SINGAPORE: Boarding commences at 3:30pm for 5.00pm departure. Disembarks in Darwin at 8.30am. fares & sailing schedu
CORAL ADVENTURER
A BRAND NEW AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE IS IN THE MAKING
2019 VOYAGES INDONESIA THE KIMBERLEY PAPUA NEW GUINEA
welcome to the maiden season of the coral adventurer
Passengers: 120 | Staterooms: 60 Length: 93.4m | Draught: 4.5m | Tonnage: 5,536
Our brand new ship is built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. A culmination of two years of design and three decades of passion for expedition cruising – Coral Expeditions is proud to invite you to experience the Coral Adventurer. A QUIET PIONEER For 34 years, Coral Expeditions has been true to its small ship expedition cruising roots. With little advertising and mostly word of mouth loyalty, we have been refining the art of small ship cruising. Now we have put all our knowledge and the very latest in shipbuilding technology into our fourth expedition ship – the Coral Adventurer.
BIGGER IS NOT BETTER
BUILT FOR COMFORT
At a time when cruise ships get larger and glitzier, we remain stubbornly compact and intimate. Our ships are designed to take you to unspoilt destinations not accessible to large ships. We want you to have the luxury of space, dine with whom you please, or find your quiet corner on deck. So we have limited the Coral Adventurer to 60 spacious cabins. This preserves the intimate atmosphere we are known for without sacrificing the stability and comfort of a true ocean going vessel.
With active stabilisers dampening sea motion, mostly balcony cabins, and interiors designed with the colours and textures of tropical Queensland, the Coral Adventurer is a comfortable ship. She features promenade decks, generous communal areas that accommodate all guests, a passenger elevator, and an open kitchen where you can observe our chefs whip up small batch cuisine from locally sourced ingredients.
BUILT FOR DISCOVERY The Coral Adventurer features our trademark dual ‘Xplorer’ tenders cradled on a hydraulic platform slung off the back of the ship, enabling our guests to go ashore in comfort and ease. The shallow draft of the ship enables us to go closer to shore than larger ships. Together with our renowned expedition team, our new ship will offer the most advanced expedition capabilities of any small ship afloat.
BUILT FOR PERSONAL SERVICE The Coral Adventurer will continue our proud tradition of Australian flagged vessels with friendly and professional Australian crew. Our onboard atmosphere remains refreshingly informal and intimate. Take your seat at our bridge lounge, chat with the captain at your leisure, accompany our chefs on a market tour – a Coral Expeditions cruise is like no other.
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Two trademark Xplorer tenders cradled in the back of the ship seat all passengers at one go and facilitate comfortable shore excursions
designing a state-of-the-art expedition ship
Six zodiacs for more intrepid exploration
When we set out to build the Coral Adventurer, we wanted a ship that would last us decades. Our search for build quality and technology took us to the shipbuilders of Norway who have a long history of building durable ships for the harsh environments of the North Sea. We then looked deep inside to capture the requirements of our guests, our crew and the areas we sail to. The result is a happy marriage of modern shipbuilding technology and cruising Australian style.
Multiple bars, including our Explorer bar on the sundeck with 180 degree views
Showcase galley visible to guests for fresh small-batch cuisine featuring Australian produce
(L to R) Marine Superintendent Scott Cundy, Group General Manager Mark Fifield & Newbuild Manager David McDonough
The coral expeditions story Coral Princess Cruises is born, offering overnight Great Barrier Reef cruises from Townsville 1984
We expand our operations to pioneer Kimberley Coast cruising
Coral Princess completes her maiden voyage after being completed at the Carrington Shipyard, Newcastle 1988
1992
Oceanic Discoverer commences its first Kimberley season. We now have 2 ships in the Kimberley Our first international voyage, Papua New Guinea
1996
2005 2003
Coral Princess wins Australian Tourism award
Construction of Oceanic Discoverer begins Coral Princess II is built and completes her maiden Great Barrier Reef cruise
Oceanic Discoverer is launched in Cairns
Lecture lounge with multimedia capabilities for daily expedition briefings, expert presentations & onboard reference library Over 1000sqm of open deck space including a wrap-around promenade deck with panoramic views
All outside guest cabins with en-suite bathrooms; the majority have a private balcony
Navigator lounge in the bridge giving guests a vantage point of ship operations
Multipurpose room to host marine research missions
Shallow draft and manouverability allowing access to locations closed to large cruise ships
• Well-equipped gym • Passenger elevator • Wi-Fi available in all guest areas
Inaugural Spice Islands & Raja Ampat voyages Inaugural Tasmania voyages 2013
Active stabilisers to dampen sea motion
Coral Adventurer’s maiden voyage April 2019
Coral Princess rebrands to Coral Expeditions
2015
Coral Discoverer receives refurbishment in Singapore
2016
2017
2019
The build of Coral Adventurer is announced
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MAIDEN VOYAGE: IN THE TRAIL OF TASMAN I
A NOTE FROM MASTER GARY WILSON
AN EPIC VOYAGE THROUGH THE INDONESIAN ARCHIPELAGO TO AUSTRALIA
Indigenous mariners of prewritten history have been sailing these waters for thousands of years - settling, trading and fishing; then it was the European explorers, in capable little sailing ships, that over a number of centuries, put these areas on the charts of the world and opened them up for further settlement and trade.
