Ningaloo & The Bluewater Wonders of Australia's West
DEPARTING FROM:BroomeFINAL DESTINATION:Broome
DURATION:13 Days/ 12 NightsREGION:Australia, New Zealand & PacificSHIP:Coral Discoverer
Join this 12-night expedition voyage of Western Australia’s Coral Coast onboard Coral Discoverer, and explore the extraordinary marine environment, historic islands, and striking coastline of this hard-to-reach wilderness region.
Departing Broome, visit the spectacular Rowley Shoals Marine Park, the Dampier Archipelago and the Montebello Islands. The expedition will culminate with a visit to Ningaloo Reef, home to vibrant marine life both large and small. Coral Discoverer's marine experts and guides will lead the discovery of the untouched atolls, marine life and rare bird species that are found in this pristine coastal habitat.
- Snorkel the best spots on Ningaloo’s outer reef with a local operator, with the chance to encounter marine life such as manta rays and green sea turtles
- Snorkel and dive the pristine and rarely visited Rowley Shoals
- At the Montebello Islands, visit atomic ground zero, now a haven for wildlife including the rufous hare wallaby and lagoon rays
- Explore Cape Range National Park, including a walk at Yardie Creek, and snorkelling from Turquoise Bay
- View petroglyphs under the guidance of the Murujuga land and sea rangers in the Dampier Archipelago*
We have multiple departure dates for this cruise. Select a year and month to view itineraries for alternative departure dates.
Coral Discoverer
Operated by: Coral Expeditions
The state-of-the-art Coral Discoverer is the grand vision of Coral Expeditions, the pioneers in Kimberley cruises along with expedition and adventure cruises around Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South-east Asia and the island archipelagos of Melanesia. Coral Discoverer is equipped with latest technology active stabilisers to ensure comfortable cruising in open waters and is fitted with state-of-the-art safety and navigation equipment and wireless internet facilities.
Coral Discoverer was built to the exacting international SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) standards and specifications by NQEA shipyard in Cairns, Australia with one aim in mind; to create the ultimate small ship cruising experience in the South Pacific. Following a major modernisation and refurbishment in December 2016, Coral Discoverer has enhanced its reputation as one of the leading expedition ships operating in Australia and the Pacific. Australian flagged, and staffed entirely by an Australian and New Zealand crew, your cruise aboard Coral Discoverer will remain in your memory for a lifetime.
Key Facts
Your cruise price includes:
- Accommodation in selected room grade
- All meals
- House beer and wine during lunch and dinner service
- 24 hour soft drinks, tea and barista-style coffee
- Captain’s welcome and farewell drinks
- Access to islands, marine and national parks
- Guided tours on Xplorer expedition vessel and zodiacs
- Touring as described in each itinerary
- Services of expedition staff and lecturers including briefings and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Port taxes and government charges imposed by government authorities
- Tipping not required on board
- Included access to standard Wi-Fi aboard the ship - premium package available for purchase.
Your cruise price does not include:
- Pre and post flights, transfers and hotels
- Entry visas/travel permits
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended - ask us for a quote today)
- Items of a personal nature including but not limited to phone communications and bar charges (outside of the included drinks package as highlighted), laundry charges and souvenir purchases.
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Please note: This cruise is sold in AUD
This itinerary is an indication of the destinations visited and activities on offer. While every effort will be made to follow this itinerary the Captain and Expedition Leader do reserve the right to vary this itinerary to make allowances for weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. Please note that the viewing of wildlife and marinelife cannot be guaranteed as it can be dependent on seasonality and the ability to locate the wildlife.
By completing this booking request you acknowledge that you have read and accept Expedition Cruise Specialists' and Coral Expeditions' terms and conditions.
Single travellers are accommodated in Promenade Deck (Category B) Staterooms upon payment of a 50% single supplement. All other staterooms require a 100% single supplement.
Images in this itinerary supplied by Coral Expeditions, Shutterstock and Rich Pagen.