Coral Expeditions

Coral Discoverer

Coral Discoverer

Coral Discoverer offers the ultimate in adventure style cruising for the discerning traveller and delivers a Kimberley cruising experience never to be forgotten. Launched in 2005 and re-furbished in November 2016, Coral Discoverer’s design, amenities and facilities are comparable to larger cruise vessels. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to go where larger vessels cannot.

The “Xplorer” is a specially designed aluminium excursion vessel used for most excursions. Accommodating all passengers at one time, “Xplorer” is conveniently equipped with an awning and toilet. Featuring high horsepower engines, “Xplorer” is used for landings and for extensive exploration of rivers and tributaries. Boarding is directly from the ship’s main deck, where a hydraulic platform gently lowers you into the water.

Coral Discoverer

YOUR ‘XPLORER’ TENDER VESSEL

The “Xplorer” is a specially designed aluminium excursion vessel used for most excursions. Accommodating all passengers at one time, “Xplorer” is conveniently equipped with an awning and toilet. Featuring high horsepower engines, “Xplorer” is used for landings and for extensive exploration of rivers and tributaries. Boarding is directly from the ship’s main deck, where a hydraulic platform gently lowers you into the water.

Features

  • Limited wireless internet available. Service quality may vary on location and weather
  • Sun Deck with sun lounges, shade cover and cabana area
  • Three fully stocked cocktail bars, including brand new round Explorer Bar on Sun Deck
  • Spacious, modern dining room, recently refurbished
  • Forward lounge
  • Reference library
  • Gift shop
  • Open bridge
  • Limited laundry facilities available, cabins serviced daily
  • Australian flagged, and staffed entirely by an Australian and New Zealand crew

Cuisine

On your trip you will savour small batch, modern-Australian cuisine created by your talented chefs using fresh, locally sourced produce. The small size of the ship enables Coral Discoverer to make last minute changes based on what is available locally. The Dining Rooms offer open-seat dining without the need to reserve a table, allowing you to dine with old or new friends on each occasion.

The cocktail bars and lounges are fully stocked with a selection of Australian and New Zealand wines, beers and a variety of artisan spirits, soft drinks and juices. Complimentary tea and barista style coffee are available 24 hours a day.

Accommodation

For a deck plan, please see the bottom of this page

  • All outside-facing guest cabins with en-suite bathrooms; Bridge Deck have a private balcony
  • Active stabilisers to dampen sea motion
  • Well-equipped gym
  • Passenger elevator
  • Wi-Fi available in all guest areas
  • Navigator lounge in the bridge
  • Over 1000 square metres of open deck space including a wrap-around promenade deck with panoramic views
  • Engine room tours and a high level of crew interaction with guests

Please note: You can request to have a particular cabin number. Cabins are allocated on booking, but only confirmed 30 days prior to travel. Room request allocations are not guaranteed.

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Bridge Balcony Stateroom

Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge, these six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 17 – 18 sqm (180-195 square feet) in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views, along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding. Bridge Deck Staterooms offer guests private balconies opening out from french windows providing comfortable indoor outdoor living.

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Promenade Deck – Category A Staterooms

Encircled by a full-ship promenade (not accessible from your stateroom), these staterooms are approx.. 16 – 17.5 sqm (172 – 190 square feet) in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.

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Promenade Deck – Category B Staterooms (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.

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Main Deck – Category A Staterooms

Located close to the Dining Room, these six spacious staterooms are approx. 18sqm (195 square feet) in size and feature large, twin porthole windows along with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.

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Main Deck – Category B Staterooms

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.

