| Validity Dates |
23 Nov 2023 to 24 Nov 2024 |
| Start Price |
AU $7,300 per person
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| Cruise |
Coral Adventurer, Bounty of the Southern Ocean ex Adelaide to Melbourne |
| Cruise Line |
Coral Expeditions |
| Ship |
Coral Adventurer |
| Destination |
Australia |
| Brief Description |
Cruise 8 nights with Coral Expeditions on a small ship expedition from Adelaide to Melbourne. |
| Type of Special |
Cruise Only |
| Departure Date |
01 Dec 2024 |
| Inclusions |
Join Coral Expeditions on their inaugural `Bounty of the Southern Ocean` expedition celebrating the culinary landscape of South Australian and Victoria`s pristine coastline. Along the way enjoy the freshest seafoods, native ingredients and organic produce accompanied by world class wines and artisanal spirits. Enjoy a farm-to-plate adventure as you explore these bountiful shores. Discover the rich flavours of wild ocean farmed abalone on Kangaroo Island and freshly caught Australian lobster in the quaint fishing port of Robe. Learn about the myriad of culinary and medicinal uses of fungi and sample native indigenous bush ingredients in the wild. Meet passionate local producers, growers and distillers and share their handicrafts and stories. Connect with nature as you enjoy a leisurely circumnavigation around the remote seal colony of Lady Julia Percy Island and take in the spectacle of a sunset sail by of the 12 Apostles. The expert guides will lead the way on this uniquely Australian adventure at sea onboard Coral Adventurer.
Signature Event – Enjoy a special `Tastes of the Southern Ocean` dinner onboard Coral Adventurer in the historic fishing township of Port McDonnell (Ngaranga) hosted by preeminent regional chef Jamie Carter, and showcasing the best of South Australian premium wines including pairings from Eden Valley, Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale.
Highlights:
- Visit Kangaroo Island and sample award winning locally farmed sustainable Abalone and sample locally made wines and regional produce
- Indulge in freshly caught Australian Lobster in the quaint fishing port of Robe and explore the old world charm of this historic town
- Discover the remarkable world of fungi as you learn about their ecological importance and myriad of uses with an off the grid entrepreneur
- Savour artisanal produce paired with premium wines at a local vineyard in the Limestone Coast
- Circumnavigate a remote island seal colony on Lady Julia Percy Island
- Discover indigenous hinterland bush food and hear how local families seek to educate on the viability of endemic species in food production
- Learn about the innovative cooperative approach to sustainable agribusiness on the Great Ocean Road
- Sail past the 12 Apostles at sunset and raise a glass to this iconic landscape whilst enjoying a rare perspective from the sea
- Enjoy guided walks through the RAMSAR protected wetlands of Phillip Island, understanding the importance of this sensitive and essential ecosystem
- Hear from a passionate chef, one of the forerunners of championing wild foods as you dine on locally sourced Philip Island produce
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DISCOUNTS:
These fares are based on full brochure fare. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time availability or pricing. Please check with your consultant at time of enquiry if your preferred cabin type is available and for your best offer!
Single Occupancy Fares: Coral Expeditions have allocated several staterooms for solo travellers. Coral Adventurer and Coral Geographer have two staterooms allocated in each of the Explorer Deck, Promenade Deck and Coral Deck categories. Coral Discoverer has two staterooms allocated in the Promenade Deck Category B. These fares are subject to a sole-supplement.
No Sole Supplement Offers: Occasionally Coral Expeditions run special offers on select voyages so you can enjoy a room to yourself at the twin share rate. For these offers they open additional staterooms beyond the ones allocated for solo travellers. These offers are subject to availability.
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Bounty of the Southern Ocean - Cruise only package includes:
- 8 night cruise aboard Coral Adventurer from Adelaide to Melbourne
- All meals onboard, chef-prepared
- Captain`s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
- Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
- 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
- All excursions with our Expedition Team
- Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs and kayaks
- Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
- All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
- Tips and gratuities
- Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
- Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
- Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging
- Post-cruise transfers
NOT INCLUDED:
- Pre-cruise transfers
- Alcoholic drinks outside of lunch and dinner service
- Premium Internet services
- Laundry service (available at a cost)
- Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchases
- Optional extras (ins some destinations)
Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations visited and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition changes may be made 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. |
| Special Conditions |
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (22Nov23). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. |
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| Sailing Dates |
| 01 Dec 2024 |
| Cabin |
Twin |
| Coral Deck Stateroom |
AU $7,300
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| Promenade Deck Stateroom |
AU $8,800
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| Explorer Deck Balcony Stateroom |
AU $11,700
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| Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom |
AU $12,850
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| Bridge Deck Balcony Suite |
AU $16,500
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Cruise Itinerary
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Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 1 Dec 2024 |
Adelaide, S A. |
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| 2 Dec 2024 |
Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
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| 3 Dec 2024 |
Robe, SA, Australia |
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| 4 Dec 2024 |
Port MacDonnell, South Australia |
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| 5 Dec 2024 |
Port Fairy, VIC, Australia |
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| 6 Dec 2024 |
Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia |
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| 7 Dec 2024 |
Appollo Bay, Victoria, Australia |
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| 8 Dec 2024 |
Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia |
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| 9 Dec 2024 |
Melbourne, VIC, Australia |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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