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Coral Expeditions

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 079 545

Address: 246 Hartley Street 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.coralexpeditions.com

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25.01.2022 35 years ago we pioneered what were the first overnight expeditions to the outer Great Barrier Reef. As we begin to emerge from the travel hiatus, it's only fitting that we restart where it all began. With great anticipation, the countdown is now on for our return to sailing on 14 October 2020. Join us onboard > https://www.coralexpeditions.com//dest/great-barrier-reef/... #GreatBarrierReef #ExpeditionCruising #CoralDiscoverer #TropicalNorthQueensland #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia

25.01.2022 Congratulations to all of the entrants & winners of this years Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year competition These amazing photographers are true explorers, capturing nature in all its beauty and rawness. We look forward to welcoming overall winner Ben Blanche onboard for an expedition cruise with us in the future! Here are some of our favourite category winners. View all the winning photos here > https://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/c/npoty/gallery... Australian Geographic South Australian Museum #NaturePhotography #SeeAustralia #AustralianNaturePhotographerOfTheYear

24.01.2022 A beautiful morning at Mackay Reef yesterday. We spent hours relaxing on this remote sand cay in the middle of the northern Great Barrier Reef. Snorkeling & glass bottom boat tours were amazing with coral cover nearing 95% for most of the bommies that we saw. Guests all mentioned how this was their second favourite spot after Ribbon Reef #9! #ExploreCairnsGBR #ExploreTNQ #CoralDiscoverer #GreatBarrierReef #Cairns #MackayReef #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia

23.01.2022 Our crew have never been more excited to welcome you on board! "We miss the smiling faces of our guests and look forward to providing you with a great experience accompanied with our signature service and mouth-watering meals put together with love and attention from our wonderful chefs." - Purser Arron Shaw, Coral Discoverer Join us onboard > http://bit.ly/GBR-2020... #CoralDiscoverer #GreatBarrierReef #TropicalNorthQueensland #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia

23.01.2022 This week we celebrated as Coral Geographer’s shiny hull touched water for the first time! New Build Manager Frank Krone, who you may have met as Chief Engineer aboard Coral Discoverer or Coral Adventurer, has led the build. The shipyard team have done an excellent job to bring the ship to this milestone so smoothly. Now 95% complete, Coral Geographer’s sea trials are scheduled for later this year. We would like to congratulate the entire team on a job well done!... #CoralGeographer

22.01.2022 Save $500 per person when you book our Great Barrier Reef expeditions in 2020. What will you be spending your savings on? Perhaps... An underwater camera for all the marine life you are about to witness Flights or a roadtrip to Cairns One of our new Wine Selections packages to enjoy onboard... Scuba sessions during your voyage Books about the reef (Check out our recommended readings) Learn More > http://bit.ly/GBR-2020 #CoralDiscoverer #GreatBarrierReef #ExploreTNQ #GoodToGo #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia

22.01.2022 The spectacular wilderness of the Kimberley is home to a host of remarkable creatures. Whether swimming, walking, flying or crawling, they are the heart of this vast region and each one plays a crucial role in the eco-system. See for yourself > http://bit.ly/The-Kimberley #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #Expedition #JustAnotherDayInWA #AustraliasCoastalWilderness #TheKimberley #WesternAustralia

21.01.2022 Do you remember the first time you swam alongside a turtle, or watched one slowly trundle ashore to lay eggs? If you haven't had the pleasure of such an experience - you are in for a treat! Guest Lecturer Tim Harvey shares why > http://bit.ly/Turtley-Love-At-First-Sight... #TurtleTuesday #SeaTurtle #GreatBarrierReef #DiscoverQueensland

21.01.2022 Explore the most remote islands, reefs & cays of the Great Barrier Reef on our 7-night expeditions. Learn More > http://bit.ly/GBR-2020 #GreatBarrierReef #CoralDiscoverer #SeeAustralia #ThisIsQueensland #ExploreTNQ #Cairns #GoodToGo #OuterknownAdventures #ExpeditionCruise

20.01.2022 It is believed that approximately 60-80 minke whales congregate in the waters near the Ribbon Reefs each year during June & July, forming the only known predictable aggregation of these whales in the world. Minkes are also exceptionally inquisitive & often approach swimmers, interacting for extended periods. Have you ever encountered a Minke Whale? Let us know your experience! ... Learn more about Minkes here > https://www.coralexpeditions.com//swim-with-dwarf-minke-w/ #MinkeWhales #SwimWithMinkes #GreatBarrierReef

