TASMAN TIDES - STAY FREE*

Pre-cruise Itinerary

Date	Activity
1 Feb 2026	Flight from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Hobart. Check into hotel
2 Feb 2026	Check out hotel, make own way to port, embark ship

Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
2 Feb 2026	Hobart, Tasmania, Australia	Embark
3 Feb 2026	Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia
4 Feb 2026	Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia
5 Feb 2026	Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia
6 Feb 2026	Kent Island Group, Tasmania, Australia
7 Feb 2026	Launceston, Tasmania, Australia	And Tamar River Valley
8 Feb 2026	Stanley, Tasmania, Australia
9 Feb 2026	King Island, Tasmania, Australia
10 Feb 2026	At Sea Cruising	West Coast Cruising
11 Feb 2026	Port Davey, Tasmania, Australia
12 Feb 2026	Port Davey, Tasmania, Australia
13 Feb 2026	Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia
14 Feb 2026	Fortescue Bay, Tasmania	Tasman Peninsula
15 Feb 2026	Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
16 Feb 2026	Hobart, Tasmania, Australia	Disembark

Post-cruise Itinerary

Date	Activity
16 Feb 2026	Disembark ship, transfer to airport. Fly Hobart to home city

14 Night Cruise sailing from Hobart roundtrip aboard Coral Discoverer.

Join us onboard Coral Discoverer for our full circumnavigation voyage around Tasmania, showcasing the best of its national parks, remote islands, and rugged coastline. During this 14 night voyage visit charming seaside towns, walk on some of Tasmania’s most famed coastal trails, experience epicurean delights with local producers and spot abundant and unique wildlife.

-Encounter adorable wombats and explore Darlington settlement at Maria Island, and walk the squeaky white sand beaches at Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula
-Experience one of Tasmania’s ‘Great Short Walks’ in Strzelecki National Park on remote Flinders Island
-Step ashore at Deal Island in the remote Kent Group of Island, once part of a land bridge that connected Tasmania to the main land
-Cruise the scenic Tamar River to Launceston, designated a UNESCO ‘City of Gastronomy’, where we learn about the black perigord truffle at Tamar Valley Truffle farm
-Take a chairlift ride or hike to the summit of ‘The Nut’ at the seaside town of Stanley
-Learn about maritime history at King Island, whose often violent seas have claimed an estimated 140 shipwrecks
-Gaze in awe at the 300m high sea cliffs at Tasman National Park – the highest in the southern hemisphere
-Spend two days exploring in the World Heritage Area of Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour*
-Indulge in a dinner at award-winning Bangor Vineyard, featuring fresh local produce and fine wine, hosted by 7th Generation Tasmanian farmer Matt Dunbabin

*Access to Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour is subject to annual permits being granted by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife.

Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. Coral Expeditions suggests that you do not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due to any changes that may occur in scheduling.

Coral Discoverer is our smaller expedition yacht, designed to take you to destinations that are inaccessible to larger vessels. Her shallow draught and manoeuverability make her highly versatile. She boasts ocean views from all public spaces, all outside-facing staterooms (some with balconies), and state-of-the-art tools for exploration including the Xplorer, zodiacs, a glass-bottom boat, and kayaks. Her Xplorer bar and adjacent sundeck lounge with 360-degree views are much-loved features. Carrying only 72 passengers, she offers an intimate expedition experience larger ships cannot replicate.

Coral Discoverer conducts expeditions across Australia’s coast – Tasmania, Cape York and Arnhem Land and the Kimberley. Australian flagged and staffed by an Australian and New Zealand crew, your experience aboard Coral Discoverer will be memorable.

Started in 1983, our company’s original vessel, Coral Princess, a converted World War II submarine chaser, pioneered and set the standard for small ship expedition cruising in northern Australia with 5-night cruises on the Great Barrier Reef.

Today, the Coral Expeditions’ fleet includes three purpose-built small ships that can be found anywhere from the tropical waters of Australia’s north to the rugged shores of Tasmania, from the coastal villages of Papua New Guinea and the Spice Islands, to sheltered sounds and glacial fiords of New Zealand.

While our range of cruise itineraries has expanded into new regions, we have maintained our home in Cairns and continue to be the only major operator of extended small ship cruises on the Great Barrier Reef.

There are many reasons why our guests return to Coral Expeditions for a truly authentic expedition.

A TRUE EXPEDITION ETHOS
At Coral Expeditions, we pride ourselves on getting our guests up close and personal with stunning landscapes, fascinating history and vibrant cultures. We have deep respect and a strong connection with the places we visit. We maintain flexibility in our planning to make impromptu stops if extraordinary opportunities in nature present. Our expeditions focus on truly experiencing the regions we visit.

OUR HOME TURF
When it comes to expedition cruising, there is no replicating experience. For 40 years, we have steadily accumulated a wealth of local knowledge and contacts in the coastal regions surrounding Australia. Our crew know the charts, the tides and the winds like no other to ensure you are in the right place at the right time. Whether you travel with us in the ancient Kimberley, Tasmania’s wilderness, the frontier lands of Papua New Guinea, or New Zealand’s majestic fiordlands, you will be assured a local perspective, with local guides, authentic interactions, and a true taste of local culture and cuisine.

OUR SMALL SHIPS
At the heart of the Coral Expeditions experience are our purpose-built small expedition ships and unique tenders. In an age of glitzy mega-vessels, our ships are truly intimate, carrying no more than 120 guests. This means that we can navigate into shallow bays, step ashore onto remote beaches and jetties, and visit small villages to make connections without overwhelming a community. We have designed the fleet to explore tropical waters with comfort and ease and to allow you to connect with the landscape we explore.

OUR CREW
Our crew live and breathe our destinations and the opportunity to show you a true expedition experience. We are the modern day seafaring pioneers of Australia, and we are proud to share our knowledge on coastal explorations with guests from around the globe. On our ships, we have no ‘back office’ roles. From our chefs to our engineers, our crew are here because they love to interact with people and show you their world. Join our engine room tours, view our chefs in our galley or chat with our officers on the bridge – they will be delighted to share company with you.

OUR RESPECT FOR COMMUNITIES
We have always made a determined effort to support the communities we visit. Our guests join in enthusiastically. We visit remote villages, participate in art and cultural traditions, and interact in local schools. We initiate and contribute to regional projects to support conservation, provide training and employment, and distribute economic benefit and relief supplies, all with guest support and involvement. It is an enriching and rewarding part of our expedition experience that leaves a lasting joy for us all.

THE FUTURE
As Coral Expeditions enters its fifth decade in existence, we remain true to our pioneering foundations. We have a new fleet of technologically advanced ships that provide many of the comforts of a large vessel, but without the crowds. We have embarked on a series of new adventures exploring the small islands of the world and broadening our footprint around our home shores of Australia. Yet, our purpose remains the same – taking small groups of like-minded explorers to beautiful parts of the world in our uniquely Australian style!