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Xplorer tender landings
The Xplorer lowers from the ship’s side and lands every guest ashore together; Zodiacs reach places it cannot.
Coral Discoverer
Coral Expeditions · launched 2005 · 72 guests
- 72guests
- 2005launched, refurbished 2025
- 2kgross tonnes
- 22sailings listed
- A$4,490per person, from
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Coral Discoverer at a glance
Coral Discoverer is a ship from Coral Expeditions, launched in 2005, carrying 72 guests. It is known for being the smallest ship in the Coral Expeditions fleet, with 72 guests, refurbished in 2025. We list 22 sailings between November 2026 and September 2027, mostly from Broome and Darwin, from A$4,490 per person.
Coral Discoverer is the smallest ship in the Coral Expeditions fleet, carrying 72 guests, and was refurbished in 2025 with new Bridge Deck balcony staterooms.
Its size lets it anchor where larger ships cannot: Kimberley gorges, quiet reefs and islands on the Great Barrier Reef, and Tasmania's wilderness coast. The Xplorer tender lands every guest ashore together and an expedition team leads each landing.
Coral Discoverer sails the Kimberley in the dry season, short reef expeditions from Cairns, and voyages around Tasmania and southern Australia.
Coral Discoverer is best for
- The Kimberley on a very small ship
- The Great Barrier Reef away from the day boats
- Tasmania's wild coast
- Travellers who want only 72 fellow guests
What stands out on Coral Discoverer
- Only 72 guests
- The Xplorer tender and snorkelling from the ship
- Bridge Deck balcony staterooms, new in 2025
- Australian crew and regional produce
- An expedition team on every voyage
| Cruise line | Coral Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2005 |
| Last refurbished | 2025 |
| Guests | 72 (double occupancy) |
| Crew | 24 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,779 |
| Length | 63 metres |
| Sails from (our sailings) | Broome, Darwin, Hobart, Cairns and Sydney |
| Sailings we list | 22, November 2026 to September 2027 |
Ship facts from Coral Expeditions, checked 25 October 2026. Sailings and fares updated 29 October 2026.
Coral Discoverer itineraries 2026–27
Every Coral Discoverer sailing we list, soonest first: 22 sailings from November 2026 to September 2027, from Broome, Darwin, Hobart, Cairns and Sydney. Fares are per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, as listed by the cruise line on 29 October at 10:00am. Cabin types sell out and prices move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.
22 sailings
| Departs | Cruise | Cabins open | From | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 27 season | ||||
| Fri, 13 Nov 20264 nights | Coastal Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef from CairnsCoral Discoverer · Round trip from CairnsDunk Island & Coonanglebah, Mission Beach, Geranium Passage Reefs | All cabin types availableMain Deck (Category B), Main Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$4,490ppA$8,980 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Tue, 17 Nov 20267 nights | Outerknown Adventures from CairnsCoral Discoverer · Round trip from CairnsFitzroy Island, Sudbury Cay, Mackay Reef & Cay, Cooktown & Gungardie, Lizard Island & Dyigurra, Osprey & Ribbon Reefs | All cabin types availableMain Deck (Category B), Main Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$6,800ppA$13,600 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Tue, 24 Nov 20264 nights | Coastal Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef from CairnsCoral Discoverer · Round trip from CairnsDunk Island & Coonanglebah, Mission Beach, Geranium Passage Reefs | 2 of 3 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category B), Promenade Deck (Category A) | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$4,490ppA$8,980 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Sat, 26 Dec 20267 nights | Sydney to HobartCoral Discoverer · One way, Sydney to HobartCoastal Cruising & Bass Strait, Kent Group & Deal Island, Freycinet National Park, Maria Island, Adventure Bay & New Year’s Eve, Penultimate Day | 2 of 4 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category B), Promenade Deck (Category A) | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$5,850ppA$11,700 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Thu, 14 Jan 20276 nights | Coastal Adventures from HobartCoral Discoverer · Round trip from HobartBruny Island & Lunawanna‑allonah, Maria Island & Wukaluwikiwayna, Freycinet National Park & Puthimiluna, Port Davey & Poynduc | 3 of 4 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category B), Main Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A) | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$7,280ppA$14,560 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Wed, 20 Jan 20277 nights | Tasmanian Coastal Discovery from HobartCoral Discoverer · Round trip from HobartPort Davey, Adventure Bay – South Bruny Island, Maria Island, Freycinet