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Ningaloo & the Bluewater Wonders of Australia's West

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Join an 11-day expedition voyage of Western Australia’s Coral Coast and explore the extraordinary marine environment, historic islands, and striking coastline that this lesser-known corner of the earth has to offer. Departing Broome, visit the spectacular Rowley Shoals Marine Park, the Dampier Archipelago, and the Montebello Islands. Your voyage onboard Coral Discoverer culminates with a visit to Ningaloo Reef, home to vibrant marine life both large and small. Marine experts and guides lead your discovery of the untouched atolls, mega marine fauna, and rare bird species that are found in this pristine coastal habitat.
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Highlights
  • Snorkel & dive the pristine and rarely visited Rowley Shoals
  • Visit the sites that reflects the culture and history of Australia
  • See or swim with the megafauna of Ningaloo Reef
  • Visit important bird areas on remote island groups
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Broome | Embark

Embark on Coral Discoverer and prepare for your journey ahead. 

Day 2-10: Exploring the Western Australia

  • Ship
  • 9 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 9 Dinners
This is a flexible and remote area expedition, adjustable to suit the tidal and weather conditions. Some of the areas you may visit:

Rowley Shoals
The shoals offer some of the best snorkeling and diving opportunities in the world. Conditions permitting, spend 1-2 days at Clerke, Mermaid, or Imperieuse reefs for snorkeling and diving opportunities. Guided by a marine biologist, snorkel in the coral gardens of the Aquarium at Clerke Reef, or dive along the sheer vertical walls and through coral canyons. Try a drift snorkel, or beach comb on Bedwell Island, keeping an eye out for the red-tailed tropicbird.  

Montebello Islands
Spend a full day exploring this island group, with opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and birdwatching. Visit Champagne Bay and Turtle Lagoon. Discover Ground Zero of the atomic blast at Trimouille Island, and view the inscribed plinth marking the site. Green, Hawksbill, and flatback turtles are regularly seen here, as are whales and dolphins. The islands are an Important Bird Area, where fairy and roseate terns and sooty oystercatchers congregate.

Muiron Islands
The waters surrounding the uninhabited Muiron Islands are teeming with marine life. Various dive sites are on offer, including swim-throughs and ledges where nudibranchs, eels, and angelfish hide. After in-water activities, stretch your legs on a stroll down the beach on these untouched islands. 

Dampier Archipelago
With your onboard naturalist and historian, explore the archipelago’s pastoral, pearling, and indigenous past that is still visible today in the form of ruins and petroglyphs. There are ample opportunities to explore the area’s historical and cultural sites before taking to the azure waters for snorkeling, kayaking, and diving.

Ningaloo Coast & Reef
Spend 2-3 days here exploring this stunning coastline from Exmouth to Coral Bay. Snorkel and dive the outer reefs and relax on stunning beaches such as Turquoise Bay. While cruising the ‘Humpback Highway’ down the coast, you can see these majestic whales breach close by. Spend a day with an experienced local operator, with the chance to swim with some of the megafaunas this region is known for. 

Day 11: Broome | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Disembark and bid farewell to your fellow passengers after breakfast. 

Ship/Hotel

Coral Discoverer

Coral Discoverer

Coral Discoverer

The Coral 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.
Coral Discoverer
Bridge Deck Bar aboard the Coral Discoverer

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Main Deck B
Averaging 195 sq. ft. Three cabins located on the Main Deck, equipped with twin portholes, desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
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Main Deck A
Averaging 195 sq. ft. Six cabins located on the Main Deck, equipped with twin porthole windows, desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
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Promenade Deck B
Averaging 160 sq. ft. Four cabins located on the Promenade Deck, equipped with picture windows, desk, telephone and Junior King bedding.
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Promenade Deck A
Averaging 195 sq. ft. Eighteen cabins located on the Promenade Deck, equipped with picture windows, sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
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Bridge Deck
Averaging 195 sq. ft. Five cabins located on the Bridge Deck, equipped with picture windows, sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.

Notes

Solo Travelers:
Solo cabin occupancy is limited and based on availability in Promenade Deck B cabins only. Single supplement is an additional 50%.

Important Fare Information:
Rates are posted based off of the current exchange rates from Australian or New Zealand Dollars. Please contact us for current exchange rates.
Included
  • 10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners
  • 10 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
  • Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
  • Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs and kayaks
  • All excursions with our Expedition Team
  • Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
  • Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
  • Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
  • Post-cruise transfers (in most destinations)
  • 24-hour coffee and selection of teas
Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Laundry Service
  • Entry visas/Travel permits
  • Alcoholic drinks including beer and wine outside of lunch and dinner service
  • Internet 
  • Pre-cruise transfers
  • Pre and post cruise flights/charter flights
  • Pre and post cruise accommodation
  • Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchases
  • Optional Extras (in some destinations)
  • Airport Departure Tax - Airport arrival or departure taxes
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Passport or Visa fees

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The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent. Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio. In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day. Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took. Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
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