| Cruise |
Coral Adventurer, Circumnavigation of Australia ex Cairns Return |
| Cruise Line |
Coral Expeditions |
| Ship |
Coral Adventurer |
| Destination |
Australia |
| Brief Description |
60 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Cairns onboard Coral Adventurer. |
| Type of Cruise |
Speciality |
| Departure Date |
17 Oct 2025 |
| Cruise Description |
60 Night cruise departing roundtrip from Cairns onboard Coral Adventurer.
Join us onboard Coral Adventurer in October 2025 on a legendary adventure as we circumnavigate the Australian coastline over 60 days and discover our homeland “girt by sea”.
Be one of only 112 guests to undertake the expedition of a lifetime connecting with the legendary people and places along the way. Discover pristine and powerful shores, life changing natural encounters, significant heritage sites and the stories of the people who have shaped Australia.
Our expert crew and guides will lead the way as we traverse the country with 48 days filled with excursion activities, a rich onboard program guided by our expert crew and the highlights of 3 signature “special events” including an Island Cultural Festival in the Torres Straits, a Winemakers Lunch at Leeuwin Estate in the Margaret River and a charter flight to an Outback Homestead in Longreach.
Three Signature Events:
A Festival and Feast in the Torres Straits
Enjoy a unique cultural festival and feast with the remote Torres Strait community of Thursday Island. Feel the welcome embrace of locals as they share traditional dance performances, art and craft and invite you to join in cultural traditions.
Experience the rich heritage on a guided coach tour, exploring its historic and culturally diverse sites of the Japanese Pearl Divers Memorial and the monument honouring Bernard Namok Senior, designer of the Torres Strait Islands Flag. Local elders will share their stories and involve guests in a vibrant cultural festival.
An Exquisite Winemakers Dinner at Leeuwin Estate
Indulge in a four-course dinner with the Winemaker at renowned Leeuwin Estate in the Margaret River. Your Host, winemaker Paul Atwood and the culinary team will present a locally inspired menu designed to pair with the tastes of the legendary “Art Series” wine range.
Leeuwin Estate combines fine wine and food in a picturesque setting in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. With sweeping views overlooking the majestic Karri Forest. Celebrating the combination of fine wine, food and art, Leeuwin features an award-winning restaurant, cellar door and art gallery.
A Day in the Queensland Outback at Longreach
Board your private charter flight from Townsville for a day in the outback. Arriving in Longreach, explore Machinery Mile and the local town before a traditional and lively pub lunch at the historic Wellshot Hotel.
As the sun sets, outback legend Alan “Smithy” Smith welcomes you to his homestead at Rosebank Station, for a station tour, entertainment and a fireside cook up and sundowners as the sun sets over the classic Queensland countryside. We will all fly back to Coral Adventurer in the evening with a late supper onboard and a leisurely sleep-in the next day.
Across the Top
Cairns to the Rowley Shoals: Days 1–19 - 17 Excursion Days, 2 Sea Days
Guest Lecturers: Ian Morris, Goyma Gondarra
Let us immerse you in the ancient traditional cultures and unique saltwater landscapes of Australia’s top end. Step ashore with ease at some of our most remote shores as we head westward from Cairns all the way to the north-western Continental Shelf – Rowley Shoals. Explore the offshore islands of the Great Barrier Reef, remote Cape York and Arnhem Land, the vibrant cultural communities of the Torres Straits and Tiwi islands, and the vast and magnificent landscapes of the Kimberley. Savor wild barramundi, mud crab, and Davidson bush plum as you encounter rare birdlife, marine species like whales, crocodiles, and turtles, and witness powerful tides carving the landscapes. Share drinks and stories at day’s end with spectacular sunsets and newfound friends.
Island Outposts of Western Australia
Rowley Shoals to Albany: Days 20–29 - 10 Excursion Days, 0 Sea Days
Guest Lecturer: Howard Gray
Explore the extraordinary beauty of Western Australia’s marine environment, accessible only by sea. Visit remote reefs and islands teeming with rare seabirds and fascinating marine life. Witness the annual whale migration, offering daily chances to see these majestic creatures with their young. Learn about the pioneering life of local fishermen, blending ancient and modern practices. Our onboard experts will provide insights into early explorers and shipwrecks in these untamed waters. Along the way, savor the flavors of Western Australia with fresh crayfish, scallops, and exceptional regional wines and craft spirits.
Crossing the Great Southern Ocean
Albany to Launceston: Days 30-41 - 9 Excursion Days, 3 Sea Days
Guest Lecturers: Quentin Chester, Dale Arnott
Journey east across the Great Australian Bight, where powerful oceans meet the rugged, remote shores of southern Australia. Explore untouched regions and the small islands of the Recherche Archipelago, with opportunities to see orca at Bremer Bay. Experience close encounters with dolphins riding the swells, and colonies of seals and sea lions on rocky beaches. Discover native Australian wildlife, including kangaroos and wallabies, at Kangaroo Island and Lucky Bay. Cruise past the spectacular Bunda Cliffs and the iconic 12 Apostles. Visit small coastal communities, immerse in their way of life, and savor wild abalone and Coffin Bay oysters, paired with the finest South Australian and Tasmanian wines.
