CORAL
PRINCESS CRUISES
Across the Top of Australia - The Great
Barrier Reef to the Outback
An unforgettable experience that combines the best of The
Top End, as it is affectionately known, The Great Barrier
Reef, Cape York Peninsula, Arnhem Land and the Coburg Peninsula.
The northern reaches of the Great
Barrier Reef are the most remote and pristine areas of this
magnificent national park. Our journey follows Captain James
Cook’s voyage of discovery into the communities and
cultures of the peoples of this remarkable coast. Experience
the diverse cultures of the Aboriginal, Torres Strait and
Tiwi Islanders who call this remote and beautiful region
‘home’.
Here, nature is an all-powerful force:
monsoons rejuvenate the rivers and floodplains, bringing
wealth to the cattle ranchers of the savannah lands and
providing the lifeblood to the inhabitants of the sleepy
coastal towns. The mighty estuarine crocodile is indeed
King of the Wild and the waters of the Arafura Sea are alive
with marine and birdlife.
Join an expedition that will see you
encounter The Top End from the comfort and style of our
superb luxury vessel!
| 11 Nights Cairns & Darwin or Vice
Versa: Mar-Apr, Sep-Oct, 2009....Starts from US$4900
pp |
Coral
Princess - Great Barrier Reef Cruises
3, 4 & 7 nights Cairns, Lizard Island & Townsville
From AUD$1496.00 per person
Discover Australia's most picturesque coastline and the world's largest marine park, the Great Barrier Reef, on a 35 metre catamaran the Coral Princess 4 days/ 3 night Island Adventure Cruise. Experience the beauty and striking contrast of the remote reef and islands between Cairns and Townsville in absolute style and comfort. This 50 berth mini cruise ship is large enough to provide all the comforts of larger cruise ships, yet small enough to access the reef and island sites inaccessible to other vessels.
| Coral Princess Great Barrier Reef Cruise |
* 3 Nts - Cairns to Townsville CT3 depart
Sat. 11am, arrive Townsville Tue. 10am
Townsville to Cairns TC3 depart Tue.
1pm, arrive Cairns Fri. 8am |
| Cabin |
Stateroom |
Upper Deck Stateroom |
Deluxe Stateroom |
| $1496.00 pp |
$1748.00 pp |
$1896.00 pp |
$2046.00 pp |
| *4 Nights - Cairns - Lizard Island - Cairns depart Fri 5pm or depart Cairns Tue 5pm |
| Cabin |
Stateroom |
Upper Deck Stateroom |
Deluxe Stateroom |
| $1896.00 pp |
$2196.00 pp |
$2346.00 pp |
$2496.00 pp |
Prices are per
person AUD dollars twin share 01 April 2010 to 31 March
2011. Phone for prices on 4 and 7 night cruise offers. Rates subject to change. Updated
04Feb 2010
Oceanic Discoverer - The Kimberley
Coast Cruise
10 night voyages from April to September Darwin to
Broome or Vice Versus
Adventure and discovery of Australia’s northernmost unspoilt Outback region…The Kimberley’s.
Accommodating 76 passengers, the 63-metre
Oceanic Princess operates the extremely popular 10-night
Kimberley expedition cruises between Darwin and Broome.
The region known
simply as The Kimberley takes its evocative name from its
most imposing landmark; an ancient mountain range visible
from the rugged seacoast. Covering more than 400,000 square
kilometres (an area three times larger than England) in
North West Australia, it is a place universally acknowledged
as the world’s last - and possibly most beautiful
- wilderness.
The
Kimberley yields images to fill the frames of a lifetime.
It is a place of magnificent vistas created by towering
rock ridges, silent secluded gorges, wide savannah plains
and waterfalls which defy both nature and belief.
Discover Broome, the still exotic capital of The Kimberley that was once the pearling capital of the world.
With personalized and intimate experience, the size of Oceanic Princess allows access to remote reefs and islands inaccessible to larger vessels. Inflatable zodiacs and an excursion vessel, “Explorer” will convey passengers on daily explorations. The “Explorer” is large enough to carry all passengers on one trip and therefore all experience the same highlights and events at the same time.