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Cruise Schedules 2026 & 2027

Cruise Schedule 2026

Date Direction Cruise
2 Jan – 6 Jan 2026

Hobart – Hobart

4 Night Coastal Adventures: Tasmania
6 Jan – 13 Jan 2026 Hobart – Hobart 7 Night Scenic Walks of Tasmania
13 Jan – 27 Jan 2026 Hobart – Hobart 14 Night Circumnavigation of Tasmania
27 Jan – 2 Feb 2026 Hobart – Hobart 6 Night Coastal Adventures Tasmania
2 Feb – 16 Feb 2026 Hobart – Hobart 14 Night Circumnavigation of Tasmania
16 Feb – 26 Feb 2026 Hobart – Hobart 10 Night Tasmanian Coastal Discovery
26 Feb – 12 Mar 2026 Hobart – Hobart 14 Night Circumnavigation of Tasmania
17 Mar – 27 Mar 2026

Brisbane – Cairns

10 Night Citizen Science on the Great Barrier Reef
28 Mar – 8 Apr 2026

Cairns – Darwin

11 Night Cape York & Arnhem Land
9 Apr – 19 Apr 2026 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
19 Apr – 29 Apr 2026 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
29 Apr – 9 May 2026 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
9 May – 19 May 2026 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
20 May – 30 May 2026 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
30 May – 9 June 2026 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
9 June – 19 June 2026 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
19 June – 29 June 2026 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
30 June – 10 July 2026 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
10 July – 20 July 2026 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
20 July – 30 July 2026 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
30 July – 9 Aug 2026 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
10 Aug – 20 Aug 2026 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
20 Aug – 30 Aug 2026 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
31 Aug – 10 Sept 2026 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Best of the Kimberley & Tiwi Islands
10 Sept – 20 Sept 2026 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Best of the Kimberley & Tiwi Islands
21 Sept – 2 Oct 2026 Darwin – Cairns 11 Night Cape York & Arnhem Land – Art Themed
13 Oct – 25 Oct 2026

Madang – Cairns

12 Night Papua New Guinea Discoverer
2 Nov – 6 Nov 2026

Cairns – Cairns

4 Night Coastal Adventures: Great Barrier Reef
13 Nov – 17 Nov 2026

Cairns – Cairns

4 Night Coastal Adventures: Great Barrier Reef
24 Nov – 28 Nov 2026

Cairns – Cairns

4 Night Coastal Adventures: Great Barrier Reef
26 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027

Sydney – Hobart

7 Night Sydney to Hobart – A Yachting Tradition

Cruise Schedule 2027

Date Direction Cruise
26 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027

Sydney – Hobart

7 Night Sydney to Hobart – A Yachting Tradition
2 Jan – 6 Jan 2027

Hobart – Hobart

4 Night Coastal Adventures: Tasmania
6 Jan – 10 Jan 2027 Hobart – Hobart 4 Night Coastal Adventures: Tasmania
10 Jan – 14 Jan 2027 Hobart – Hobart 4 Night Coastal Adventures: Tasmania
14 Jan – 20 Jan 2027 Hobart – Hobart 6 Night Coastal Adventures: Tasmania
20 Jan – 27 Jan 2027 Hobart – Hobart 7 Night Coastal Adventures: Tasmania
6 Feb – 20 Feb 2027 Hobart – Hobart 14 Night Circumnavigation of Tasmania
20 Feb – 6 Mar 2027

Hobart – Hobart

14 Night Circumnavigation of Tasmania
6 Mar – 20 Mar 2027

Hobart – Hobart

14 Night Circumnavigation of Tasmania
20 Mar – 27 Mar 2027 Hobart – Hobart 7 Night Coastal Adventures: Tasmania
12 Apr – 23 Apr 2027

Cairns – Darwin

11 Night Cape York & Arnhem Land
24 Apr – 4 May 2027 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
4 May – 16 May 2027 Broome – Broome

12 Night Ningaloo & The Rowley Shoals

16 May – 26 May 2027 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
27 May – 6 June 2027 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
6 June – 18 June 2027 Broome – Broome 12 Night Ningaloo & The Rowley Shoals
18 June – 28 June 2027 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
29 June – 9 July 2027 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
9 July – 19 July 2027 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
20 July – 30 July 2027 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
6 Aug – 16 Aug 2027 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
17 Aug – 27 Aug 2027 Darwin – Broome 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
3 Sept – 13 Sept 2027 Broome – Darwin 10 Night Kimberley Cruise
14 Sept -25 Sept 2027 Darwin – Cairns 11 Night Cape York & Arnhem Land – Art Themed