Oceanic Discoverer

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 72
• Luxury Expedition Ship

The Oceanic Discoverer is an expedition style cruise ship large enough to provide all the comforts of a larger cruise ship, yet small enough to enable access reef and island sites inaccessible to other vessels. Accommodating a maximum of just 72 guests, your environmental experience will be both personal and memorable.

This multi-million dollar ship has recently been built at NQEA Australia in Cairns. The ship accommodates guests in 36 cabins and has a cruising speed of 14 knots. The shallow draft of the 63m ship allows it to access the isolated places.

Onboard Facilities
What you would expect of a much larger cruise ship:
- Large sundeck
- Spa Pool
- Wireless internet available for laptops, PDAs and onboard computer
- Comprehensive reference library
- Phone and fax facilities
- Lecture lounge with large plasma screen
- Limited laundry facilities
- Two fully stocked cocktail bars
- A range of souvenirs and personal items are available for purchase
- Air-conditioned public areas

Oceanic Discoverer is also equipped with the latest technology active stabilizers and is fitted with state-of-the-art safety and navigational equipment and is the only Australian passenger ship registered with full SOLAS compliance allowing opportunities to explore a multitude of international voyages.

Dining
All meals during the cruise are included. Breakfast and lunch are served in the Dining Room located on the Main Deck and are buffet-style while dinner is table d’hote. 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 Accommodations
Onboard accommodation comprises of 36 spacious modern staterooms. You can select from Bridge, Promenade or Main Deck staterooms offering a choice of twin or junior king bedding. All staterooms have an ocean view, en-suite facilities, a settee (except Promenade B Staterooms), large wardrobe, desk, luggage storage, individual air-conditioning control, and are serviced daily.

Excursion Boats And Zodiacs
The "Xplorer" is a specially designed aluminum excursion vessel used for the majority of excursions. This vessel has high horsepower engines and will accommodate all passengers at one time. The "Xplorer" will be used for landings and for extensive exploration of rivers and tributaries. For your added convenience and comfort, the "Xplorer" 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: 63 meters
  
• Speed: 14 knots
  
• Beam: 13 meters
  
• Cabins: 36
  
• Draught: 3 meters
  
• Passengers: 72
  
• Tons: 1779
  
• Crew: 20

South Pacific (cruises)from:$8,860

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Kimberley & Across the top of Australia	11	Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sepshow dates Kimberley & Across the top of Australia May 24–Jun 3, 2013 Jun 3–13, 2013 Jun 14–24, 2013 Jun 14–24, 2013 Jun 24–Jul 4, 2013 Jul 5–15, 2013 Jul 15–25, 2013 Jul 26–Aug 5, 2013 Aug 5–15, 2013 Aug 16–26, 2013 Aug 26–Sep 5, 2013 Sep 6–16, 2013 Sep 16–26, 2013 Apr 18–28, 2014 Apr 28–May 8, 2014 May 9–19, 2014 May 30–Jun 9, 2014 Jun 20–30, 2014 Jun 30–Jul 10, 2014 Aug 1–11, 2014 Aug 11–21, 2014 Aug 22–Sep 1, 2014 Sep 1–11, 2014 Sep 12–22, 2014 Sep 22–Oct 2, 2014	South Pacific: Australia
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Papua New Guinea	13	Octshow dates Papua New Guinea Oct 22–Nov 3, 2013	South Pacific: Australia, Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea	11	Oct, Novshow dates Papua New Guinea Oct 24–Nov 3, 2013 Nov 3–13, 2013 Nov 13–23, 2013	South Pacific: Australia, Papua New Guinea