Circumnavigations, Wilderness Walking and New Year Wild Escape headline 2026 season

Coral Expeditions, Australia’s first choice for small ship expedition cruising, announces the 2026 season with an expanded line up of adventures at sea for the summer of 2026. Several new cruises and a refreshed schedule will celebrate the company’s 10th year of expedition cruising onboard the yacht-like vessel, Coral Discoverer, in Tasmania’s wild and pristine coast.

Announcing the season schedule by dates: 

Sydney to Hobart: A Yachting Tradition – 7 night departs Sydney 26th December 2025 

Experience the great Yachting tradition of Australia’s Sydney to Hobart as you join the fleet from the spectacle of the fleet setting sail through the Sydney Harbour heads through to the New Year celebrations at the Constellation docks in Hobart. Enjoy experts onboard as they share their insights and tales and encounter the majestic and powerful coastlines that set the stage of this iconic nautical event.  

On sale now. 

Wild Escape Tasmania – 4 night departs Hobart 2nd January 2026 

Combine the best of Tasmania on this active new adventure voyage designed for a new generation of explorers. Kick start the new year with nature and luxury as you enjoy freedom to explore with natural encounters ashore in Maria Island, the Freycinet and Bruny Island. Enjoy morning walks and witness rare wildlife, sea kayak through the tranquil hidden bays and indulge with food and wine experiences that celebrate the tastes of Tasmania.  

For release on sale March 1st 2025. 

Scenic Walks of Tasmania – 7 night departs Hobart 6th January 2026 

Step ashore in some of Tasmania’s most remote and iconic National Parks and wilderness regions to enjoy world class nature hikes. This voyage is for active explorers who love immersing themselves in the outdoors and enjoy health and fitness. Encounter unique flora and fauna and the magnificent coastal vistas of Tasmania and the powerful ocean surrounds as we take in the epic walks and sweeping views at Cape Huay, Bruny Island, Maria Island and summit Mt Beattie in the Bathurst Harbour world heritage area. Relax and recharge back onboard as you enjoy in the tastes of Tasmania and social engagement with like-minded explorers.  

On sale now. 

Circumnavigation of Tasmania – 14 night departs Hobart 13th January and 26th February 2026 

Explore the entirety of the majestic Tasmanian coastline and its offshore islands on our popular Tasmanian circumnavigation series. Now offered on 2 dates over a shortened 14-night itinerary, immerse yourself into the nature, heritage, communities and tastes of Tasmania. Discover the pristine national parks of Wineglass Bay and Strezlecki Park on remote Flinders Island in the Bass Strait. Soak up the rich heritage of our island state as you explore Launceston, historic Port Arthur and the Maria Island settlement. Enjoy an overnight stay deep within Port Davey and the Bathurst Harbour World Heritage area. Encounter unique native flora and fauna including wombats, wallabies, rare sea birds and prolific dolphins who cruise with us. Indulge in Tasmania seafood and produce and world class cool climate wines and celebrate at a special winemakers’ dinner event at Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley. 

On sale now. 

Tasmanian Coastal Discovery – 10 nights departs Hobart 27th January 6th and 16th February  

Our celebrated 10-night Tasmanian itinerary operates over three departure dates each summer. Discover the pristine beauty of the Eastern coastline as we explore Bruny Island and Adventure Bay, Wineglass Bay and the Freycinet peninsular and the offshore outpost of Maria and Schouten Islands where we step ashore in nature and enjoy immersive natural encounters and learn about the ancient and colonial history of Tasmania. Sail amongst pods of dolphins and admire the soaring granite cliffs and isolated lighthouses of the Tasman Peninsular. Our itinerary is headlined by an overnight stay in the world heritage wilderness of Port Davey where we enjoy a walk to the summit of Mt Beattie, witness rare orange bellied parrots and hear stories of pioneers of this frontier land.  

On sale now. 

Relax onboard and benefit from our 4 decades of experience and warm Australian hospitality. Enjoy our expert guidance and immersive interpretation coupled with exclusive remote area access and perspective that can only be achieved on a small ship. The Coral Discover takes groups of no more than 72 guests per departure. 

“Tasmania is a unique and pristine island at the edge of the world and a landscape that lends itself to expedition cruising” stated Jeff Gillies, Chief Commercial Officer. “We have pioneered expedition cruising in Tasmania 10 years ago and proudly showcase this magnificent destination to a small and lucky cohort of explorers spread across our 8 departures. They come from all corners of Australia and across the globe to learn and share in the wonders of this pristine natural environment, and they simply love it”. 

Coral Expeditions 2026 season is now on sale for guests and travel advisers wishing to secure their space early and take advantage of early season pricing. 

A limited number of staterooms remain for the 2025 season now sailing. 

To book your stateroom or request more information please contact our Australian reservations team on 1800 079 545 or email explore@coralexpeditions.com. For group or charter enquiries please contact us via email at charters@coralexpeditions.com. 

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Jeff Gillies | Chief Commercial Officer 
jgillies@coralexpeditions.com 
0418 415 581. 

About Coral Expeditions 
Recognised as Australia’s longest established and most awarded expedition cruise operator, Coral Expeditions is the Australian pioneer. Our single purpose is to take small groups of like-minded explorers to remote natural regions with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. With 40 years of heritage and expertise, we offer enriching and immersive adventures that connect with the nature, culture and history of destinations and their people. Our modern and purpose-built fleet of three blue water vessels feature the intimate yacht like Coral Discoverer and the newly built advanced flagship vessels Coral Adventurer and sister ship Coral Geographer. All ships are equipped with the company’s trademark ‘Xplorer’ safari style tender boats and supporting zodiacs that take guests to shore quickly and comfortably.  Australian flagged and crewed, Coral Expeditions offers an extensive annual program of expedition cruises through the Great Barrier Reef, the Kimberley, Tasmania’s wilderness coast, Cape York and Arnhem Land, the Abrolhos and West Coast, New Zealand and further afield to the remote shorelines of Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands, Papua New Guinea, the South Pacific and the Indonesian archipelagos. 
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