fares & sailing schedule
Our expeditions follow in the wake of some of these famous ships. One of my favourite ports is the Spice Island of Banda - it was from here that Willem Janszoon sailed the jacht (an armed scout ship) Duyfken to Cape York to become the first known European to touch the Australian coast in 1606. I was fortunate to sail as Mate and later Master of the replica Duyfken when we retraced that voyage in 2000.
CORAL ADVENTURER DATE
DEPARTS
24 April 2019
Singapore
DEPARTURE TIMES SINGAPORE: Boarding commences at 3:30pm for 5.00pm departure. Disembarks in Darwin at 8.30am.
CORAL ADVENTURER
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
Bridge Deck Suite
22,940
n/a
Bridge Deck Stateroom
19,880
n/a
Explorer Deck
19,280
28,920*
Promenade Deck
17,790
26,685*
Coral Deck
16,390
24,585*
However, there is one mariner, more than any other, that provides a historical connection to so many of the areas that we visit with Coral Expeditions - the Kimberley coast, Tasmania, New Zealand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands - a superb seaman who made a series of remarkable voyages of exploration in some tough little ships that should be better known in history Heemskerk, Zeehaen, Limmen, Zeemeeuw and Bracq. That man is Abel Janszoon Tasman. 2019 is the 375th anniversary of the 2nd of Tasman’s great voyages. In that year our new vessel, Coral Adventurer, will make her maiden voyage through the same waters that Tasman did, and his great explorations will provide the theme for our own voyages to these remote, spectacular and historic regions.
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *Limited sole use occupancy available.
A welcome to Banda Island by the famous Kora Kora canoes
SINGAPORE Pulau Penuba
INDONESIA Pelambang
Anak Krakatua Ujung Kulon N.P.
Sumenep
Taka Bonerate Bawean Islands Island Pulau Buton
Saparua Island Banda Neira Pulau Hatta
Pulau Satonda TIMOR SEA
Darwin
AUSTRALIA
Itinerary 18 nights FROM SINGAPORE TO DARWIN DAY 1: SINGAPORE Embark Coral Adventurer at 3.30pm at the Singapore Cruise Centre Harbour Front. Enjoy a spectacular view of the sunset over the Singapore skyline.
DAY 10: SUMENEP Explore Sumenep’s colourful past, the Great Mosque and Tombs of the Kings. Wander the beautiful water gardens, and see the ‘Fountain of Youth’.
DAY 2 : PULAU PENUBA, INDONESIA Be welcomed with a Pencak Silat martial arts display. Enjoy learning about the local way of life and be farewelled by traditional Gendang drumming and dancing.
DAY 11: PULAU SATONDA Formed by a volcanic eruption, Pulau Satonda cradles a magnificent inland lake. The clear waters provide a therapeutic swim. This charming island is a great place for snorkelling and diving on the coral reef.