Oceanic Princess is the only one of her kind built in Australia with full International solas, and is uniquely an Australian owned, Australian built and Australian crewed ship.
| Oceanic Discoverer- The Kimberley Coast Cruise |
There
are Five Decks - Main Deck A & B, Promenade A &
B, Bridge Deck prices start at AUD$6850
Prices are per
person AUD dollars twin share on the Oceanic Discoverer
Ship. Phone for prices on other Coral Princess cruises,
which also operates same itinerary. Prices subject to change. Updated
04 Feb 2010
DescaradA Luxury Charters
2 and 3 night Whitsundays prescheduled cruises and private
charters
DescaradA’s
cruises offer the perfect Whitsundays experience onboard
a finely featured luxury vessel accommodating a maximum
of eight guests in four private cabins. The beautifully
appointed 70ft motor yacht is spread across three levels
of spacious living, offering the perfect facilities for
leisurely holiday making. DescaradA comes fully equipped
with jet skis, kayaks, nine-seater rigid inflatable tender
and a minimum crew of three to see to the guests’
every need. For private charters, scuba diving can be
arranged on request with tank fill station and scuba gear
ready onboard. The dreamy island escape comes with culinary
indulgence, fun activities and magnificent sceneries –
a fabulous way to enjoy a relaxing getaway.
Whitsunday Islands
and the surrounding waters are part of the protected Great
Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Only eight of the 74
islands are inhabited, leaving the rest to pure nature.
The area is known for its crystal clear waters, brilliant
white sand beaches, spectacular coral reefs and majestic
bush land. These prehistoric islands were well respected
by the indigenous Ngaro people whose traces can still
be explored. The cruise on DescaradA takes in some of
the most beautiful areas of the Whitsundays, such as the
pure white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach, majestic
landscape and aboriginal sites of Nara Inlet and spectacular
snorkelling waters of Manta Ray Bay and Blue Pearl Bay.
While basking in the stunning sceneries you are treated
to wonderful service and a fine culinary experience by
the DescaradA crew.
2
night 2 day cruise
Departs Airlie Beach on Fridays at 4pm
Returns Airlie Beach on Sundays at 4pm
3
night 3 day cruise
Departs Airlie Beach on Tuesdays at 10am
Returns Airlie Beach on Fridays at 10am
| DescaradA - Whitsundays Prescheduled
Cruises |
There
are Three cabin categories - Ensuite Room, Double Room
& Twin Room prices start at AUD$1000
Prices are per
person AUD dollars twin share on the DescaradA.
Phone for prices on private charter, which also operates
same itinerary. Prices
subject to change. Updated 04 Feb 2010.
Orion is a new breed of expedition ship, offering just 106
guests, voyages in luxurious , 5-star comfort. Orion has
a fleet of 10 Zodiacs (motorised rubber boats) for landing
guests ashore in hard-to-reach places, and 10 kayaks for
use from her stern marina platform. Guest accommodations
comprise 24 spacious ocean view staterooms and 29 suites,
each featuring marble bathrooms and modern amenities such
as flat screen TV, DVD/CD player, internet connectivity
and mini-refrigerator The lifestyle onboard is one of casual
elegance with a single unhurried seating for all meals,
either indoor or outdoor.
2010, 2011 Departures
New
Zealand
* 13 Night NZ
& Sub-Antarctic Wildlife Adventure departing 8 December
2010 - from AUD$10630 pp
Highlights: Hobart, Australia, At sea, Macquarie Island, At sea, Campbell
Island, Auckland Islands, Snares Island, Stewart Island,
Milford Sound, Dusky & Doubtful Sounds, Otago harbour,
Dunedin
7 Night Christmas in Fiordland departing 21 December 2010 - from AUD$5200 pp
Highlights: Otago harbour, Dunedin, At sea, Jackson Bay, Milford
Sound, Milford Sound & Doubtful Sound, Dusky &
Doubtful Sounds, Stewart Island, Otago harbour, Dunedin
* 12 Night NZ & Sub-Antarctic Wildlife Adventure departing
15 January 2011- from AUD$9810
pp
Highlights: Otago harbour, Dunedin, Stewart Island, Dusky & Doubtful
Sounds, Milford Sound, Snares Island, Auckland Islands,
Campbell Island, At sea, Macquarie Island, At sea, Hobart,
Australia.