20.01.2022 Join us LIVE to learn all about our Great Barrier Reef expedition voyages and have your questions answered. Register HERE > http://bit.ly/GBR-Info-Session

20.01.2022 Australia’s islands state is best known for having the world’s cleanest air, untouched wilderness & rich history. Cloaked in 2,000-year-old trees & home to real-life devils, Tasmania is a destination made for adventure. Learn More > https://www.coralexpeditions.com/au/destinations/tasmania/ Amy F... #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #Tasmania #DiscoverTasmania

18.01.2022 Expedition Leader Marysia & Sales Executive Ramona fill you in on all you need to know about our brand new Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef expeditions departing from 14th October 2020. Learn More > https://www.coralexpeditions.com//g/outerknown-adventures/

18.01.2022 Meet Guest Photographer Jasmine Carey Jasmine has a passion for the ocean. Her beautiful, intimate photographs of the marine life she encounters confirm her deep connection with the sea. Her stunning images have an emotive, perceptive and graceful style that takes you with her on a journey into her beloved blue world.... She works closely with world-acclaimed underwater photographer Darren Jew, and that teaming brings obvious passion and expertise to their work. As an Ambassador for Rainforest Rescue, she supports an organisation that delivers tangible and real conservation results. Join Jasmine onboard on 18th November 2020 for photography workshops and tuition over 7 nights on the Great Barrier Reef > https://bit.ly/GBR-Photography #GreatBarrierReef #NaturePhotography #SeeAustralia #ThisIsQueensland #ExploreTNQ

17.01.2022 Happy Turtle Tuesday Dive Instructor Seb captured this moment swimming alongside a Green Sea Turtle at Ribbon Reef #9 with guest Chris. Last chance to join us on the Great Barrier Reef this year, departing Cairns 2nd & 9th December > https://www.coralexpeditions.com//g/outerknown-adventures/ #GreatBarrierReef #Turtle #ExploreTNQ #ThisIsQueensland #HolidayHereThisYear #GoPro #ExploreCairnsGBR #SeeAustralia

16.01.2022 We are very excited to share our pieces collected from the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2020, which will feature onboard the new Coral Geographer. Click through each image to learn the stories of these 10 stunning artworks you will see onboard, or view all the amazing works from CIAF here > https://2020.ciaf.com.au #CIAF #IndigenousArt #CoralGeographer Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

15.01.2022 Reaching the inlet feels like you have stepped into the lost world. Rolling buttongrass moorland blankets bony quartzite ridges and the few rising peaks are crowned white, nestled with tall paperbark and Melealuca groves in their shielding folds. #Tasmania #DiscoverTasmania #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear

15.01.2022 The good news is in! The Queensland Premier has announced borders will open to all of NSW from 1 December 2020. We look forward to welcoming our friends in Sydney and surrounds back to explore again. The opening is just in time to get away on our Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef expeditions departing 2 and 9 December 2020 > https://www.coralexpeditions.com//g/outerknown-adventures/ #GreatBarrierReef #HolidayHereThisYear #ThisIsQueensland #ExploreCairnsGBR #ExploreTNQ #Cairns

13.01.2022 We’re back! Coral Expeditions’ first cruise in six months was a great success. Coral Discoverer is the ship that proves you CAN cruise safely. The Cairns-based ...company devised a government-approved plan to get Australians cruising again. All passengers (48) and Aussie crew (24) were tested for COVID-19 before departure so we travelled in a bubble. Other changes were made such as no buffet, socially distanced snorkelling and no contact with outsiders unless it was a driver wearing a mask. Queenslanders enjoyed this week’s 7-night trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Hopefully people in other states will cruise safely again soon! Read my full story in The Weekend Australian on October 31.

13.01.2022 It is with heavy hearts that Coral Expeditions joins the global Great Barrier Reef community in mourning the passing of John Rumney. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Over the 35 years of our companies history we have shared a close bond and a spirit of passion and conservation with John connected by our love and respect for the Great Barrier Reef.... John has been a true inspiration and a pioneer of conservation, science and marine interpretation for many thousands of visitors and professionals involved with the reef. He holds a very special place in our hearts now and forever. His legacy will live on long and strong through his family and all who he mentored and guided during his time. We will passionately support his GBR Legacy into the future and honour his lifetime of achievements.

