Ningaloo and the Rowley Shoals
12 nights Broome – Broome
From Broome to the Ningaloo coast, uncover remote reefs, rare wildlife and wild coastlines. Journey with expert guides through untouched marine sanctuaries.
Departs
- 4 May 2027
- 6 June 2027
Coral Expeditions
Ningaloo and the Rowley Shoals (12 nts)
Prices for 2027
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2027 prices – Coral Discoverer
| Cabin | 2027 Full Fare | 2027 NRMA* | Xplorers Club Silver** | Xplorers Club Gold*** |
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| Main Deck (Category B) | $12,500 pp | N/A | $11,875 pp | $11,250 pp |
| Main Deck (Category A) | $13,500 pp | N/A | $12,825 pp | $12,150 pp |
| Promenade Deck (Category B) | $14,500 pp | N/A | $13,775 pp | $13,050 pp |
| Promenade Deck (Category A) | $15,900 pp | $14,310 pp | $13,594 pp | $12,879 pp |
| Bridge Deck Balcony Suite | $19,500 pp | $17,550 pp | $16,702 pp | $15,795 pp |
All prices are per person, twin share in AUD.
Multiple Cabin Discounts: Please ask us about discounts for 2+ cabins.
*NRMA members (not an NRMA member? Ask us and we’ll help you sign up) – Receive 10% off the full cruise fare – Promenade A and above. Savings are subject to availability on selected dates. MYNRMA Members also get complimentary Deposit Protection and 1x complimentary bottle of wine.
**Xplorers Club Silver – Receive 5% off the full cruise fare if you’ve previously cruised with Coral Expeditions on any of their cruises between 6-13 nights. This discount can be combined with the NRMA offer. The above price grid reflects this discount combination (NRMA 10% off the full fare plus an extra 5% off the full fare for the Xplorers Silver).
***Xplorers Club Gold – Receive 10% off the full cruise fare if you’ve previously cruised with Coral Expeditions on a combination of cruises totalling between 14-50 nights. This discount can be combined with the NRMA offer. The above price grid reflects this discount combination (NRMA 10% off the full fare plus an extra 10% off the full fare for the Xplorers Gold).
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Inclusions
- Post-cruise transfers to CBD hotel or airport
- All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
- All excursions with our Expedition Team
- Expedition diary, along with a photo gallery documenting the highlights of your voyage
- Tips and gratuities
- Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging
- Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
- All meals, chef-prepared on board
- Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
- Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
- 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
- Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
- Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs, & Kayaks
- Pre-cruise transfers on Broome departures
- Pre-cruise transfers
- Pre and post cruise accommodation
- Premium Internet services
- Alcoholic & non alcoholic specialty beverages outside of lunch and dinner service
- Laundry service (available at a cost)
- Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchases
- Travel Insurance
- Entry visas & travel permits for the country you are travelling to/from
- Pre and post cruise flights/charter flights
- Scuba Diving (additional Cost)
- Optional Whale Shark Tour in Exmouth (Additional cost)
Itinerary Highlights
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Snorkel and dive the pristine and rarely visited Rowley Shoals.
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At the Montebello Islands, visit atomic ground zero, now a haven for wildlife including the rufous hare wallaby and lagoon rays.
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Snorkel, dive and beach comb at the Muiron Islands, and Pilbara inshore islands.
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Explore Cape Range National Park, including a walk at Yardie Creek, and snorkelling from Turquoise Bay.
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View petroglyphs under the guidance of the Murujuga land and sea rangers in the Dampier Archipelago.
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Follow in the trails of early European Explorers – hear the tales of the shipwrecks of the Tryall and the Barque Stefano.
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Enjoy the optional opportunity to swim with whale sharks with an experienced local operator at Exmouth (additional cost, subject to health and fitness requirements).
Enjoy a complimentary transfer to Broome Deep Water Port for boarding at 4:00pm. Settle into your stateroom before our departure. Take the time to become acquainted with all the facilities onboard.
170 nautical miles offshore, Rowley Shoals’ offers unique diving and snorkelling. With sheer walls, channels, and crystal-clear water, the site provides striking underwater scenery.
Enjoy a Welcome to Country with local rangers, explore petroglyphs at Conzinc Bay, visit cultural sites, snorkel, dive, kayak, or spot birdlife, sea eagles, ospreys, and Rothschild’s rock wallabies.
*Please note viewing of aboriginal petroglyphs is subject to approval and guidance by traditional owners of the area, and cannot be guaranteed.
Enjoy snorkelling, diving (conditions permitting), swimming, and wildlife spotting, including turtles, dugongs, dolphins, and rare rufous hare wallabies. Birdwatch for fairy and roseate terns, see lagoon rays, and visit Ground Zero at Trimouille or Alpha Islands to view the atomic test site.
With fantastic bommies and protected reefs, snorkellers and divers will appreciate the variety of soft corals and gorgonians as well the incredible fish life. After in-water activities, stretch your legs on a stroll down the beach on these untouched islands.
Spend two days exploring the Ningaloo coast. On the first day, enjoy a coach tour of Cape Range National Park, drift snorkel at Turquoise Bay, walk Yardie Creek, see Vlamingh Head lighthouse and the Mildura wreck. The next day, choose from optional local tours (whale shark swim, glass-bottom boat, or snorkel tour) or join our expedition team for a guided Bundegi Beach walk and snorkel at Bundegi Reef.
Serrurier Island is one of the Pilbara inshore islands, which are an important breeding and resting places for migratory and resident shorebirds, seabirds and marine turtles. Enjoy this truly off the beaten path and untouched snorkelling location.
Today we revisit the Montebello Islands to explore a new area of the archipelago, with opportunities for wildlife spotting, snorkelling, or diving. A twitcher’s delight, the islands are considered an Important Bird Area, as they support over 1% of the world populations of fairy and roseate terns, as well as sooty oystercatchers.
As we return to the Dampier Archipelago to explore a different area of this vast island group, we focus on in-water activities with snorkelling, diving, or walks likely on Malus Island (weather dependent).
Relax on deck as we spend a day at sea, with onboard presentations from our Guest Lecturers, workshops, and demonstrations.
Our incredible adventure concludes in Broome this morning as we arrive and disembark at 8:00am. Bid farewell to new-found friends, the Captain and crew. A post-cruise transfer to Broome CBD, Cable Beach or airport is included.
Embrace the unexpected – it’s part of the adventure. This itinerary is a guide. We adjust plans based on weather, tides, wildlife, and opportunities we encounter. Remote communities may be unavailable due to local customs. Flexibility makes expeditions special.
Coral Discoverer
Life aboard Coral Discoverer on Australia’s West Coast is raw, awe-inspiring, and deeply entwined with nature’s oldest stories. Imagine drifting past fiery-red escarpments and turquoise seas as you gather over chef-prepared regional feasts from our open galley. Our purpose-built ships will get you closer, so you can explore remote archipelagos and snorkel vibrant reefs. Join guest lectures that bring the rugged coast’s wonders to life. With alfresco moments, expert guides, and the quiet thrill of discovery, every day feels wild yet welcoming.
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