A perfect place to relax with a good book from our library, or to enjoy drinks as the sun dips below the horizon, our cocktail bars and lounges are fully stocked with a selection of Australian and New Zealand wines, beers and a variety of spirits, soft drinks and juices.
Aboard our small ships you won’t find any Las Vegas style cabaret shows or casinos, instead we let the sights, sounds and people of the destinations we explore do all the talking. Our expert Guest Lecturers and Expedition Leaders will broaden your knowledge and heighten your holiday experience, inspiring you with all that nature has created. This is the best from of entertainment, Coral Princess Cruises style!
Why not indulge in our ‘Cocktail of the Day’ before dinner or sit back and relax in the lounge in the evening and enjoy one of the feature films from our movie library.
Complimentary soda fountain soft drinks, tea and barista style coffee are available 24 hours a day.
At Coral Princess Cruises we understand that high quality dining is a key ingredient of any memorable holiday experience. When you join us aboard our small ships you will savour contemporary, modern-Australian cuisine created by our experienced and talented chefs using only the finest of fresh, locally sourced produce. Our Dining Rooms offer open-seat dining without the need to reserve a table, allowing you to dine with old or new friends on each occasion.
Our menus have been handcrafted to represent the flavours and aromas of the South Pacific. Start the day with your choice of a continental breakfast, complete with cereals, fresh fruits and yoghurts or enjoy a fully-cooked breakfast buffet including eggs, bacon and breakfast sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms and hashbrowns. Our lunch buffet showcases a variety of hot and cold dishes; from salads and cold cuts to lighter soups and the freshest of local seafoods and tropical fruits, there is sure to be a dish on the menu to appeal to every taste.
Reflect on each exciting day of discovery and savour the exemplary table service and hospitality of our experienced Dining Room staff over a delicious three-course dinner from our table d’hote menu. Our menus change regularly and offer the finest of local dining. You will also be able to choose from a well considered list of Australian and New Zealand wines, beers and other alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages served directly to your table.
When cruising aboard Oceanic Discoverer you will enjoy the opportunity to dine al fresco under the stars on the stern deck and in key locations you will also travel ashore to savour a gourmet Aussie Beach BBQ in a scenic location. With Coral Princess Cruises you are assured of a multitude of memorable dining experiences.
Coral Princess Cruises is able to cater to a range of special dietary requirements, please advise us at least two weeks prior to your cruise should you have any special requirements.
Our fleet of small ships has been purpose-built for discovery and exploration throughout the most remote and exotic regions of Australia and the South Pacific.
During the day you will have the opportunity to travel ashore and experience these remarkable locations for yourself, whilst back on board you will enjoy the attentive and personalised service of our friendly all-Australian and New Zealand staff, our stylish onboard facilities and the warm and friendly atmosphere that comes with travelling in a small, like-minded group.
Throughout your adventure or expedition cruise you are encouraged to do as much as you want or as little as you like! Join our included shore excursions and activities, presentations and briefings or simply sit back and enjoy the scenery and our outstanding facilities – the choice is yours!
A Coral Princess cruise is not about just passing through a region and seeing it from the ship’s deck. Instead, each day you will travel ashore and fully immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes, fascinating history and colourful cultures of these remarkable locations.
Whether you’re coming face to face with vibrantly coloured fish as you snorkel over a reef, chatting with the villagers in a remote village of the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea or admiring the ancient Bradshaw (Gwion) Paintings of the Kimberley region, you really will feel like you’re not just seeing these remarkable regions but truly experiencing them.
Our small ships are equipped with a fleet of excursion tenders to make travelling ashore as simple and comfortable as possible. Designed with flexibility and guest comfort in mind, our inflatable zodiacs, glass bottom boats and unique excursion tender ‘Xplorer’ ensure that even the least intrepid adventurer can explore ashore with ease. Our excursion boats board directly from the ship’s main deck, before the hydraulic platform gently lowers into the water, avoiding the need to clamber aboard or get your feet wet.
During your adventure or expedition cruise you will have the opportunity to participate in at least two included shore excursions or activities (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) most days, along with onboard lectures and presentations. The vast majority of excursions are included in your cruise price and in key locations you will have the opportunity to enhance your experience through participation in optional activities such as a helicopter flight over the Kimberley’s spectacular four-tiered Mitchell Falls.
On Great Barrier Reef, Papua New Guinea and Melanesia expeditions you will enjoy ample opportunity to snorkel and SCUBA dive over the South Pacific’s most colourful and pristine coral reefs. Our snorkelling and SCUBA diving departments are fully stocked with a wide range of snorkels, fins and masks (to fit all sizes) along with all the necessary equipment to allow you try the unforgettable experience that is SCUBA diving. Snorkelling equipment will be assigned to all guests at the commencement of each cruise.