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Coral Discoverer
Last refurbished
2016
Last refurbished
Passengers
72
Passengers
Ports Visited
44
Ports visited
Cruises from $795 per day
$795
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Coral Discoverer
1,779
Gross Tonnage

Coral Discoverer Cruises

The Coral Discoverer is a luxurious and well-appointed expedition ship, perfect for exploring remote destinations in comfort and style. With a maximum capacity of just 72 passengers, the ship provides an intimate and personalized experience, allowing guests to get up close and personal with the natural wonders they are exploring. The ship boasts spacious and well-appointed cabins, all with private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, and plenty of storage space. Guests can relax in the ship's comfortable lounge areas, including a bar, lounge, and outdoor deck space, and enjoy delicious meals in the ship's restaurant, which serves a range of international cuisine.The Coral Discoverer is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, including a fleet of Zodiacs for exploring remote shorelines and an onboard diving program for underwater exploration. With a highly experienced and knowledgeable crew and expedition team, the ship offers a range of expert-led activities, including snorkeling, diving, hiking, and wildlife watching, ensuring an unforgettable and immersive experience for all guests.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2005
Number of decks: 4
Tonnage: 1779
Cabins: 36
Passengers: 72
Number of crew: 20
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

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    The dining room seats all guests at one sitting, and the cuisine reflects local products – indeed those you may have seen purchased by the chefs at ports of call, and small-batch prepared in the open-view kitchen. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style, and evening dinner is table d’hôte (a fixed number of already prepared dishes). Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included for lunch and dinner. For dinner there is a ‘communal wine table’ with a curated wine selection.

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    Guests can look forward sometime on their cruise to a beach BBQ against some memorable backdrop scenery. All meals and beverages, including beer and wine at meals, are included in the cruise fare.

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  • Bars

    • Bar on the Coral Discoverer

    Tea and coffee is available around the clock. There are multiple bars and lounges for relaxation and conversation.

  • Entertainment

    Expedition Leaders and Guest Lecturers will introduce you to some of the 1500 species of tropical fish and hundreds of varies of coral you may meet in the warm waters of the Reef. After-dinner slide shows may finish the evening

  • Activities

    • Activities on the Coral Discoverer
    • Activities on the Coral Discoverer
    • Activities on the Coral Discoverer

    This is an explorer vessel – so the entertainment is focused on the activities on shore. These include snorkeling and SCUBA diving supervised by qualified instructors, exploration of tropical rain forest islands, coastal viewing from the two shaded Xpedition boats, and meeting villagers in their communes. Shore excursions are aboard the specially designed tenders.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the Coral Discoverer

    Take in the view and have a quick work out in the outdoor communal workout area.

  • Kids

    Children are welcome onboard, however there are no special facilities for children.

  • Inclusions

    • Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
    • All excursions with the Coral Expeditions expert Expedition Team
    • Use of Xplorer and Zodiacs
    • All meals, chef-prepared on board
    • Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
    • Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
    • 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
    • All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Use of all onboard facilities, including a reference library
    • Expedition diary, along with a photo and video gallery documenting the highlights of your voyage
    • Post-cruise transfers to CBD hotel or airport (Domestic voyages only)
    • Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging

Destination & Ports

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Cabins

Onboard accommodation comprises 36 spacious modern staterooms ranging from 15 to 20 sq.m. floor area. Select from five large Bridge Deck, 22 Promenade Deck, or 9 Main Deck staterooms, most offering a choice of twin or Junior King bedding. The staterooms’ decor is modern and bright. The November 2016 refit introduces five different grades of staterooms. A new class of six Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms are on the top deck and have private balconies opening out from french windows.

All staterooms have an ocean view, en suite facilities, settee, large wardrobe, desk, luggage storage, individual air-conditioning control, and are serviced daily. From November 2016 all rooms will have an iPod dock. Most staterooms can be configured to either junior king or twin bedding. All staff are from Australia and New Zealand, and assure you of personalised yet unobtrusive service. There are no minibars or in-room televisions, but there is plenty of common space.)

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    Cabin Types

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    Located close to the Dining Room, the three spacious Main Deck (Category B) staterooms are 18sqm 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.

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    Cabin Types

    AM

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    Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge, the six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 20sqm in size and open out onto private balconies for expansive ocean views, along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice ofJunior King or twin bedding.

  • Promenade

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    Cabin Types

    BP, AP

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    Located in the bow of the ship and encircled by a promenade, the Promenade Deck (Cat B) staterooms are 15sqm in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views, along with a desk, telephone and Junior King bedding.

