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Boutique small-ship expedition cruises

Papua New Guinea | West Papua | New Caledonia | Vanuatu | Solomon Islands | Spice Islands

Join Coral Expeditions (formerly Coral Princess Cruises) on one of these exciting and diverse itineraries, cruising exotic and seldom visited destinations of the South Pacific.

Discover the unique cultures and scenic beauty of mysterious Papua New Guinea, one of the last great wilderness areas on Earth, on a 10 or 12-night expedition aboard Coral Discoverer from Cairns, Alotau or Rabaul. Vast expanses of thick tropical jungle and razor-sharp mountains remain daunting to all but the most intrepid of explorers.

The 13-night Islands of the South Pacific expeditionary adventure combines New Caledonia, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

For the ultimate experience, the 24-night New Guinea Circle itinerary offers the most comprehensive programme ever offered in this part of the world. Discover the best that Papua New Guinea has to offer, land in West Papua and discover the legends of Indonesia’s Spice Islands and the spectacular scenery and cultures of the Raja Ampat region. This is truly an expedition like no other, visiting areas that until recently have been inaccessible to most travellers.

For those who do not have time for a full navigation, there is a 12 night Raja Ampat and Spice Islands itinerary from Darwin to Biak or in reverse.

Whether your interest is cultural, natural history, geology, wildlife, early exploration, swimming, snorkelling, SCUBA diving or just relaxing - the memories of these very special expeditions will last a lifetime. Do as much as you want or as little as you like, the choice is yours.

Coral Expeditions is recognised as Australia’s longest established and most awarded extended cruise line, a testament to professional and attentive crew, who will ensure your every need is met.

Small Ship Expedition Cruising

The state-of-the-art Coral Discoverer is the the benchmark standard for boutique expedition cruising in Australia, the South Pacific and South-East Asia. Launched in 2005 and purpose-built for cruising in the tropical regions of the southern oceans, guests will enjoy stylish furnishings, generous decks and the latest of modern facilities.

Coral Discoverer accommodates just 72 guests in 36 spacious staterooms, all with ocean views. Coral Discoverer’s shallow draught allows it to access even the most isolated and remote locations of the South Pacific, beyond the reach of other ships. Coral Discoverer is fully SOLAS compliant, is equipped with latest-technology navigation and communications equipment and is actively stabilised to ensure comfortable cruising in open seas.

About Coral Expeditions

Coral Expeditions is Australia’s leading small ship and expedition cruise line, with an unrivalled worldwide reputation for cruising excellence built over more than 30 years. With a fleet of 3 small ships taking guests to some of the most beautiful, yet undiscovered, regions of Asia-Pacific, these intimate cruises are designed to maximise the expedition experience. Cuisine is prepared small batch on board, reflecting high quality Australian produce and wine. Coral Expeditions operates to Australian standards of safety with Australian senior crew, interpretive programmes, Expedition Leaders, Guest Lecturers, Marine Biologists, and SCUBA Instructors.

SOUTH PACIFIC CRUISES

• PAPUA NEW GUINEA – 10 or 12 Nights Cairns - Alotau - Rabaul v.v.
• ISLANDS OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC – 13 Nights Noumea - Alotau / Cairns v.v.
• SOLAR ECLIPSE NEW GUINEA CIRCLE – 10, 14 or 24 Nights Cairns / Alotau - Wewak - Darwin
• WEST PAPUA – 12 Nights Biak - Darwin v.v.