Coral Princess

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 50
• Luxury Expedition Ship

Commissioned in July 1988, the custom-made Coral Princess is 35 meters in length and accommodates just 50 guests. The Coral Princess is based on the Barrier Reef for 6 months of the year, and then undertakes cruise itineraries in the Kimberley region.

This beautiful 50 passenger small-ship has recently undergone a complete refurbishment, with new engines, expansive teak decking, reconfigured dining room and lounge, stylish new interior and exterior teak furnishings and revitalized décor.

Onboard Facilities
Onboard amenities include what you would expect of a much larger cruise ship:
- Air-conditioned dining room
- Two modern air-conditioned lounges
- Sundeck and Spa Pool
- Wireless internet available for laptops, PDAs and onboard computer
- Reference library featuring videos and books on the reef, islands and outback
- Phone and fax facilities
- Security Safe
- Fully stocked cocktail bar
- A range of souvenirs and personal items are available for purchase
- Limited laundry facilities

Dining
All meals during the cruise are included. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are usually served the Dining Room located on the Main Deck and are buffet-style. Coffee and tea is available 24 hours. Standard hours are breakfast from 7:00-8:30am, lunch at 12:30pm and dinner at 7:30pm however meal times may vary according to the day's activities. Meal times will be advised in the onboard daily bulletins.

Onboard Accommodation
Resort style living at its best. Select from four types of accommodation - all spacious and elegantly appointed.

The discerning traveller has a choice of Standard, Deluxe, Upper Deck Staterooms, while the more budget conscious may select a Cabin. A number of Staterooms have extra divans or Pullman berths, and others have connecting doors. All accommodation is spacious and air-conditioned with private ensuites and the choice of single or double beds.

Excursion Boats & Zodiacs
The "Explorer" is a specially designed aluminum excursion vessel used for the majority of the excursions. This vessel has high horsepower engines and will accommodate all passengers at one time. The "Explorer" will be used for landings and for extensive exploration of rivers and tributaries. For your added convenience and comfort, the "Explorer" is equipped with an awning and toilet.

Two inflatable landing craft (Zodiacs) are also carried. Designed for expedition work, these large and heavy-duty inflatables are extremely safe. Separate air compartments retain a large reserve of buoyancy even if the boats damaged. The flat bottom design permits these crafts to land directly onto the beaches. Expect nonetheless to wade through shallow water to reach the shore.

• Length: 35 meters
  
• Speed: 13 knots
  
• Beam: 13 meters
  
• Cabins: 27
  
• Draught: 2.5 meters
  
• Passengers: 50
  
• Tons: 730
  
• Crew: 12

South Pacific (cruises)from:$2,005

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Great Barrer Reef: Cairns & Lizard ...	5	May, Junshow dates Great Barrer Reef: Cairns & Lizard Island May 27–31, 2013 Jun 3–7, 2013 Jun 10–14, 2013 Jun 17–21, 2013	South Pacific: Australia
Great Barrer Reef: Cairns, Lizard ...	8	May, Junshow dates Great Barrer Reef: Cairns, Lizard Island & Pelorus Island May 27–Jun 3, 2013 Jun 3–10, 2013 Jun 10–17, 2013 Jun 17–24, 2013	South Pacific: Australia
Kimberley & Across the top of Australia	11	Jul, Aug, Sep, Octshow dates Kimberley & Across the top of Australia Jul 29–Aug 8, 2013 Aug 19–29, 2013 Sep 9–19, 2013 Sep 20–30, 2013 Sep 30–Oct 10, 2013 Oct 11–21, 2013	South Pacific: Australia
Cape York & Arnhem Land	12	Octshow dates Cape York & Arnhem Land Oct 11–22, 2013	South Pacific: Australia