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Experience the wonders of Australia with our 10 diverse small ship cruises for 2026. Join us on a cruise journey through the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant heritage of the Land Down Under. From the iconic Great Barrier Reef to the remote Kimberley Coast, each tour offers unique activities like wildlife viewing, snorkeling, and archaeological site visits, providing an opportunity to delve into the captivating nature, history, and culture of Australia. Whether you're exploring the pristine Ribbon Reefs, learning about ancient Aboriginal cultures, or snorkeling across Lizard Island, each moment promises an unforgettable adventure. Prices start at $3,245 to $180,220, so begin your Australian exploration today and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Nightcliff Jetty, Darwin, Australia
from $8,480
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The Kimberley

Darwin to Broome - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Visit King George Falls
  • Visit Vansittart Bay rock art
  • Sail through Prince Regent River
  • See Careening Bay Mermaid Tree
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Darwin / Broome
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Explore Western Australia’s Kimberley Coast on an 11-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer. Cruise through King George Falls, Horizontal Falls, and mangrove waterways. Discover ancient Gwion and Wandjina rock art, remote islands, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife.
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The unusual red color of Broome, Australia
from $8,480
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The Kimberley

Darwin to Broome - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • See Gwion Gwion rock art galleries
  • Wollaston Bay galleries visit
  • Visit Doubtful Bay freshwater pools
  • See Careening Bay historic tree
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Darwin / Broome
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Helicopter Tours
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Experience Australia’s Kimberley coast on an 11-day cruise from Darwin to Broome aboard Coral Geographer. Navigate remote bays, explore rock art galleries, view cascading waterfalls, encounter wildlife-filled reefs, and visit storied sites.
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View of the Uchi falls (King George VI Falls) in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni region of Guyana.
from $7,345
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Expedition Cruising Australia's Iconic Kimberley Coast

Darwin to Broome - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit King George River
  • Explore four Australian Bays
  • Experience birdwatching in Lacepede
  • Enjoy diverse wildlife
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Darwin / Broome
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Join Heritage Adventurer on this 11-day cruise along Australia's world-renowned coast and Kimberley, one of the world's most pristine and unspoiled wildernesses. This tour highlights King George Falls, which cascades 80 meters down cliffs that are 2,000 million years old, Aboriginal rock art, World War II relics, and the history of early explorers.
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Arnhem land escarpment
from $9,320
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Cape York and Arnhem Land

Cairns - Darwin - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Lizard Island snorkeling
  • Explore Badu Island artwork
  • Visit Forbes Island beaches
  • See Fort Victoria ruins
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Cairns / Darwin
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Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Cairns to Darwin aboard Coral Discoverer. Visit remote islands, explore cultural sites, snorkel reefs, meet local artists, and travel through unique landscapes. Engage in guided walks, community visits, and scenic waterways while experiencing Northern Australia’s rich history and diverse coastal environments.
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A clownfish hides in an anemone in Australia's Great Barrier Reef
from $7,170
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Citizen Science on the Great Barrier Reef

Brisbane - Cairns - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Visit Lady Elliot marine sanctuary
  • Visit Mon Repos turtle conservation
  • Contribute to coral health studies
  • Dive into an underwater art museum
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Brisbane / Cairns
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Citizen Science
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Set sail for an 11-day cruise on Coral Discoverer, departing from Brisbane, and exploring the vibrant Great Barrier Reef. Engage in conservation activities, snorkel, dive, and witness breathtaking marine life.
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Travelers learning how to scuba dive.
from $4,880
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Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef

Cairns to Cairns - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
  • Swim and snorkel Lizard Island
  • Discover the pristine Ribbon Reefs
  • Learn about Cook’s landing
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Cairns / Cairns
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Explore exclusive private islands, tropical resort, and ancient rainforest trails on this 8-day Australian cruise aboard the Coral Discoverer. Explore the Great Barrier Reef by snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, and glass bottom boat accompanied by an expert Marine Biologist. Depart from Cooktown exploring the best of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Houses along the shoreline of Thursday Island
from $11,835
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Saltwater Country and Culture

Darwin to Cairns - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Encounter Tiwi Islands communities
  • View rare rock art of ships
  • Encounter Gumatj people at Bawaka
  • Learn about pearling history
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Darwin / Cairns
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Variable
Travel Australia’s remote northern coast on a 14-day cruise from Darwin to Cairns aboard Coral Adventurer. Visit the Tiwi Islands, Arnhem Land, and the Torres Strait. Engage with Indigenous communities, explore wetlands, view rock art, cruise wild coastlines, and experience living cultures.
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from $9,680
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Abrolhos Islands & the Coral Coast

Fremantle to Broome - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer
  • Visit Abrolhos pearl farm
  • Witness sea lion colony
  • Join a Cape Range tour
  • Visit Montebello wildlife sites
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Fremantle / Broome
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Experience a 13-day Australia cruise aboard Coral Adventurer. Visit the Abrolhos, Shark Bay, Ningaloo, Muiron, Montebello Islands and the Dampier Archipelago. Snorkel reefs, explore wildlife habitats, learn local history, and enjoy guided activities across diverse coastal and island locations.
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from $9,680
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Abrolhos Islands & the Coral Coast

