pearl welcomed her first guests onboard in the West Australian port of Broome on 10 August 2025 to launch her Kimberley operations. “For us, the measure of success has been how strongly guests have responded to the experience we’ve created,” Pearl Expeditions general manager Mick Fogg said.