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Circumnavigation of Australia

Around Australia in 60 days + enjoy $5,000 per person towards your next Coral Expeditions cruise!*

Cairns return

61 days / 60 nights

Cruise Holiday

Coral Adventurer

Departs 17 Oct 2025

Overview

Join Coral on a unique and pioneering expedition to discover the legend of Terra Australis Incognita, our great island continent, on this rare 60 night circumnavigation voyage around the remote shorelines of Australia. Cruise departs 17 October 2025.

Join just 112 guests on an unforgettable 60-night journey around Australia, visiting remote shores, cultural sites, and hidden gems. Enjoy 48 excursion days, 4 key coastal ports, and 3 special events—including a Torres Strait festival, Margaret River winery lunch, and Longreach outback flight.

About Coral Expeditions:
For 30+ years, Coral Expeditions has specialised in small-ship adventures to the world’s most remote places, offering expert guidance and warm Aussie hospitality.

About Coral Adventurer:
Launched in 2019, Coral Adventurer is a purpose-built expedition ship with space for 120 guests, advanced shore tenders, and a relaxed, Australian-inspired onboard atmosphere—designed for comfort, access, and exploration.

Highlights & Inclusions

Highlights

  • Enjoy a unique cultural festival and feast with the Torres Strait Island community of Thursday Island. Embrace the art dance performance and sensory connection with the Torres Strait Islanders.
  • Indulge in a signature winemaker’s lunch event in the renowned Margaret River. Hosted by the winemaker, enjoy chef prepared food paired with premium wines.
  • Take a charter flight to experience a day in the outback exploring Longreach and visiting a local legend on his homestead, for dinner and fireside frivolity with Queensland characters.

Inclusions

  • Daily excursions and activities led by expert guides
  • Special hosts delivering interpretive program
  • All meals chef prepared daily
  • Premium wines, beers, spirits, and soft drinks 11am-10pm daily
  • 24 hour barista-style coffee and tea
  • Commemorative expedition jacket in your size
  • Pre-cruise accommodation
  • Pre- and post-cruise transfers (CBD and Airport)
  • Return charter flight between Townsville and Longreach
  • Premium Wi-Fi
  • Laundry (restrictions apply)
  • Voyage log and image collection
  • All fees for ports, parks, and traditional land access

Exclusions

  • Post-cruise accommodation
  • Travel Insurance
  • Entry visas and travel permits for the country you are travelling to/from
  • Alcoholic drinks outside of 11am-10pm
  • Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchase

Itinerary

Itinerary

Across the top of Northern Australia

Become immersed in the ancient Indigenous cultures and saltwater landscapes of Australia’s northern coastline on a voyage of discovery that takes you far off the beaten track in Arnhem Land, to the very tip of Australia at Cape York, into the Torres Strait and Kimberley. Experience traditions unchanged for centuries, sacred rock art and remote lands only permitted accessible by a fortunate few. Learn and understand the song lines and lore that shaped this ancient culture, and allow your expert guides to lead the way. See how generations have passed on artistic traditions, and how this important cultural legacy is being kept alive today. Coral Expeditions has had the privilege of introducing guests to this remarkable culture for over three decades, with the utmost respect and cultural sensitivity.

  • Walk on country with traditional First Nations elders on Stanley Island.
  • Raise your glass with a Champagne toast at Pajinka on the Tip of Australia.
  • Snorkel and dive in the pristine marine environs of Lizard Island and Ashmore Reef.
  • Witness the power and majesty of the Kimberley geography and tides at iconic sites of Talbot Bay and Montgomery Reef.
  • Connect with indigenous culture and community in Yirrkala and the Tiwi Islands.
  • Step ashore on a true island hideaway and hear the legend of the Bounty on Restoration Island.

Southward though West Australia’s Coastal Wonders

Australia’s west coast is home to some of the country’s most extraordinary shores – many of which are only accessible by sea. Travel by small ship to remote archipelagos, world-famous reef systems, and imposing geological formations that few have the opportunity to visit. Our knowledgeable Expedition Team and Guest Lecturer program provide expert guidance and insightful presentations that allow you to see the big picture.

