Sydney to Hobart Cruise - A Yachting Tradition
See one of the world's most prestigious yacht races
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is an iconic and much anticipated event on the global yacht racing calendar. Watch the fleet exit the Sydney heads, and follow the racing fleet through the Bass Strait, and finish by exploring Tasmania's pristine and world famous wilderness.
Highlights
• Live expert commentary on the iconic yacht race.
• Cross Bass Strait & Explore Tasmania’s rugged shores.
• Learn the history of the race & seafaring tales of the region.
• Celebrate race finale & New Year’s Eve in Hobart.
Please meet at either the Palm Beach Wharf or at the advised pre-cruise pickup locations in Sydney (found in your pre-cruise documentation). Guests will then transfer via Xplorer Tender from Palm Beach Wharf at 9:00am to board Coral Discoverer.
Depart at 10:00am, enjoy lunch as the ship positions off North Head, and toast the start of the Sydney–Hobart Yacht Race from our Xplorer Bar while watching the fleet set sail south.
Cruise past New South Wales coastal beauty while our guest lecturer provides commentary on race tactics and history. Crossing the Bass Strait offers a blend of presentations, and deck-side relaxation with ocean breezes and sea views.
Weather permitting, land at East Cove on Deal Island in the remote Kent Group. Explore the lighthouse, and swim or kayak in pristine, gin-clear waters, a serene encounter in untouched natural surroundings.
Explore Freycinet’s dramatic pink-granite peninsula and peaceful azure bays. Join an optional guided hike via the lookout or Isthmus Track to the iconic Wineglass Bay, widely regarded as one of the world’s most breathtaking beaches.
Visit Maria Island National Park, teeming with native wildlife including wombats, kangaroos, devils and wallabies. Walk through Darlington’s convict-era ruins and venture to the dramatic Painted and Fossil Cliffs for history and natural beauty.
Cruise past monumental formations like Tasman Arch, The Candlestick and Cathedral. Spot seals, dolphins or albatross before arriving in Hobart to ring in the New Year with drinks and fireworks over the Derwent River.
For 2027 departures: We will visit Adventure Bay on Bruny Island for a hike to Fluted Cape or Grass Point, then arrive in Hobart to celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks over the Derwent.
Your second-last expedition day is flexible, shore activity will depend on conditions and guest preferences, curated by our Captain and expedition leader to maximise discovery and enjoyment.
Arrive in Hobart around 7:30 am and disembark at Macquarie Wharf at 8:00 am. Complimentary transfers are available to city hotels or the airport for a seamless end to your yachting adventure.
Itineraries are subject to change.
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Main Deck A
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Bridge Deck Balcony
Vessel Type: Luxury Expedition
Length: 63 metres
Passenger Capacity: 72 (in 36 rooms)
Built: 2005 / Refurbished: 2016
Coral Discoverer is a small expedition yacht purpose-built for navigating remote and rarely accessed regions of Australia, including Tasmania, Cape York, Arnhem Land, and the Kimberley. Designed for adventure, she offers an intimate and immersive experience for just 72 guests, with all staterooms facing outwards and public areas showcasing sweeping ocean views. Thanks to her shallow draught, active stabilisers, and advanced navigation systems, Coral Discoverer can access destinations beyond the reach of larger vessels. Onboard, guests enjoy a relaxed, sociable atmosphere with single-seating dining, showcasing small-batch Australian cuisine, and a sundeck bar ideal for sunset drinks. The vessel also features an Xplorer tender for all-passenger shore excursions, zodiacs, kayaks, a glass-bottom boat, and a lecture lounge for expert presentations.
Accommodation includes five stateroom categories, from the spacious Bridge Deck Balcony rooms to cosy Main Deck options, all featuring ensuites and ocean views. Life onboard combines comfort with exploration: guests enjoy over 1,000 square metres of open deck space, a wraparound promenade, and access to the bridge. The atmosphere is informal yet refined, with no assigned seating, included drinks with meals, and a focus on Australian hospitality. Wi-Fi is available throughout, and facilities include a library, gift shop, and laundry service. With a dedicated Australian and New Zealand crew, Coral Discoverer delivers a truly local and enriching expedition experience.
Inclusions
• All excursions with our Expedition Team
• Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs and Kayaks
• Snorkelling & SCUBA equipment (SCUBA diving at an additional cost)
• Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
• All meals, chef-prepared on board
• Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
• Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
• 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
• All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
• Tips and gratuities
• Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
• Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
• Post-cruise transfers
• Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging
• Snorkelling equipment – On selected voyages only where snorkelling is available
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• Post-cruise transfers to CBD hotel or airport
Exclusions
• Pre-cruise transfers
• Pre and post cruise flights/charter flights – Please note on some of our international voyages we do have charter flights as an option. This can be included in the cruise fare price, this information will be listed under each itinerary
• Pre and post cruise accommodation
• Travel Insurance
• Entry visas & travel permits for the country you are travelling to/from
• Alcoholic & non alcoholic specialty beverages outside of lunch and dinner service
• Premium Internet services
• Laundry service (available at a cost)
• Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchases
• Optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls is approximately $890 per person. Subject to a minimum of 12 passengers. Helicopter flights are booked once onboard, with a 24hr cancellation policy. – Please note this in on our Kimberley voyage only
• Scuba Diving – Optional extra on selected voyages only
Luxury Expedition
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