Tasmanian Coastal Discovery Small Ship Cruise
Explore Tasmania’s southern coast, where rugged peaks meet pristine World Heritage wilderness. Journey through national parks rich in wildlife, heritage, and trail adventures, then unwind with fine Tasmanian food and wine.
Highlights
• Savor local produce, wine, and artisan flavors.
• Hike Fluted Cape, Wineglass Bay and explore Port Davey wilderness.
• Walk through convict ruins at Darlington and Port Arthur.
• Cruise remote coasts and access hidden bays by small tenders.
Arrive at your designated check-in by 4:00pm, board Coral Discoverer, and settle into your stateroom. Explore the ship's facilities before joining the Captain and Expedition Team on deck for Welcome Drinks as we depart Hobart at 5:00pm.
Experience Tasmania’s remote wilderness at Port Davey for the next two days, a World Heritage-listed haven of rugged peaks and serene inlets. Cruise the wild coastline, kayak sheltered bays, and hike Mt Beattie or Mt Milner for sweeping views. Visit Melaleuca Inlet, walk the Needwonee boardwalk, and spot rare Orange-bellied Parrots.
Discover Bruny Island’s dramatic Fluted Cape, spot endemic Bennett’s Wallabies amid dolerite cliffs. Learn about the region’s whaling past at Adventure Bay and view the ruins at past whaling station sites, including a trail to Grass Point.
Maria Island is a sanctuary for wildlife including wombats, pademelons, Cape Barren geese, and Forester kangaroos. Roam through Darlington’s convict-era architecture. Visit the Painted Cliffs and choose between the Fossil Cliffs walk or the Reservoir circuit for enriching exploration.
Walk the renowned track to Wineglass Bay and enjoy its sweeping crescent beach. Explore the granite Hazards, discover unique flora and fauna, and swim in clear waters. Cruise past Schouten Island and take in Freycinet’s pink-hued cliffs and coastal landscapes shaped over 400 million years.
Visit the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site with expert guides. If conditions allow, journey to nearby Fortescue Bay to hike the Cape Hauy Track or swim in its pristine waters. Admire rugged sea cliffs and learn the stories of Tasmania’s convict and maritime past.
Our Tasmania adventure concludes in Hobart this morning as we bid farewell to new-found friends, the Master and crew, disembarking at 8:00am. A complimentary transfer is provided to CBD hotels, or the airport is included.
Embrace the unexpected - it's part of the adventure. This itinerary is a guide. We adjust plans based on weather, tides, wildlife, and opportunities we encounter. Remote communities may be unavailable due to local customs. Flexibility makes expeditions special.
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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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