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2019 VOYAGES

The   Kimberley
Cape york & ArNhem Land
SMALL SHIP EXPEDITIONS TO AUSTRALIA’S REMOTE NORTH

THE KIMBERLEY
> 10 NIGHTS
> MARCH TO OCTOBER 2019
CAPE YORK & ARNHEM LAND
> 11 NIGHTS
> MARCH & OCTOBER 2019
THE KIMBERLEY CAPE YORK & ARNHEM LAND - 2019 VOYAGES - SMALL SHIP EXPEDITIONS TO AUSTRALIA'S REMOTE NORTH - WIDGETY
Voyages with Coral Expeditions
SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE AND CULTURES                                  AN AUSTRALIAN ETHOS
We believe many remarkable parts of the Australasian region       Coral Expeditions is unique in operating a fleet of Australian-
are best experienced from sea. Our ships, marine staff and        flagged and crewed vessels. We are the longest standing
expedition teams are dedicated to getting you up close and        operator of Australia-based passenger ships. Our on-board
personal with nature’s wonders, and the cultural diversity of     atmosphere respects our heritage – we are proud of our
our world. In contrast to traditional cruising, we avoid long     professional service and produce-driven, modern Australian
sea days and try to maximise time off the ship. Our ships         cuisine. We maintain the highest standards of marine and
are owned by us and designed specifically to enhance the          passenger safety; we follow Australian regulatory requirements
expedition experience. We do not charter third-party vessels      in our staffing and operations.
or outsource any part of our marine operations. Our trips
                                                                  NO QUEUES, NO WAITING
are bespoke and sometimes not commercially justifiable, but
we believe it results in unique guest experiences.                Our ships are small enough to allow us to board and disembark
                                                                  much quicker than larger vessels. There is minimal waiting.
                                                                  Their shallow draughts allow them to get to locations larger
                                                                  ships cannot.
                                                                  RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
                                                                  We believe that tourism doesn’t have to come at a cost
                                                                  to the environment. We were one of the early pioneers of
                                                                  environmentally sensitive cruising, starting out on the Great
                                                                  Barrier Reef. We remain firmly committed to promoting
                                                                  sustainability and minimising environmental impact while
                                                                  sharing some of the world’s most incredible places with
                                                                  travellers from around the world.

                                         INCLUSIONS                                      WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
PLEASE NOTE                              › All excursions and sightseeing                › Pre and post flights, accommodation & travel
These are expedition itineraries
                                         › Use of Xplorer and Zodiac tender vessels        insurance
covering remote regions. Your
Captain and Expedition team              › Daily lectures and briefings                  › Entry visas to Australia
will make changes to the daily           › All meals, chef-prepared on board             › Alcoholic beverages outside of lunch and
schedule when necessary to                                                                 dinner service
maximise guest experience given          › Showcase wines, selected beers, juices, and
                                           soft drinks with lunch and dinner service     › Telephone and internet services
the weather, local environment
and safety considerations.               › 24 hour coffee and selection of teas          › Laundry
The below itineraries are                                                                › Optional Mitchell Falls helicopter flight
                                         › All entrance fees to National Parks and
indicative - some variation may
                                           Ports*
occur due to weather conditions                                                          * The Traditional Owners of the Kimberley
or local community requirements                                                          and Cape York & Arnhem Land and their
(particularly in Cape York &                                                             representatives are proposing the introduction of a
Arnhem Land).                                                                            new Visitor Pass for all guests accessing traditional
                                                                                         lands when cruising these areas. If such a Pass is
                                                                                         introduced prior to the commencement of your
                                                                                         cruise, then this incremental cost will be added to
                                                                                         the cost of the cruise.
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YOUR DESTINATIONS:
EXPLORATIONS OF NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
Over twenty years ago, the founders of Coral Expeditions
became captivated by the magnificence of the Australian
Outback. In the knowledge that the vast expanse of Northern
Australia’s coastline is best seen by small ship, we launched
our Kimberley expeditions. Our well loved small ships are ideal
to safely navigate the mighty rivers and scenic inlets of the
Kimberley and Arnhem Land, assisted by our unique tender
vessels. Over the years, our Australian expedition team and
crew have built up an enormous knowledge of these regions,
and love to share it with guests. It would be our delight to show
you our backyard - the wild and beautiful areas of Northern
Australia.

