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| 1 | Friday, May 27, 2022 | Broome, Australia | 17:00 | |
Broome, situated on a peninsula in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, is known as the ‘pearl of the north’ due to its being the home of the South Sea pearls, among the largest commercially harvested cultured pearls in the world. In the 1800s Broome attracted pearl divers from Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines, resulting in the delightful multicultural town it is today. Visitors can witness first-hand how Broome pearls are cultured on a cruise to a local pearl farm, and hear the romantic stories of the original pearl luggers. Visit the amazing pearl showrooms of Chinatown. Read more about Broome, Australia |
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| 2 | Saturday, May 28, 2022 | Rowley Shoals, Australia | ||
The Rowley Shoals are located over 180 nautical miles west of Broome, Western Australia. The are a chain of three spectacular, pristine coral atolls, Mermaid Reef, Clerke Reef, Imperieuse Reef with a pair of small sandy islands - Bedwell and Cunningham. Perched on the edge of Australia's continental shelf, the shoals cover 80 square kilometers. Read more about Rowley Shoals, Australia |
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| 3 | Sunday, May 29, 2022 | Rowley Shoals, Australia | ||
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The Rowley Shoals are located over 180 nautical miles west of Broome, Western Australia. The are a chain of three spectacular, pristine coral atolls, Mermaid Reef, Clerke Reef, Imperieuse Reef with a pair of small sandy islands - Bedwell and Cunningham. Perched on the edge of Australia's continental shelf, the shoals cover 80 square kilometers. Read more about Rowley Shoals, Australia |
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| 4 | Monday, May 30, 2022 | Montebello Islands, Australia | ||
The Montebello Islands are an archipelago of around 174 small islands (about 35 of which are named) located 128 km off the Pilbara coast of North West Australia. Montebello is Italian for Beautiful Mountain. The islands were economically significant for pearl fishing from the end of the nineteenth century until the outbreak of the Second World War. A bay of Trimoulle Island was the site of Operation Hurricane, the first British nuclear weapons test in 1952. Read more about Montebello Islands, Australia |
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| 5 | Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | Montebello Islands, Australia | ||
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The Montebello Islands are an archipelago of around 174 small islands (about 35 of which are named) located 128 km off the Pilbara coast of North West Australia. Montebello is Italian for Beautiful Mountain. The islands were economically significant for pearl fishing from the end of the nineteenth century until the outbreak of the Second World War. A bay of Trimoulle Island was the site of Operation Hurricane, the first British nuclear weapons test in 1952. Read more about Montebello Islands, Australia |
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| 6 | Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Exmouth Gulf, Australia | ||
Exmouth is a small town situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, and north of Perth. It has an average winter temperature of 25 deg. and a summer average of 35 deg. As there is little rain, the summer days are low in humidity. Read more about Exmouth Gulf, Australia |
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| 7 | Thursday, June 2, 2022 | Exmouth Gulf, Australia | ||
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Exmouth is a small town situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, and north of Perth. It has an average winter temperature of 25 deg. and a summer average of 35 deg. As there is little rain, the summer days are low in humidity. Read more about Exmouth Gulf, Australia |
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| 8 | Friday, June 3, 2022 | Ningaloo Reef, Australia | ||
Along the remote northern coastline of Western Australias lies Ningaloo Reef. From North to South it stretches some 260 km along the coastline, making it the longest fringing reef in the world. The reef supports a myriad of marine life including over 220 species of colorful coral formations and a huge selection of over 500 species of fish. During the months of March to July, Ningaloo boasts the biggest congregation of Whale Sharks in the world. Read more about Ningaloo Reef, Australia |
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| 9 | Saturday, June 4, 2022 | Depuch Island, Australia | ||
| 10 | Sunday, June 5, 2022 | Depuch Island, Australia | ||
| 11 | Monday, June 6, 2022 | Broome, Australia | 08:00 | |
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Broome, situated on a peninsula in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, is known as the ‘pearl of the north’ due to its being the home of the South Sea pearls, among the largest commercially harvested cultured pearls in the world. In the 1800s Broome attracted pearl divers from Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines, resulting in the delightful multicultural town it is today. Visitors can witness first-hand how Broome pearls are cultured on a cruise to a local pearl farm, and hear the romantic stories of the original pearl luggers. Visit the amazing pearl showrooms of Chinatown. Read more about Broome, Australia |
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Launched in 2005, Coral Discoverer is a boutique expedition ship of 1779 GT, staffed by Australian and New Zealand crew. An extensive refit was made in November 2016. She is equipped with the latest stabilisers, safety and navigational equipment for international exploration. She carries small coastal vessels – the aluminium Xplorer and two Zodiacs.
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Located in the bow of the ship and encircled by a promenade, the Promenade Deck (Cat B) staterooms are 15sqm in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views, along with a desk, telephone and Junior King bedding.
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Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge, the six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 20sqm in size and open out onto private balconies for expansive ocean views, along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
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Cruiseline: Coral Expeditions Cruises Ship: Coral Discoverer Departure: Friday, May 27, 2022 Nights: 10 nights Departs: Broome Returns: Broome
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