Travel Dates
Departing 2nd Nov 2027
Package Provider: Coral Expeditions
Package Type: Package
Region: Australia/ New Zealand
Duration: 18 Nights
Venture into the wild coast, where red sands meet turquoise sea. Ancient stories blend with maritime tales of explorers and shipwrecks across pristine reserves.
Your Fly, Stay & Cruise Package Includes:
Includes:
- Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs, & Kayaks
- Wifi Access – Starlink standard connectivity for messaging and staying in touch while travelling remotely
- All excursions with the Expedition Team
- Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
- All meals, chef-prepared on board
- Tips and gratuities
- Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
- Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
- Post-cruise transfers to CBD hotel or airport
- Photo gallery documenting the highlights of your voyage
- All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
- Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 02 – 20 November 2027
Single traveller pricing available, speak with your travel consultant
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Pinnacles, Lobster & Lavender - Full-Day Tour
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Discover the Best of Broome - Private Tour
Picture yourself cruising in a luxury 7-seater 4WD, with the warm breeze and breathtaking views all around. This is not just a tour; it’s your personal adventure, crafted just for you!
Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Fremantle
Fremantle departures board Victoria Quay berth C at 8:00am for 9:00am sailing. Settle into your cabin and explore ship facilities before Captain's Welcome drinks.
Day at Sea
Relax on deck with Guest Lecturer presentations, workshops and demonstrations.
Dampier Archipelago
Explore islands that contrast brightly with turquoise waters and view petroglyphs under the cultural guidance of the Murujuga Land and Sea Rangers. Twenty-five are nature reserves that protect both Aboriginal and European heritage. Named after William Dampier, who visited aboard the Cygnet in 1699, the Yaburara people left thousands of rock engravings, shell middens, and stone arrangements.
Montebello Islands
The 'Montes' archipelago delights birdwatchers, supporting over 1% of the world's fairy and roseate tern populations. Alpha and Trimouille Islands hosted three British atomic tests in the 1950s. Visit the Ground Zero plinth, where nature has reclaimed the nuclear site. Wildlife includes the rare rufous hare wallaby.
Pilbara Islands
This remote chain of 92 islands stretches from Exmouth Gulf to Cape Preston, with access to the mainland and the Indian Ocean. Vital for migratory shorebirds and nesting turtles, its diverse shallow reefs support abundant fish, marine species, and all four turtle species found in the region. Snorkelling and dive sites will be chosen based on local conditions in area's like Serrurier Island and the Murion Islands.
Exmouth & Cape Range National Park (Ningaloo Reef)
Ningaloo's narrow continental shelf brings deep waters, reefs, and coastal communities close together, creating massive arrays of marine life. Today we take a bus tour to Cape Range National Park and have the opportunity to snorkel at Turquoise Bay.
Shark Bay World Heritage Area
Explore Australia's first Western Australian UNESCO World Heritage site from 1991. This region showcases colourful landscapes, rare flora and fauna, as well as 35% of Australia's bird species. Visit Dirk Hartog Island and Francois Peron National Park and walk the Wanamalu Trail at Cape Peron, conditions permitting.
Abrolhos Islands - Wallabi Group
Snorkel scenic beaches, spot tammar wallabies, skinks and endemic Abrolhos dwarf bearded dragons. Cruise past the Pidgeon Islands, a coral-lagooned outpost steeped in both rich marine life and fishing heritage. Conditions permitting, visit Beacon Island, the site of a tragic event that occurred 400 years ago during the Batavia mutiny.
Abrolhos Islands - Easter Group
Visit Little Sandy Island's sea lion colony, the largest in the Abrolhos Islands. Australian sea lions love swimming and playing with snorkelers in protected waters. Later, snorkel vibrant coral reefs at Squid Hole, Anemone Lump or Morley Island, where marine life thrives in clear waters.
Abrolhos Islands - Pelsaert (Southern) Group
Visit Liddon Pearl Farm and crayfishing operations on Post Office Island. Learn about pearl cultivation, including different shells and categories, from families working in the Abrolhos waters for four generations. Snorkel blue holes from the jetty where coral formations create underwater cathedrals.
Sea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea filled with onboard activities, inspiring talks, and opportunities to mingle with fellow guests.
Day 13: Arrive Broome
Broome arrival for 8:00am disembarkation with transfers included. Visit Cable Beach or explore the historic streets of Chinatown before departure.
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