Coral Expeditions
Australia's Pioneering Cruise Line

Coral Expeditions is Australia’s pioneering expedition cruise operator, sailing for four decades. Our fleet of three specialised expedition ships and tenders take guests to some of the most beautiful, yet undiscovered islands and coastal regions of the world. Our travellers are attracted by our relaxed small ship atmosphere and itineraries that larger ships cannot replicate. At a time when the cruise industry is moving to larger and less personal ships, we have limited the size of our ships to maximise the expedition experience. Our cuisine is prepared small batch on board using quality Australian produce and wine. We operate to high Australian standards of safety with Australian crew wherever we go. We were the first to offer interpretive programs reflective of the destinations we visit and to employ Expedition Leaders, Guest Lecturers, Marine Biologists, and SCUBA Instructors – a tradition that continues today.
Insider Tip
Our reservation staff are available Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 5.30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 08 Oct 2020
Ships
Launched in April 2019, Coral Adventurer is a 120 passenger ship built to take you closer to unspoiled vistas in comfort, style and safety. 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
Fresh from a complete refurbishment in 2016, Coral Discoverer provides an intimate, yachtlike cruising experience. This small ship sports active stabilisers for ocean cruising, over a thousand square metres of open deck space, and well-appointed communal lounge and dining spaces. Enjoy sunset drinks on the Sun Deck to end each spectacular day.
The sister ship to the Coral Adventurer, Coral Geographer features the same comfortable Australian interiors, Xplorer tender mechanism, intimate guest experience, and personalized service that makes you feel at home.

Sustainability
Our Commitment
- Eco- accredited with world leading Eco-Tourism Australia
- Eye on the Reef
- Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Programme
- Bare Sands Turtle Sanctuary - the Kimberley
- Sustaintability in Food & Beverage