THE ANCIENT KIMBERLEY REGION
The region known simply as the Kimberley takes its evocative
name from its most imposing landmark; an ancient mountain
range visible from the rugged sea coast.
Covering more than 400,000 square kilometres, yet home to
just 30,000 people, it is a place acknowledged as one of the                                             ACROSS THE TOP OF AUSTRALIA
world’s last, and most beautiful, wilderness areas. It is a place
                                                                                                         Across the Northern Australian coastline, you’ll experience
of magnificent vistas created by towering rock ridges, silent
                                                                                                         cultures unchanged for centuries, traditional rock art and
secluded gorges, wide savannah plains, and plunging waterfalls
                                                                                                         some of the continent’s most remote islands.
which defy both nature and belief. This is a land steeped in
ancient Aboriginal culture and the legends of our pioneering                                             Your expedition voyage introduces you to the Great Barrier
past.                                                                                                    Reef and Cape York, including the Torres Strait and the
                                                                                                         coastal communities and cultures of the ‘Top End’ of the
Travel ashore to view natural wonders and some of the oldest
                                                                                                         Northern Territory. Navigating these remote waters like the
known Indigenous art, the mysterious Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion)
                                                                                                         early explorers, you will be enchanted by the rugged beauty
paintings. Soak up the history and unique geology, view the
                                                                                                         of these regions, and the unique ways of the Aboriginal,
wildlife - experience the wonder of the Kimberley.
                                                                                                         Torres Strait Islander, and Tiwi people who call them home.

           1. Rock Wallaby (Petrogale brachyotis), 2. Rarrakala Island, 3. Newly hatched Flatback Turtle (Natator depressus), 4. White-breasted Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), 5. Xplorer landing

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the kimberley                                        Itinerary 10 nights between Darwin & Broome
                                                     DAY 1: DEPART DARWIN
                                                     Board your ship at 8:00am for a 9:00am departure. Sail across the
                                                     Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, and this afternoon join our expedition team for
                                                     an informative introduction to the Kimberley. Meet and mingle with fellow
                                                     guests and crew at the Captain’s Welcome Drinks.
                                                     DAY 2: THE KING GEORGE RIVER AND FALLS
                                                     The King George River has carved a gorge through towering weathered
                                                     sandstone cliffs. Travel up the gorge and finally see the King George Falls.
                                                     This magnificent falls, plunging 80 metres, is the highest waterfall in Western
                                                     Australia. Visit and explore secluded Tranquil Bay.
                                                     DAY 3: VANSITTART BAY, DC3, AND JAR ISLAND
                                                     Walk across the salt flats to view the wreckage of an US Air Force DC3 which
                                                     crash landed on the beach during WWII. Visit Jar Island and discover the
                                                     island’s stunning rock art. With our Guest lecturers, see fine examples of the
    “THE SHORES & HILLS WERE THICKLY                 Kimberley’s mysterious Bradshaw rock paintings, some 20,000 years old.
SCATTERED WITH LARGE MASSES OF DARK                  DAY 4: HATHAWAY’S HIDEAWAY & MITCHELL FALLS
          RED-COLOURED SANDSTONE.“                   Anchor in Winyalkin Bay, and go ashore in the Xplorer to explore the maze of
                                                     sandstone caves known as Hathaway’s Hideaway. Consider an optional scenic
             - PHILIP PARKER KING - VANSITTART BAY   helicopter flight over the Mitchell Plateau for close up views of the majestic
                                                     Mitchell Falls (additional costs apply).
                                                     DAY 5: BIGGE ISLAND & CAREENING BAY

