2017

11 - 12 NIGHT EXPEDITION CRUISES

EXPEDITION VOYAGES THROUGH SPARKLING MARINE PARKS, WORLD WAR II BATTLEFIELDS AND ANCIENT RAINFORESTS

WITH AUSTRALIA’S PIONEERING CRUISE LINE

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CRUISE ROOM GRADES Main Deck B Main Deck A Promenade Deck B

Promenade Deck A

Bridge Deck Balcony

Cairns to Rabaul 12 nights

Wednesday 4th October 2017

Twin Share (per person) $10,250 $10,650 $11,250 $11,550 $12,750

Sole Use N/A N/A $16,875 N/A N/A\

SPICE ISLANDS AND RAJA AMPAT

CRUISE ROOM GRADES Main Deck B Main Deck A Promenade Deck B

Promenade Deck A

Bridge Deck Balcony

Darwin to Biak 11 nights

Wednesday 15th March 2017

Twin Share (per person) $9,180 $9,580 $9,980 $10,340 $11,440

Sole Use N/A N/A $16,875 N/A N/A

Biak to Darwin 11 nights

Sunday 26th March 2017

Twin Share (per person) $9,180 $9,580 $9,980 $10,340 $11,440

Sole Use N/A N/A $16,875 N/A N/A

All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD)

> Accommodation in selected room grade for the number of nights as listed in each itinerary

> All meals

> House beer and wine during lunch and dinner service

> 24 hour tea and barista-style coffee

> Captain’s welcome and farewell drinks

> Access to islands, marine and national parks

> Guided tours on Xplorer expedition vessel, zodiacs, glass-bottom boat and kayaks

> Touring as described in each itinerary

> Services of expedition staff and lecturers including briefings and knowledge-sharing sessions

> Port taxes and government charges imposed by government authorities

Your expedition on board Coral Discoverer includes YOUR CRUISE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE > Pre and post flights, transfers and hotels

> Entry visas/travel permits

> Travel insurance

> Items of a personal nature including but notlimited to phone and internet communicationsand bar charges (outside of the included drinkspackage as highlighted), laundry charges and souvenir purchases

TIPPING NOT REQUIREDOther cruise lines automatically add gratuities to your account and service charges to your bar invoices. On Coral Discoverer our crew has no other agenda than your delight.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EXPEDITION CRUISE TAKING US TO REMOTE COASTLINES AND WATERS RARELY VISITED BY LARGER CRUISE SHIPS. AS SUCH, THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS. OUR EXPERIENCED CAPTAIN AND EXPEDITION LEADER MAY MAKE LAST MINUTE ITINERARY CHANGES TO OPTIMISE CONDITIONS.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS > Enter the mouth of the mighty Sepik River – one of the

world’s great river systems > Listen to the locals share spiritual tales that surround Dei

Dei hot springs > Immerse yourself in the stunning surrounds of Tufi Fjords > Paddle a kayak through the maze limestone karst islands

of Wayag > Spend five days exploring through the nature lover’s

paradise that is Raja Ampat > Seek out the magnificent Whale Shark in Cenderawasih Bay

FOOD & WINE With a maximum of just 72 guests, our chefs have the creative freedom to prepare small batch meals from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. Curated by our resident wine expert, our bar features artisanal spirits and a range of Australian and New Zealand wines. Coffee, tea and soft drinks are available all day at no extra cost, along with house wine and beer provided during lunch and dinner service. Our Dining Room offers open-seat dining without the need to reserve a table, allowing you to dine with old or new friends on each occasion. There is no dress code.We are able to handle dietary preferences and allergies with one week’s advance notice.

EXCURSION BOATS

Coral Discoverer is equipped with our unique excursion tender ‘Xplorer’, a fleet of kayaks, two inflatable Zodiacs and a spacious glass bottom coral viewing boat. Boarding of our excursion boats is safe and easy, simply step aboard before the boat is gently lowered into the water by hydraulic lift, ensuring there is no need to clamber aboard or get your feet wet.

EXPERT GUIDES & ACTIVITIES

Expert expedition staff are a hallmark of every Coral Expeditions’ voyage.

On our Papua New Guinea and Spice Islands and Raja Ampat cruises, our Expedition Team will accompany you on all shore excursions and provide expert commentary. They will also host

onboard presentations and briefings. Guided snorkelling tours are also available, and our qualified Dive Instructor invites you to take part in a complimentary SCUBA skills session and offers novices and certified divers optional diving over the magnificent coral gardens throughout this region. Both our in-water and land-based activities are designed to suit a variety of physical fitness levels. No athletic ability is presumed.

