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Experience a new standard of sophistication in expedition cruising aboard Coral Discoverer. Launched in 2005, this 72-passenger ship is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her swallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines and islands, while her tender vessel Xplorer features a state-of-the-art hydraulic lowering system and can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to hard-to-reach beaches, rivers and beyond. Australian flagged and staffed entirely by an Australian and New Zealand crew, your experience aboard Coral Discoverer will be unforgettable.
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* The accommodation rating and pricing is a guide only, reviewed by Onlyluxe Travel Experts. Please note that pricing can change at any time. Please contact us for exact pricing and more information.
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The Coral Discoverer covers many unique destinations, mainly Australia, including a circumnavigation. See the Great Barrier Reef, Kimberly, Australia's West Coast, Tasmania, Cape York, Arnhem Land and the Torres Strait. The Coral Discoverer also ventures into New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines and The East Indies.
Choose from three room types, each comfortable and spacious with all the luxuries you would expect of a 5-star hotel.
Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom: Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge, our six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 20sqm (215 square feet) in size and open out onto private balconies for expansive ocean views, along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
Promenade Deck (Category B) Stateroom – Sole Use Only:Located in the bow of the ship and encircled by a full-ship promenade, our two Promenade Deck (Category ...
Promenade Deck (Category B) Stateroom – Sole Use Only:Located in the bow of the ship and encircled by a full-ship promenade, our two Promenade Deck (Category B) staterooms are 15sqm (160 square feet) in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views, along with a desk, telephone and Junior King bedding. These rooms are allocated for Sole Use only.
Main Deck (Category A) Stateroom: Located close to the Dining Room, our three spacious Main Deck (Category B) staterooms are 18sqm (195 square feet) in size and feature twin portholes for expansive ocean views, along with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
Coral Discoverer also sports active stabilisers for ocean cruising, over 1000 square metres of open deck space, and a well-appointed communal lounge and dining spaces. Enjoy sunset drinks on the sun deck to end each spectacular day.
People and place are key to enjoyable dining experiences, where food becomes the vehicle for conversation and creating lifelong memories. On board Coral Discoverer, the approach to cuisine is about generosity and simplicity, creating dishes bursting with flavour made from fresh ingredients sourced locally and sustainably wherever possible. The cuisine has a distinctly Australian accent influenced by the culinary landscape of the regions visited. All meals are included - breakfast, lunch, dinner – along with a selection of wines, beers, juices, soft drinks and selected spirits.
Coral Discoverer offers a very different expedition cruise experience. Instead of organised onboard entertainment, enjoy a daily program of lectures, briefings and themed documentaries and movies. Instead of ‘formal’ nights or assigned seating, dine with whomever you please and share the day’s stories. Instead of a casino, venture to the deck and chat with the Captain. Instead of a swimming pool, lead from the swimming platform into the ocean. Aboard Coral Discoverer, you will not tip nor will you pay for shore excursions. Just bring your passion to dream, explore and discover.
As magnificent as Coral Discoverer is, the focus is not on the ship but on the destination. Coral Discoverer’s shallow draft means the vessel can go where larger ships cannot. Every day typically has at least one stop for water or land-based activities. With a strong focus on visiting places off the beaten track, shore excursions are designed to promote local interaction and cultural exchange. One of the great benefits of travelling on a small ship is our ability to make impromptu stops when extraordinary opportunities present. A small group size ensures that shore excursions are comfortable and enjoyable, ...
As magnificent as Coral Discoverer is, the focus is not on the ship but on the destination. Coral Discoverer’s shallow draft means the vessel can go where larger ships cannot. Every day typically has at least one stop for water or land-based activities. With a strong focus on visiting places off the beaten track, shore excursions are designed to promote local interaction and cultural exchange. One of the great benefits of travelling on a small ship is our ability to make impromptu stops when extraordinary opportunities present. A small group size ensures that shore excursions are comfortable and enjoyable, but also have minimal impact on the communities and environments.
On each voyage, there will be a Trip Director or Expedition Leader, and on longer voyages there is a Guest Lecturer who is an expert is the geology, history or flora and fauna of the region.
Unlike more conventional cruise experiences, the crew of Coral Discoverer are encouraged to interact with guests. This young and passionate group of 24 people will uniquely chaperone your every experience, providing assistance, interpretation and genuine company. They will bait your hook and carry your scuba tank but they will also join you for dinner and entertain in the ship’s lounge. They will also maintain your cabins with a renowned degree of attention and safely navigate the ship, boat and helicopter to each destination.
Contact Us to start planning your holiday onboard the CORAL EXPLORER or take a look at our itineraries to the Kimberleys, Indonesia , Papua New Guinea, New Zealand & Australia.