National Park, Port Arthur & Fortescue Bay | 2 of 4 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category B), Promenade Deck (Category A) | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$6,230ppA$12,460 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Sat, 20 Feb 202714 nights | Circumnavigation of Tasmania from HobartCoral Discoverer · Round trip from HobartMaria Island, Freycinet Peninsula, Flinders Island, Kent Island Group, Tamar River & Launceston, Stanley, King Island, West Coast Cruising, Port Davey, Bruny Island, Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur | Only Promenade Deck (Category A) cabins leftPromenade Deck (Category A) | Promenade Deck (Category A) fromA$17,070ppA$34,140 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Sat, 20 Mar 20277 nights | Tasmanian Coastal Discovery from HobartCoral Discoverer · Round trip from HobartPort Davey, Adventure Bay – South Bruny Island, Maria Island, Freycinet National Park, Port Arthur & Fortescue Bay | 3 of 4 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category B), Main Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A) | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$6,230ppA$12,460 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Tue, 4 May 202712 nights | Ningaloo and the Rowley Shoals from BroomeCoral Discoverer · Round trip from BroomeRowley Shoals, Dampier Archipelago, Montebello Islands, Muiron Islands, Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef, Serrurier Island | 2 of 4 cabin types leftPromenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Promenade Deck (Category A) fromA$15,900ppA$31,800 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Sun, 16 May 202710 nights | Kimberley, Broome to DarwinCoral Discoverer · One way, Broome to DarwinLacepede Islands, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Doubtful Bay, Montgomery Reef, Careening Bay, Prince Regent River, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Vansittart Bay, King George Falls | Only Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom cabins leftBridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom fromA$23,500ppA$47,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Thu, 27 May 202710 nights | Kimberley, Darwin to BroomeCoral Discoverer · One way, Darwin to BroomeKing George Falls, Vansittart Bay, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Prince Regent River, Careening Bay, Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Lacepede Islands | 2 of 4 cabin types leftPromenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Promenade Deck (Category A) fromA$18,500ppA$37,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Sun, 6 June 202712 nights | Ningaloo and the Rowley Shoals from BroomeCoral Discoverer · Round trip from BroomeRowley Shoals, Dampier Archipelago, Montebello Islands, Muiron Islands, Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef, Serrurier Island | 2 of 4 cabin types leftPromenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Promenade Deck (Category A) fromA$15,900ppA$31,800 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Fri, 18 June 202710 nights | Kimberley, Broome to DarwinCoral Discoverer · One way, Broome to DarwinLacepede Islands, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Doubtful Bay, Montgomery Reef, Careening Bay, Prince Regent River, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Vansittart Bay, King George Falls | 3 of 4 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category A) fromA$15,000ppA$30,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Tue, 29 June 202710 nights | Kimberley, Darwin to BroomeCoral Discoverer · One way, Darwin to BroomeKing George Falls, Vansittart Bay, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Prince Regent River, Careening Bay, Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Lacepede Islands | 3 of 4 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category A) fromA$15,000ppA$30,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| 2027 to 28 season | ||||
| Fri, 9 July 202710 nights | Kimberley, Broome to DarwinCoral Discoverer · One way, Broome to DarwinLacepede Islands, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Doubtful Bay, Montgomery Reef, Careening Bay, Prince Regent River, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Vansittart Bay, King George Falls | 2 of 4 cabin types leftPromenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Promenade Deck (Category A) fromA$18,500ppA$37,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Tue, 20 July 202710 nights | Kimberley, Darwin to BroomeCoral Discoverer · One way, Darwin to BroomeKing George Falls, Vansittart Bay, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Prince Regent River, Careening Bay, Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Lacepede Islands | 3 of 4 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category A) fromA$15,000ppA$30,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Fri, 30 July 20277 nights | A