DAY 3: PELAMBANG, INDONESIA Pelambang is the capital city of South Sumatra, and dates back to the 7th century. See the Ampera Bridge and Great Mosque on a town tour. This port was visited by Tasman in April 1642. DAY 4: PELAMBANG / DAY AT SEA Cruise back up river. Enjoy informative presentations and Coral Adventurer’s state of the art facilities. DAY 5: ANAK KRAKATAU, INDONESIA Situated in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra sits Anak Krakatau ‘Child of Krakatoa’. In the afternoon, we will steam past Krakatoa, where the devastating 1883 eruption occurred, and anchor at Chilli Beach for snorkelling and kayaking. DAY 6 : KRAKATOA & UJUNG KULON Today, stretch your legs on a guided hike to the summit of the caldera of Anak Krakatau. Visit Ujung Kulon National Park, a last refuge for the Javanese Rhinoceros. Tasman passed Ujung Kulon in August of 1642. DAY 7: UJUNG KULON & HMAS PERTH Explore Ujung Kulon, home to Gibbons, Macaque, and deer as well as 240 species of birdlife. Small groups guided by Park Rangers will walk an easy trail through towering pristine rainforest. Experience a remembrance ceremony at sea, at the location of the sinking of the HMAS Perth. Pass Jakarta (then Batavia) from where Tasman commenced his voyages.
DAY 12: TAKA BONERATE Arrive at Taka Bonerate National Marine Park, consisting of separate table reefs and lagoons. This National Park is considered to contain some of the world’s highest marine biodiversity, offering a myriad of snorkelling opportunities. DAY 13: PULAU BUTON Visit the city of Bau-Bau and learn about the kingdom of Buton, which existed from the 14th to the 16th century. Take in a panorama of the surrounding islands from the Buton Fortress. Tasman anchored near Buton from the 1st to the 5th June 1643. DAY 14: AT SEA Cruise pass the historic islands of Buru, Ceram, and Ambon. DAY 15: SAPARUA & MOLANA ISLAND Visit the historic town of Saparua and be welcomed at Duurstedt Fort with a war party dance. Enjoy snorkelling, diving, and glassbottom boat tours at Molana Island’s pristine reef. DAY 16: HATTA & BANDA Explore the centre of the spice trade, Banda Island. Be escorted into port by the famous Kora Kora canoes. Visit Fort Belgica, built in 1611, and enjoy traditional dance performances. Tasman visited Banda on his 1644 voyage.
DAY 8: AT SEA As we cruise the Java Sea, enjoy the history of Tasman’s epic voyages of 1642 and 1644.
DAY 17: BANDA This morning, snorkel or dive on the nearby lava flow system, or immerse yourself in the colours and aromas of the Spice Islands.
DAY 9: BAWEAN ISLAND Discover the mountainous inland Lake Kastoba, an idyllic retreat in the heart of Bawean Island. Visit the Bawean Deer Sanctuary and cruise to isolated Gili Noko for water activities. Tasman recorded passing Bawean on June 10, 1643.
DAY 18: AT SEA Relax as we cruise the Arafura Sea to Australia. Learn about the navigation techniques of 17th century mariners. DAY 19: DARWIN Arrive in Darwin at 8:30am for disembarkation.
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IN THE TRAIL OF TASMAN II EXPERIENCE THE CROSSROADS OF CIVILIZATION IN THIS ADVENTURE TO RARELY VISITED WEST PAPUA
WEST PAPUA
INDONESIA
Fakfak
Dobo Kei Island
Triton Bay
Lorentz N.P. Aru East Sangliat Dol Saumlaki
Children performing in West Papua
Darwin AUSTRALIA
Itinerary 10 nights darwin/ DARWIN DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN DAY 2: SAUMLAKI & SANGLIAT DOL DAY 3: KEI ISLAND DAY 4: FAKFAK DAY 5: TRITON BAY DAY 6: ARU EAST DAY 7: LORENTZ NATIONAL PARK DAY 8: LORENTZ NATIONAL PARK DAY 9: DOBO
fares & sailing schedule
DAY 10: AT SEA DAY 11: ARRIVE DARWIN
CORAL ADVENTURER DATE
DEPARTS
13 May 2019
Darwin
expedition highlights
› Visit Sangliat Dol with its ancient megalithic stone stairs and ship structures
DEPARTURE TIMES DARWIN: Boarding at 7.30am for 9.00am departure. Disembarks in Darwin at 8.30am
CORAL ADVENTURER
› Experience local culture, including traditional dances, hand crafts, and fresh local food.
