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 its operations in Western Australia – chalking up another milestone for the plucky Australian operator with Aussie flagged and crewed … Read more
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 flagged and crewed fleet, Coral Expeditions – sailing in Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania – has led to renewed optimism … Read more
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 new ship arriving next month to complete a trio which will tackle the Kimberley. With the world’s giant fleets becalmed … Read more
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 circumnavigation of the Apple Isle kick-started Coral Expeditions’ summer season, taking an intimate group of 45 passengers from 17 to … Read more
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 Discoverer makes her way down south, trailing the Sydney to Hobart race. The aptly-named Yachtmans Cruise departs Sydney on 26 … Read more
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 and the new Coral Geographer will offer 10-night expeditions departing Darwin and Broome with passengers able to see Kimberley’s overflowing … Read more
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 Coral Expeditions will be A Yachtman’s Cruise which will depart from Sydney on December 26, 2020 and arrive at Hobart … Read more
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 crewed – is expected to start itineraries in Queensland from October. Additionally, as revealed in Cruise Passenger two weeks ago, … Read more
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 of Cairns with planned departures through till mid-December. The cruises will sail to the outer reefs and lesser-known islands of … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