Homeward bound up the Pacific East Coast
Launceston to Cairns: Days 42 – 60 - 10 Excursion Days, 7 Sea Days
Guest Lecturer: Sandra Reimer
The final leg of our grand circumnavigation showcases the beauty of Australia’s Pacific shores. Begin with a sunrise sail into Sydney Harbour, explore historic Trial Bay, and snorkel the wrecks at Tangalooma. Spend a day on the World Heritage-listed K’Gari (Fraser Island), known for its white sandy beaches, freshwater lakes, towering rainforests, and rich traditional culture. Taste fresh Coral Trout and Barramundi as you dive and snorkel along the Great Barrier Reef, visiting remote Scawfell Island and the stunning Whitsundays. Conclude with a fly-in/out visit to Longreach in Queensland’s outback, then celebrate with sunset drinks on Sudbury Cay followed by a Gala dinner onboard.
This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. 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. |
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| Sailing Dates |
| 17 Oct 2025 |
| Pricing |
| Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
| Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 17 Oct 2025 |
Cairns, Qld, Australia |
Embark |
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| 18 Oct 2025 |
Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| 19 Oct 2025 |
Stanley Island, Queensland, Australia |
And Davie Reef |
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| 20 Oct 2025 |
Restoration Island, QLD Australia |
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| 21 Oct 2025 |
Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| 22 Oct 2025 |
Badu Island,QLD Australia |
And tip of Cape York |
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| 23 Oct 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 24 Oct 2025 |
Yirrkala, Australia |
Gove Peninsula & Bremer Island |
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| 25 Oct 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 26 Oct 2025 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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Overnight |
| 27 Oct 2025 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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| 28 Oct 2025 |
Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory, Australia |
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| 29 Oct 2025 |
King George River, Western Australia |
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| 30 Oct 2025 |
Jar Island WA |
or Swift Bay/Wollaston Bay/Bigge Island |
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| 31 Oct 2025 |
Prince Frederick Harbour, Western Australia |
And Hunter River |
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| 1 Nov 2025 |
Ashmore Reef, Australia |
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| 2 Nov 2025 |
Swift Bay |
or Winyalkan Bay/Wollaston Bay |
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| 3 Nov 2025 |
Montgomery Reef, W A |
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| 4 Nov 2025 |
Talbot Bay, Western Australia |
Horizontal Falls |
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| 5 Nov 2025 |
Lacepede Islands, Western Australia |
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| 6 Nov 2025 |
Rowley Shoals, Western Australia |
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| 7 Nov 2025 |
Dampier Archipelago, Australia |
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| 8 Nov 2025 |
Exmouth, Western Australia |
And Ningaloo Reef |
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| 9 Nov 2025 |
Bateman Bay, Western Australia, Australia |
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| 10 Nov 2025 |
Shark Bay, Western Australia |
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| 11 Nov 2025 |
Abrolhos Islands, Australia |
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| 12 Nov 2025 |
Perth (Fremantle), WA Australia |
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Overnight |
| 13 Nov 2025 |
Perth (Fremantle), WA Australia |
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| 14 Nov 2025 |
Busselton, WA |
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| 15 Nov 2025 |
Augusta, WA Australia |
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| 16 Nov 2025 |
Albany, WA |
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| 17 Nov 2025 |
Woody Island, WA, Australia |
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| 18 Nov 2025 |
Lucky Bay, WA, Australia |
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| 19 Nov 2025 |
At Sea Cruising |
Bunda Cliffs West |
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| 20 Nov 2025 |
At Sea Cruising |
Bunda Cliffs East |
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| 21 Nov 2025 |
Flinders Island, SA, Australia |
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| 22 Nov 2025 |
Coffin Bay, SA Australia |
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| 23 Nov 2025 |
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
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| 24 Nov 2025 |
Adelaide, S A. |
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| 25 Nov 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 26 Nov 2025 |
Port Fairy, VIC, Australia |
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| 27 Nov 2025 |
Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia |
And 12 Apostles |
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| 28 Nov 2025 |
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia |
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| 29 Nov 2025 |
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
And Tamar River |
Overnight |
| 30 Nov 2025 |
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
And Tamar River |
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| 1 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 2 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 3 Dec 2025 |
Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| 4 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 5 Dec 2025 |
Trial Bay, NSW, Australia |
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| 6 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 7 Dec 2025 |
Tangalooma Island, Qld Australia |
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| 8 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 9 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 10 Dec 2025 |
Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| 11 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 12 Dec 2025 |
Scawfell Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| 13 Dec 2025 |
Funnel Bay, Queensland, Australia |
Whitsundays |
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| 14 Dec 2025 |
Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
Including return flights to Longreach |
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| 15 Dec 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 16 Dec 2025 |
Cairns, Qld, Australia |
Disembark |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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