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
Bridge Deck Suite
13,490
n/a
Bridge Deck Stateroom
11,690
n/a
Explorer Deck
11,390
17,085*
Promenade Deck
10,490
15,735*
Coral Deck
9,690
14,535*
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *Limited sole use occupancy available.
› View ancient rock art at Kei Island and Andamata › Cruise the emerald water and limestone formations of Triton Bay while looking for hornbills, rainbow lorikeets, egrets, and helmeted friarbirds › Be welcomed to Lorentz National Park by an armada of canoes, rowed by Asmat warriors › Hear tales of early explorers as you follow their path
Xplorer going ashore on the coast of Indonesia
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SACRED LANDS OF THE KIMBERLEY
10 NIGHTS THROUGH A LEGENDARY REGION WHERE NATURE’S FORCES REIGN SUPREME
Timor Sea
Ar c
Bucc ane er
Raft Point
Darwin
Vansittart Bay
Bo na p
go pela chi Ar e t Bigge ar Prince Island Regent River o Careening lag Bay pe hi Montgomery Reef
Cambridge Gulf King George River Mitchell Falls
NORTHERN TERRITORY
THE KIMBERLEY
Lacepede Islands
Horizontal Falls
Broome
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
fares & sailing schedule - 2019
Itinerary 10 nights BETWEEN darwin AND broome
CORAL ADVENTURER
DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN
DATE
DEPARTS
DAY 2: KING GEORGE RIVER & FALLS
24 May
Darwin
03 Jun
Broome
DAY 3: VANSITTART BAY, DC3, & JAR ISLAND
14 Jun
Darwin
24 Jun
Broome
05 Jul
Darwin
DAY 6: PRINCE REGENT RIVER & KING CASCADES
15 Jul
Broome
DAY 7: MONTGOMERY REEF & DOUBTFUL BAY
26 Jul
Darwin
DAY 8: RAFT POINT
05 Aug
Broome
DAY 9: HORIZONTAL FALLS
16 Aug
Darwin
26 Aug
Broome
DAY 10: LACEPEDE ISLANDS
06 Sep
Darwin
16 Sep
Broome
27 Sep
Darwin
07 Oct
Broome
DAY 4: HATHAWAY’S HIDEAWAY & MITCHELL FALLS DAY 5: BIGGE ISLAND & CAREENING BAY
DAY 11: ARRIVE BROOME REVERSE ITINERARY: BROOME TO DARWIN
DEPARTURE TIMES
expedition highlights
DARWIN: Boarding at 8.00am for 9.00am departure. Disembarks in Broome at 8.00am
› Experience the unique tidal phenomenon of the Horizontal Waterfalls
BROOME: Boarding at 4.30pm for 6.00pm departure. Disembarks in Darwin at 8.30am.
CORAL ADVENTURER
› Marvel at the plunging 80 metre high King George Falls
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
Bridge Deck Suite
14,995
n/a
Bridge Deck Stateroom
12,995
n/a
Explorer Deck
12,595
18,893*
Promenade Deck
11,595
17,393*
Coral Deck
10,695
16,043*
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited sole use occupancy available.
› View the mysterious Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art and learn about the ancient cultures of the indigenous people › See crocodiles, humpback whales, rock wallabies, turtles, and birdlife › Witness Montgomery Reef rise out of the ocean with the falling tide › Learn about the first explorers to chart this magnificent coastline.
Cape York & Arnhem land REMOTE ISLANDS & ANCIENT CULTURES OF NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
ARAFURA SEA Cobourg Tiwi Peninsula Islands
Darwin
Elcho Island
Maningrida Arnhem Land
Thursday Island Wessel Islands
TORRES STRAIT Cape York Magra Island Forbes Island
Nhulunbuy (Gove)
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Stanley Island Lizard Island
GULF OF CARPENTARIA
Cooktown Cairns QUEENSLAND
King George River, the Kimberley
Itinerary 11 nights FROM DARWIN to CAIRNS DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN & TIWI ISLANDS DAY 2: COBOURG PENINSULA
fares & sailing schedule
DAY 3: LIVERPOOL RIVER & MANINGRIDA
CORAL ADVENTURER
DAY 4: ELCHO ISLAND
DATE
DEPARTS
18 October 2019
Darwin
DAY 5: GUGARI RIP & WESSEL ISLANDS DAY 6: THE GULF OF CARPENTARIA
DEPARTURE TIMES
DAY 7: CAPE YORK & THURSDAY ISLAND
DARWIN: Boarding commences at 7.00am for 8.00am departure. Disembarks in Cairns at 8.00am.
