Discover Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Let multi award-winning Coral Princess Cruises introduce you to Australia’s most famous natural wonder – the Great Barrier Reef.  With over 22 years experience and an unrivalled reputation for cruising excellence, their exclusive itineraries introduce the very best of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical islands in total comfort and unmatched style.

Their aim is to show you the hidden jewels of the Great Barrier Reef – the reef, ancient rainforest and secluded tropical islands most visitors never see.  But the beauty of a Coral Princess Cruise is that you can be as adventurous – or as relaxed – as you please.

Their exclusive reef moorings mean you won’t be surrounded by hundreds of other reef visitors – and the small ships accommodate a maximum of just 50 guests, ensuring an intimate and personalized reef, rainforest and island experience. Aboard Coral Princess you’ll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to tailor your own Great Barrier Reef experience. Explore remote coral cays, tropical islands and ancient rainforests beyond the reach of other visitors, or simply relax on the sun deck or in the open-bridge or spa as you cruise through some of the most awe-inspiring scenery Australia has to offer. The choice is yours!

Relax and enjoy the finest local dining with the freshest seafood and tropical fruits, while the all-Australian crew introduces you to more of the reef, rainforest and islands than you ever thought possible.

Explore New Zealand and the South Pacific

Coral Princess Cruises invites you to experience our five-night Bay of Islands cruise along the northern tip of New Zealand’s beautiful North Island and beautiful Bay of Islands.  Gain a personal insight into the spectacular scenery and intriguing wildlife with the help of the informative onboard experts and in the company of a maximum of just 70 other guests.  Their cruises can be as relaxed or as adventurous as you choose – laze on the deck or in the spa with a cocktail, enjoy the finest of local dining, or put on your walking shoes and explore some of the region’s 144 islands. The choice is yours!

Or, for the complete New Zealand experience join the 12 night cruise from Auckland to Queenstown, taking in New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery and natural highlights.

The South Pacific offers some of the world’s most spectacular cruising, and Coral Princess Cruises is proud to introduce guests to some of the region’s most exotic destinations. Join them and discover Papua New Guinea and its mighty Sepik River or Vanuatu, the unforgettable tropical setting for the musical ‘South Pacific’.

Eco-Cruising at its best

A Coral Princess cruise is an eco-cruise – a unique, intimate, environmental experience incorporating soft adventure and expedition style encounters. Looking after the world is extremely important to and protecting the environment, National Parks and the Great Barrier Reef is one of their top priorities. Coral Princess Cruises is proudly an Eco Certified company.

Aboard Coral Princess you’ll enjoy resort style living at its best. Select from four types of accommodation – all spacious and elegantly appointed.

The discerning traveler has a choice of Standard, Deluxe, Upper Deck Staterooms, while the more budget conscious may select a Cabin. A number of Staterooms have extra divans or Pullman berths, and others have connecting doors. All accommodation is spacious and air-conditioned with private en suites and the choice of single or double beds.  All rooms are serviced daily.

During your Coral Princess cruise you’ll enjoy the finest of local dining. The dining room serves all guests in one sitting and a comprehensive selection of Australian and New Zealand wines are available. Soft drinks are complimentary.

 

Launched in 2005, the state-of-the-art Oceanic Discoverer sets a new benchmark in small-ship cruising. Onboard accommodation comprises just 36 spacious, modern staterooms.

You can select from Bridge, Promenade or Main Deck staterooms offering a choice of twin through to junior king-size doubles. Triple share and family room options are available. All staterooms have expansive ocean views, eye-catching Italian style en-suite facilities, settee, large wardrobe, desk, luggage storage, individual air-conditioning control, and are serviced daily.

Guest Lecturers, Marine Biologists and Shore excursions

When you join a Coral Princess cruise you’ll gain an intimate understanding of the rich history, natural beauty and flora and fauna of the areas explored. Throughout your cruise you will share in the knowledge of an experienced Cruise Leader, Anthropologist, Marine Biologist and SCUBA Diving Instructor whilst your every need is attended to by their friendly all-Australian and New Zealand crew.

When it’s time to travel ashore for a close-up look, simply board our unique ‘Explorer’, fleet of Zodiacs or Glass Bottom Boat and discover secluded islands, ancient rainforests and hidden bays beyond he reach of larger vessels.