expedition highlights                                Visit fine examples of both Wandjina and Bradshaw rock art at Bigge Island,
                                                     and hear about the ancient myths that inspired them. Explore Careening Bay,
> Experience the unique tidal phenomenon of          where Phillip Parker King repaired the HMC Mermaid in 1820, memorialised in
  the Horizontal Waterfalls                          the remarkable boab tree carved by his crew.
> Marvel at the plunging 80 metre high King          DAY 6: PRINCE REGENT RIVER & KING CASCADES
  George Falls                                       Cruise the Prince Regent River in the Xplorer to the King Cascades. Enjoy an
> View the mysterious Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw)         afternoon tea alongside the Falls.
  and Wandjina rock art and learn about the
  ancient cultures of the Indigenous people          DAY 7: MONTGOMERY REEF & DOUBTFUL BAY
> See crocodiles, humpback whales,                   From aboard the Xplorer and Zodiacs, experience the natural phenomenon
  rock wallabies, sea turtles, and birdlife          of the Montgomery Reef up close. Discover the diverse marine life, including
                                                     turtles, manta rays, and reef sharks.
> Witness Montgomery Reef rise out of the
  ocean with the falling tide                        DAY 8: RAFT POINT
> Visit Lacepede Island Nature Reserve,              Cruise through Kuri Bay, and travel ashore at Raft Point, home to some of the
  significant breeding grounds for the Brown         Kimberley’s most secluded and well-preserved Wandjina and Bradshaw rock
  Booby, Roseate Terns, and Green Turtles            paintings. Visit Red Cone Creek.
                                                     DAY 9: HORIZONTAL FALLS & BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO
                                                     Meander through the almost 1,000 islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago, and
                                                     visit Talbot Bay. Here you will experience what David Attenborough names as
                                                     “one of the greatest natural wonders in the world”, the Horizontal Falls. Ride
                                                     the power of the tide as it rushes through the narrow cliff openings. Explore
                                                     the stunning white sand of Silica Beach.
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DAY 10: LACEPEDE ISLANDS                                                                           “Friday was Montgomery Reef day. This wonder of
Visiting the Lacepede Islands is dependant on weather and tides. This                              nature is over 400 square kilometres and rich in
series of low islands consist of coarse sand and coral rubble lying                                marine life. As the tide ebbs, seawater drains off the
atop a platform reef, and supports up to 18,000 breeding pairs of                                  reef in tidal waterfalls. Hundreds of turtles could
Brown Boobies and Roseate Terns. Explore the island’s lagoon, and                                  be seen popping up for air and quickly diving again
you may observe the myriad other creatures often seen here, such as                                when we approached. Fish and sharks, as well as
the frigate birds, egrets, and the nesting areas of the Green Turtle.                              Eastern Reef Egrets and a lone Brahminy Kite could
                                                                                                   be seen fishing on the reef.”
DAY 11: BROOME
                                                                                                                                 - Expedition Leader Kristy King
Disembark in Broome this morning at 8:00am.

BROOME TO DARWIN: REVERSE ITINERARY
Board in Broome from 4:30pm for a 6:00pm departure.
Arrive in Darwin for 8.30am disembarkation.

                                                                             1. Nares Point, 2. Zodiac at Montgomery Reef, 3. Brown Boobies (Sula leucogaster) at Lacepede Islands

fares & sailing schedule
Mitchell Falls Helicopter Flight available at additional cost.
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited
sole use occupancy available.

CORAL ADVENTURER           CORAL DISCOVERER              CORAL EXPEDITIONS I                   CORAL ADVENTURER                        TWIN SHARE SOLE USE
DATE        DEPARTS        DATE         DEPARTS          DATE       DEPARTS                    Bridge Deck Suite                             $14,995                  n/a
24 May      Darwin         26 Apr       Darwin           29 Mar     Darwin                     Bridge Deck Stateroom                         $12,995                  n/a
3 June      Broome         27 May       Broome           08 Apr     Broome                     Explorer Deck                                 $12,595              $18,893*
14 June     Darwin         07 June      Darwin           19 Apr     Darwin
                                                                                               Promenade Deck                                $11,595              $17,393*
24 June     Broome         17 June      Broome           29 Apr     Broome
5 July      Darwin         28 June      Darwin           20 May     Broome                     Coral Deck                                   $10,695               $16,043*
15 July     Broome         08 July      Broome           12 July    Darwin                     CORAL DISCOVERER                        TWIN SHARE SOLE USE
26 July     Darwin         19 July      Darwin           22 Jul     Broome
                                                                                               Bridge Deck Balcony                           $12,995                  n/a
5 Aug       Broome         29 July      Broome           02 Aug     Darwin
                                                                                               Promenade Deck A                              $11,995                  n/a
16 Aug      Darwin         09 Aug       Darwin           12 Aug     Broome
26 Aug      Broome         19 Aug       Broome           23 Aug     Darwin                     Promenade Deck B                              $11,595              $17,393*
6 Sep       Darwin         30 Aug       Darwin           02 Sep     Broome                     Main Deck A                                   $10,995                  n/a
16 Sep      Broome         23 Sep       Broome
                                                                                               Main Deck B                                  $10,695                   n/a
27 Sep      Darwin
7 Oct       Broome                                                                             CORAL EXPEDITIONS I TWIN SHARE SOLE USE
DEPARTURE TIMES                                                                                Deluxe Stateroom                              $10,790                  n/a
DARWIN: Boarding commences at 8.00am for 9.00am departure.                                     Upper Deck Stateroom                          $10,290                  n/a
Disembarks in Broome at 8.00am.
                                                                                               Stateroom                                     $9,890                   n/a
BROOME: Boarding commences at 4.30pm for 6.00pm departure.
Disembarks in Darwin at 8.30am.                                                                Cabin                                         $8,690                13,035*