DAY 8: FORBES & MAGRA ISLAND DAY 9: STANLEY ISLAND & DAVIE REEF
CORAL ADVENTURER
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
DAY 10: LIZARD ISLAND
Bridge Deck Suite
14,995
n/a
DAY 11: COOKTOWN
Bridge Deck Stateroom
12,995
n/a
DAY 12: ARRIVE CAIRNS
Explorer Deck
12,595
18,893*
Promenade Deck
11,595
17,393*
Coral Deck
10,695
16,043*
expedition highlights
> Experience the world’s oldest surviving culture in Arnhem Land
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited sole use occupancy available.
> Spend a day exploring the beautiful Cobourg Peninsula and its huge variety of wildlife > Witness the vibrant culture of the Tiwi people at Bathurst Island > See Indigenous art being created at the remote art centres along the Arnhem Land coast > Visit Thursday Island and see the culture of the Torres Strait > Stand on the very tip of Australia at Cape York for a Champagne Sunset > Snorkel the clam gardens at Watson’s Bay, Lizard Island
At Stanley Island, a massive sandstone overhang contains extensive shell middens, an occupation site, and several galleries of rock art. In addition to the Yindayin (Endean) style of painting of sea animals, moths, wading birds, and sorcery figures, there are many (European-style) ships painted in the post-contact period.
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Frontier lands of papua new guinea 12 NIGHTS IN THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT
Manam Island Sepik River Madang
Tolokiwa
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Tuam Island Lababia Fly Islands Buna Tufi Port Moresby
PACIFIC OCEAN Trobriands Dobu Samarai
Itinerary 12 nights BETWEEN cairns AND madang DAY 1: CAIRNS DAY 2: AT SEA DAY 3: SAMARAI Cairns
DAY 4: DEI DEI SPRINGS & DOBU ISLANDS DAY 5: TROBRIANDS DAY 6: MACLAREN HARBOUR & TUFI FJORDS DAY 7: BUNA & SANANANDA DAY 8: MOROBE HARBOUR DAY 9: LABABIA & FLY ISLANDS DAY 10: DREGERHAFEN & TUAM ISLAND
fares & sailing schedule
DAY 11: MANAM VOLCANO & BAGABAG ISLAND DAY 12: SEPIK RIVER & SEPIK VILLAGE
CORAL ADVENTURER
DAY 13: MADANG
DATE
DEPARTS
3l October 2019
Cairns
12 November 2019
Madang
REVERSE ITINERARY: MADANG TO CAIRNS
DEPARTURE TIMES CAIRNS: Boarding at 7.30am for 9.00am departure. Disembarks in Madang at 8.30am
expedition highlights
MADANG: Boarding at 3.00pm for 4.00pm departure. Disembarks in Cairns at 8.00am.
