Australia Small Ship Cruises

Explore Tasmania’s coast on a 7-day expedition cruise from Hobart aboard Coral Discoverer Visit Bruny Island, Maria Island, Freycinet, and remote Port Davey. Hike, kayak, swim, and discover wildlife, history, and landscapes.

Embark on a 12-day voyage of the Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg to Cairns aboard Coral Discoverer. Snorkel remote reefs, visit the Mon Repos turtle rookery, and join marine scientists collecting real data for Eye on the Reef and Project Manta.

Set sail on a 5-day Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns aboard Coral Discoverer to Sudbury Cay, Hinchinbrook Island, Geranium Passage Reefs, Dunk Island, and Mission Beach. Explore reefs, hike island trails, kayak, snorkel, and spot diverse wildlife, including turtles and cassowaries.

11-day Australia cruise aboard Silver Cloud from Darwin to Broome through the Kimberley. The voyage visits 8 ports including Ashmore Reef, Wyndham, Koolama Bay, Vansittart Bay, Hunter River, and Buccaneer Archipelago. Explore reefs, mangroves, gorges via Zodiac cruises and hikes. See rock art, waterfalls, tides, and wildlife in remote Australia.

Set sail on a 7-day coastal cruise through Western Australia aboard Coral Geographer. Explore Albany, Busselton, Eagle Bay, Augusta, Two Peoples Bay, and Fremantle. Walk through historic towns, enjoy vibrant arts, taste regional wines, kayak in turquoise waters, and visit iconic landmarks like the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Margaret River.

Travel Australia’s remote west coast on an 11-day cruise, sailing from Broome to Fremantle aboard Le Soleal. Explore Kimberley heritage, ancient Aboriginal rock art, coral reefs, marine parks, and UNESCO-listed Shark Bay while snorkeling, cruising by Zodiac, and encountering rare wildlife.

Explore the South Pacific on an 18-day cruise aboard M/S Paul Gauguin. Visit Thursday Island, Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay, and Guadalcanal, with an overnight stay to explore its World War II history. This cruise combines WWII heritage, marine adventures, and authentic island experiences across some of the South Pacific’s less-visited destinations.

Board Silver Moon for a 15-day cruise from Auckland to Sydney. Explore New Zealand's geothermal wonders in Tauranga, Art Deco Napier, and the majestic fjords of Doubtful and Milford Sound. You then cross to Australia to visit Hobart's markets and Eden's rugged coast before concluding your trip at the iconic Sydney Harbor.

Embark on a 26-day Ross Sea Odyssey from Hobart to Dunedin aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore remote regions, starting with yellow-eyed penguins in subantarctic forests and royal albatross in mega herb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle, cruise pack ice, and spot emperor penguins, orcas, and snow petrels.

Sail from Brisbane to Sorong on this 15-day expedition aboard SH Minerva. Visit the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Papua, exploring historic wartime sites, traditional villages, island communities, and marine environments. Experience local cultures, regional history, and remote destinations across the South Pacific and western Pacific.

Sail on a 13-day cruise aboard Coral Adventurer from Cairns to Rabaul. Explore Papua New Guinea’s vibrant islands, WWII battlefields, and the Sepik River. Discover traditional markets, fjords, coral reefs, and cultural performances. Swim, snorkel, and dive in pristine waters while learning about local traditions and history.

Sail aboard SH Minerva from Auckland to Honiara, exploring Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands. Visit remote beaches, volcanic islands, coral reefs, and traditional villages while snorkeling, hiking, and discovering local cultures. This cruise combines nature, history, and cultural encounters across the South Pacific.