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Coral Discoverer, Sydney to Hobart Race Cruise ex Sydney to Hobart

Cruise	Coral Discoverer, Sydney to Hobart Race Cruise ex Sydney to Hobart
Cruise Line	Coral Expeditions
Ship	Coral Discoverer
Destination	Australia
Brief Description	6 Night Cruise sailing from Sydney to Hobart aboard Coral Discoverer.
Type of Cruise	Speciality
Departure Date	26 Dec 2021
Cruise Description	6 Night Cruise sailing from Sydney to Hobart aboard Coral Discoverer. Experience the nautical tradition that is the Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race! Embarking in Broken Bay on December 26th, soak in the excitement at the start of the race from Coral Discoverer. Watch the fleet sail past as you hear expert commentary from our on-board lecturer Skip Lissiman. We sail the south coast and Bass Strait with the trailing fleet. Once across the Strait enjoy the scenic rugged Tasmanian coast with the opportunity to join our expedition team on a number of guided shore excursions to Tasmania’s Parks. Scheduled to arrive in Hobart on New Year’s Eve, it’s time to enjoy the buzz of the race and New Year’s Eve celebrations before disembarking on the 1st January at Macquarie Wharf 2. Join us this December to join in on the 75th-anniversary celebrations of this exciting race. Expedition Highlights ›› Enjoy a grandstand view of the start of the Sydney to Hobart race as the leaders come tearing through Sydney Heads ›› Trail the yachts on a coastal cruise while you enjoy a drink at Coral Discoverer’s sundeck Explorer Bar ›› Visit Adventure Bay on Bruny Island and stretch your legs on the Fluted Cape walk ›› Ring in the New Year onboard and enjoy Captain’s farewell drinks ›› Your cruise is accompanied by Special Guest Lecturer who will provide insights THE ITINERARY: Embark: 8:30 am – 26th December. Arrive: Hobart, 31st December. Disembark: Macquarie Wharf 2 – 9:00 am 1st January. Complimentary coach transfers are offered from Wynyard Station to arrive at Coral Discoverer’s embarkation point in Palm Beach, Broken Bay. You will be met by the ship’s tender and transferred to the Coral Discoverer for a 10:00am departure. This itinerary is designed to capture the best moments of the first few days of the Sydney to Hobart race and highlights of the Tasmanian coastline. The Captain will vary the itinerary to make the most of the views and weather windows of the mercurial southern coast. Throughout the expedition, we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. Coral Expeditions suggests that you do not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due to any changes that may occur in scheduling. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS: SYDNEY: NORTH HEAD Embark at 8:30am for 10am departure, and enjoy lunch while the ship positions off North head. From the Explorer Bar, celebrate the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and watch the fleet round the heads and sail south. SCENIC CRUISE: Cruise the scenic coastline from Sydney. Dependent on weather, stops may include Jervis Bay and/or Twofold Bay. As you cruise, our guest lecturer will present commentary on the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and lectures on yachting and maritime history. BASS STRAIT CROSSING As we sail through the Southern Ocean, enjoy presentations, spot yachts, or relax on deck and enjoy the vastness of the Bass Strait. BRUNY ISLAND AND ADVENTURE BAY Experience the rugged beauty of the Fluted Cape as you walk along the sheer coastal cliffs or cruise for a closer look around Penguin Island. Learn about the rich maritime history of Adventure Bay as you meander past the ruins of old whaling stations on the way to Grassy Point. MARIA ISLAND The historic ruins, secluded bays, and rugged cliffs of Maria Island National Park are home to a local population of wildlife that includes Forester Kangaroos, Bennetts Wallabies, Tasmanian Devils, and wombats. Since the 1960s, several endangered species have been introduced here in a bid to protect them. Visit World Heritage-listed Darlington, part of the “Convict Trail of Australia”, and gain an understanding of the life of the early settlers in a restored 17th century convict penitentiary. An adventurous walk to the dramatic Painted and Fossil Cliffs take in the history and beauty of this island. HOBART Arrive in Hobart in time for the Sydney to Hobart race celebrations on New Year’s Eve. Stroll Hobart’s historic wharf. Enjoy farewell drinks with the Captain, and welcome the New Year with a view of the fireworks display over the Derwent River. Disembark at Macquarie Wharf 2 at 9 am, 1st January.

Sailing Dates
26 Dec 2020
26 Dec 2021

Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Depart
26 Dec 2021	Sydney, NSW, Australia	10:00 AM
27 Dec 2021	At Sea
28 Dec 2021	Twofold Bay, NSW, Australia
29 Dec 2021	Adventure Bay, Tasmania
30 Dec 2021	Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia
31 Dec 2021	Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
1 Jan 2022	Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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