Lens on Nature from BroomeCoral Discoverer · Round trip from BroomePre-Cruise: Cable Beach Resort, Sunday Island & Iwany, Lacepede Islands, Adele Island, Montgomery Reef & Doubtful Bay, Talbot Bay & Ganbadba & Lalang-garram Marine Park, Buccaneer Archipelago | All cabin types availableMain Deck (Category B), Main Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$9,400ppA$18,800 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Fri, 6 Aug 202710 nights | Kimberley, Broome to DarwinCoral Discoverer · One way, Broome to DarwinLacepede Islands, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Doubtful Bay, Montgomery Reef, Careening Bay, Prince Regent River, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Vansittart Bay, King George Falls | All cabin types availableMain Deck (Category B), Main Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$14,500ppA$29,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Tue, 17 Aug 202710 nights | Kimberley, Darwin to BroomeCoral Discoverer · One way, Darwin to BroomeKing George Falls, Vansittart Bay, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Prince Regent River, Careening Bay, Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Lacepede Islands | 3 of 4 cabin types leftMain Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category A) fromA$15,000ppA$30,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Fri, 27 Aug 20277 nights | A Lens on Nature from BroomeCoral Discoverer · Round trip from BroomePre-Cruise: Cable Beach Resort, Sunday Island & Iwany, Lacepede Islands, Adele Island, Montgomery Reef & Doubtful Bay, Talbot Bay & Ganbadba & Lalang-garram Marine Park, Buccaneer Archipelago | All cabin types availableMain Deck (Category B), Main Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$9,400ppA$18,800 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Fri, 3 Sept 202710 nights | Kimberley, Broome to DarwinCoral Discoverer · One way, Broome to DarwinLacepede Islands, Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago, Doubtful Bay, Montgomery Reef, Careening Bay, Prince Regent River, Prince Frederick & Bigge Island, Wollaston Bay & Mitchell Falls, Vansittart Bay, King George Falls | All cabin types availableMain Deck (Category B), Main Deck (Category A), Promenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Main Deck (Category B) fromA$14,500ppA$29,000 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
| Tue, 14 Sept 202711 nights | Cape York and Arnhem Land, Darwin to CairnsCoral Discoverer · One way, Darwin to CairnsCobourg Peninsula, Maningrida, Elcho Island, Yirrkala Art Centre & Bremer Island, Cruising the Gulf of Carpentaria, Badu Island, Thursday Island & Waiben & Tip of Cape York & Pajinka, Piper Islands National Park & Restoration Island, Davie Reef and Flinders Group, Lizard Island & Dyiigurra | 2 of 4 cabin types leftPromenade Deck (Category A), Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom | Promenade Deck (Category A) fromA$17,220ppA$34,440 for 2 | Details & Itinerary |
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Life on board and ashore
Included
Guided landings
The expedition team leads every landing, with a briefing beforehand and guest lecturers on board.
Included
Wildlife
Watched from the Xplorer, the Zodiacs and the open decks, with the expedition team pointing it out.
Included
The Dining Room
One open-seating restaurant: chef-prepared meals from regional produce, no assigned tables and no dress code.
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Open decks
Teak decks for watching the coast go by, with Starlink Wi-Fi on board to share it.
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Coffee and sundowners
Barista-style coffee and tea all day, and drinks on deck as the ship repositions each evening.
Coral Discoverer cabins and suites
The lowest fare we list for each cabin type on Coral Discoverer, per person twin share, taxes and fees included, as listed on 29 October at 10:00am. Fares vary by sailing and date.
Main Deck (Category B)
- The most affordable way to sail Coral Discoverer
- Twin or double beds and a window
- An ensuite bathroom
FromA$4,490ppA$8,980 for 2Coastal Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, 4 nightsCheck rates
Main Deck (Category A)
- A larger Main Deck stateroom
- Twin or double beds and a window
- An ensuite bathroom
FromA$4,890ppA$9,780 for 2Coastal Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, 4 nightsCheck rates
Promenade Deck (Category A)
- One deck up, on Promenade Deck
- Twin or double beds and a window
- An ensuite bathroom
FromA$5,490ppA$10,980 for 2Coastal Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, 4 nightsCheck rates
Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom
- Coral Discoverer’s top category, added in the 2025 refurbishment
- The only balcony staterooms on this 72-guest ship
- Junior King bed and an ensuite bathroom
FromA$6,900ppA$13,800 for 2Coastal Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, 4 nightsCheck rates
Where does Coral Discoverer sail?