CORAL ADVENTURER
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
Bridge Deck Suite
15,840
n/a
Bridge Deck Stateroom
13,740
n/a
Explorer Deck
13,340
20,010*
Promenade Deck
12,240
18,360*
Coral Deck
11,290
16,935*
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *Limited sole use occupancy available. Charter flights between Cairns and Madang may be included in itinerary at addtional cost
› Enter the mouth of the Sepik River, one of the world’s great river systems, and visit the famous Sepik market for masks and carvings. › See Manam Motu, one of Papua New Guinea’s most active volcanos › Enjoy high-spirited welcomes, dances, and sing sings › Ride on outrigger canoes with local guides › Visit WWII battle sites at Buna & Sanananda › Hear the mythical and spiritual tales of the Dei Dei springs › Enjoy snorkelling and diving on vibrant reefs, or kayak through rainforested fjords
New Guinea circle
Wayag Island, Raja Ampat
12,13, OR 25 NIGHTS IMMERSED IN THE CULTURES AND WILDLIFE OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S LAST FRONTIERS
PACIFIC OCEAN
Raja Ampat SPICE ISLANDS
Misool
Mios Wundi WEST PAPUA
Banda Island
Wewak Madang
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Trobriands Samarai
Darwin
Cairns
Itinerary 12 13, or 25 nights - cairns TO wewak TO darwin DAY 1: CAIRNS DAY 2: AT SEA DAY 3: SAMARAI DAY 4: DOBU ISLAND & FERGUSSON ISLANDS DAY 5: TROBRIAND ISLANDS DAY 6: MACLAREN HARBOUR & TUFI FJORDS DAY 7: BUNA & SANANANDA DAY 8: LABABIA & FLY ISLANDS DAY 9: DREGERHAFEN
fares & sailing schedule CORAL ADVENTURER DATE
DEPARTS
25 November 2019
Cairns
7 December 2019
Wewak
CAIRNS TO WEWAK - 12 NIGHTS
DAY 10: TUAM ISLAND
CAIRNS TO WEWAK
DAY 11: HISTORIC MADANG DAY 12: SEPIK RIVER & BIEN VILLAGE DAY 13: WEWAK (Guests doing half-circle embark/disembark) DAY 14: JAYAPURA
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
Bridge Deck Suite
15,840
n/a
Bridge Deck Stateroom
13,740
n/a
Explorer Deck
13,340
$20,010*
Promenade Deck
12,240
$18,360*
Coral Deck
11,290
$16,935*
DAY 15: MIOS WUNDI
WEWAK TO DARWIN - 13 NIGHTS
DAY 16: AT SEA
WEWAK TO DARWIN
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
DAY 17: WAYAG
Bridge Deck Suite
17,140
n/a
DAY 18: KAWE ISLAND, ALJUI BAY & PENEMU
Bridge Deck Stateroom
14,840
n/a
Explorer Deck
14,400
21,600*
Promenade Deck
13,240
19,860*
Coral Deck
12,240
18,360*
DAY 19: HIDDEN BAY DAY 20: YENSAWAI VILLAGE & YENWAPNOUR VILLAGE DAY 21: YENWAPNOUR AND MESEMTA DAY 22: MESEMTA & WAGMAB
CAIRNS TO DARWIN - 25 NIGHTS
DAY 23: BANDA & SPICE ISLANDS
CAIRNS TO DARWIN
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
DAY 24: THE SPICE ISLANDS
Bridge Deck Suite
30,690
n/a
DAY 25: CROSSING THE TIMOR SEA
Bridge Deck Stateroom
26,590
n/a
Explorer Deck
25,790
38,685*
Promenade Deck
23,790
35,685*
Coral Deck
21,940
32,910*
DAY 26: ARRIVE DARWIN TIMES:
Board in Cairns at 7:30am for 9.00am departure. Arrive Wewak 9:00am Depart Wewak at 3pm Arrive in Darwin for 8:30am disembarkation
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) . *Limited sole use occupancy available.
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Traditional dancer, Tuam Island, Papua New Guinea
the spice islands & Raja ampat
Snorkelling at Mesemta, West Papua
SWIM WITH THE WHALE SHARKS AND FOLLOW THE SPICE TRAIL IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY EXPEDITION
Itinerary 11 nights BETWEEN Darwin AND biak Visits to Raja Ampat are subject to access approvals to protected marine parks. These access approvals may alter over time. If access to some areas is not possible, alternatives will be introduced to this itinerary.
DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN DAY 2: AT SEA DAY 3: BANDA NEIRA DAY 4: SPICE ISLANDS DAY 5: RAJA AMPAT - WAGMAB & MESEMPTA DAY 6: HIDDEN BAY & YENWAUPNOR VILLAGE DAY 7: SOUTH GAM ISLAND & ALJUI BAY DAY 8: WAYAG ISLAND DAY 9: AT SEA DAY 10: CENDERAWASIH BAY & KWATISORE VILLAGE DAY 11: CENDERAWASIH BAY & MAMBOOR ISLAND
fares & sailing schedule CORAL ADVENTURER
DAY 12: BIAK
DATE
DEPARTS
REVERSE ITINERARY: BIAK TO DARWIN
21 December 2019
Darwin
2 January 2020
Biak
DEPARTURE TIMES
expedition highlights › Be welcomed to Banda Neira by the famous Kora Kora canoes gliding over the water
DARWIN: Boarding at 4.30pm for 6.00pm departure. Disembarks in Biak at 8.00am BIAK: Boarding at 2.00pm for 3.00pm departure. Disembarks in Darwin at 8.30am.
