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 $1406.00 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 |
| $1406.00 pp |
$1575.00 pp |
$1673.00 pp |
$1760.00 pp |
| *4 Nights - Cairns - Lizard Island - Cairns depart Fri 5pm or depart Cairns Tue 5pm |
| Cabin |
Stateroom |
Upper Deck Stateroom |
Deluxe Stateroom |
| $1342.00 pp |
$1677.00 pp |
$1786.00 pp |
$1864.00 pp |
Prices are per
person USD dollars twin share 01 April 2008 to 31 March
2009. Phone for prices on 4 and 7 night cruise offers. The
US Rates are estimate and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
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 |
* 2008 Departures:
18April-12Sept from Darwin to Broome departs Fridays
at 11:00am
28April-22Sept from Broome to Darwin departs Monday
at 6:00pm |
Main Deck B |
Main Deck A |
Promenade B |
Promenade A |
Bridge Deck |
$5624 |
$5776 |
$6004 |
$6156 |
$6536 |
* 2009 Departures:
April-Sept from Darwin to Broome departs Fridays at
11:00am
April-Sept from Broome to Darwin departs Monday at 6:00pm |
Main Deck B |
Main Deck A |
Promenade B |
Promenade A |
Bridge Deck |
$5890 |
$6042 |
$5510 |
$6422 |
$6800 |
Prices are per
person USD dollars twin share on the Oceanic Discoverer
Ship. Phone for prices on other Coral Princess which
also operates same itinerary. The
US Rates are estimate and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
KIMB100876
Reef Odyssey The Whitsundays Cruise
From $936.00 per person
Enjoy 3 night cruises through the calm waters of the spectacular Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. This newly refitted mini cruise ship the Reef Odyssey offers two departures per week from Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island Resorts. Depending on the cruise, you take in the Whitsundays, including stops at Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island, South Molle Island where you can take an early hike to Mt Jeffries for panoramic views and a special visit to the incredible white sands of Whitehaven Beach. You experience an unhurried, uncrowded and close encounter with the Great Barrier Reef.
Departs: Sat 11am from Airlie Beach or 2pm from Hamilton Island Resort.
Returns: Tue 1pm Shute Harbour or 12pm Hamilton Island Resort.
Departs: Tue at 11am from Shute Harbour or 2pm from Hamilton Island Resort.
Returns: 12pm Hamilton Island or 2pm Airlie Beach.
| Reef Odyssey The Whitsundays Cruise |
| 3 days /3 nights |
| Cabin $1246.00 pp |
Stateroom $1457.00 pp |
Deluxe Stateroom $1645.00 pp |
| 6 days /6 nights |
| Cabin $2242.00 pp |
Stateroom $2623.00 pp |
Deluxe Stateroom $2961.00 pp |
Per person US
Dollars twin share, subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Valid 01 April 2008 to 31 March 2009.
Please note that there is a Great Barrier Reef Marine and
National Park entry & service fee of $25 per person
payable on board. (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park levy is
$15.00) Updated 06 March 2008.
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.
2009, 2010, 2011 Departures
New
Zealand Highlights: Wed 03-Feb, 2010
INVERCARGILL (coach
transfer to BLUFF), Milford Sound, Dusky Sound, Dunedin,
Akaroa, Kaikoura, Wellington, Marlborough Sounds, Napier,
White Island, AUCKLAND
10 night cruise
- from $6700 pp
ISLANDS Magazine Melanesian Island Discovery - Mon
01-March, 2010
AUCKLAND, Bay
of Islands, Isle of Pines, Tanna, Port Vila, Malakula, Santo,
Utupua, Santa Ana, Nggella, Gizo & Kennedy Island, RABAUL
16 night expedition
cruise - From $9,750 pp*
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: Sat 27-March
& Mon 11-October, 2010
CAIRNS, Alotau,
Deboyne Lagoon, Egum Atoll, Kitava, Lambom, Lamassa, Duke
of York Islands, RABAUL (overnight onboard)
Papua New Guinea Highland Cultures: Sat
17-April & Fri 22-October, 2010
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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