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Exterior of Coral Discoverer ship off shore.

Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea

Coral Discoverer Boat

Motor Yacht

Coral Discoverer is a contemporary ship built to offer an incredibly comfortable and rewarding small expeditionary cruising experience. Accommodating 72 guests, each of the 36 cabins offer exterior views with twin portholes or picture windows, and some with French windows leading to a private balcony.

The ships shallow draft allows manoeuvrability to access more remote locations and the tender vessel Xplorer can seat all guests onboard. The 24 crew include a mixture of full-time guides as well as guest lecturers with specific local knowledge. The open bridge, spacious sundeck and sociable communal areas all add to the appeal.

Why we like Coral Discoverer

Coral Explorer is equipped with the latest technology active stabilisers ensuring an incredibly comfortable cruise, even in open waters. It is staffed by Australian and New Zealand locals and the open bridge policy means guests can chat with the captain and crew and get a bird’s eye view as they cruise. The Bridge Deck cabins with private balcony are pretty special too.

Facilities

Sundeck with a shaded area
Bar
Dining room serving buffet-style lunch and table d’hote dinner
Lounge
Library
Open bridge
Small fitness area

Activities

Coral Discoverer’s onboard tender vessels include zodiacs as well as the Xplorer, a specially designed eco-friendly aluminium excursion boat with awning and onboard toilet, capable of seating all passenger. The shallow draft of the ship along with these tender vessels are perfect for getting up close to nature and accessing remote areas.

Daily shore excursions are included as well as time to further explore by kayak, dive or relax onboard. Recline on the sun deck, listen to one of the interpretive lectures or chat with the crew over a cup of tea or a cocktail at the bar.

Sustainability

Coral Expeditions is accredited as an eco-tourism cruise operator with world-leading EcoTourism Australia. Ecotourism is defined as tourism in a natural area that offers interesting ways to learn about the environment with an operator that uses resources wisely, contributes to the conservation of the environment and helps local communities. They have a policy of no plastic straws on board any of their ships and are constantly seeking new ways to reduce plastic usage and be as environmentally friendly as possible.

Walking and Strolling
Kayaking
Diving
Snorkelling

Couples
Adventure Traveller
Solo Traveller
Photographers

Cabins:	36
Passengers:	72
Crew:	24
Length:	63 metres
Cruising Speed:	10 - 12 knots

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Coral I & II, Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Islands

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Tailor-made Journeys

Our travel experts have years of knowledge and between them and have personally inspected or travelled on board many of the boats we offer. This in-depth knowledge allows us to help you objectively narrow down the options based on your brief, to exactly the right holiday, boat and cabin for you.

Tailor made cruise title	Duration	Description
New Zealand Cruise – Auckland to Milford Sound	13 Days	Over 13 days cruise from Auckland on the North Island to the dramatic beauty of Fiordland on the South Island. Access remote and pristine wilderness areas in search of culture and wildlife, unique to New Zealand.	View cruise itinerary

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