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
Bridge Deck Suite
15,840
n/a
Bridge Deck Stateroom
13,740
n/a
› Discover Wayag’s ‘gumdrop’ islands and be rewarded by the view from Pindito Peak
Explorer Deck
13,340
20,010*
Promenade Deck
12,240
18,360*
› Swim with the unforgettable Whale Sharks at Cenderawasih Bay
Coral Deck
11,290
16,935*
› Explore Fort Belgica, a Dutch outpost built in 1611 › Snorkel and dive amongst the excellent coral garden at Wagmab Island
› Experience the local culture of the West Papuan people
CORAL ADVENTURER
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *Limited sole use occupancy available. Charter flight available at additional cost.
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komodo dragons and krakatoa
Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) on Komodo Island
MEANDERING FROM DARWIN TO SINGAPORE THROUGH THE INDONESIAN ARCHIPELAGO
Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatoa) emerged in 1927 from the caldera of the exploded Krakatoa, and grows around five metres each year
Itinerary 17 nights FROM darwin to singapore SINGAPORE Pulau Penuba INDONESIA Pulau Thousand Belitung Islands Karimunjawa N.P. Anak Komodo Bawean Krakatua Island Island Pulau Satonda Kelimutu N.P. Sumenep Ujung Pulau Alor Kulon N.P. Lombok Sumba Darwin TIMOR SEA AUSTRALIA
DAY 1: DARWIN DAY 2: AT SEA DAY 3: KUPANG DAY 4: PULAU ALOR DAY 5: KELIMUTU NATIONAL PARK DAY 6: KOMODO ISLAND & RINCA ISLAND DAY 7: SATONDA DAY 8: LOMBOK DAY 9: SUMENEP DAY 10: BAWEAN DAY 11: KURIMANJAWA NATIONAL PARK DAY 12: AT SEA, INDONESIA DAY 13: KRAKATOA DAY 14: UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK
fares & sailing schedule
DAY 15: HARAPAN & PUTRI DAY 16: PULAU BELITUNG
CORAL ADVENTURER
DAY 17: PULAU PENUBA
DATE
DEPARTS
15 January 2020
Darwin
DAY 18: SINGAPORE
DEPARTURE TIMES
expedition highlights
DARWIN: Boarding at 4.30pm for 6.00pm departure. Disembarks in Singapore at 8.00am
CORAL ADVENTURER
TWIN SHARE
SOLE USE
Bridge Deck Suite
21,690
n/a
Bridge Deck Stateroom
18,790
n/a
Explorer Deck
18,240
27,360*
Promenade Deck
16,840
25,260*
Coral Deck
15,490
23,235*
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited sole use occupancy available.
› Swim, snorkel, or dive the incomparable coral reefs at numerous sites including the Thousand Islands, Karimunjawa and Pulau Moyo National Parks. › Spot endangered species at Ujung Kulon National Park › See the dragons at Komodo Island › Climb to the top of Kelimutu volcano to experience the tricoloured crater lakes
cuisine and wine
On your Coral Expeditions cruise, you will enjoy fresh, smallbatch cuisine prepared onboard using local ingredients. The small size of our ship enables us to adapt our modern Australian menu to the produce available locally. With no more than 120 guests, our chefs can take a more indulgent approach to cooking. Dietary requirements or restrictions can be catered to with two weeks notice. We are proud of our winelist - it is an abbreviated selection that reflects the depth and variety of Australian wine. Our ships also feature artisanal Australian and New Zealand spirits - including barrels of slowly aging Tasmanian singlemalt whisky.
the expedition experience
With a strong focus on visiting places not often touched by tourists, our 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. Our small group size ensures that our shore excursions are comfortable and enjoyable, but also have minimal impact on the communities and environments that we visit. Most activities are suitable for all fitness levels; when a higher than normal level of fitness is required for an excursion, your Expedition Leader will advise you accordingly. You can expect one or two shore or in-sea activities each day, all included in your cruise fare.