11.01.2022 My name is Hannah, and I am part of the Coral Expeditions Marketing Team. I was lucky enough to join the most recent Outerknown Great Barrier Reef trip. For me, Ribbon Reef #9 was a standout location! With our snorkels or dive gear on we excitedly jumped in the water, the visibility was incredible (roughly 20m)! It was some of the best coral we had seen on the whole trip, with the Ribbon Reefs allowing more delicate and brightly coloured coral to grow as they are more protec...ted from weather elements than some other locations. We spent the whole day here, with a drift snorkel in the afternoon that allowed us to see about 200m of the wall as we floated between mooring #1 and #2. Images by Dawn Singleton #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #ExploreCairnsGBR #ExploreTNQ #CoralDiscoverer #CruiseGreatBarrierReef #ExpeditionCruise #GreatBarrierReef #ThisIsQueensland #Cairns See you there! > http://bit.ly/Outer-GBR

11.01.2022 "We are excited to launch a re-imagined voyage, which recognises the beauty and diversity of the Great Barrier Reef. As well as some favourite highlights such as the vibrant Ribbon Reefs and Lizard Island, we have added new stops: World-famous Osprey Reef - Diving excursions reveal spectacular 1000m coral walls and amazing shark activity in exceptionally clear water. The Daintree River - Joined by a local guide, we will cruise through the world’s oldest rainforest, spottin...g birds and maybe even a sunbaking crocodile! We can’t wait for you to experience the new and exciting itineraries we have created!" - Tamara Sweeting, Product Manager #TropicalNorthQueensland #DaintreeRainforest #OspreyReef #LizardIsland #GreatBarrierReef #CoralDiscoverer #ThisIsQueensland

11.01.2022 The Ribbon Reefs are a narrow line of outer coral reefs on the edge of the continental shelf, and are renowned for their prolific marine life and extensive coral species. #RibbonReefs #StevesBommie #GreatBarrierReef

11.01.2022 On Wednesday afternoon the shoreside team threw off the lines and Coral Discoverer eased away from the wharf and turned her bow towards the open sea for the first time since March! Guests made their way to the sundeck to get a view over the city and wave goodbye to those staying on the wharf. An emotional moment as we return to expedition Follow the voyage here> https://bit.ly/VoyageLogGBR

10.01.2022 Master Reef Guide Dani shares her stories and expereinces from the Great Barrier Reef. Video re-shared from Master Reef Guides #RemainingConnected #GreatBarrierReef #MasterReefGuides #MarineBiologist

10.01.2022 Nothing beats waking at sunrise to see this island highlighted by the rising sun Who can name this Kimberley coastal structure? #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #Expedition #JustAnotherDayInWA #AustraliasCoastalWilderness #TheKimberley #WesternAustralia

08.01.2022 An amazing morning at Fitzroy Island hiking to the summit, swimming with turtles, visiting the turtle rehabilitation centre, reading under the palm trees and enjoying the last full day of our first voyage back! Can't wait for sunset drinks on Sudbury Cay this evening. Follow The Voyage HERE > http://bit.ly/Follow-The-Voyage-GBR #GreatBarrierReef #CoralDiscoverer #Cairns #ExploreTropicalNorthQueensland #ThisIsQueensland #HolidayHereThisYear #SeeAustralia #FitzroyIsland

08.01.2022 "As for commentators who gleefully anticipate cruising's demise, they're simply ignorant of its many permutations. Mega-ships will certainly change, but I'm very confident that small, carefully run ships in the luxury and expedition categories have a viable future. More than ever, travellers will be looking for controlled environments, small-group experiences and less-crowded destinations. Meanwhile, remote communities will hope for some form of tourism that provides a source... of income but a light footprint. I know that whenever such cruises resume in Indonesia, I'll be first up the gangplank." Travel writer Brian Johnston wrote his thoughts on his Islands of Indonesia expedition just before COVID restrictions, and we couldn't have said it better ourselves! Read the article HERE > https://www.traveller.com.au/before-borders-closed-why-the-

08.01.2022 Are you interested in discovering the Great Barrier Reef through the lens of a camera? Internationally awarded underwater photographers Darren Jew & Jasmine Carey will be joining our 18 November 2020 departure. Join their on board workshops & guided underwater photography tours to see the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from a whole new perspective. Discover more about this special departure > http://bit.ly/GBR-Photography... #GreatBarrierReef #UnderwaterPhotography #ExploreTNQ #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia #NaturePhotography

06.01.2022 A morning at Mackay Reef, snorkeling and swimming on this secluded sand cay system surrounded by fringing reef! #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #ExploreCairnsGBR #ExploreTNQ #CoralDiscoverer #CruiseGreatBarrierReef #ExpeditionCruise #GreatBarrierReef #ThisIsQueensland #Cairns See you there! > http://bit.ly/Outer-GBR

05.01.2022 Darren Jew & Jasmine Carey share their top tips & tricks to underwater photography. Join them onboard on our 18th November departure for photography workshops & guidance.