  • Visit the sites of historic shipwrecks and learn about the seafaring legend of early explorers and traders.
  • Cool off with in water adventures at the Rowley Shoals, Ningaloo and Shark Bay.
  • Witness the majestic annual whale migration of the Indian Ocean.
  • Enjoy ranger guided walks ashore in the rugged Dampier archipelago.
  • Explore wildlife encounters with rare seabirds and marine mammals at island outposts of the Lacepedes, Montebello and Muiron Islands.
  • Meet the remote fishing community of the Houtman’s Abrolhos Group and indulge in fresh lobster with a special seafood dinner onboard.

Traversing Powerful Southern Ocean Shores

South Australia’s islands and gulf waters are some of the best-kept secrets of the Australian coastline. With 5000km of deserted shoreline and more than 300 islands, this region offers a diversity of natural wilderness including spectacular bays, remote islands and stunning sea-cliffs. Best of all, it remains wild and unspoilt. Experience a real sense of adventure and a vast array of wildlife – many of the islands are important sanctuaries for birds, kangaroos, wallabies, seals and sea lions. Along the way, indulge in the tastes of South Australia with fresh local seafood and wines complemented with our traditional warm Australian hospitality.

  • Step ashore on remote coastal beaches fringed with native wildflowers in spring.
  • Witness the power of the Southern Ocean and sail past the striking Bunda Cliffs and the 12 Apostles.
  • Share the waters and shoreline with abundant colonies of seals and sea lions and migratory seabirds.
  • Visit small communities and coastal townships to meet the locals of Esperance and Port Fairy.
  • Indulge in the succulent seafood bounty of fresh oysters in Coffin Bay and abalone on Flinders Island.
  • Enjoy wildlife encounters on famous Kangaroo and Philip Islands.
  • Enter Tasmania’s Tamar River and indulge in the regions world class wines and produce.

Homeward Bound up in the east Coast

Along the stretch of Australia’s East Coast, a diverse coastline unfolds. From Sydney’s iconic landmarks to the relaxed style of the Whitsunday’s islands. Savor the coastal cuisine and embrace adventure and tranquil escapes. Set foot on pristine beaches framed by lush foliage, sail across azure waters, and discover a kaleidoscope of marine life while snorkelling in thriving ecosystems. The whispers of history mingle with the vibrant wildlife and stunning scenery, creating an unforgettable tapestry of experiences along the East Coast of Australia.

  • Wake early and enjoy a memorable sunrise sail into Sydney Harbour.
  • Step ashore in Trial Bay and visit the historic goal and foreshore markets.
  • Enjoy a snorkel and kayak trail amongst the shipwrecks at Tangalooma.
  • Take an island tour and enjoy cultural guided talks on K’gari (Fraser Island).
  • Sail through the spectacular islands of the Whitsunday region and visit pristine Whitehaven Beach.
Cairns
Lizard Island (Dyiigurra)
Stanley Island (Yindayin) & Davie Reef
Restoration Island
Thursday Island
Badu Island & The Tip Of Cape York (Pajinka)
Sea Day
Yirrkala Art Centre (Gove Peninsula) & Bremer Island (Dhambaliya)
Sea Day
Darwin
Tiwi Islands
King George River
A Day Of Rock Art
Prince Frederick Harbour & Hunter River
Ashmore Reef
Winyalkin
Montgomery Reef (Yowjab)
Talbot Bay, Horizontal Waterfalls (Garaanngaddim)
Lacepede Islands (During Turtle Season)
Rowley Shoals
Dampier Archipelago
Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef
Batemans Bay
Shark Bay World Heritage Area
Abrolhos Islands
Fremantle
Busselton - Leeuwin Estate Winery Of Margaret River
Augusta
Albany (Kinjarling)
Woody Island, Recherche Archipelago
Cape Le Grand National Park - Lucky Bay
Two Sea Days - Bunda Cliff West & Bunda Cliff East
Flinders Island
Coffin Bay
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
Adelaide
Port Fairy
Apollo Bay & 12 Apostles
Phillip Island (Millowl)
Launceston & The Tamar River
Two Sea Days
Sydney
Sea Day
Trial Bay
Sea Day
Tangalooma
Two Days At Sea
K’gari (Fraser Island)
Sea Day
Scawfell Island
Funnel Bay / Whitsundays
Townsville To Longreach
Final Day At Sea
Depart Cairns

*Itinerary is subject to change due to weather and seasonal variations.

Pricing

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17 October 2025$64,800pp$86,400pp

*Price is per person, twin share and correct as of 8 May 2025.

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