Calling all Explorers!
Perfect for those that love nature, the sea and immersing themselves in every destination, you can enjoy sailings right on WA’s doorstep – including departures from Fremantle, or travel further afield to southeast Asia or the Western Pacific.
With small, purpose-built expedition ships carrying no more than 120 guests, they can navigate shallow bays, visit remote beaches and call into small villages, with all the comforts you’re familiar with on a large vessel – but without the crowds and all in an uniquely Australian style!
And on every adventure, you’ll be guided by an expert expedition team, with local guides and a taste of local culture and cuisine along the way.
Coral Expeditions cruises include:
- All excursions with the Expedition Team
- Use of Xplorer and Zodiac tender transfers, kayaks or glass bottom boat
- Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
- All meals, chef-prepared onboard
- Captain’s welcome and farewell events
- Open Bridge Lounge access and Engine Room tours
- Selected wines, beers and spirits, juices and soft drinks served with lunch & dinner
- 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea stations
- All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, known Traditional Owner fees & government charges
- Tips & gratuities
- Use of all onboard facilities, including a reference library
- Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
- Pre-cruise check-in and post-cruise transfers to airport or CBD hotels
- Wi-Fi access (standard speed)
Whales & Trails of Western Australia
Expedition Highlights:
- Experience a signature Winemakers Dinner at historic Leeuwin Estate featuring the iconic wines expertly paired with regionally inspired cuisine
- Spend a morning whale watching at Flinders Bay, renowned for its frequent whale sightings and explore the sheltered haven of Point Ann in search of Southern Right Whales and their calves
- Enjoy a swim in the pristine waters of Hamelin Bay surrounded by the curious stingrays and other marine species
- Traverse the scenic coastal vistas on a morning trek along a section of the Cape to Cape trail
- Walk amongst native wildflowers in bloom around the coastal landscapes from Dunsborough to remote Esperance
- Stroll the white sands in the company of native kangaroos at Lucky Bay – voted #1 Beach in the world
- Learn about Indigenous coastal culture and traditions of the region and share stories while foraging for native tucker
- Wander the community led Art Trail of Ravensthorpe
- Gain valuable insights from onboard Guest Lecturers who will share their scientific and conservation knowledge of whale research in WA
$9,200
Book with Bicton Travel, you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of wine delivered to your stateroom on any Coral Expeditions sailing.
Through the Heart of Japan
Expedition Highlights:
- Visit Arita Japan’s most prodigious exporter of of fine porcelain in the 17th century
- View the iconic red torii gate of the Itsukujima shinto shrine
- Uncover World War II histories including on a visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park
- Visit Osaka, the food capital of Japan, or the historic city of Kyoto where traditional and modern architecture collide
- Explore a 7.4km long lava tube and cave of South Korea’s Jeju Island
- Visit Shodoshima and hike into the Kankakei Gorge or visit the Japan’s oldest area for Soy Sauce production more than 400 years of crafting
$16,490
Book with Bicton Travel, you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of wine delivered to your stateroom on any Coral Expeditions sailing.
Raja Ampat & Spice Islands
Expedition Highlights:
- Indulge with three days in spectacular Raja Ampat, the famed ‘Four Kings’ archipelago
- Swim in the turquoise waters of Yapap natural pool
- Discover Wayag’s ‘gumdrop’ islands and the view from Pindito Peak
- Swim with the gentle and majestic whale sharks at Cenderawasih Bay, the world’s largest fish
- Be welcomed to Banda Neira by the exciting spectacle of the traditional Kora Kora canoe
- Learn the customs & cultures of West Papua and Indonesia, and experience the local culture
$19,390
Book with Bicton Travel, you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of wine delivered to your stateroom on any Coral Expeditions sailing.
Coastal Wilds of Tasmania
Expedition Highlights:
- Spend two days exploring wilderness areas of Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour
- Hike to Wineglass Bay and The Hazards in Freycinet National Park
- Learn about Maria Island’s history as a penal colony
- Visit Port Arthur
- Admire dramatic 300m tall coastal cliffs of the Tasman Peninsula
- Taste Tasmania’s fresh farm-gate produce & world-class wines at an onboard event
- Spot fur seals, wombats and wallabies in Tasmania’s national parks
- Visit the Wooden Boat Centre & learn about Tasmania’s proud maritime heritage
- Hike the Fluted Cape Track at Bruny Island
Kayak from the back of the ship at Fortescue Bay
$7,920
Book with Bicton Travel, you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of wine delivered to your stateroom on any Coral Expeditions sailing.
Cape York & Arnhem Land
Expedition Highlights:
- Be immersed in the world’s oldest surviving culture in Arnhem Land
- Spend a full day exploring the rugged Cobourg Peninsula for historical ruins and fascinating wildlife
- With a local guide, visit the remote and culturally rich Tiwi Islands
- Learn about Indigenous art at Elcho Island and Maningrida Art Centres
- Stand on the very tip of Australia at Cape York for a champagne sunset
- Visit Thursday Island and learn about the cultures of the Torres Strait
- Explore Lizard Island and the northern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef
- Discover the Arnhem Land coast, once the trading ground of the Makassan people
$13,380
Book with Bicton Travel, you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of wine delivered to your stateroom on any Coral Expeditions sailing.
The Kimberley Cruise
Expedition Highlights:
- Experience the thrill of riding the Horizontal Falls in inflatable Zodiac tender vessels
- Get up close to Montgomery Reef and discover the tidal reef’s diverse marine life
- Witness King George River and 80m tall twin King George waterfalls
- Cruise the Prince Regent River to the ‘hanging garden’ King Cascade waterfall
- Encounter Indigenous rock art galleries and learn about ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion art
- Spot native wildlife and birdlife in their natural habitat
- View the Kimberley landscape by air on a scenic helicopter flight to Mitchell Falls (additional cost)
- Enjoy sunset canapés and drinks on the beach as dusk settles over the Kimberley
$9,000
Book with Bicton Travel, you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of wine delivered to your stateroom on any Coral Expeditions sailing.
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