OPEN BRIDGE POLICY

On all Coral Expeditions vessels guests are welcome to visit the bridge, have a chat with the Captain and Australian and New Zealand crew and observe as our officers navigate through inlets and rivers.

coralexpeditionsEmbark on a journey with Coral Expeditions to the place time forgot; through Papua New Guinea and the Spice Islands and Raja Ampat. Staying true to our name, these voyages are genuine expeditions, taking you to rarely visited islands and communities scattered throughout untouched wilderness areas. Immerse yourself in the wild and rugged scenery of Papua New Guinea, with its mighty rivers and volcanic mountains that take you away from the complexities of modern times. Visit remote villages rich in culture and meet with the people who have maintained their traditional way of life for generations. Our voyage through the Spice Islands and Raja Ampat is an expedition like no other. Swim, snorkel or dive through

crystal-clear waters, exploring colourful coral gardens and encountering marine wildlife such as the incredible Whale Shark at Cenderawasih Bay. We spend five days exploring the marine haven of Raja Ampat, sailing through a maze of limestone-karst islands and taking in the beautiful landscapes that this region has to offer. Enjoy both expeditions from the comforts of our flagship vessel, Coral Discoverer, with her shallow draught and manoeuvring capabilities allowing us to reach places larger ships cannot. With only 72 guests, there are no queues, long waits or assigned seating. Join us aboard Coral Discoverer and experience the diversity and unique destinations both Papua New Guinea and the Spice Islands and Raja Ampat have to offer.

frontier lands of new guinea12 NIGHT EXPEDITION VOYAGE THROUGH WORLD WAR II BATTLEFIELDS AND REMOTE ISLAND COMMUNITIES

Itinerary 12 nights cairns to rabaulDAY 1: CAIRNS

Board Coral Discoverer at 10:00am for an 11:00am departure > leave Cairns behind as we begin our voyage towards Papua New Guinea > take the opportunity to explore your new home for the next 12 nights > take in evening sunset drinks before sitting down to the first of many delicious dinners

DAY 2: AT SEA

Pass through the Great Barrier Reef, continue northeast along the stunning North Queensland coastline> spend the day at leisure and get to know your travelling companions > join our Expedition Leader and knowledgeable Guest Lecturers in the Lounge for presentations and briefings on Papua New Guinea ahead of our arrival in Alotau

DAY 3: ALOTAU

Wake up to the scenery of the China Strait as we approach our first Papua New Guinea landfall – Alotau > our experienced Guest Lecturers will interpret the traditional welcome dances prior to leading us on a tour of historic Alotau, the Bay of Views > cruise Milne Bay and learn of the World War II military history of this region before the Captain’s welcome aboard drinks

DAY 4: DOBU AND FERGUSSON ISLANDS

Join our Expedition Staff on a walk to the Dei Dei Hot Springs where the people share the mythical and spiritual tales of these hot water and mud springs > learn of the history of the Kula Ring where Dobu Island was a pivotal link between the north and south Kula trade routes > meet the local primary school children who will welcome us with a traditional dance performance > snorkel the bubbling springs reef

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Sepik River

Madang

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DAY 5: TROBRIAND ISLANDS AND KUIAWA

Historically known as the ‘Islands of Love’, the Trobriands offer a glimpse of traditional culture largely unspoiled by outside influence > on the island of Kuiawa witness traditional Trobriand dance performed by the colourfully costumed locals > sail to Kitava to meet the local villagers

DAY 6: MACLAREN HARBOUR AND TUFI FJORDS

Local guides will paddle us on traditional canoes at Maclaren Harbour to their village in the rainforest > be welcomed with traditional dances and garden markets > discover the scenic beauty of the rarely visited Tufi Fjords > featuring 25 individual canyons with sheer basalt cliffs, these are the only fjords in Papua New Guinea and offer a wealth of sightseeing opportunities > soak up spectacular views as we cruise close to the towering cliffs before boarding Xplorer to travel ashore> enjoy a leisurely swim and snorkel over colourful fringing reefs

DAY 7: BUNA AND SANANANDA

The Battle of Buna, saw some of the fiercest fighting during the final stages of World War II > walk through the jungle to honor the past at the World War II monument > stopover at Sanananda to visit the War Museum > meet the local people of the Girewo village

