Our fleet of small ships has been purpose-built for discovery and exploration throughout the most remote and exotic regions of Australia and the South Pacific.

During the day you will have the opportunity to travel ashore and experience these remarkable locations for yourself, whilst back on board you will enjoy the attentive and personalised service of our friendly all-Australian and New Zealand staff, our stylish onboard facilities and the warm and friendly atmosphere that comes with travelling in a small, like-minded group.

Throughout your adventure or expedition cruise you are encouraged to do as much as you want or as little as you like! Join our included shore excursions and activities, presentations and briefings or simply sit back and enjoy the scenery and our outstanding facilities – the choice is yours!

When you join a small ship cruise with Coral Princess Cruises it doesn't mean that you need to forego the comforts and facilities of larger ships. Our small ships have been purpose built to provide maximum space, ensuring that you can always find a quiet spot to sit back and relax. Each of our ships feature generous decks, furnished with a range of deck chairs and a large jacuzzi (spa pool).

The air-conditioned lounge is a great location to sit back, relax with a drink and admire the passing scenery. The lounge’s well-stocked reference and fiction library offers a range of resources to enhance your experience. Read up on the history of the area, view a film from our library or share your holiday with friends and family on the ship’s computer. Cost effective wireless internet is available on both Oceanic Discoverer and Coral Princess, allowing you to check email, surf the web or simply keep up to date with news from home on the ship’s shared computer or a personal laptop, PDA or tablet device. Telephone access cards can also be purchased from the Purser’s desk allowing you to make low cost calls to anywhere in the world.

A Coral Princess cruise is so much more than a leisure cruise. Throughout your holiday our expert Expedition Staff will ensure you gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the locations discovered.

On Great Barrier Reef cruises our qualified Marine Biologist will ensure you gain a full appreciation of the ‘Reef’, rainforest and tropical islands of this World Heritage-listed environment. Join Glass Bottom Boat tours and learn about the many different varieties of corals, take part in guided snorkelling tours and enjoy island and rainforest walks. Back on board, join the Marine Biologist at the interactive touch tank and take part in a fish feed on the snorkel platform at the stern of the ship. A fully qualified Dive Instructor is also on hand to prepare SCUBA diving programmes for novice and certified divers alike.

During your expedition to the Kimberley, Cape York & Arnhem Land or further afield throughout the South Pacific or South-East Asia, you will be accompanied by two expert Guest Lecturers. Carefully selected for their convivial personalities and specifically chosen for their unmatched knowledge of the history, cultures and landscapes unique to your cruise, your Guest Lecturers will ensure that you take away a greater understanding of the region and its people. In addition to providing expert commentary during our excursions, our Guest Lecturers also invite you to attend their interesting onboard presentations and briefings.

A perfect place to relax with a good book from our library, or to enjoy drinks as the sun dips below the horizon, our cocktail bars and lounges are fully stocked with a selection of Australian and New Zealand wines, beers and a variety of spirits, soft drinks and juices.

Aboard our small ships you won’t find any Las Vegas style cabaret shows or casinos, instead we let the sights, sounds and people of the destinations we explore do all the talking. Our expert Guest Lecturers and Expedition Leaders will broaden your knowledge and heighten your holiday experience, inspiring you with all that nature has created. This is the best form of entertainment, Coral Princess Cruises style!

Why not indulge in our ‘Cocktail of the Day’ before dinner or sit back and relax in the lounge in the evening and enjoy one of the feature films from our movie library.

Complimentary soda fountain soft drinks, tea and barista style coffee are available 24 hours a day.

Coral Princess II travels with two inflatable zodiacs (used for SCUBA diving excursions) along with a glass bottom boat. The glass bottom boat is used for coral viewing excursions and is also used for transfers to the shore. The ship’s unique hydraulic platform makes boarding of the zodiacs and glass bottom boat a breeze. Simply step aboard from the ship’s main deck before gently lowering into the water, so no need to clamber aboard or get your feet wet.

A Coral Princess cruise is not about just passing through a region and seeing it from the ship’s deck. Instead, each day you will travel ashore and fully immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes, fascinating history and colourful cultures of these remarkable locations.

Whether you’re coming face to face with vibrantly coloured fish as you snorkel over a reef, chatting with the villagers in a remote and rarely-visited community of the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea or admiring the ancient Bradshaw (Gwion) Paintings of the Kimberley region, you really will feel like you’re not just seeing these remarkable regions but truly experiencing them.

Our small ships are equipped with a fleet of excursion tenders to make travelling ashore as simple and comfortable as possible. Designed with flexibility and guest comfort in mind, our inflatable zodiacs, glass bottom boats and unique excursion tender ‘Xplorer’ ensure that even the least intrepid adventurer can explore ashore with ease. Our excursion boats board directly from the ship’s main deck, before the hydraulic platform gently lowers into the water, avoiding the need to clamber aboard or get your feet wet.

During your adventure or expedition cruise you will have the opportunity to participate in at least two included shore excursions or activities (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) most days, along with onboard lectures and presentations. The vast majority of excursions are included in your cruise price and in key locations you will have the opportunity to enhance your experience through participation in optional activities such as a helicopter flight over the Kimberley’s spectacular four-tiered Mitchell Falls.

On Great Barrier Reef, Papua New Guinea and Melanesia expeditions you will enjoy ample opportunity to snorkel and SCUBA dive over the South Pacific’s most colourful and pristine coral reefs. Our snorkelling and SCUBA diving departments are fully stocked with a wide range of snorkels, fins and masks (to fit all sizes) along with all the necessary equipment to allow you try the unforgettable experience that is SCUBA diving. Snorkelling equipment will be assigned to all guests at the commencement of each cruise.

Throughout your cruise you will savour the attentive service of our professional all-Australian and New Zealand staff. Carefully selected for their engaging personalities, attention to detail and commitment to delivering the highest standards of service, our staff will ensure you receive a warm welcome aboard.

Your cruise will be lead by a dedicated Expedition Leader or Cruise Director (Great Barrier Reef cruises) who will work closely with the Captain to determine our daily programme, ensuring that the best use is made of prevailing weather and tidal conditions. Your Expedition Leader will join all shore excursions and activities, provide daily recaps and briefings and is always on hand to answer any questions.

Our experienced Pursers are on call 24 hours a day to ensure your cruise experience is as comfortable as possible. Visit the Purser’s desk to find out more about the services and facilities on board, purchase internet and telephone cards, check your onboard account and seek advice about your onward travel arrangements. The Purser’s hospitality staff will service your stateroom each morning, turn down your room in the evening and assist during meal service in the Dining Room.

The Captain and his maritime staff welcome you to visit the Bridge at any time throughout your cruise. From the Bridge you can review the charts, organise a complimentary tour of the engine room (when cruising aboard Oceanic Discoverer) or simply have a chat and admire the spectacular view.