ISLANDS Magazine Melanesian Island Discovery
16 night expedition
cruise departing 01 March 2010 -
from AUD$11890 pp
Highlights: Auckland, Bay of Islands, Isle of Pines, Tanna, Port Vila,
Malakula, Santo, Utupua, Santa Ana, Nggella, Gizo &
Kennedy Island, Rabaul
To fulfill every
island traveller's wish to take a "Trip of a Lifetime,"
Orion Expedition Cruises and ISLANDS are teaming up to offer
a custom-tailored exploration: The ISLANDS Magazine Melanesian
Discovery. It will follow a unique itinerary balancing authentic
cultural experiences with comfortable luxury amenities,
must-see sights with stops that no other cruise has access
to.
Throughout the
journey, Orion's expert guides and ISLANDS editors will
be on hand to grant access to exclusive sites, explain special
cultural demonstrations, lead once-in-a-lifetime excursions
and much, much more.
New
Guinea Island Adventure
11 Night New
Guinea Islands Adventure departing 11 October 2010 - from AUD$8995 pp
Highlights: Cairns, Australia, At sea, Alotau (Milne Bay), Deboyne
Lagoon, Egum Atoll, Kitava Island, At sea, Lambom, Lamassa
Islands, Duke of York Islands, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea,
Cairns (Optional direct charter flight from Rabaul)
Papua
New Guinea Cultural Highlights
Cairns (Optional
direct charter flight to Rabaul), Rabaul, Papua New Guinea,
At sea, Sepik River (Watam Village), Madang, Tami Island,
Tufi Harbour, Fergusson Island, Samarai & Kwato Islands,
Alotau (Milne Bay), At sea, Cairns, Australia
RABAUL (optional charter flight from Cairns) (overnight
onboard), Sepik River & Watam Village, Madang, Tami
Islands, Tufi, Fergusson Island, Samarai & Kwato Islands,
Milne Bay, CAIRNS
11 nights From
US$7380 pp*
10 night Wild PNG &
Bismarck Archipelago - pathways Sailing: Wed
07-April 2010
RABAUL, Tingwon, Manus, Wuvulu, Sissano, Hansa Bay, Bagabag,
RABAUL
>>>>Click
here to view a Papua New Guinea Itinerary
These voyages are far removed from
the bustle of resort crowds. Land on desolate beaches via
your own Zodiac, reef snorkel and scuba dive on remote sandy
coral cays. Be guided through the rainforest and marvel
at abundant wildlife. On Orion every voyage becomes one
of personal discovery.
* Prices quoted
are in US Dollars and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Sample prices are for Category B Stateroom, Deck 3, Twin
occupancy.
Australia's
Top End - Kimberley Expedition & Highlights & the
Spice Islands
Art of Arnhem Land: Tue 04-May 2010
THURSDAY ISLAND, Yirrkala, Jensen Bay, Elcho Island,
Maningrida, Pirlangimpi (Tiwi Islands), DARWIN
7 night cruise from US$4265 pp
10 nt Kimberley Expedition: Tue 11-May, Mon 31-May, Sun 20-June, Tue
20-July, Mon 09-August, Mon 06-Sep, 2010
DARWIN, King George River & Falls, Vansittart Bay,
Bigge Island, Hunter River (for Mitchell Falls), Montgomery
Reef/Raft Point, Talbot Bay/Horizontal Waterfalls, Cape
Leveque, the Lacepedes, BROOME (overnight onboard)
10 nt Kimberley Expedition
(Reverse): Fri 21-May, Thu 10-June, Wed 30-June,
Fri 30-July, Thu 16-Sep 2010
BROOME (overnight onboard), Cape Leveque, the Lacepedes,
Talbot Bay/Horizontal Waterfalls, Montgomery Reef/Raft Point,
Hunter River (for Mitchell Falls), Bigge Island, Vansittart
Bay, King George River & Falls, DARWIN
10 nt Spice
Island Adventure: Sat 10-July 2010
DARWIN, Kisar,
Alor, Maumere (Flores), Komodo, Sumba, Savu, Rote, DARWIN
10 nt Forgotten
Islands and Asmat Art: Sun 26-September
2010
DARWIN, Kisar, Tanimbars, Aru, Agats (Asmat), Thursday Island,
Orion Reef, Lizard Island, CAIRNS
10 nt Kimberley Expedition - OPERA UNDER THE STARS® - August 21, 2009 &
August 27 2010
BROOME, Talbot Bay/Horizontal Waterfalls, Montgomery
Reef/Raft Point, Hunter River (for Mitchell Falls), Bigge
Island, Vansittart Bay, King George River & Falls, DARWIN
10 night cruises
- From $7465 pp*
From remote Arnhem
Land to the old pearling port of Broome , and the Tiwi Islands
to East Timor , see age-old Aboriginal rock paintings, ancient
gnarled boab trees, rare artworks, pearl farms, and historic
settlements. These voyages are real hands-on expedition
cruises for people seeking more than a holiday.