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cape york &                                      Itinerary 11 nights between cairns & darwin
                                                 The below itinerary is indicative only - some variation may occur due to weather conditions or local community requirements

Arnhem land                                      DAY 1: DEPART CAIRNS
                                                 Board your ship at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure. Enjoy dinner on board and
                                                 meet your fellow travellers as we set sail northwards. This evening meet and
                                                 mingle with guests and the friendly crew as we enjoy the Captain’s welcome
                                                 drinks.
                                                 DAY 2: LIZARD ISLAND
                                                 Explore secluded Lizard Island, one of the most beautiful islands on the
                                                 Queensland coast. Venture into the crystal clear waters for swimming and
                                                 snorkelling or take a walk along the sparkling white beach. An energetic guided
                                                 walk leads to Cook’s Look - from this peak, Captain Cook was able to navigate a
                                                 safe passage through the treacherous reef after repairing the HMS Endeavour.
                                                 DAY 3: STANLEY ISLAND AND DAVIE REEF
                                                 Visit Stanley Island in the Flinders Group, and view the isolated Endaen
                                                 Aboriginal rock art depicting the first sailing ships to visit Queensland shores.
                                                 At Davie Reef, enjoy swimming and snorkelling and observe the large seabird
                                                 rookery.
                                                 DAY 4: FORBES AND MAGRA ISLANDS
                                                 Enjoy a day exploring Forbes Island, an excellent spot for swimming or
                                                 snorkelling from the pristine sandy beaches. Magra Islet is another tiny tropical
                                                 island attached to a coral reef - the perfect place for beach-combing, bird-
expedition highlights                            watching, and enjoying a tropical sunset.

> Be immersed in the world’s oldest surviving    DAY 5: CAPE YORK & THURSDAY ISLAND
  culture in Arnhem Land                         Go ashore at the northenmost point of the Australian continent as the
> Spend a day exploring the beautiful Cobourg    sun rises, and sip champagne to welcome the new day. Later, anchoring
                                                 at Thursday Island, learn about the historic pearling fleet and the cultural
  Peninsula and its huge variety of wildlife
                                                 differences between the Torres Strait and Aboriginal peoples. Visit the Gab
> Experience the vibrant culture of the Tiwi     Titui Cultural Centre to witness traditional dances.
  people at Bathurst Island
                                                 DAY 6: THE GULF OF CARPENTARIA
> See Indigenous art being created at the
  remote art centres along the Arnhem Land       For those on Coral Discoverer or Coral Adventurer, enjoy a relaxing day at sea.
                                                 Guests aboard Coral Expeditions I will board a charter flight to cross the gulf.
  coast
                                                 Hear about the fascinating history of the Macassan traders.
> Stand on the very tip of Australia at Cape
  York for a Champagne Sunrise                   DAY 7: GUGARI RIP (HOLE IN THE WALL) & WESSEL ISLANDS
                                                 Guests aboard Coral Expeditions I rejoin their cruise. We travel through the
> Snorkel the clam gardens at Watson’s Bay,
                                                 narrow channel through the islands, known as the ‘Hole in the Wall’, and enjoy
  Lizard Island
                                                 a gourmet Aussie beach BBQ as the sun sets spectacularly over the Arafura
> Visit Thursday Island and see the culture of   Sea.
  the Torres Strait
                                                 DAY 8: ELCHO ISLAND
                                                 The friendly locals of Elcho Island proudly welcome us to their community. Gain
                                                 insight into their culture, and meet some of the local artists who have exhibited
                                                 at art galleries around the world. Consider attending the local church service to
                                                 share in the local culture.
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DAY 9: LIVERPOOL RIVER AND MANINGRIDA
Anchor in the mighty Liverpool River and travel ashore to explore
the Maningrida Art Centre, museum, and the local boutique, where
hand-painted textiles are able to be purchased. Enjoy a guided tour
of the river.
DAY 10: COBOURG PENINSULA
Discover the Cobourg Peninsula today and join local guides in
Port Essington, famous for the failed Victoria Settlement. Explore
the ruins while learning about the fascinating history of this early
colonial outpost.
DAY 11: BATHURST & MELVILLE ISLANDS
Visit remote Bathurst and Melville Islands. With local Tiwi guides,
we learn of the unique culture and visit the art centre. Be welcomed
with a cultural performance and basket-weaving exhibition before
enjoying a traditional Australian afternoon tea of damper and billy         “At Stanley Island, a massive sandstone overhang
tea.                                                                        contained extensive shell middens, an occupation
                                                                            site, and several galleries of rock art. In addition
DAY 12: DARWIN                                                              to the Yindayin (Endean) style of painting of sea
Arrive in Darwin, and disembark at 8:30am                                   animals, moths, wading birds, and sorcery figures,
                                                                            we saw many (European-style) ships painted in the
DARWIN TO CAIRNS: REVERSE ITINERARY
                                                                            post-contact period.”
Board in Darwin at 7:00am for a 8:00am departure.
Arrive in Cairns at 8:00am for disembarkation.                                                            - Guest Lecturer Ian Morris