Coral Discoverer calls at 51 ports on the sailings we list. Its voyages: the Kimberley (11), Tasmania and southern Australia (5), Great Barrier Reef and Queensland (3) and Around Australia (3). Solid pins are where sailings begin.
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- Broome
- Montgomery Reef
- Horizontal Falls & Buccaneer Archipelago
- Lacepede Islands
- Darwin
- Hobart
- King George Falls
- Vansittart Bay
- Wollaston Bay | Mitchell Falls
- Prince Frederick & Bigge Island
- Prince Regent River
- Careening Bay
- Doubtful Bay
- Cairns
- Freycinet National Park
- Maria Island
- Adventure Bay & New Year’s Eve
- Dunk Island | Coonanglebah
- Port Davey | Poynduc
- Port Arthur & Fortescue Bay
- Geranium Passage Reefs
- Lizard Island | Dyigurra
- Kent Group & Deal Island
- Rowley Shoals
- Dampier Archipelago
- Montebello Islands
- Muiron Islands
- Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef
- Serrurier Island
- Sunday Island | Iwany
- Adele Island
- Buccaneer Archipelago
- Fitzroy Island
- Sudbury Cay
- Mackay Reef & Cay
- Cooktown | Gungardie
- Osprey & Ribbon Reefs
- Sydney
- Flinders Island
- Tamar River & Launceston
What’s included in your fare
Coral’s fares cover the expedition itself: every excursion, the tenders and kayaks, the meals, drinks with lunch and dinner, and the tips.
- All meals, cooked on board
- Every excursion with the expedition team
- The Xplorer tenders, Zodiacs and kayaks
- Selected wines, beers and house spirits with lunch and dinner, and soft drinks
- A barista-style coffee and tea station, around the clock
- Lectures and briefings from the guest lecturers
- Tips and gratuities
- Starlink Wi-Fi for messaging and browsing
- National park, port, traditional owner and government fees
Available at an additional cost
- Flights and pre or post cruise accommodation
- Drinks outside lunch and dinner service
- The Mitchell Falls helicopter flight on Kimberley voyages
- Scuba diving, laundry and premium internet
- Travel insurance
Transfers and charter flights are included on some voyages and not others. We check the panel for the departure you choose.
Coral Discoverer, answered
How many passengers does Coral Discoverer carry?
Coral Discoverer carries 72 guests at double occupancy, looked after by about 24 crew. At 1,779 gross tonnes and 63 metres long, it is a small ship, able to reach places big ships cannot.
How old is Coral Discoverer?
Coral Discoverer was launched in 2005 and last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Coral Discoverer sail from in Australia?
On the sailings we list, Coral Discoverer sails from Broome, Darwin, Hobart, Cairns and Sydney. Its most common voyages are the Kimberley (11) and Tasmania and southern Australia (5). Its 22 sailings run from November 2026 to September 2027 and last 4 to 14 nights.
How much does a cruise on Coral Discoverer cost?
Fares on Coral Discoverer start at A$4,490 per person, twin share, for the 4 night Coastal Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns departing 13 November 2026, as listed on 29 October at 10:00am. The lowest fare per night is A$836, on the 7 night Sydney to Hobart. Taxes and port fees are included.
Which cabin should I choose on Coral Discoverer?
On Coral Discoverer the Bridge Deck balcony staterooms, added in 2025, are the only cabins with a balcony and sell first. Main Deck and Promenade Deck staterooms have windows and are the lower fares.
What is included on a Coral Discoverer voyage?
Coral Discoverer fares include your stateroom, all meals, selected drinks with lunch and dinner, every excursion with the expedition team, the Xplorer tender, snorkelling gear, lectures, Wi-Fi, tips and national park fees. Flights to join the ship are extra.
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