  • Balcony

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    Cabin Types

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    Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge, the six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 20sqm in size and open out onto private balconies for expansive ocean views, along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice ofJunior King or twin bedding.

Coral Discoverer Deck Plans

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Coral Discoverer Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
26 Dec 2024 A Yachtsman's Cruise Sydney $6880
02 Jan 2025 Circumnavigation of Tasmania Hobart $14120
18 Jan 2025 Coastal Treks Of Tasmania Hobart $8870
28 Jan 2025 Coastal Wilds Of Tasmania Hobart $8870
07 Feb 2025 Coastal Wilds Of Tasmania Hobart $8870
17 Feb 2025 Coastal Wilds Of Tasmania Hobart $10660
27 Feb 2025 Circumnavigation of Tasmania Hobart $18320
20 Mar 2025 Citizen Science on the Great Barrier Reef Brisbane $10490
01 Apr 2025 Cape York & Arnhem Land Cairns $0
13 Apr 2025 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $14950
23 Apr 2025 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $18550
04 May 2025 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $0
14 May 2025 Ningaloo & The Bluewater Wonders of Australia's West Broome $15130
26 May 2025 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $0
06 Jun 2025 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $0
16 Jun 2025 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $0
27 Jun 2025 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $16400
07 Jul 2025 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $16400
18 Jul 2025 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $0
28 Jul 2025 Best of the Kimberley and Tiwi Islands Broome $13700
08 Aug 2025 Cape York & Arnhem Land - Art Themed Darwin $13750
19 Aug 2025 Cape York & Arnhem Land - Art Themed Cairns $13750
24 Oct 2025 Torres Strait & Cape York (Cairns to Horn Island) Cairns $12030
03 Nov 2025 Torres Strait & Cape York (Horn Island to Cairns) Horn Island $12030
13 Nov 2025 Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef Cairns $7300
27 Nov 2025 Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef Cairns $6800
04 Dec 2025 Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef Cairns $6800
11 Dec 2025 Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef Cairns $6800
28 Mar 2026 Cape York & Arnhem Land Cairns $12990
09 Apr 2026 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $12990
19 Apr 2026 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $12990
29 Apr 2026 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $12990
09 May 2026 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $12990
20 May 2026 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $12990
30 May 2026 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $12990
09 Jun 2026 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $12990
19 Jun 2026 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $12990
30 Jun 2026 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $12990
10 Jul 2026 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $12990
20 Jul 2026 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $12990
30 Jul 2026 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $12990
10 Aug 2026 The Kimberley: Darwin to Broome Darwin $12990
20 Aug 2026 The Kimberley: Broome to Darwin Broome $12990
21 Sep 2026 Cape York & Arnhem Land - Art Themed Darwin $12990

Coral Discoverer Faqs

  • WHERE IS THE CORAL DISCOVERER SHIP NOW?

    Click on the link to see where the Coral Discoverer Ship is: Coral Discoverer Location

  • WHICH PORTS IN AUSTRALIA DOES THE CORAL DISCOVERER DEPART FROM?

    Coral Discoverer cruises from Darwin and Broome.

  • WHEN DID THE CORAL DISCOVERER FIRST LAUNCH?

    The Coral Discoverer first launched in 2005 and was refurbished in 2016.

  • WHAT DINING OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED ON THE CORAL DISCOVERER SHIP FARE?

    With a maximum of 72 guests, the Coral Discoverer main dining room is located on the main deck. Selected beers, wines and spirits are included with lunch and dinner.

  • ARE GRATUITIES INCLUDED IN THE CORAL DISCOVERER SHIP FARE?

    If you are leaving from an Australian port, gratuities (crew appreciation) are included.

  • WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR CORAL DISCOVERER SHIP FARE?

    • Captains welcome and farewell events

    • All meals

    • Selected beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks with lunch and dinner service

    • 24 hour barista coffee and tea

    • Workshops, demonstrations and lectures 

    • Fully guided sightseeing at each destination

    • Snokelling equipment

    • All entrance fees to national parks and ports

    • Photos taken by the ships photographer

    • Wifi access

    • Tips and gratuities

        What is not included:

    • Travel insurance, if you are looking for travel insurance, contact your clean cruising consultant

    • Alcoholic drinks outside of lunch and dinner service

    • Laundry service

    • Premium satellite internet service

    • Scuba diving

  • WHERE DOES THE CORAL DISCOVERER TRAVEL TO?

    The coral discoverer travels between Cairns, Darwin and Broome usually for 10 nights.

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