                                                                                                  1. Smoking Ceremony - Tiwi Islands, 2. Lizard Island

fares & sailing schedule                                                  CORAL ADVENTURER               TWIN SHARE SOLE USE
                                                                          Bridge Deck Suite                    $14,995                   n/a
                                                                          Bridge Deck Stateroom                $12,995                   n/a
                                                                          Explorer Deck                        $12,595               $18,893*
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST. *Limited   Promenade Deck                       $11,595               $17,393*
sole use occupancy available.
                                                                          Coral Deck                           $10,695               $16,043*
CORAL ADVENTURER                      CORAL DISCOVERER                    CORAL DISCOVERER               TWIN SHARE SOLE USE
DATE          DEPARTS                 DATE                   DEPARTS      Bridge Deck Balcony                  $12,995                   n/a
18 October    Darwin                  14 April               Cairns       Promenade Deck A                     $11,995                   n/a
                                      04 Oct                 Darwin       Promenade Deck B                     $11,595               $17,393*
CORAL EXPEDITIONS I                                                       Main Deck A                          $10,995                   n/a
DATE                   DEPARTS                                            Main Deck B                          $10,695                   n/a
17 March               Cairns                                             CORAL EXPEDITIONS I TWIN SHARE SOLE USE
DEPARTURE TIMES                                                           Deluxe Stateroom                     $10,790                   n/a
DARWIN: Boarding commences at 7.00am for 8.00am departure.
                                                                          Upper Deck Stateroom                 $10,290                   n/a
Disembarks in Cairns at 8.00am.
                                                                          Stateroom                            $9,890                    n/a
CAIRNS: Boarding commences at 4.00pm for 5.00pm departure.
Disembarks in Darwin at 8.30am.                                           Cabin                                $8,690                 13,035*

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the expedition experience
With a strong focus on visiting places not often touched
by tourists, our shore excursions are designed to promote
local interaction and cultural exchange. One of the great
benefits of travelling on a small ship is our ability to make
impromptu stops. Our small group size ensures that our
shore excursions are comfortable and enjoyable, but also
have minimal impact on the communities and environments
that we visit. Most activities are suitable for all fitness
levels; when a higher than normal level of fitness is required
for an excursion, your Expedition Leader will advise you
accordingly. You can expect one or two shore or in-sea
activities each day, all included in your cruise price.

Your Expedition team
Expedition Leaders and Guest Lecturers who are experts in
the region accompany every voyage. They provide specialist
commentary on the culture, geology, conservation, and history
of the area and introducing you to its unique plants and wildlife.

                                     Sandy Scott                      David Keech
                                     Guest Lecturer                   Expedition Leader

                                     Sandy is a scientist and         With 20 years experience in
                                     former university lecturer       Ecotourism and Hospitality,
                                     who has spent many years         David has many stories to
                                     studying the biology of plants   tell. An expert tour guide,
                                     and animals. Working with        snorkelling guide and Whale
                                     Coral Expeditions since 1998,    Shark spotter, David is
                                     Sandy is passionate about        passionate about getting
                                     understanding the geology        in touch with nature and
                                     of the Kimberley coast.          engaging with the history,
                                     Seeing a pod of Pilot Whales     geology, and biology of the
                                     in Prince Frederick Harbour,     Kimberley and Cape York.
                                     and visiting Aboriginal art      He enjoys making many new
                                     sites are among his favourite    friends on each expedition.
                                     Kimberley experiences.