DAY 8: FLY ISLANDS AND LABABIA

Awake early and travel ashore for a morning of water activities at Fly Island, which has some of the best coral reefs in all of Papua New Guinea > snorkel, SCUBA dive, glass bottom boat tours and kayaking > visit the picturesque village of Lababia, gateway to one of the most important conservation areas in PNG – the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area

DAY 9: DREGERHAFEN AND TUAM

Today we visit Dregerhafen, famous for Tami bowls and timber paddles > head ashore to Tuam in the Siassi group of islands, which offer a mix of both mainland and Bismarck Archipelago cultures > peruse prized trinkets and decorations which include dog’s teeth, spondyllus shells and wonderful balsa wood and sago bark headdresses > witness the locals perform their traditional welcome dances and savour the warm village hospitality

DAY 10: HISTORIC MADANG

Explore Madang, which sits on the peninsula surrounded by a number of picturesque islands and is famed for its diving, with excellent visibility and many World War II wrecks > discover the town, including the markets where there is the opportunity to purchase a large selection of artefacts from the Sepik region

DAY 11: SEPIK RIVER AND VOLCANIC MANAM ISLAND

Enter the mouth of the mighty Sepik River – one of the world’s great river systems > only aboard Coral Discoverer with her shallow draught, will you cruise well up into the middle Sepik region, renowned for its unique artefacts > visit the remote village of Bien where the locals are amongst the greatest primitive artists on earth > take the opportunity to purchase unique hand carvings > on departure from the great Sepik, pass the active volcano on Manam Island and enjoy the sunset

DAY 12: GAROVE ISLAND

Cruise to Garove Island, the largest in the Witu group > the flooded caldera opens to the sea through a narrow breach > learn about the traditional village lifestyle which still exists on subsistence principles > opportunity to swim from the ergonomic ship platform

DAY 13: RABAUL

Enter magnificent Simpson Harbour early in the morning, passing the striking islands known as the ‘Beehives’ > arrive into Rabaul at 8:00am marking the end of our voyage of exploration and adventure > if time permits, explore the ‘ghost town’ of old Rabaul that lies under volcanic ash deposited when Mt Tavurvur erupted in 1994

Itinerary 11 nights darwin to biakDAY 1: DARWIN

This afternoon at 4:00pm board Coral Discoverer at Darwin’s Fort Hill Wharf, settle in before our 5:00pm departure > in the evening, join your fellow travellers, the Captain and his crew at the Captain’s Welcome Drinks in anticipation of what promises to be a remarkable journey discovering Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands.

DAY 2: AT SEA

Spend the day at leisure as we cross the Timor Sea towards Bandaneira. Join our Expedition Staff in the ship’s lounge for an interesting introduction to our journey, and the many experiences we will share over the coming twelve days.

DAY 3: BANDANEIRA AND SPICE ISLANDS

Explore the centre of the Spice Island trade in the middle of the Banda Sea > take in the view of Gunung Api volcano on our approach to Banda Island > watch Banda’s famous Kora Kora canoes in action as they glide across the water > enjoy lunch aboard before departing for a snorkel or dive on the nearby Lava flow reef system > explore Fort Belgica, built by the first Governor General of the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) in 1611 > be entertained by the locals with traditional dance and music performances > enjoy a glass of champagne whilst watching the sun set over the fort

DAY 4: SPICE ISLANDS

Immerse yourself in the colours and aromas of the Spice Islands > travel through the streets of Bandaneira, past the remnants of mansions constructed during Dutch colonialism on a town tour > see the museum, the former VOC Governor’s Mansion, and visit the old church > explore a nutmeg plantation and finish with traditional dancing and tastings of local treats on the waterfront > this afternoon we farewell the Spice Islands and set sail towards Raja Ampat > take in informative presentations from our Guest Lecturer ahead of our arrival tomorrow.

DAY 5: RAJA AMPAT - WAGMAB AND MESEMTA ISLANDS

Enter into the Misool archipelago anchoring at beautiful Wagmab Island > snorkel and dive amongst the excellent coral gardens and steep island walls > board the glass bottom boat and view the coral reef systems > cruise up the stunning channel to arrive into Mesemta Bay, where snorkelling and viewing from the glass bottom boat will be enjoyed > kayak along the karst limestone edges > finish the day with our famous BBQ on the top deck, overlooking a beautiful Mesemta sunset.