INCLUSIONS
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
PLEASE NOTE
› All excursions and sightseeing
These are expedition itineraries covering remote regions. Your Captain and Expedition team will make changes to the daily schedule when necessary to maximise guest experience. These itineraries are indicative some variation may occur due to weather conditions, safety, or local community requirements.
› Use of Xplorer and Zodiac tender vessels
› Pre and post flights, accommodation & travel insurance
› Daily lectures and briefings
› Any entry visas
› All meals, chef-prepared on board
› Alcoholic beverages outside of lunch and dinner service
› Showcase wines, selected beers, juices, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner service
› Telephone and internet services
› 24 hour coffee and selection of teas
› Laundry
› All entrance fees to National and Marine Parks and Ports
› Optional Mitchell Falls helicopter flight › Charter flights
› Port taxes and government charges imposed by government authorities
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built for adventurers crafted for comfort
BRIDGE DECK BALCONY SUITES Our two Cairns and Darwin suites are spacious and elegant retreats after a busy day ashore. Suites are equipped with a lounge area, minibar and personal coffee machine. They have special King sized beds which can be separated into two singles. An 8 sq m private balcony has an outdoor daybed and lounge chair for two. A unique outside-facing bathroom with picture windows, bath and separate shower complete the suite experience. A complimentary minibar is replenished daily.
DINING ROOM Single seating dining area with communal ‘wine table’ finished with Australian stone; serving buffet breakfast and lunch, and multi-course table d’hote dinners.
BRIDGE DECK BALCONY STATEROOMS Our two Bridge Deck staterooms are comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk and arm chair are included. A compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage. French windows opening to a balcony with seating for two gives you a private perch to watch the panorama unfold outside. These staterooms are located on the bridge deck with superb views and adjacent to the Cairns and Darwin suites.
EXPLORER DECK BALCONY STATEROOMS Our Explorer Deck staterooms are comfortably furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk and arm chair are included. A compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage. Your private balcony has seating for two from which to view the passing coastal vistas. These staterooms are located on the Explorer deck.
PROMENADE DECK STATEROOMS Promenade Deck Staterooms are located below the Explorer deck and furnished with a junior King size bed which can be separated into two singles. A wardrobe, desk and arm chair are included. A compact ensuite has a toilet, shower and ample storage. A large picture window gives you wide views of the world outside.
CORAL DECK STATEROOMS
Coral Deck Staterooms are identical to the Promenade Deck Staterooms except for their location one deck below. These staterooms have twin portholes rather than picture windows.
CORAL ADVENTURER DECK PLAN
Bridge Deck Bar
Lift
W/Cs Lounge
BRIDGE DECK BALCONY SUITE • 55.8sqm • Private Balcony
601
603
Expedition Room
Cairns Suite
The Bridge
Lobby
602
604
Darwin Suite
Captain’s Cabin
Observation Lounge
BRIDGE DECK BALCONY STATEROOM • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony
BRIDGE DECK
EXPLORER DECK BALCONY STATEROOM • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony
527
525
523
521
519
517
515
513
Gym
511
Lift
509
507
503 505 501
Lobby
PROMENADE DECK STATEROOM • 17sqm • Picture windows
528
526
524
522
520
518
516
514
512
510
502 506 504 508
CORAL DECK STATEROOM • 17sqm • Porthole windows
EXPLORER DECK
Gift Shop Dining Room
Reception
Lift
415
W/Cs
411
413
409
407
405
403
401
Lobby Galley
416
414
412
410
408
406 402 404
PROMENADE DECK Lift
Xplorer Boarding
311
309
307
305
303
301
Lobby
312
310
308
306
304
302
CORAL DECK
18 2 Bridge Deck Balcony Suites
Swimming with Whale Sharks, Cenderawasih Bay
other expeditions: > GREAT BARRIER REEF > TASMANIA > SYDNEY TO HOBART > PAPUA NEW GUINEA > SPICE ISLANDS & RAJA AMPAT > SEPIK RIVER > SOUTH PACIFIC
Contact us today or speak with your travel agent. Online
www.coralexpeditions.com
Email
[email protected]
Freecall within Australia
1800 079 545
Outside Australia
+61 7 4040 9999
Head office PO Box 2093 Cairns 4870 QLD Australia ABN 51 010 809 417 Issued October 2017