Fremantle to Broome - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Snorkel Ningaloo Reef sites
  • Explore Abrolhos shipwreck history
  • Kayak at Dampier Archipelago waters
  • Swim with sea lions
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Fremantle / Broome
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Embark on a 13-day cruise through Western Australia's remote coastline aboard Coral Geographer. Snorkel coral reefs, swim with sea lions, and explore historic shipwrecks and cultural sites. Go ashore on remote beaches and enjoy close-up views of rare wildlife.
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Enjoy the beautiful Kimberley Coast
from $9,320
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Best of the Kimberley and Tiwi Islands

Darwin to Broome - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Join Tiwi Islands welcome ceremony
  • Visit Vansittart Bay rock art
  • Bigge Island cultural visit
  • Cruise at Prince Frederick Harbor
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Darwin / Broome
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Explore natural wonders of the Kimberley coast. Witness magnificent coastal vistas created by towering rock ridges, silent secluded gorges, plunging waterfalls, abundant wildlife, and massive tidal movements on this 11-day cruise aboard Coral Discoverer.
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Explore the beautiful coastline of northern Australia
from $9,320
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Cape York and Arnhem Land - Art Themed

Darwin to Cairns - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Explore Cobourg Peninsula ruins
  • Visit the Tiwi Islands
  • Tour Thursday Island culture
  • Visit at pristine Lizard Island
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Darwin / Cairns
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Embark on a 12-day artistic expedition from Darwin, exploring the Tiwi Islands, Arnhem Land, and Torres Strait aboard Coral Discoverer. Experience indigenous art, culture, and history, with workshops, cultural performances, and scenic exploration.
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Albany coastline
from $7,885
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Whales and Trails of Western Australia

Fremantle Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Learn about Rottnest Island culture
  • Wander at Wadjemup Bidi trails
  • See Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
  • Learn whale research stories
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Fremantle / Fremantle
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Snorkeling, Hiking, Wine Tasting, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Local Market Visits
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Explore Western Australia’s southern coastline on an 11-day small-ship expedition aboard Coral Geographer. Travel from Fremantle to Albany and Busselton, walk coastal trails, encounter whales, visit Noongar Country, explore forests, beaches, and historic ports.
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Turquoise waters at Ningaloo Reef
from $8,970
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Ningaloo and the Rowley Shoals

Broome Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Rowley Shoals diving
  • Visit Dampier Archipelago
  • Muiron Islands snorkeling
  • Visit Serrurier Island reefs
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Broome / Broome
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Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Scuba Diving
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Variable
Discover Australia’s Ningaloo Coast on a 13-day aboard Coral Discoverer expedition. Snorkel, dive, kayak, and explore remote islands while spotting turtles, dolphins, wallabies, seabirds, and Aboriginal cultural sites.
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Maria Island
from $9,370
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Circumnavigation of Tasmania

Roundtrip Hobart - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Encounter Maria Island's wildlife
  • Discover Flinders Island’s history
  • Visit Kent Group's remote islands
  • Experience Port Davey’s wilderness
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Hobart / Hobart
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Experience a 15-day cruise on Coral Discoverer, visiting national parks, remote islands, and stunning coastlines. Enjoy beach walks, wildlife encounters, and gourmet dining with fresh Tasmanian produce.
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Maria Island
from $6,365
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Tasmanian Coastal Discovery

Roundtrip Hobart - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Encounter Maria Island's wildlife
  • View Wineglass Bay
  • Spot marine wildlife
  • Discover Port Davey’s wilderness
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Hobart / Hobart
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Experience Tasmania on an 11-day cruise aboard Coral Discoverer as you explore Bruny Island, Maria Island, Freycinet, Port Davey, the D’entrecasteaux Channel and Port Arthur. You cruise rugged coastlines, join guided walks, meet local producers and discover wildlife-rich national parks.
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Common Wombat in Maria Island
from $4,470
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Tasmanian Coastal Discovery

Hobart Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • See Tasmania’s southern coastline
  • Port Arthur historic site
  • Freycinet National Park hiking
  • Maria Island wildlife encounters
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Hobart / Hobart
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Explore Tasmania’s remote southern coastline on an 8-day expedition cruise from Hobart aboard Coral Discoverer. Cruise wilderness shores, kayak calm inlets, hike national parks, encounter rare wildlife, and visit iconic heritage sites including Port Arthur and Wineglass Bay.
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Maria Island
from $3,550
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Coastal Adventures: Tasmania

Hobart Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Discoverer
  • Walk to Wineglass Bay lookout
  • Spot Maria Island Fossil Cliffs
  • Explore Bruny Island hiking trails
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Hobart / Hobart
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Set sail on a 5-day Tasmania expedition from Hobart to Bruny Island, Maria Island, and Freycinet National Park aboard Coral Discoverer. Hike scenic trails, explore historic sites, kayak sheltered bays, view wildlife, and enjoy Tasmanian cuisine. Experience remote coastlines and national parks with close-up access and expert-guided activities.
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Explore the culture of Indonesia
from $17,215
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Raja Ampat & Spice Islands

Darwin to Sorong - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Visit Banda Neira fort
  • Snorkel at Seram and Besar Islands
  • Meet local artisans in Tumbur
  • Chance to swim with whale sharks
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Darwin / Sorong
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Village Visits
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Set sail on a 19-day cruise aboard Coral Geographer from Darwin through Indonesia’s Spice Islands and Raja Ampat, famed for their ancient cultures, historic forts, and incredible biodiversity. This adventure blends cultural insights and natural wonders.
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