                                     Steve Cox                        Ian Morris
                                     Expedition Leader                Guest Lecturer

                                                                      Zoologist, educator,
                                     Steve brings a varied skill
                                                                      conservationist, and author,
                                     set to his job as Expedition
                                                                      Ian has worked with us since
                                     Leader, having previously
                                                                      2001. He has worked with the
                                     worked as a dive instructor,
                                                                      Aboriginal traditional owners
                                     tour guide, and professional
                                                                      of Arnhem Land for decades,
                                     cricketer. Steve plans and
                                                                      and speaks the indigenous
                                     manages all land and water-
                                                                      Djambarrpuynu, Warramirri,
                                     based activities. Steve’s
                                                                      & Gupapuynu languages. He
                                     best experience with Coral
                                                                      has worked as a Ranger in
                                     Expeditions was swimming
                                                                      Kakadu, Uluru and the Pilbara,
                                     with the whale sharks in
                                                                      and enjoys helping people
                                     Indonesia.
                                                                      experience nature.
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coral ADVENTURER
                                                          Coral Adventurer is 93 metres long and accommodates 120 guests
                                                          in 60 cabins. Designed and built to be the most modern tropical
                                                          expedition ship afloat, Coral Adventurer will debut in April 2019. Now
                                                          the largest ship in our fleet, she has the same Australian interiors,
                                                          Xplorer tender mechanism and friendly crew that you have come to
                                                          expect. Active stabilisers and an elevator enhance guest comfort.

                                                                                                          BRIDGE DECK BALCONY SUITE
                                                                                                          • 55.8sqm • Private Balcony • Twin or junior king beds

                                                                                                          BRIDGE DECK BALCONY STATEROOM
                                                                                                          • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony • Twin or junior king beds
                                                                                                          EXPLORER DECK BALCONY STATEROOM
                                                                                                          • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony • Twin or junior king beds
                                                                                                          PROMENADE DECK STATEROOM
                                                                                                          • 17sqm • Picture windows • Twin or junior king beds
                                                                                                          CORAL DECK STATEROOM
                                                                                                          • 17sqm • Porthole windows • Twin or Junior king beds

                                                                     Bridge
                                                                                                                                                        601
                                                                     Deck Bar
                                                                                                                                            603    Cairns       Expedition
                                                                                                                                 Lift              Suite        Room
                                                                                                                  W/Cs
                                                                                                                                                                                The Bridge
                                                                                              Lounge                             Lobby
                                                                                                                                                    602                          Observation
                                                                                                                                                                Captain’s        Lounge
                                                                                                                                            604    Darwin       Cabin
                                                                                                                                                    Suite

                                                                                                                                                                                                 BRIDGE DECK

                                                         527         523         519         515          Gym     Lift          511          507      503
                                                               525         521         517         513                                509          505    501

                                                                                                                  Lobby

FEATURES & SERVICES                                      528
                                                               526
                                                                     524
                                                                           522
                                                                                 520
                                                                                       518
                                                                                             516
                                                                                                   514
                                                                                                                                512
                                                                                                                                      510
                                                                                                                                             508
                                                                                                                                                506
                                                                                                                                                    504
                                                                                                                                                        502

› Two fully stocked cocktail bars                                                                                                                                                              EXPLORER DECK
› Facilities to host scientific research or
  exhibitions
                                                                                              Gift Shop              Lift         415             411         407         403
› Indoor & outdoor lounge areas                                                         Reception          W/Cs
                                                                                                                                            413         409         405         401
                                                                             Dining
› Gym                                                                        Room                                   Lobby
                                                                                             Galley                                         414         410         406    402
› Reference library                                                                                                               416             412         408      404

› Gift shop
                                                                                                                                                                                         PROMENADE DECK
› Open Bridge
› Laundry services available (costs apply)                                                                               Lift
                                                                                                                                      311         307          303
                                                                                                                                            309          305         301
› Suites: Spacious open-facing bathrooms
                                              Xplorer                                                                Lobby
› All staterooms serviced daily               Boarding
                                                                                                                                            310         306          302
                                                                                                                                      312         308          304
› Wireless internet available (costs apply)
                                                                                                                                                                                                 CORAL DECK
                                                                                                                                                                                                               8
                                                                                                2 Bridge Deck Balcony Suites
                                                                                                2 Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms
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coral discoverer
                                                            Fresh from a complete interior refurbishment, Coral Discoverer is 63
                                                            metres long and accommodates 72 guests in 36 cabins. Many would say
                                                            she is the most popular ship in the Kimberley today. Though she is a
                                                            small ship, she sports active stabilisers and plenty of communal areas
                                                            including over a thousand square metres of open deck space from where
                                                            you can watch the spectacular colours of the Kimberley.