DAY 6: HIDDEN BAY- THE WALLACE PASSAGE AND YENWAUPNOR VILLAGE

Navigate the narrow entrance to discover Hidden Bay.> climb onboard the Xplorer or our zodiacs as we traverse through the famous Wallace passage > enjoy snorkelling and diving on the nearby reef or join the glass bottom boat to view the reef with our naturalist onboard > head off and enjoy a kayak tour around the nearby limestone karsts> over lunch, we travel to South Gam where we will head ashore in the late afternoon for a village visit at Yenwapnour > be welcomed by the local Papuans with their string band and traditional songs > test taste underground oven foods will have been prepared for you to try > join the local guides for a tour through the village before we return to the ship for drinks.

DAY 7: SOUTH GAM ISLAND AND ALJUI BAY

Join us for an early morning hike, as we seek out the elusive Red Bird of Paradise (40 min uphill hike good fitness required)or take the opportunity for an early morning snorkel > we set sail for the beautiful Aljui Bay on the Island of Weigeo for a relaxing afternoon > snorkel and dive on one of the best reef sites in the area > explore this spectacular channel in the zodiacs with our expedition team >relax with a drink in the top lounge after a busy day

DAY 8 - WAYAG ISLAND

Cross the equator into the northern hemisphere as we make our way towards Wayag Island, which is currently being considered as a UNESCO World Heritage listing > discover the lagoon’s white sand beaches and maze of limestone karst ‘gumdrop’ islands > explore the lagoons in zodiacs and aboard Xplorer > after lunch, be rewarded by breathtaking views over the island with an energetic climb up famous Pindito Peak > relax with a swim, snorkel, guided glass bottom boat tour or kayak paddle.

DAY 9: AT SEA

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea > join the Expedition Leader and Guest Lecturers in the lounge for an informative introduction to Cenderawasih Bay and our activities over the last two days of our expedition.

DAY 10: CENDERAWASIH BAY AND KWATISORE VILLAGE

Enter the marine life haven that is Cenderawasih Marine Park and go in search of an encounter with the biggest fish in the sea, the beautiful Whale Shark > spend the afternoon with the local Papuans at Kwatisore village > learn about the local community and culture through traditional custom dances and games> enjoy a guided walk through the village > visit the vibrant market stalls.

DAY 11: CENDERAWASIH BAY AND MAMBOOR ISLAND

Awake for an early morning snorkel with the magnificent Whale Sharks before we depart for Mamboor Island > head ashore with our expediton team and local guides to see a real local village and learn about the interesting customs and traditional lifestyles of the West Papuan people. > enjoy a swim off the nearby beach before you join your fellow travellers, the Captain and crew for the Captain’s Farewell Drinks > reminisce over what has been an unforgettable adventure exploring the Spice Islands and Raja Ampat.

DAY 12: BIAK

Join our private jet for our flight from Biak to Darwin (additional expense) > enjoy a short tour of Biak town before departing for Darwin.

pristine waters of the spice islands and raja ampat11 NIGHT EXPEDITION VOYAGE FOLLOWING THE SPICE TRADE THROUGH ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREAT MARINE PARKS

The reverse itinerary from Biak to Darwin departs on Sunday 26th March 2017. Join our private charter flight from Darwin to Biak (additional cost) to meet up with Coral Discoverer and her crew.

OUR RANGE OF EXPEDITIONS INCLUDE

> Myanmar > SE Asia > Great Barrier Reef > The Kimberley > Cape York and Arnhem Land > Tasmania

CORAL Discoverer

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DECK PLAN

The Coral Discoverer was built in Australia in 2005 and will undergo a comprehensive refit in November 2016; seeing the addition of a new Sun Deck bar and lounge area with small fitness corner and new soft furnishings throughout. With her generous decks and modern facilities, the Coral Discoverer accommodates just 72 guests in 36 spacious staterooms including a new class of Bridge Deck Staterooms with private balconies. Coral Discoverer is fully SOLAS compliant, is equipped with the latest navigation technology and communications equipment and is actively stabilised to ensure comfortable cruising in open seas. This vessel features plenty of open deck space and air-conditioned lounge areas for guest comfort. There are outdoor and indoor bars and single-seating dining indoors. Our captain welcomes you on the bridge to observe ship operations and have a friendly chat.

Facilities on board Coral Discoverer > Wireless internet available for laptops, PDA’s or via on-board guest computer (additional costs apply). Service quality may vary on location and weather

> Three fully stocked cocktail bars

> Indoor/outdoor lounge areas

> Reference library

> Small gift shop with souvenirs and personal items available for purchase

> Open bridge and engine room tours

> Limited laundry facilities available

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