Coastal Adventures: Tasmania 5 Day Cruise
Think coastal hikes and secluded landings, calm bays by kayak and cold-water plunges. Or simply find stillness—star bathing on the top deck or savouring a beachside picnic in solitude. Evenings feature small plate dining and canapés, accompanied by Tasmanian wines and sunset toasts. With over ten optional experiences, this journey is flexible and yours to shape, leaving plenty of time to roam and reset.
Some departures are seven days long. Please contact our office for more information.
Highlights
• Enjoy active days on foot or water with guided hikes, beach strolls, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and optional cold-water swims.
• Uncover Tasmania’s natural beauty as you explore Wineglass Bay, Bruny Island, Maria Island, and the remote wilderness of Port Davey and Breaksea Islands.
• Experience local wildlife and history with visits to convict sites, seabird colonies, and Melaleuca, home to the endangered orange-bellied parrot and Deny King Museum.
• Take time to unwind with a stretch on the beach, browse the onboard library, stargaze from the deck, or enjoy a quiet moment with a book and a view.
• Savour regional flavours with shared plate dining, sunset BBQs, and tastings of Tasmanian oysters, cheeses, and wines.
• Celebrate the journey with our sparkling sailaway, sunset toasts, and a scenic finale past Maatsuyker Island and Australia’s southernmost lighthouse.
Step aboard and toast to the adventure ahead with our signature sparkling sailaway sunset drinks. Enjoy Australia’s finest sparkling wine, canapés, and upbeat tunes.
Meet your fellow guests or find a quiet spot on deck to take in the scenery. The journey begins here.
We have the day here to enjoy one of Tasmania’s most beautiful islands. Step ashore for self-guided walks or a morning stretch on the beach. Join guided hikes to Fluted Cape or Grass Point, or take to the water with kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding.
Throughout the day, soak in coastal views, then gather for a Tasmanian small-plates dinner and an evening under the stars.
Recommendation: Try Bruny Island’s famed cheeses and oysters.
Step ashore to explore the Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit on foot, or visit the Darlington Settlement and learn about its convict past. Kayak or swim, in the clear waters nearby. As sunset approaches, gather on the Sun Deck for a BBQ.
Recommendation: After dark, join a nocturnal wildlife walk—keep an eye out for wombats, wallabies, and even Tasmanian devils.
Spend the day exploring the world-renowned Wineglass Bay. You might choose to rise early for a sunrise walk to the lookout or hike the Isthmus Track.
Cold-water swims are welcome here for the brave! At sunset, cruise past seal colonies and reflect on the day over a locally-inspired dinner.
Recommendation: If you enjoy solitude, opt for the picnic, relax and ground yourself in the pristine sands in your slice of paradise.
Melaleuca and Clayton’s Corner
Today, we venture into one of Australia’s most remote and untouched wilderness areas. Accessible only by sea, air, or an extended hike.
Choose to explore Melaleuca, home to the endangered orange-bellied parrot and the Deny King Museum, or head ashore to Clayton’s Corner, where you can walk in the footsteps of early pioneers.
Prefer a slower pace? Unwind with a book from our onboard library and soak in the serenity from the Bridge Deck Lounge.
Recommendation: Lace up your boots for a scenic hike up Mount Beattie at Clayton’s Corner.
Bramble Cove & Breaksea Islands
Our final day of exploration. Paddle Bramble Cove’s pristine waters or hike to Mount Milner for panoramic views. Alternatively, cruise to Breaksea Island to explore rugged beaches and seabird colonies. As we sail past the dramatic cliffs of Maatsuyker Island and Australia’s southernmost lighthouse, raise a glass and reflect on a journey well spent.
Recommendation: Kayak the secluded Bramble Cove waters.
Arrive back in Hobart in time for breakfast and final farewells. Disembarkation at 8:00am.
Tip: Extend your stay and explore Hobart’s famed Salamanca Market or MONA Museum.
Itineraries are subject to change.
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Main Deck B Stateroom
Main Deck A Stateroom
Promenade B Stateroom
Promenade A Stateroom
Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom
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
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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