                                                                                                                               Active Stabilisers

    BRIDGE DECK BALCONY STATEROOM
    • 20sqm • Private Balcony • Twin or junior king beds
    PROMENADE DECK STATEROOM (Cat A)                                                                                                                                              SUN
                                                                                                              Explorer Bar
                                                                                                                                                                                  DECK
    • 18sqm • Picture windows • Twin or junior king beds
    PROMENADE DECK STATEROOM (Cat B)
    • 15sqm • Picture windows • Junior king beds
                                                                                                                                                       Balcony Staterooms
    MAIN DECK STATEROOM (Cat A)
                                                                                       Bridge Deck Bar

    • 18sqm • Porthole windows • Twin or junior king beds
                                                                                                                                                      A05 A03 A01
    MAIN DECK STATEROOM (Cat B)                                                                                                                                                   BRIDGE
                                                                                                              Lounge
    • 15sqm • Porthole windows • Twin or Junior king beds                                                                                                                          DECK
                                                                                                                                                      A06 A04 A02

FEATURES & SERVICES
                                                                                                         WC
                                                                                                                                                       Balcony Staterooms

› Wireless internet available (costs apply).
                                                                                                                             Captain’s
› Three fully stocked cocktail bars                                             B21                B19 B17 B15                Cabin         B11   B09 B07 B05 B03           B01
                                                                 Workout Area

› Sun deck                                                                                                                                                                         PROMENADE
                                                                                                                                                                                     DECK
› Indoor & outdoor lounge areas                                                       B22                B20 B18 B16 B14 B12                      B10 B08 B06 B04           B02
› Outdoors communal workout area
› Reference library
                                                                                          Main
› Gift shop                                                                               Deck                                     Galley
                                                                                                                                                    C09 C07 C05 C03 C01
                                                                                          Bar
› Open Bridge                                                           Xplorer
                                                                                                         Dining Room                                                                     MAIN
                                                                        Boarding
› All staterooms serviced daily                                                                                                                                                          DECK
                                                                                                                                  Purser’s WC       C08 C06 C04 C02
› Limited laundry services available (costs apply)                                                                                 Office

                                                                                                                    STATEROOM CATEGORIES
coral expeditions I
                                                              A classic twin-hulled expedition ship accommodating 44 passengers
                                                              in 22 cabins and built for the coastal expeditions of the Kimberley,
                                                              the Coral Expeditions I is a fixture of the region. She is much loved
                                                              for her intimate feel, spacious cabins, and open terrace bar on the aft
                                                              deck. Many successive refurbishments have kept her up to date and
                                                              comfortable. She is usually fully booked right through our Kimberley
                                                              season.

    DELUXE STATEROOM
    • 17sqm • Picture windows • Twin or double beds (fixed)
    UPPER DECK STATEROOM
    • 14sqm • Picture windows • Twin or double beds (fixed)
    STATEROOM
    • 14sqm • Picture windows • Twin or double beds (fixed)
    CABIN
    • 10sqm • Porthole windows • Twin beds (fixed)

FEATURES & SERVICES
› Wireless internet available (costs apply)
› Two fully stocked cocktail bars
› Sun deck
› Indoor & outdoor lounge areas
› Outdoors communal workout area
› Reference library
› Small gift shop
› Open Bridge
› All staterooms serviced daily
› Limited laundry services available (costs apply)
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King George Falls

other expeditions:
> GREAT BARRIER REEF
> TASMANIA
> SYDNEY TO HOBART
> PAPUA NEW GUINEA
> SPICE ISLANDS & RAJA AMPAT
> SEPIK RIVER

Contact us today or speak with your travel agent.
Online                      www.coralexpeditions.com
Email                       kimberleyreservations@coralexpeditions.com
Freecall within Australia   1800 079 545
Outside Australia           +61 7 4040 9999

Head office PO Box 2093 Cairns 4870 QLD Australia
ABN 51 010 809 417 Issued October 2017
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