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Aussie line gets new ship to sail this month

Australian-based adventure line Coral Expeditions has a new ship on the way. The Coral Geographer which is being built in Vietnam will enter service at the end of the month. The Coral Geographer has been […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 12 2021
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Scenic makes it official: We’ll cruise the Kimberley in June

The government’s move to continue the ban on international cruise vessels under the biosecurity act hasn’t deterred the six cruise lines determined to sail the Kimberley and other Australian itineraries this year. This morning, Scenic […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 4 2021
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Aussie small ship cruising set to soar

Small ship expedition cruising is set to make Australia one of the world’s major destinations as more lines and ships announce plans to sail our coasts. The only line currently sailing, Coral Expeditions, will restart […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 26 2021
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Health officials open talks with cruise operators as hopes rise for a return to sailing

Health department officials are now working with the cruise industry to finally produce a plan for the phased restart of itineraries in Australia, Cruise Passenger can reveal. The promising start made by Australia’s only locally […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 11 2021
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The amazing Aussie line showing the world how to keep cruising

Their well-patronised vessels are sailing the most beautiful waters in the world.  They have already sailed a dozen itineraries in Queensland and are about to sail Tasmania and South Australia. They even have a brand […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 2 2021
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Amazing pictures from Coral Expeditions’ circumnavigation of Tasmania

Flushed with success after returning from a successful restart voyage circumnavigating the pristine waters of Tasmania, Coral Expeditions has released a series of stunning photographs taken during the 10-day itinerary on board Coral Discoverer. The […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jan 28 2021
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Coral Expeditions confirmed for Tasmanian summer season

Coral Expeditions, the Australian flagged and crewed line sailing despite the pandemic, has been given the green light by Tasmanian officials for its 2021 Tasmanian season. The season will kick off December 26, as Coral […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 26 2020
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Coral Expeditions to launch its biggest Kimberley season next year

Coral Expeditions Australia’s small ship expedition line will have its biggest Kimberley season next year when it offers 40 voyages across three ships. The line’s three Australian flagged and crewed ships, Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 13 2020
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Coral Expeditions planning to sail in Tasmania in December

Cairns-based Coral Expeditions aims to be Tasmania bound late next month following the lifting of the states border to New South Wales residents from November 6. The first voyage planned to the island state by […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 5 2020
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Australian cruising set to resume quickly – but Queensland health may need some convincing

New and exciting initiatives could mean cruising will resume in Australian waters by the end of the year. But Queensland health officials still need some convincing. Boutique Australian line, Coral Expeditions – Australian flagged and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 24 2020
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Australian boutique line Coral Expeditions first to sail from October

Home grown Australian cruise line Coral Expeditions has confirmed it will resume cruising from 14 October 2020 with a number of seven-night cruises. The Australia-flagged and crewed ship The Coral Discoverer will be operating out […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 17 2020
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Small ships are leading the charge back to cruising

Small is beautiful.  The cruise industry is seeing early signs of recovery with several lines resuming operations for local travellers in the wake of COVID-19. Boutique company Katarina Line, which specialises in cruising the Dalmatian […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 3 2020