05.01.2022 Welcome home Coral Discoverer & guests! Our first voyage back has returned to Cairns after an amazing 7 nights exploring the outer Great Barrier Reef. Well done to the crew for a great first voyage back, and to all our guests for the high spirits and energy you brought to the expedition - it will definitely be one to remember! ... Stay tuned as we share photos and stories from the trip here > http://bit.ly/Follow-The-Voyage-GBR #GreatBarrierReef #Cairns #ExploreTropicalNorthQueensland #ThisIsQueensland #HolidayHereThisYear

05.01.2022 Did you spot us on 7NEWS Cairns news last night? #TravellersChoice #TripAdvisor #HolidayHereThisYear #CoralAdventurer #7news

04.01.2022 We have never been more excited to start the engines, polish the silverware and set out the hand-sanitiser! The scuba tanks are full and Coral Discoverer’s hull is scrubbed and shiny. Only 15 more days until we depart on the Great Barrier Reef again. Learn More > http://bit.ly/GBR-2020 #CoralDiscoverer #GreatBarrierReef #ExploreTNQ #ThisIsQueensland #HolidayHereThisYear #GoodToGo #SeeAustralia

03.01.2022 Join the Coral Expeditions team including Master Reef Guide Marysia Pawlikowska in an online information session on the Great Barrier Reef! If you're curious about expedition cruising or wanting to learn about the pristine reefs, rainforest shores, uninhabited sand cays and remote islands we visit then tune in now.

03.01.2022 What an amazing time the last 7 days have been, exploring history at Cooktown, picturesque views at Lizard Island, huge coral walls at Osprey Reef, incredible snorkelling & diving at Ribbon Reefs, crocs and birdlife on the Daintree River, sunset drinks on Undine Cay, turtle encounters at Fitzroy Island & a beautiful aquarium-like conditions at Sudbury to top it all off. Our first cruise in six months was a great success with all of our 46 passengers and 24 Australian crew re...turning with happy smiles today. Click through to see some of our photos & stories from this milestone voyage. View full trip log here > https://www.coralexpeditions.com//voyage-log/great-barrie/ #CoralDiscoverer #GreatBarrierReef #Cairns #ExploreTNQ #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear

02.01.2022 Australians have served on board merchant vessels for over 100 years. We thank them for their service. We commemorate Merchant Navy Day each year on 3 September. This is the anniversary of the first merchant marine sinking of World War II. During the World Wars and the Vietnam War, merchant ships and their civilian crew have been responsible for transporting service personnel, supplies and equipment. Some vessels were converted to military hospital ships for wartime service. #LestWeForget #MerchantNavy

02.01.2022 Describe this video in one word Dreamy sand cays & sapphire waters are calling. See you there > http://bit.ly/GBR-2020 Marcus Haigh, Oct 2020... #GreatBarrierReef #ExploreTNQ #ThisIsQueensland #ExploreCairnsGBR #HolidayHereThisYear #SeeAustralia #CoralDiscoverer

02.01.2022 SPECIAL OFFERS Time to pack your snorkel & plan your adventure to the outer Great Barrier Reef with these Special Offers!* > Complimentary $500 travel credit per person > Complimentary 1-night accommodation... > No Solo Supplement > Book now, Pay Later with 30 Day Flexible Deposit > Kids 4-14yrs Travel 50% off 7 Night expeditions departing Cairns every Monday from 14 October 2020. Explore Cooktown, Lizard Island, Osprey Reef, Ribbon Reefs 9 & 3, Daintree River, Mackay Reef, Fitzroy Island & Sudbury Cay. View Itinerary & Fares Here > https://www.coralexpeditions.com//g/outerknown-adventures/ #ExploreTNQ #ThisIsQueensland #SeeAustralia #Queensland #HolidayHereThisYear T&Cs apply*