>>>>Click
here to view a Kimberley Itinerary
Australia's
East Coast, South Australia & Tasmania the Island State
Tropical
Reefs & Culture (Northern Queensland): Wed
28-Apr-10
CAIRNS, Lizard Island, Stanley Island, Orion Reef, Exclusive
Island Retreat, Cape York & Possession Island, THURSDAY
ISLAND
6 night cruise
from US$3660 pp
Australia's
Great Barrier Reef - Tue 2-Nov-10
CAIRNS, Coonanglebah, Hayman Island, Hardy Reef,
Percy Island, SYDNEY
Australia's
Wild South-East - Voyage of Discovery - Tue 9-Nov-10
SYDNEY, Jervis Bay (Huskisson and Hyams Beach), Montague
Island, Eden, Wilsons Promontory, Phillip Island, MELBOURNE
Southern
Australia Culinary Delights - Voyage of Discovery - Tue 16-Nov-10
MELBOURNE, Limestone Coast (Robe), Kangaroo Island, Eyre
Peninsula (Port Lincoln), Fleurieu Peninsula, MELBOURNE
National
Parks of Tasmania - Wed 24-Nov-10
MELBOURNE, Flinders Island, Bay of Fires, Freycinet (Wineglass
& Coles Bay), Maria Island, Port Arthur, HOBART
Wild
Tasmania - Wed 1-Dec-10
HOBART, Port Huon, South Bruny Island, Maria Island, Freycinet
(Wineglass & Coles Bay), Port Arthur, HOBART
7 night cruises
From US$4,265 pp
New Zealand & Sub-Antarctic
Wildlife Adventure Voyage of Discovery: Tue 01-December
2009, Wed 08-December 2010
HOBART, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island, Auckland Islands,
Snares Island, Stewart Island, Fjordland, BLUFF (Invercargill)
(or DUNEDIN-'2010)
New
Zealand & Sub-Antarctic Wildlife Adventure (Bluff
to Bluff): Mon 14-December, 2009
BLUFF, Fjordland, Campbell Island, Auckland Islands, Snares
Island, Stewart Island, BLUFF (Invercargill)
13 night voyages
- From $8,720 pp.
Mawson's
Antarctica - Commonwealth Bay
18 night cruises - Sun 27-December 2009
& Tue 28-December, 2010
BLUFF (Invercargill), Snares Island, Auckland Islands, Macquarie
Island, Commonwealth Bay region, HOBART
From $15,880 pp*
Scott
& Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea
20 night cruises - Thu 14-January 2010
& Tue 01-February 2011
HOBART, Ross Sea Region, Macquarie Island, Auckland Islands,
Campbell Island, Snares Island, BLUFF (Invercargill)
From $17,645 pp*
Rarely will an
hour pass on Orion's Antarctic expeditions without some
spellbinding sight to stir a sense of awe - extraordinary
wildlife, towering glaciers, snow-shrouded mountains.
Our guests have the chance to step ashore on the Antarctic
continent to walk in the footsteps of explorers and encounter
penguins, fur seals and sea lions at close range.
>>>>Click
here to view all Antarctica Itineraries.
Prices are per
person US Dollars twin share, for B Category Stateroom.
The US Dollar Prices are subject
to change with exchange rate fluctuations.
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